YMCA MILL HOLLOW
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WELCOME TO YMCA MILL HOLLOW
Big News! We’re Switching Systems This Spring!
Registration for Overnight Camp is open in our current system and all you need to do is decide which sessions you're enrolling in and make a deposit. No forms and no waivers needed right now! This spring, we’ll transfer your registration to our new platform and send you a quick login to finish the rest. Easy! Questions? Call us at (801) 466-6299 (Hablamos español).
PURPOSE
To provide safe, engaging spaces to explore who we are and how we exist in community through programs inspired by nature, connection, and experiential learning
PROGRAMMING
YMCA Mill Hollow offers two program pathways—Base Camp and Excursions. Base Camp programs stay on site with a weekly off site reservoir trip, while Excursions head off site for deeper outdoor adventure, each with unique goals but the same purpose. Excursions are denoted by a "⛰️" emoji.
YMCA MILL HOLLOW CAMPER PROGRESSION
BASE CAMP
GOAL
Blend traditional and out-of-the-box summer camp activities to create an experience that focuses on character development and essential life skills.
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FRIENDSHIPTo create strong bonds through unique, shared experiences and opportunities for human connection—no technology needed. |
AUTHENTICITYTo let campers be, and learn to be, themselves in a safe and supportive environment. |
WONDERTo invite campers back into the present moment and become curious about themselves, those around them, and the environment. |
EXCURSIONS
GOAL
Use the inherent opportunities and challenges of backcountry recreation as the foundation of growth in teenaged participants when paired with intentionally designed curriculum.
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RESILIENCETo learn how to overcome difficult challenges and develop grit for lifelong endeavors. |
COMMUNITYTo practive forming and participating in community to empower participants to seek out support through their victories and troubles. |
PERSPECTIVETo work past limiting beliefs to help participants realize who they are, who they can become, and what the world is through a different lens. |
MY CAMPER IS...
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SESSION DATES & TIMES
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THEME |
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| 1 | June 21 - 26 | International Explorers |
| 2 | June 29 - July 3 | NO CAMP THIS WEEK! |
| 3 | July 5 - 10 | It's S'Winter |
| 4 | July 12 - 17 | Mill Hollow World Cup |
| 5 | July 19 - 24 | Medieval Times |
| 6 | July 26 - 31 | Star Academy |
| 7 | August 2 - 7 | Dungeons 'n' Dragons |
| 8 | August 9 - 14 | Minecraft Week |
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CHECK OUT THE PARENT PACKET!
Packing lists, menu samples, and answers to all your questions—just a click away! 😉
TRADITIONAL CAMP TIERED PRICING
WHAT IS TIERED PRICING?
We believe every child should have the chance to experience camp and that finances should never be a barrier. YMCA Mill Hollow offers three pricing tiers to make camp accessible for all families. Please choose the highest tier your family can comfortably afford; this helps us support more campers. Your camper’s experience is the same no matter the tier, and pricing selections are confidential.
TIER A - $835.00
Reflects the true cost of camp, including program quality, staffing, meals, and maintenance. Choosing Tier A helps sustain Mill Hollow for future campers.
TIER B - $785.00
A partially subsidized rate that covers most of the cost of camp.
TIER C - $735.00
A subsidized rate supported by community donations and YMCA fundraising efforts.
AGES 5-7
LITTLE MILLIES
Ages 5-7
Session 1 (June 25th - 26th) & Session 3 (July 9th - 10th)
$240 per session
MINI CAMP
Ages 7-9
Session 1 (June 21st - 24th) & Session 3 (July 5th - 8th)
$490 per session
Designed for our campers who aren’t quite ready to spend an entire week away from home, our 3-Day camp experience offers the same kind of fun in a shorter amount of time. 3-Day camp campers will begin their session on Sundays and check out on Wednesdays (an email regarding times will be sent to you in advance of your camp week)! 3-Day campers will get to experience archery, arts and crafts, group sports, water-based programs and so much more during their time at YMCA Mill Hollow. While we believe 3-Day camp is the perfect opportunity for first-time campers, we are sure they’ll return home ready for so much more time on the mountain!
(FYI: There is no transport home option for this camp.)
AGES 7-9
MINI CAMP
Ages 7-9
Session 1 (July 21st - 24th) & Session 3 (July 5th - 8th)
$490 per session
Designed for our campers who aren’t quite ready to spend an entire week away from home, our 3-Day camp experience offers the same kind of fun in a shorter amount of time. 3-Day camp campers will begin their session on Sundays and check out on Wednesdays (an email regarding times will be sent to you in advance of your camp week)! 3-Day campers will get to experience archery, arts and crafts, group sports, water-based programs and so much more during their time at YMCA Mill Hollow. While we believe 3-Day camp is the perfect opportunity for first-time campers, we are sure they’ll return home ready for so much more time on the mountain!
(FYI: There is no transport home option for this camp.)
TRADITIONAL CAMP
Ages 8-14
Sessions 1 & 3-8
Tiered Pricing
Traditional Camp provides an opportunity for campers to participate in the wide range of activities offered at YMCA Mill Hollow! 2026's activity rotation includes archery, outdoor cooking, team sports, ninja school, wood work, low ropes course, water-based programs like canoeing, and so much more! We love traditional camp because it offers the best "all around" camping experience! This is the kind of experience summer camp was made for!
AGES 9-14
MINI CAMP
Ages 7-9
Session 1 (July 21st - 24th) & Session 3 (July 5th - 8th)
$490 per session
Designed for our campers who aren’t quite ready to spend an entire week away from home, our 3-Day camp experience offers the same kind of fun in a shorter amount of time. 3-Day camp campers will begin their session on Sundays and check out on Wednesdays (an email regarding times will be sent to you in advance of your camp week)! 3-Day campers will get to experience archery, arts and crafts, group sports, water-based programs and so much more during their time at YMCA Mill Hollow. While we believe 3-Day camp is the perfect opportunity for first-time campers, we are sure they’ll return home ready for so much more time on the mountain!
(FYI: There is no transport home option for this camp.)
TRADITIONAL CAMP
Ages 8-14
Sessions 1 & 3-8
Tiered Pricing
Traditional Camp provides an opportunity for campers to participate in the wide range of activities offered at YMCA Mill Hollow! 2026's activity rotation includes archery, outdoor cooking, team sports, ninja school, wood work, low ropes course, water-based programs like canoeing, and so much more! We love traditional camp because it offers the best "all around" camping experience! This is the kind of experience summer camp was made for!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP ⛰️
Ages 11 - 13
Session 1 (June 21nd - 26th)
$830
Outdoor Adventure Camp allows our growing campers to pursue adventure while retaining the comforts of staying at YMCA Mill Hollow. Campers will take on unique outdoor challenges off-site of camp in the Uinta Mountains Monday through Thursday, while returning to camp each night to enjoy dinner and evening program activities at YMCA Mill Hollow. Groups who hone their skills well over the week can also have a camp-out night near Mill Hollow!
AQUATIC ADVENTURE CAMP ⛰️
Ages 11 - 13
Session 3 (July 5th - 10th)
$770
Do you have a camper looking to get their feet wet? Our Aquatic Adventure Camp is a well rounded week of water activities around the Uintas! During their week at camp, campers will go on four different excursions (some led by our adventurous partners at Summit Journeys) to become acquainted with a diverse selection of watercraft! Campers will have enjoy fun on the water during the day and return back to Mill Hollow each night for evening programs and the comfort of cabins.
INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING ⛰️
Ages 12 - 14
Session 7 (August 2nd-7th)
$1,195
Our Introduction to Rock Climbing program focuses on giving our campers the skills and confidence to climb! This program combines a few nights at Mill Hollow and a 3 day, 2-night climbing trip in the backcountry! While at Mill Hollow, campers will enjoy practicing fundamental skills like tying knots, safety practices, and climbing lingo. Then, we will join professional guides from Inspired Summit to climb outside on natural rockfaces! Campers will enjoy a healthy balance of comfort and challenge as they reach new heights! Climbing gear provided!
INTRO TO PACK 'N' PADDLE ⛰️
Ages 12 - 14
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)
Session 6 (July 26th-31st)
$895
Our pack and paddle trip is an introductory excursion meant for those campers who love water and the joys of camping with new friends! Join your Mill Hollow counselors to enjoy a few days honing your water skills at camp then putting them to practice with a 3 day, 2 night pack and paddle camping trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area!
INTRO TO BACKPACKING ⛰️
Ages 12 - 14
Session 4 (July 12th - 17th)
Session 8 (August 9th - 14th)
$885
Our Introduction to Backpacking program focuses on giving our campers the skills to backpack while in the front country at YMCA Mill Hollow on Sunday and Monday, while taking on a 3-day, 2-night beginner level backpacking trip Tuesday through Thursday. No equipment is required - we will provide the gear, and your camper will provide a thirst for adventure!
TEEN CAMP
Ages 13-17
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)
$800 per session
This unique camp program are for campers who are too old for traditional camp but not so interested in a leadership program or excursions . . . so we present to you-- TEEN CAMP! Teens from the ages of 13-17 who register for this unique week will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp with a twist. The typical program offerings will still be available with the same amazing staff on site. However, campers during teen week will get to build their own activity schedules with options not typically available to traditional camp (such as more complicated crafts, longer hikes, overnight camping, more sports-- the possibilities are endless)!
BOLD & GOLD - CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 1 (June 21nd - 26th)
$1,105
BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Trips develop the next generation of leaders as participants grow closer to nature, their peers, and themselves. As they backpack and day trip through the awe-inspiring Capitol Reef National Park and its surrounding forests, participants will experience and overcome challenge that helps them build strength, skills, and confidence for when they return to everyday life. This adventure will give participants the opportunity to make connections and memories that will last an entire lifetime. This trip comprises day and overnight backpacking hikes, allowing participants and staff to build a trip that perfectly fits the group and the available water sources in the park.
BOLD & GOLD - MIRROR LAKE ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 3 (July 5th - 10th)
$995
A perfect trip for beginner backpackers, BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Mirror Lake will surely make memories that will last a lifetime. Starting and ending at Mirror Lake, this backpacking loop will take participants on a journey touring the Highline, Duchesne, and Mirror Lake Trails. Hike along energizing rivers, sit with calming lakes, and marvel at majestic mountains with us as you immerse yourself in nature with this beautiful route.
BOLD & GOLD - PACK 'N' PADDLE AT FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 4 (July 12th - 17th)
$1,145
BOLD & GOLD-- get ready to paddle! Teen participants will have a blast on this beautiful canoe trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area! Participants will arrive to camp Sunday evening, have a canoe orientation near Mill Hollow Monday morning (previous canoe experience is recommended), then embark on a camping trip along the river Monday afternoon through Friday morning.
NEW! BOLD & GOLD - RED CASTLE LAKES ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)
$995
Experience a new BOLD & GOLD trip to the stunning and dramatic Red Castle Lakes. This challenging backpacking trip will strengthen your teen both physically and mentally as they not only work on their recreational skills but also learn leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
BOLD & GOLD - NOTCH TRAIL ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 6 (July 26th - 31st)
$995
Explore the beauty of the Uinta Mountains on this scenic backpacking trip of a lifetime as you hike through the iconic "notch" of Notch Mountain. This winding trail offers the perfect opportunity to introduce your participant to experiencing nature in awe-inspiring remote settings. There are multiple forks along the route, allowing the participants and staff to handcraft a trip that perfectly fits the group, exploring the area's pristine lakes or summiting Bald Mountain!
BOLD & GOLD - ROCK CLIMBING ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 8 (August 9th - 14th)
$1,625
This isn't your usually BOLD&GOLD trip! Yes, with our amazing counselors your camper will experience 4 nights camping in the beautiful Uintas and enjoying making new friends and eating delicious camp food. However, we are inviting our friends from Inspired Summit-- professional rock-climbing guides to add in 3 days of climbing on natural rockfaces and learning the ropes (literally). This trip is perfect for both new climbers and experienced climbers ready to take their skills to the next level!
BOLD & GOLD - KING'S PEAK ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 3 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 7 (August 2nd - 7th)
$995
Challenge yourself with this journey to summit Kings Peak, the tallest mountain peak in Utah! This trip is designed for intermediate or advanced participants who enjoy backpacking and want to reach new heights as they make lifelong memories together. The Kings Peak trip offers the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a more rigorous route with the full support of our BOLD & GOLD instructors and logistics team.
AGES 14-17
INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING ⛰️
Ages 12 - 14
Session 7 (August 2nd-7th)
$1,195
Our Introduction to Rock Climbing program focuses on giving our campers the skills and confidence to climb! This program combines a few nights at Mill Hollow and a 3 day, 2-night climbing trip in the backcountry! While at Mill Hollow, campers will enjoy practicing fundamental skills like tying knots, safety practices, and climbing lingo. Then, we will join professional guides from Inspired Summit to climb outside on natural rockfaces! Campers will enjoy a healthy balance of comfort and challenge as they reach new heights! Climbing gear provided!
INTRO TO PACK 'N' PADDLE ⛰️
Ages 12 - 14
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)
Session 6 (July 26th-31st)
$895
Our pack and paddle trip is an introductory excursion meant for those campers who love water and the joys of camping with new friends! Join your Mill Hollow counselors to enjoy a few days honing your water skills at camp then putting them to practice with a 3 day, 2 night pack and paddle camping trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area!
INTRO TO BACKPACKING ⛰️
Ages 12 - 14
Session 4 (July 12th - 17th)
Session 8 (August 9th - 14th)
$885
Our Introduction to Backpacking program focuses on giving our campers the skills to backpack while in the front country at YMCA Mill Hollow on Sunday and Monday, while taking on a 3-day, 2-night beginner level backpacking trip Tuesday through Thursday. No equipment is required - we will provide the gear, and your camper will provide a thirst for adventure!
TEEN CAMP
Ages 13-17
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)
$800 per session
This unique camp program are for campers who are too old for traditional camp but not so interested in a leadership program or excursions . . . so we present to you-- TEEN CAMP! Teens from the ages of 13-17 who register for this unique week will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp with a twist. The typical program offerings will still be available with the same amazing staff on site. However, campers during teen week will get to build their own activity schedules with options not typically available to traditional camp (such as more complicated crafts, longer hikes, overnight camping, more sports-- the possibilities are endless)!
BOLD & GOLD - CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 1 (June 21nd - 26th)
$1,105
BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Trips develop the next generation of leaders as participants grow closer to nature, their peers, and themselves. As they backpack and day trip through the awe-inspiring Capitol Reef National Park and its surrounding forests, participants will experience and overcome challenge that helps them build strength, skills, and confidence for when they return to everyday life. This adventure will give participants the opportunity to make connections and memories that will last an entire lifetime. This trip comprises day and overnight backpacking hikes, allowing participants and staff to build a trip that perfectly fits the group and the available water sources in the park.
BOLD & GOLD - MIRROR LAKE ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 3 (July 5th - 10th)
$995
A perfect trip for beginner backpackers, BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Mirror Lake will surely make memories that will last a lifetime. Starting and ending at Mirror Lake, this backpacking loop will take participants on a journey touring the Highline, Duchesne, and Mirror Lake Trails. Hike along energizing rivers, sit with calming lakes, and marvel at majestic mountains with us as you immerse yourself in nature with this beautiful route.
BOLD & GOLD - PACK 'N' PADDLE AT FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 4 (July 12th - 17th)
$1,145
BOLD & GOLD-- get ready to paddle! Teen participants will have a blast on this beautiful canoe trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area! Participants will arrive to camp Sunday evening, have a canoe orientation near Mill Hollow Monday morning (previous canoe experience is recommended), then embark on a camping trip along the river Monday afternoon through Friday morning.
NEW! BOLD & GOLD - RED CASTLE LAKES ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 5 (July 19th - 24th)
$995
Experience a new BOLD & GOLD trip to the stunning and dramatic Red Castle Lakes. This challenging backpacking trip will strengthen your teen both physically and mentally as they not only work on their recreational skills but also learn leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
BOLD & GOLD - NOTCH TRAIL ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 2 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 6 (July 26th - 31st)
$995
Explore the beauty of the Uinta Mountains on this scenic backpacking trip of a lifetime as you hike through the iconic "notch" of Notch Mountain. This winding trail offers the perfect opportunity to introduce your participant to experiencing nature in awe-inspiring remote settings. There are multiple forks along the route, allowing the participants and staff to handcraft a trip that perfectly fits the group, exploring the area's pristine lakes or summiting Bald Mountain!
BOLD & GOLD - ROCK CLIMBING ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 1 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 8 (August 9th - 14th)
$1,625
This isn't your usually BOLD&GOLD trip! Yes, with our amazing counselors your camper will experience 4 nights camping in the beautiful Uintas and enjoying making new friends and eating delicious camp food. However, we are inviting our friends from Inspired Summit-- professional rock-climbing guides to add in 3 days of climbing on natural rockfaces and learning the ropes (literally). This trip is perfect for both new climbers and experienced climbers ready to take their skills to the next level!
BOLD & GOLD - KING'S PEAK ⛰️
Ages 14 - 17
LEVEL 3 TRIP - LEARN MORE
Session 7 (August 2nd - 7th)
$995
Challenge yourself with this journey to summit Kings Peak, the tallest mountain peak in Utah! This trip is designed for intermediate or advanced participants who enjoy backpacking and want to reach new heights as they make lifelong memories together. The Kings Peak trip offers the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a more rigorous route with the full support of our BOLD & GOLD instructors and logistics team.
CAMP ADD-ONS:
You'll select these additions after you register for your regular camp session OR you can register for these later.
TRANSPORTATION
$30/ride
Available for all programs and sessions except TO Mini-Camp and BACK FROM Little Millies
Can’t make it to YMCA Mill Hollow for camper drop-off or pick-up? That’s okay! We’ve got you covered. We run bus routes at the beginning and end of each week of camp. Drop-off and pick-up are located at Millcreek Elementary.
GIVE THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE
If you're passionate about Mill Hollow and want to help future campers experience the magic, we would love your help.
Click here to see how you can help send kids to camp this summer!
DIRECTIONS:
Physical Location: 7480 South Mill Hollow Road, Kamas, UT 84036 - See map below
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Camp Mill Hollow operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the Heber-Kamas Ranger District on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
YMCA of Northern Utah Camps are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet its high standards for program design and activities, site and food service, transportation, health and wellness, operation management, and human resources. Learn more about WHY ACA Accreditation is so important HERE!
These programs are supported by the YMCA of the USA's Strategic Initiatives Fund.
Excursion Programs are Supported by Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation.
It is our honor and responsibility to acknowledge to all who meet with us at the YMCA of Northern Utah Overnight Camps that we gather on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Utes and Shoshone peoples. These Indigenous nations have stewarded this land and all its inhabitants—two- and four-legged, winged and water-bound—in time immemorial.
We also recognize the broader Indigenous communities of Utah, including the Goshutes, Paiutes, Navajo, and Hopi peoples and their ancestors, whose histories and contributions continue to shape this region.
We honor their memory, their presence in our state today, and their ancestors' enduring spirit. We do so with reverence for their resilience in preserving sacred connections to the land and one another.
We Honor the People, We Honor the Land.
Acknowledgment of Source and Collaboration
This land acknowledgment was respectfully adapted by the YMCA of Northern Utah from a statement created at Utah Valley University, developed with guidance from Ken Sekaquaptewa and Kumen Louis. We have tailored this version to reflect our programs, people, and the mission of our YMCA community.
MEET THE DIRECTOR: CALI GURNICKI
Growing up in Green Bay, WI, Cali Gurnicki has been a YMCA kid her whole life-- from swim lessons, working day care in high school, and a variety of seasonal camp work since 2019 that eventually led her West to Utah. After falling in love with YMCA Mill Hollow as a seasonal staff member in 2022, Cali has enjoyed being the Camp Director since the beginning of 2024. Cali believes that at the heart of camp are the campers, connecting face to face, and finding community. In her spare time, Cali enjoys backpacking, cooking in big batches, and completing puzzles (if her dog, Moose, doesn't eat any of the pieces). She hopes that everyone can learn to live by the famous motto: "If not me, then who? If not now, then when?" When camp is out of session, Cali lives in Salt Lake City.
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