Creating spaces that draw out the imagination of children enables us to compete with today’s technology. Sleeping amongst the trees and flying through the sky on a high ropes course are activities most children see only on screens. Providing these experiences at the Sherman Lake YMCA allows us to create a fun and exciting environment that surpasses the screen, all while incorporating our four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

‘Like New Forever’ is our mantra. As good stewards of the gifts we receive, campers today will enjoy the same, if not even more magical experiences, of those who were here decades before. Improving our roads and paths ensures all campers, regardless of their physical abilities, can continue to have access to all aspects of the camp experience.

Responsibility is a core value of our organization. Owning and operating our own solar array will enable us to create a sustainable energy source that will dramatically reduce utility expenses for the organization over the long-term and will also decrease the pollutants we are putting into the environment.

Generations from now, schools, campers, and families will reap the benefits of decisions made long ago. Creating a strong endowment fund allows future generations to benefit from the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center’s innovative programs, scholarship resources, and financial stability.