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  • 595 Grant Road 3-63 East Wenatchee, WA 98802
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About Us

We exist to honor the transformative spirit of Lake Wenatchee Y Camp by uniting alumni, preserving our cherished history, championing outdoor environmental education & recreation, and developing future leaders. 

Formation

Friends of Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp is a newly formed organization dedicated to preserving the legacy and continuing the mission of Lake Wenatchee Y Camp. We have received our 501C3 status.

Our community represents nearly a century of individuals of all ages:

  • Outdoor education participants
  • Rental groups
  • Y staff
  • Board and committee members
  • Family campers
  • Work party participants
  • Community members
  • Volunteers

whose lives were transformed by their experiences
with Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp of Washington State.

Nature

Friendship

Personal Growth

Vision

A future where the Lake Wenatchee Y Camp legacy lives on forever; where nature, friendship, and personal growth flourish together.

We believe that all are welcome, who welcome all.

Join Us – keep the legacy of camp magic alive

Your support helps preserve the legacy, community, and mission of Lake Wenatchee Y Camp. Friends of Lake Wenatchee Y Camp is an all-volunteer organization, and every contribution – financial or otherwise – helps us move closer to a sustainable future for camp.
Your generosity allows us to build the structure, momentum, and capacity needed to sustain our efforts for generations to come.

What We Do

Digitally archive 98 years of camp stories, photos, and alumni records to ensure this legacy endures for future generations.

Host reunions (virtual, in-person and hybrid) with service-oriented projects that reconnect alumni across generations.

Raise and distribute funds to organizations delivering outdoor environmental education and recreation — removing barriers for youth and schools.

Provide financial assistance so every child — regardless of income — can experience the magic of camp. Donors may fund a camper or a school group for Outdoor Education access.

Operate a comprehensive Gift Acceptance Policy covering cash, securities, planned gifts, in-kind donations, and endowment gifts — ensuring every gift is handled with integrity and compliance. Building Trust with donors as we go.

Where We're Headed

Work together, involve more alumni, establish a culture of good governance while celebrating camp magic. Invest in our Board and Committee work, while being inclusive.  

Since we are now a 501(c)3, embrace a transition from GoFundMe to Give Lively (with Stripe). Expand our major gift and legacy gift programs.

Establish a named endowment fund through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Minimum $5,000 to open; named funds begin at $20,000.

Fund the full path to camp for youth who face financial barriers — from covering program fees and transportation to additional costs for school groups. Whether supporting an individual camper or sponsoring a 5th-grade class for Outdoor Education, every gift opens a door that might otherwise stay closed.

Host at least one work party and a hybrid reunion annually with a service project component. Deepen alumni engagement by building a trusted partnership with Wenatchee Valley YMCA. Grow leaders within our alumni group.

Launch a searchable, shareable archive of camp history — photos, stories, and documents — as a tribute to over a century of camp magic and a resource for future campers.

Volunteer today!

Join us in preserving a cherished part of Washington state’s outdoor heritage since 1928. Together, we can secure the future of Lake Wenatchee Y Camp and keep its legacy alive for generations to come.

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