Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–12 · $1,350/week
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YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12)

Trinity · $1,350/week

Traditional overnight summer camp for ages 7-17, focusing on personal growth and outdoor adventure.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, ymcacampcullen.org, loads successfully and details summer camp programs, dates, and rates. YMCA Camp Cullen is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that staff undergo extensive training, including background checks, and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Programs include traditional overnight camp for ages 7-17, with activities like horseback riding, watersports, and ropes courses. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Cullen show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and independence. The camp emphasizes character development and provides a wide range of activities for campers.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 460 Cullen Loop, Ste A, Trinity, TX 75862, USA
  • Phone: (936) 594-2274
  • Cost notes: USD. $1,350/week for standard sessions. Holiday Hullabaloo (Jul 5–10) is $1,150 due to shortened week. Mini Camp (half-week) $750. Specialty add-ons from $150–$200/week. Financial assistance available. Sessions run Jun 7–Aug 7, 2026; all begin Sunday and end Friday.

Runs 24-hour residential, 8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 7.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 2 Jun 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 3 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 6 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 7 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 8 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350
  • Session 9 Aug 2 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $1,350

↗ What parents like

  • Traditional overnight experience
  • Personal growth focus

↘ Watch for

  • Email not published

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12)

What ages does YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) accept?
YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) is open to children ages 7–12. 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 — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) cost?
YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) 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 — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12)'s hours?
YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) 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 — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12)?
YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Trinity?
YMCA Camp Cullen — 1-Week Overnight Camp (Ages 7–12) is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Trinity that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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