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We Appreciate Your Valuable Support

YMCA Camp Independence provides a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment for campers year-round, and none of that would be possible without the support of our community. When you invest in Camp Independence, you help us with the necessary resources that ensure we can deliver on our purpose with great passion and enthusiasm. Most importantly, you play a vital role in making accessible adventures happen for campers. Your donations make our work possible!

2026 YMCA Camp Independence Gala

This year’s gala on Saturday, October 3, invites you into an immersive evening of reflection and connection. Through heartfelt stories, meaningful visuals, and memories suspended all around you, guests will experience the spirit of camp in a warm, elegant, and welcoming atmosphere. Together, we’ll celebrate the small moments that become lifechanging experiences for every camper!

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Thank You for Supporting YMCA Camp Independence 

Your generous donation ensures that no family is turned away from YMCA Camp Independence, regardless of their ability to pay. The exciting adventures at our independence-building overnight camps strengthen connections and foster community. We are a home away from home for campers with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities, thanks to our generous donors. 

How you can support a camper at YMCA Camp Independence:  

  • $1,000 - 1 Week of Overnight Camp and a Lifetime of Memories  
  • $500 - Camp Supplies: Bows and Arrows, Sports Equipment, and More 
  • $250 - Camping Gear for Youth in Financial Need 
  • $100 - Campfire S'mores for 100 Campers