YMCA Camp Shaver is an overnight resident camp in the Jemez Mountains (Santa Fe National Forest) near Jemez Springs, operating since 1945. Traditional camp serves ages 7 to 13, with Senior Traditional (13-15), a wilderness Adventure Camp (13-16), and LIT/CIT leadership tracks (13-16) for older campers. One- and two-week sessions include archery, climbing, hiking, high ropes, riflery, arts, and water ecology. Nonprofit YMCA of Central New Mexico; financial assistance is available.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Shaver YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Ella SuttleThis year is gonna be my fifth year going here and it's awesome sauce
★★★★★Steve n Heather GunnFirst time camper 2023 my kid thoroughly enjoyed herself. This experience manifested itself throughout our summer with her nostalgia expressioning her joyouse moments, and as a parent her joy and happiness is priceless. Thank you!
★★★★★charrrwent to this summer camp this year and next year it will be my last opurtunity to go as a camper before i’m to old, but i know it isnt even summer anymore but i think about the amazing memories i made at this camp every single day. BEST WEEK OF MY LIFE. spend the 600 dollars i swear this camp is worth it.
★★★★★Jessica RenoOur kid had so much fun here!
★★Summer SwagertyMy kid got sick and she told us that a lot of other kids at call were also sick. She told us that a lot of kids were getting hurt a lot too