New Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp is the ultimate wilderness experience for young explorers ages 13 – 16! This 4-day, 3-night hiking and backpacking journey takes campers deep into the stunning Jemez wilderness, where every mile offers a new challenge and a new opportunity to grow. While carrying their packs and setting up camp under the stars, participants build confidence, teamwork, and outdoor skills that will stay with them long after the trail ends. Adventure Camp is more than a trek — it’s a chance to discover strength, friendship, and unforgettable moments in the great outdoors.

2026 ADVENTURE CAMP SESSION DATES
All one-week sessions run from Sunday to Friday.

Session 1 – June 21 – June 26
Session 2 – July 26 – July 31

ADVENTURE CAMP COST

$700 per week for “Early-bird” YMCA Members who register on or before January 15, 2026
$750 per week for YMCA Members who register on or after January 16, 2026
$800 per week for non-members who register on or after January 16, 2026
$100 Deposit is due at time of registration. Remaining balance due two weeks before drop-off date.

Click here for our Financial Assistance Application.

ABC’S

Accomplishment
We want all children to have a sense of accomplishment, whether it’s through the bravery it takes to be away from home, learning a brand new skill, or trying something different like rock climbing or archery.

Belonging
Our goal is to provide a place where children feel safe and cared for while they are away from home. A place where they can belong. At Camp Shaver, we foster the feeling of belonging from the moment your child arrives at camp. Since 1945, our campers have been calling Camp Shaver their “home away from home”.

Character
At Camp Shaver, all our programs are designed to develop and reinforce character, with an emphasis on the core values of responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Camp Shaver’s strongest asset continues to be the high quality of its team members. Our year-round professional staff has a full-time responsibility and commitment to camping. All of our senior counselors are college age and chosen for their maturity and desire to be a good role model for campers. The relationship between a camper and a counselor is at the heart of Camp Shaver’s success.

Our summer staff of over 24 members provides at least one leader to every 4 campers. Two staff live, work, and bond with each cabin unit. We sometimes have international counselors who enhance opportunities for cross-cultural understanding.

A registered nurse is on site 24 hours a day in our health center.

All meals are prepared with your active child in mind. At Camp Shaver, our food is delicious, healthy, and well-balanced.