Program Info

Join us for summer camp 2008…. where children have the opportunity to meet new friends, try new things, and develop greater confidence in themselves. Located in Fort Worth, Camp Carter YMCA has been operating summer camp since 1948! That’s a lot of history. We think there is something for everybody!

Resident Camp

Our one week and two week sessions for boys and girls, ages 6 to 16, are a great way to spend the hot days of summer. We have over 300 acres to explore with awesome facilities. Activities include:

• Sailing
• Canoeing
• Swimming
• Archery
• Riflery (10 & up)
• Skeet Shooting (12 & up)
• Challenge Course (10 & up)
• Horseback Riding
• Outdoor Living Skills
• Computer Lab
• Team Sports
• Games
• Hiking
• Biking
• Geocaching
• Dance

Drop Off and Pick Up

Camper check-in begins each Sunday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Campers will receive counselor assignments at that time, drop off store money, and meet with the camp health care staff. Campers will then proceed to their cabin to meet their counselor and fellow cabin mates. A great week is in store!

Camper pick-up concludes with a closing ceremony (families invited!) each Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Campers will have a chance to share awards they’ve earned and the contagious spirit of camp.

Facilities

Campers are segregated by age and gender and live in our beautiful air conditioned cabins. Private restrooms and showers are located in each duplex cabin. We have a beautiful outdoor pool, both high and low challenge course, air conditioned dining hall, staffed health facility, and a gorgeous Equestrian Center with a covered riding arena. Check out our facility at an Open House:

Staff Supervision

Each cabin group is supervised by a trained Senior Counselor who is at least 18 years old. Resident camp leadership staff is comprised of upper level college students and graduates. All staff members are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. Certified lifeguards supervise all pool and waterfront activities.