YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Family Camp Pinewood
Summer camping opportunities for families to share new experiences, spend quality time together and create lasting memories
YMCA Chicago Family Camps offer a variety of options for having fun, discovering the great outdoors and making memories together.
YMCA Family Camp Pinewood offers weekend and week-long family camp sessions from May 23 to Aug. 1. Session dates include:
- May 23 to 26 – Memorial Day Family Camp (three nights)
- June 6 to 8 – Weekend getaway (two nights)
- June 13 to 15 – 100th Celebration Family Camp Weekend (three nights)
- June 20 to 22 – Weekend getaway (two nights)
- June 8 to 13 – Week 1 (five nights)
- June 15 to 20 – Week 2
- June 29 to July 4 – Week 3
Your family can enjoy:
- Exploring the beauty of the Manistee National Forest
- Swimming and boating in the lake
- Hitting your mark at archery or on the slingshot range
- Playing group games in the ball field
- Eating s’mores and telling tales around the campfire
- Participating in arts and crafts, a talent show and more!
The camp serves meals buffet-style in Butler Lodge. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Register online or call the YMCA Family Camp Pinewood staff at (231) 821-2421. The online registration site also provides session dates, cabin availability and other details.
A $150 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Full payment is due seven days before your arrival date. Financial assistance may be available for eligible families.
If you have questions or need accommodations, please email inclusion@ymcachicago.org.