Programs, Dates & Rates

Traditional Camp

Co-ed, entering grades 3-9 in the fall of 2024.

Your camper will participate in the full Camp Reed experience. While living in a single-gender, rustic camp cabins, traditional campers join in all that camp has to offer, including waterfront arts and crafts, hikes, campfires, games and more while under the watchful eye of trained Camp Reed counselors and junior counselors. Your camper will also experience an overnight adventure under the stars at one of the beautiful campsites on Camp Reed’s 555 pristine acres. Horse Unit and Trail Rides are available for an extra fee.

2024 Forms: Health History information will be sent to you following registration.

Please note: If you are registering a first-time camper for any Camp Reed program, you will need to create a profile in our system. Click here to create a profile & click “sign up” in the upper right hand corner of the page. Be sure to click “YMCA Camp Reed” and “Community Member.” Doing this does not mean you are signing up for a YMCA membership. If your child has attended Camp Reed before, click here to sign into your profile and update their information.

Registration for Camp Reed is initiated through a $150 non-refundable deposit that secures your child’s spot at camp.

Mini Camp

Co-ed, entering grades 1-2 in fall of 2024.

Our youngest campers enjoy a three-day and two-night opportunity to experience camp under the watchful eye of counselors and junior counselors. Mini campers swim, explore the 555 and participate in traditional camp activities.

2024 Forms: Health History information will be sent to you following registration.

Please note: If you are registering a first-time camper for any Camp Reed program, you will need to create a profile for them in our system. Click here to create a profile & click “sign up” in the upper right hand corner of the page. Be sure to click “YMCA Camp Reed” and “Community Member.” Doing this does not mean you are signing up for a YMCA membership. If your child has attended Camp Reed before, click here to sign into your profile and update their information.

Registration for Camp Reed is initiated through a $150 non-refundable deposit that secures your child’s spot at camp.

Counselor in Training

Co-ed, entering grade 10 in fall of 2024.

The Counselor in Training (CIT) program represents the next step in teen leadership at YMCA Camp Reed. Over the course of two weeks, teens build their leadership skills through active team building, group learning, community building, and service. Designed for youth entering grade 10, the CIT program incorporates one week at camp, and one week out of camp on a 200+ mile unforgettable bike trip.

2024 Forms: Health History information will be sent to you following registration.

Please note: If you are registering a first-time camper for any Camp Reed program, you will need to create a profile for them in our system. Click here to create a profile & click “sign up” in the upper right hand corner of the page. Be sure to click “YMCA Camp Reed” and “Community Member.” Doing this does not mean you are signing up for a YMCA membership. If your child has attended Camp Reed before, click here to sign into your profile and update their information.

What is the CIT Program?

The Camp Reed Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed for kids entering their sophomore year of high school in fall 2024. This popular two-week program consists of a work week and a bike week. It is designed to provide a comprehensive youth experience in which each individual is encouraged to reach his/her full potential. The philosophy behind the Camp Reed CIT program is founded in an outdoor experience where the participant is challenged physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. It is fun, challenging and life changing!

CIT Leaders are experienced and mature Camp Reed staff who utilize group dynamics to encourage each participant to learn more about themselves and others in the group. CITs work as a team to develop leadership and teamwork.

In order for the CIT program to accomplish its objective, each participant is held to a high level of commitment and maturity because it is designed to transition youth from camper to future camp leader. Expectations are higher in areas of personal responsibility, maturity, and accountability; therefore, CIT Leaders treat CITs as young adults rather than campers.

Check In and Pick Up

Work week Check-in: TBA/ Pick-up: TBA

Bike week Check in: TBA/Pick-up: TBA

CIT Informational Meeting

When: Wednesday, May 8 @ 5:00 PM

Where: Camp Reed Corporate Office | 1126 N Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99201

Plan to attend the spring CIT meeting for details about the program: work week, bike trip, packing lists, and trip itineraries. This meeting allows CIT families to ask questions and learn more. More information coming soon.

To RSVP contact: Carly “Calypso” Garras

Registration for Camp Reed is initiated through a $150 non-refundable deposit that secures your child’s spot at camp.
*These weeks end on Friday

Encourage your camper to jump in the saddle and learn new skills with YMCA Camp Reed’s horse programming! Trail rides offer campers a one-hour taste of horsemanship, as they participate in a guided trail ride on Camp Reed property. For boys and girls with the hunger to learn more, the horse unit is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of horse care, anatomy, beginning riding skills and more. The experts at Horse Heritage Educational Program, a local, registered 501c3 organization, provide the amazing equines and staff that make the horse program a highlight every summer!

Trail Rides & Horse Unit are ONLY available as an addition to Traditional Camp registration.

Trail Rides

Traditional campers may register for a one-hour trail ride on camp property. Registration is separate from traditional camp registration. Ages 10+

Introductory Horse Unit

Open the world of horsemanship to your camper! The Horse Unit includes three two-hour introductory level classes and trail rides. This will be your child’s unit choice. Registration is separate from traditional camp registration. Ages 11+

Trail Rides: TBA | Introductory Horse Unit: TBA

2024 Exchange Program Dates: ON HOLD 

Thank you for your interest in becoming a host family for the YMCA Camp Reed Exchange Program with our sister city of Nishinomiya, Japan. At this time, we are working through details in hopes of making a return to this wonderful program during Summer 2025. We look forward to hopefully continuing this amazing program sometime in the near future. For more information about the exchange program or becoming a host family, please read below.

YMCA Camp Reed hosts twenty students and three teachers from Nishinomiya, Japan. Would your family be willing to open your home to two students before and after camp at the end of July and beginning of August?

If you are interested in hosting Japanese exchange students when this program returns and would like your family to be places on a contact list, please contact Alex “Battle Ax” Russell, Camp Reed Office Assistant, if you, or anyone you know, is interested in supporting this unique program. If you have ever considered hosting an exchange student, but were concerned about the commitment, this program is a great introduction to cultural exchange. Host families and students enjoy experiences that will be treasured for a lifetime!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is financial assistance available?

Yes! Thanks in part to the generous donors of our Philanthropy in Action, we are able to offer financial assistance for camperships. YMCA Camp Reed is committed to ensuring every child has the ability to spend a fun-filled week at camp exploring, learning, laughing, playing, and much, much more.

To begin, please complete the Childcare & Programs Financial Assistance Application.

Note: The Programs & Childcare Financial Assistance expires annually and must be resubmitted each year. Assistance applies to the summer the child/children attend/s camp and is valid through the end of April each year.

Qualifying applicants may receive a discount on camp programs. Financial assistance must be approved prior to registering for camp. Email or drop off the form at any of our Branches. Please call 509 777 9622 for more information. For information on YMCA Membership financial assistance, please see our Membership For All program.

How early should I apply?

The earlier, the better. Sessions and programs can fill quickly and financial assistance funds are limited. Funds may run out. Please apply as soon as you are able to.

How much financial assistance will I receive?

We award financial assistance on a sliding scale, based on your household income and the number of people in the household. We award a 15-35% financial assistance discount based on this scale.

Financial assistance is not applied to store money or horse programming. If you currently receive financial assistance from YMCA of the Inland Northwest, the percentage that they award your family will also apply to your child’s Camp Reed registration.

If the amount of financial assistance you receive is not enough to enable your child to attend camp, please contact the YMCA Camp Reed Office to inquire about a campership.

What if my camper is interested in multiple weeks of camp?

In order to be able to give as many children as possible the opportunity to attend camp, we are only able to award financial assistance toward one session of summer camp per camper per summer.

How will applying for Financial Assistance affect my camper’s experience?

1 in 4 of our campers attends camp with the help of financial assistance. Receiving financial assistance will have no effect on your camper’s experience. Financial assistance is anonymous, and camp staff and campers are not told who is or is not receiving financial assistance.