$2.6M in expenses

Youth development - summer overnight camp programs for youth. Camp hazen YMCA's overnight camp program served over 1,100 children in 2024. The goals of our camp program include - to create an environment for every camper and staff member that promotes both physical and emotional safety - to create an environment for every camper and staff that challenges and encourages personal growth in the areas of self-esteem, perseverance and the confidence to try - to incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into our everyday lives through fun, adventure and excitement - to improve the social skills of every camper and staff member by focusing on listening, understanding, acceptance, compromise and patience - to develop a fun, exciting, connected community that fosters memorable experiences for both campers and staff - to provide an atmosphere of cultural diversity that promotes tolerance and global awareness. Financial assistance of approximately 361,000 was provided through our open doors program to over 417 children who would not have been able to afford overnight camp.

$686K in expenses

Year-round group camping programs. This includes our outdoor education, team building program, environmental education, conferences & retreats, family camps, youth camping weekends and vacation camp programs. In 2024, we collaborated with over 93 different schools and community organizations to provide camping experiences to 8,100 participants. Through our caring connections program, we provided over 30,000 in financial assistance to various school and community groups. In addition, we provided over 2,600 to 16 individuals for our year round youth and family programs.

$378K in expenses

Day camp program for youth. Camp hazen YMCA's day camp program served over 465 children in 2024. Children participate in a safe, child-centered program focused on activities that promote the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. In 2024, 311 individuals received over 67,000 in financial assistance.