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YMCA Camp Willson

★★★★ 4.25 reviewsBellefontaine, OHAges 7–17

YMCA of Central Ohio · YMCA

YMCA Camp Willson is an overnight (residential) summer camp on 500 wooded acres in Bellefontaine, about an hour north of Columbus. Campers ages 6-16 take part in archery, rock climbing, ropes courses, canoeing, horseback riding and campfires, with traditional sessions for younger kids and specialty and teen/leadership programs for older campers. Run by the nonprofit YMCA of Central Ohio since 1918, the camp is ACA-accredited.

The practical details

Ages
Ages 7–17
Environment
Outdoor
Operator
YMCA of Central Ohio
Financial aid
Available
Before you register

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 YMCA of Central Ohio directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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Accreditations & licensing

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ACA Accredited
Meets the American Camp Association's health, safety, and program standards, reviewed on a recurring accreditation cycle.

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★★★★★Jenny Ewing

My son had a blast.

Tess Winland

We picked our son up from camp on Friday. A live BAT emerged from his luggage bag after bringing it inside the house. I get it, weird stuff happens.. but it doesn't stop there... Additionally, we observed a bed bug crawl out of the luggage bag and found several more within the clothing inside. I sent them an email several days ago and have not gotten a response.

★★★★★Skylar McCaffery

I visited camp Wilson towards the end of fall last year and I had such a good time! The staff was really sweet and friendly, was even surprised to see Melk joining in on the festivities! She especially was a great representative of the YMCA staff, always caring for our needs and making sure we ran smoothly as possible with what the camp had to offer. I can't wait to come back again ❤️

★★★★★Johnny Phung

This is by far one of my most favorite camping experiences I’ve ever had. Not only is the place absolutely breathtaking with a beautiful lake that the sun sets over each night, but the amount of facilities available to use was amazing! The cabins are very clean and equipped with heating/AC so there’s less time worrying about staying comfy and more time spent having fun! The bathrooms both inside the cabin and around the campgrounds were all very clean, well lit, and most importantly— bug free! There is genuinely so much to do at this camp grounds that there is no way to be bored at this place. The amount of trails, crafts rooms, and outdoor equipment available made it impossible to not have something to do. There was also something for *everyone* which was really awesome, if you didn’t want to do an activity, there’s always something else to do ranging from disconnecting from the world and going on a long hike to plugging back in and playing games in the dining hall. The real star of the show though were the staff. They were so friendly and welcoming that it truly felt like they were family. The staff here provided us with delicious meals and set up all of our events, lit our fires, and made sure we were safe for all of it! Not once was I afraid or scared to try something new (did I mention you can rock climb and jump off a telephone pole?), I knew I was in safe and knowledgeable hands! Definitely will be returning in the future. Please keep up the great work you do!

★★★★★Randall Bray

Camp Willson is an amazing place for kids to explore. Kyle and his staff were amazing. I was able to experience the park with the sixth grade class from Fostoria as a chaperone. I would gladly chaperone again and recommend Camp Willson.

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