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Two Different YMCA Camps - One Mission

Edited By Willage, Marc B.
Main article image for story titled 'Two Different YMCA Camps - One Mission'On November 19th 2023, Bobby Thomas presented a program delineating two YMCA camps that he is the Executive Director,

Bobby and his family actually live on site at camp Duncan. Camp Duncan over the course of the summer, provides both overnight and daycamp experiences to approximately 400 youth. Camp sessions last up to six weeks, for the overnight camp. Adult groups sometimes attend with their organizations.

Camp Independence, the other camp that Bobby heads up, provide services to impaired individuals. Typically serving several dozen students — over the course of the summer, before this bout of inflation required approximately $1800 per week. Campers are asked to pay around $300 per week, and donations provide for scholarships for the rest. 1:1 ratio of counselor to camper is provided.

Pictured here is club member Marc Willage on the left and speaker Bobby Thomas.

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