Please come in, sit down, and get comfortable.
Thank you for joining us in this virtual space for three days of connection, celebration, and community, as we gather to share the great power of camp. Every day for the next couple of days, you should receive 1 or 2 emails a day. Each will contain bite-sized content that you can watch whenever you have a spare minute or you can wait until the end of the day and view it all at once.
You will also find s'more opportunities to engage with us here on this page so check back every day! See something that you like and want to share with your friends? Feel free to send them the link (they can RSVP at the bottom of this page to see the content that you do) and like all good camp fires, the more the merrier!
We look forward to spending this time with you.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Camp Mill Hollow was originally started by Dr. Ron Beckstrom in conjunction with Granite School District, the Forest Service, and other passionate individuals. Dr. Beckstrom recognized the importance of hands-on learning. He saw that students benefited from time in nature, especially during the summer season when school was out of session.
Due to Dr. Beckstrom's passion and conviction, his family spent a lot of time at camp. His kids remember fishing at the nearby lake while the lodge and cabins were being constructed. As they grew they continued to be involved at camp, a tradition that was passed down to their children and grandchildren. To this day, they are frequent visitors and supporters of camp.
Granite School District operated Mill Hollow as a outdoor educational center for 60 years. The YMCA took over operations in 2017 where they continue to focus on place-based learning such as geology, plant and animal identification, and forestry, to name a few.
659Overnight Campers |
9,885Meals Served |
$33,708Financial Assistance Awarded |
551Scholarshipped Campers |
We don't know about you, but thinking about camp has us wondering if all our favorite places have always looked the same. Check out some old school photos from the yester-years of camp and see if you recognize some of these wonderful people or locations.
Does looking at these photos remind you of your summers? Are you feeling nostalgic for starry nights, cabins filled with laughter, or good old spaghetti for dinner? Feel free to take this opportunity to email, send via owl, or post on social media your photos or memories and tag us. We would love to see what memories you have, both in photos and also in your hearts.
1Bear Sighting |
543Dog Tags |
16Trips to Mirror Lake |
44Seasonal Summer Staff |
Welcome back for s'more campfire magic!
Yesterday we watched, read, and enjoyed learning about the 'spark' that ignited the passion for camp. Both Camp Roger and Camp Mill Hollow have been around for many years. The impact that those camp programs have had on their participants, families, staff, and communities, cannot be easily measured.
Whether you attended camp once or were a frequent flyer, you walked away with a connection to nature, long-lasting friendships and memories, the opportunity to learn and build new skills, and a sense of a belonging for a community that is larger than any one person.
Together, we go farther. Join us today to highlight our summer achievements and get ready for next summer!
Listen to a brief message from Teri Cooper, one of our Board Members and a parent of Camp Roger and Camp Mill Hollow campers.
Her kids started attending overnight camp at age 8. She is impressed with the passionate camp staff who show her kids a 'marvelously fun' camp environment where they learn new skills and walk away with an increased appreciation for the ideas of others.
If you are a new family looking for a great experience for your kids this summer, or interested in one of our other camps, then check out these videos featuring Camp Roger, and Camp Mill Hollow, and visit our website here to learn more about day camp!
Come join us at the Y!
350Gallons of Hand Sanitizer |
1,918Roasted S'mores |
20Horses Ridden |
116Value Pins |
Welcome to our final day of our virtual campfire and summer celebration!
Know that we couldn't have pulled off this summer, or this event, without you. Whether this is your first interaction with the YMCA, or your millionth, you are a part of our family and our community.
We want to express our sincerest appreciation for spending time with us this week, trusting us with your campers this summer, giving up your time and energy as a staff member or volunteer, and making financial contributions to help make all of this possible.
Join us today for a final look at this summer, to register or apply for next summer, to recognize and celebrate some outstanding individuals, or sing along at our final campfire. Know that it is your 'spark' that kindles our passion for camp.
We can't do this without you. Thank you.
Summer Camp is an amazing experience.
Campers get to learn new skills, build strong relationships, and belong to an inclusive, intentional, and compassionate camp community. The life skills learned at camp will positively affect each individual and be carried with them for the rest of their lives. Camp isn't just about the campers, it's about the families, the community, and the world.
We hope that you will consider joining us next summer. Register here.
Want to give the gift of camp, please consider donating here.
Mill Hollow
Each week at Mill Hollow offers two 3-day/2-night sessions (Monday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Friday), and one five-day session.
| Session | Dates |
| Week 1 | July 12th-16th |
| Week 2 | July 19th-23rd |
| Week 3 | July 26th-30th |
| Week 4 | August 2nd-6th |
| Week 5 | August 9th-13th |
Not ready to commit to camp registration yet? Here are a few of our community events coming this summer:
Camp Roger
| Sessions and Themes | Dates |
| Session1- LEGO | June 6th-11th |
| Session 2- Out of this World | June 13th-18th |
| Session 3- Superheroes | June 20th-25th |
| Session 4- Around the World in 6 Days | July 27th- July 2nd |
| Session 5- Fear Factor | July 11th-16th |
| Session 6- Color Wars | July 18th-23rd |
| Session 7- Tokyo Olympics | July 25th-30th |
| Session 8- Wild Wild West | August 1st-6th |
| Session 9- The Amazing Race | August 8th-13th |
All specialty weeks are as follows:
Special dates:
We are looking for passionate individuals who embody the character values of the YMCA: Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
Our work at camp isn't just about teaching campers skills such horsemanship, trail etiquette, and archery. It is also about teaching life skills such as leadership, compassion, integrity, group dynamics, and character. In this environment, we don't just teach campers, we learn from them too. This is an experience that will change your life.
You don't have to take our word for it, listen to some of our staff from this last summer and hear what they have to say about their experiences at camp.
If taking on this adventure sounds like something you are interested in, click here to apply.
And if you are a returning staff, click here.
Every camper loves camp, and there are some kids who truly can't contain how much they love it. You can see it on their faces, you can hear it in their voices, and it is in their hearts. They embody the spirit of camp.
We teach character values at camp, allowing each and every camper to build and develop their own value system. While embodying Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, these campers help to build our camp community.
The Patrick Green Service Award
It takes a village to run and operate camp every summer and we can't do it without the support and passion of our YMCA community. It our honor to name this brand new award after a man who truly exhibits what service means to the Y. His legacy of giving and compassion will ripple through our organization for generations to come.
This is it. Our last campfire of the Summer Camp 2020 season. We hope that you have enjoyed your time with us this week and that you have truly felt the magic of camp. Camp really does change lives and our world is better with a little more camp in it.
As you join us in singing, will you also consider making a donation.
Your gift gives more kids the opportunity to come to camp. Your generosity can be the fuel that lights the fire that keeps camp alive inside of all of us. Your passion helps us transform lives and build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
Did you know that in Summer 2020, the YMCA of Northern Utah awarded over $33,000 in financial assistance. 85% of the total campers that attend Camp Mill Hollow and Camp Roger received some kind of assistance to attend camp.
In the midst of the Covid -19 pandemic, campers and staff came together for a life-changing experience. Don't just take our word for it. Here's the response from one of our camp families:
"I am so thankful for the support of the YMCA. Without it, my child would have stayed inside and isolated for most of the summer. He needed to get out, be active and most importantly to make new friends and get that social interaction he craved. I lost my job in March and this life-changing summer wouldn't have happened for him if we didn't have a scholarship."
Giving in support of our scholarship fund allows us to expand our impact.
Join us in giving today.
