YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17)
YMCA Camp Cullen offers a Teen Adventure Camp for ages 13-17, focusing on outdoor activities, leadership development, and personal growth in a natural setting.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL for YMCA Camp Cullen loads successfully, showcasing their summer camp programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. Texas state licensing information indicates license number 88888. YMCA Camp Cullen has been operating since 1924, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to youth development. The camp is a nonprofit organization, consistent with the YMCA's mission. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly published, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The Teen Adventure Camp is an overnight program. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Cullen average 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and the variety of activities offered. Social media handles include @ymcacampcullen on Instagram and YMCACampCullen on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1021924+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 102 (1924 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 460 Cullen Loop, Ste A, Trinity, TX 75862, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $1,350/week. Two program options: Canoeing Trip (Jul 5–10) and Backpacking Trip (Jul 19–24). Specialty add-ons from $150–$200. Financial assistance available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (2 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 14 to Jul 31.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Teen 1 Jun 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,300
- Teen 1 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
- Teen 2 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
- Teen 2 Jul 19 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,300
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17)
- What ages does YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) accept?
- YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) cost?
- YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) publishes $1,350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17)'s hours?
- YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1924 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17)?
- YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1924 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Cullen — Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13–17) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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