During their Adventure Village experience, campers spend their days trying new activities and participating in some of Camp Kern’s most exciting events.

Boots & Bits is an exciting day camp designed to help young ranchers build independence and horsemanship through hands on horse experience.

The Chess Club allows youth and adults to play and practice their chess skills to improve their strategy and critical thinking in a fun and friendly environment.

Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton for weekly opportunities from June-August 2025 for a fun-filled summer for your child (session dates vary by location)!

Ready to make a difference? Grow your leadership skills through acts of service at Camp Kern.

Come along for a Medieval Camp Kern adventure like no other

More goblins, more dungeons, more dragons! This newly-designed Dungeons & Dragons questline is geared toward our older, wizened adventurers.

Formerly Extreme Camp, this program will still feature off-site excursions each day but will offer a more mellow, broad range of activities.

Each week includes the traditional charm of Traditional Camp, including choosing their own afternoon activities, with specialized programs only for Explorer Village