Camps for Under-Served Communities
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
Approximate Start Date
Start: 09 May 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Under-Served
Location
3088 Smith Springs Rd, Nashville, TN 37013
Staff
Total: 160 (25 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 600 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
We are a year round facility specializing in summer camp for youth from different religions, race and gender aged 4-16.
Philosophy - YMCA core values - Respect, Responsibility, Honest and Caring. Practicing a kids and guests first philosophy. Overnight Campers forge friendships, strengthen confidence, sharpen character and create lasting memories on Camp Widjiwagan’s beautiful 320 acres.
Progressive programs allow for new skill orientation each year a camper returns, with specialized activities for each age group and village. Themed and specialty programs such as music camp, Harry Potter, Star Wars and even Minecraft fully immersive camp for 9-15 year olds! Overnight campers come together for every meal and enjoy traditional campfires, songs, night hikes and campouts!
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Staff Time Off
24 hours off on weekend, one 6 hour block off during the week and 2 hour rotation time each night.
Staff Qualities
- 4 Core Values (honesty, caring, responsible, and respect)
- Safe
- Fun
- Courteous
- Efficient
- Positive Role Model
- Creative
- Initiative