Our mission is to enhance personal growth, Christian values, and a sense of community in a safe wilderness setting. Through active participation in unique challenges and new relationships, Camp Reed transforms ideals into lasting behaviors. We embrace and teach the YMCA’s core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring.
Accreditation
We are proud to have YMCA Camp Reed accredited by the American Camp Association, which means that we care enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of our operation, a comprehensive process covering everything from staff qualifications and training to emergency management.
American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at our camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.
YMCA Camp Reed is now open for day hikes on the weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) from 9am to 3pm through the end of February! Explore the 555 at your leisure, and the outdoors of Camp. Hikes are self-guided, and restroom facilities will be open in the lodge. All other program areas will be closed to the public. Once the snow fall increases at Camp, we will introduce snowshoe rentals to explore during the winter months.
For more information on Day Hikes at Camp Reed, CLICK HERE.
Directions to Camp
From Spokane travel north to the Division Y and veer right onto Newport Highway (US 2) towards Riverside.
Drive through Riverside.
After entering Pend Oreille County (big sign), watch for Nicholson Road. Turn left at Nicholson Road.
Stay left on Fan Lake Road as it turns to dirt and winds down to Fan Lake (approx 1.2 miles). Be cautious of two-way traffic on the narrow, hairpin curves.
The Camp Reed entrance is on the right just after you pass the lake
Allow for one hour travel time from Spokane. Parking is only permitted in the lodge parking lot. Vehicles are permitted within camp property only to load and unload your belongings; then they must be moved to the parking lot. If special assistance is needed, please just let us know.
Spend an unforgettable summer on the shores of Fan Lake! Every year, YMCA Camp Reed hires for over 50 summer positions, including counselors, cooks, leadership staff and more. If you are interested in living outside of the box of conventional summer jobs, consider joining us on the 555 for a summer of personal growth and discovery. Hiring for summer begins in November, check the Careers tab for more information.
What do staff do? We create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment by supervising Camp Reed campers ranging in age from 5-15. We nurture campers’ appreciation for the outdoors, support them in building strong friendships and values and foster an enriching camp experience. Together, we provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Our summer season typically starts in early June and runs through mid-August.
2021 Camp Reed Summer Staff Application Update: We have delayed the opening of the Summer Staff Application process for summer 2021 because of several factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With summer so distant and further guidance for summer camps both from the ACA and government, we are still determining our capacity and how we can operate next summer. Due to these variables, here is an extremely tentative timeline for the summer hiring.
Late January/Early February – Applications Open
March – Interviews
Late March/Early April – Hiring Decisions Made
If you have any questions about hiring or the timeline above, please do not hesitate to contact Buster or Rocket and we will answer your questions to the best of our abilities. Stay safe and stay healthy.
The Mission of Camp Reed is to enhance personal growth, Christian values and a sense of community in a safe wilderness setting. Through active participation in unique challenges and new relationships, Camp Reed transforms ideals into lasting behaviors.