YMCA Camp Ernst
Camp Corral provides free, one-of-a-kind summer camp experiences for children of wounded, injured, ill, or fallen military service members.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, campcorral.org, is for Camp Corral, an organization dedicated to providing free summer camp experiences for children of wounded, injured, ill, or fallen military service members. This is not YMCA Camp Ernst. Camp Corral's website indicates they have served over 20,000 military children since 2011. They are a national non-profit organization. The website features an Instagram handle @campcorral and a Facebook handle campcorral. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies on the Camp Corral website. Google reviews for 'Camp Corral' show a 4.9-star rating from 16 reviews, with themes praising the positive impact on military children and the supportive environment.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
YMCA Camp Ernst is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 1000 College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
- Phone: (855) 662-2677
- Cost notes: Free for children of wounded, ill, or fallen military heroes
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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