Camp Foster YMCA

We welcome you to ol' Camp Foster, mighty glad you're here. We'll raise our voices in a shout and give a mighty cheer. RAH RAH! ⛺

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Help us welcome our two newest employees! Val is joining us as our office manager (her name may sound familiar as she was our office manager from 2011-2017) and Brian as the Director of Groups/Conferences & Summer Program Operations.... https://t.co/AZDXSsLo8T

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Looking for a great seasonal job? Camp Foster YMCA is now hiring a cook for the months of May-September. The head cook is responsible for the total operation of Camp Foster’s kitchen and food service. This person... https://t.co/Lg3GOJt3aO

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Be like Nick! Join the amazing tradition of being a Camp Foster counselor this year. Positions are filling fast, so apply today!

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So often we hear from kids and past campers that what they love most about camp is how loved they feel and the kindness that everyone gives. Looks like we are on to something... https://t.co/QBTQunyTbE

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We are so thankful for all the gifts that have been coming in from our Amazon wish list.

A BIG THANK YOU to all those who helped us get hammocks for our new hammock tent site. This will be such a cool addition... https://t.co/LT6T6Brkhj

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Just another life skill that gets shared at camp. We LOVE meal times at Camp Foster as they help build community, friendships, and even good table manners. https://t.co/eooheOdWb0

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Okoboji Schools, Camp Foster YMCA, and Champion State of Mind teamed up to provide a service for youth. PiONEer’s journey is a program to help support children in the Okoboji Schools who have lost a loved one.... https://t.co/8Z5tyXULnJ

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Do you remember counselor Fluke? He and his brother have just launched a super cool clothing line. It's always fun to see what past camp staff are up to and we are very proud of Luke's hard work and the passion behind this project. Check it out and... https://t.co/BSVNUmdNHo

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Join Anna at the Alumni Weekend April 13-14. For more information visit: https://t.co/GmkLcYNZbL https://t.co/0uldfC6Pcp

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Whether you are a camper our a counselor being at Camp Foster you are learning lessons that will help shape your future. https://t.co/C4H1sXq69u

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JOIN OUR TEAM! Camp Foster YMCA currently has some full time positions available. If you've ever dreamed of making camp a career now is the time! We are currently hiring for:

* Director of Groups/Conferences & Summer Program operations.... https://t.co/Ds0xQoFVkK

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Do you know someone who would be an awesome Camp Foster counselor? Pass along this video and tell them why they should apply. https://t.co/yfI0OVhiD6

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“For many kids and staff, [camp] is the first time they learn really how to have friendships that are not digital reliant,”

This is a big goal of our unplugged policy and why we do not allow cell phones at camp. We want kids to focus on creating... https://t.co/FQPJJKqaiM

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Homesickness is definitely a thing that happens. It can strike at any age and at any time. Here is a great article with some tools to help you talk with your child about homesickness (we also train our camp counselors on this too!). https://t.co/T46GV3ODXJ

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Yes! We couldn't agree more.
Camp Staff alumni what experiences have you had as a counselor that prepared you for your current job? https://t.co/BI6NBOli9h

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We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our camp website. It is being addressed and we hope that it will be back up to 100% later today. Thank you for your patience.

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Did you know that Camp Foster YMCA is an ACA accredited camp? What does that even mean?! We are proud to be accredited and this summer will go under this extensive peer review again. Check out what ACA accreditation is and how it helps us be the best... https://t.co/SKubGBCYRS

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Join us at Camp Foster for Alumni Weekend, April 13 & 14! The online registration link is now live. Register now by following the link below.

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Congratulations to our Camp Foster Camp Crew 2018 staff members. These staff members gave a great amount of their time to not only summer camp, but served a variety of groups throughout the year to earn their one... https://t.co/EbhKeQoaz3

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This morning we surprised Kevin with a reenactment of his first day of work, as he starts his 39th year of service this week. We even had Ken, the director who hired him, come and share some wise words. What a fun... https://t.co/OcjJoDNFRD