YMCA Camp Kern

Camp Kern has been changing the lives of kids and families from the Greater Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus area for over 100 years. Beginning with Carl B. Kern leading an expedition of young men to the area in 1910, Camp Kern strives to build community and improve lives through interaction with nature and one another.
Join over 45,000 fellow guests each year who continually rate Camp Kern as one of the best YMCA camps in the nation!