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The latest addition to our Adventure Family

Situated on 225 acres of woods, prairies, and pastureland with five lakes, YMCA Gathering Pines offers year-round outdoor programming, including Summer Day Camp (Formerly Day Camp Kici Yapi), Nature Retreats, Outdoor Learning, Private Events, Team Building, and more.

And just like all YMCA of the North adventure centers, we strive to build upon the Y's core values as part of our Community Commitment.

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Safe and structured day experiences that encourage kids to try new things while building confidence.

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Camp traditions create cherished memories that last a lifetime. Each site has its own special experiences, so how do you build tradition as a new camp? Or, even more specifically, the newest YMCA camp: YMCA Gathering Pines.

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