Flat Rock River YMCA Camp Family Guide 2019

6981 W. County Road 650 N. St. Paul, IN 47272

flatrockymca.org 765-525-6730

Flat Rock River YMCA Camp believes everyone deserves the opportunity to bond with the people who mean the most to

them. We invite you and your friends and family to experience a weekend on the banks of the Flat Rock River. Enjoy

activities such as archery, canoeing, scenic hiking trails, or test your courage by climbing our 50ft Alpine Tower. Please

take the time to read through the information on the following pages. We look forward to sharing an incredible

experience with your family.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP

GPS LINK

We are located off of I-74 East just 45 minutes southeast of Indianapolis and 70 miles west of Cincinnati between

Shelbyville and Greensburg.

From Indianapolis: Take I-74 East and exit at the Middletown/St. Paul exit (#123). Follow the signs: Turn left onto

Michigan Road/421 and travel for about 1.5 miles to the first road (650 W) and turn right. Turn right again onto 650

N. Continue around the dairy farm and the camp entrance will be on your left.

From Cincinnati: Take I-74 West and exit at the Middletown/St. Paul exit (#123). Turn right and go across the overpass

to the four-way stop.

Follow the directions listed above

WELCOME

Making Time for What Matters Most

Weekend Dates

Spring Family Camp April 5 - 7

Mother Daughter

Weekend May 3-5

Memorial Day

Family Camp May 25-27

Labor Day Family

Camp Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Father Son

Weekend September 27–29

Fall Family Camp October 11–13

Women’s Winter

Getaway Weekend February 1-3

Summer Women’s

Getaway August 23 - 25

Calendar

Spring Family Camp

April 5- 7

Experience a weekend that lasts a lifetime- oh and don't forget to bring your pup!

Family Camp is the perfect opportunity for your entire family to get away and have fun together! Escape from the

stress that can put a strain on time with your kids. Your family will stay together in a cabin, share great meals, join in

activities or relax on your own. New to Spring Family Camp this year, we are inviting you to bring your dog to Flat Rock

with you.

Mother Daughter Weekend

May 3 - 5

Calling all Moms and Daughters! Enjoy a weekend connecting with each other and making new friends here at Flat Rock.

We take care of meals and planning so you can focus on fun and fellowship. Enjoy yoga, nature hikes, arts and crafts,

delicious meals, horseback riding, and more.

Memorial Day Family Camp

May 25-27

Kick off summer with Memorial Day weekend at Flat Rock River YMCA Camp- the perfect place to welcome the warmth

of summer with outdoor activities for the whole family. Activities include climbing, horseback riding, canoeing,

swimming, archery, and outdoor adventures. Don’t miss this amazing getaway.

Winter Women’s Getaway Weekend

February 1 - 3

Come together to relax, rejuvenate, refresh at Flat Rock River YMCA Camp. During this special weekend we take time to press

pause on our busy, multi-tasking lives. Through inspirational discussions, exercising, journaling, creative art, and meditation

we come to know ourselves in new ways. This weekend is about inspiration and taking time to care for ourselves.

Spring & Winter

Women’s Getaway Weekend

August 23- 25

Come together to relax, rejuvenate, refresh at Flat Rock River YMCA Camp. Embrace the outdoors and your own adventurous

spirit through our outdoor programming. During this special weekend, we offer horseback riding, kayaking, floating down the

river, climb our Alpine Tower, and much more. This weekend is about setting aside time for ourselves, making new friends,

and getting out spending one last weekend of summer.

Labor Day Family Camp

August 31- September 2

Say good-bye to summer and hello to a brand new school year with this end of season weekend getaway. Enjoy a

weekend filled with hiking, climbing, sports, arts and crafts, canoeing and much more!

Father Son Weekend

September 27 - 29

Surprise your dad with an epic adventure! Discover the joys of nature with just the boys. Activities include hiking,

archery, survival skills, canoeing, climbing, sports and games, and much more!

Fall Family Camp

October 11 -13

Join us at Flat Rock for some spook-tacular events at our Fall Family Camp. Enjoy costume parades, pumpkin painting,

hay-rides, apple cider, and a spooky tree house! We will have non Halloween activities planned as well. Come and check

out our amazing fall views.

Summer & Fall

Women’s Getaway Weekend

August 23- 25

Did you know that Flat Rock YMCA Camp is open year round?

During our spring, fall and winter seasons at Flat Rock we open our doors to all types of events. We have a variety

of housing and meeting options for groups of all sizes. Prepare your own meals or relax and have meal service provided by

our full-service kitchen. Enjoy the beauty of our Camp by taking a hike in the woods, fishing in our pond or sitting in our

rocking chair.

Tent Camping The Real Deal

Our Outpost Property contains ample tent camping space, a covered

pavilion and a large campfire circle. Our solar-powered compost toilet

provides an indoor bathroom facility for the space. There is no running water

at the site, but campers can fill their water up at the Lodge at the main camp

ground during their stay. Campers provide their own food, supplies and

programming unless otherwise arranged with the Flat Rock staff.

Camping with a backup plan:

Our Main Camp can provide tent camping space on our Athletic Field and has access to our Pool house with bathroom and

shower facilities. This space includes a covered picnic table area, campfire circle and Outdoor Pavilion with fire place.

This site is perfect for the group that wants to camp under the open skies, have access to indoor plumbing, and have

somewhere dry to go in case of rain. Campers provide their own food, supplies and programming

unless otherwise arranged with the Flat Rock staff.

Yurt Camping:

Enjoy sleeping under a large, climate controlled circular tent and worry less about the weather. Each Yurt hosts 12 beds

and provides an outdoor camping feeling without the tent. Our yurts have access to our Pool house with bathroom and

shower facilities, a fire pit, and our Outdoor Pavilion with a fire place in case of rain. Campers provide their own food,

supplies and programming unless otherwise arranged with the Flat Rock staff.

Groups and Conferences

Colleges, corporate

offices, Boy and Girl

Scouts, and youth

groups love retreats at

Flat Rock River YMCA

Camp. It is also a best

kept secret for family

Reunions too!

Hill Cabins (6):

Modern cabins

Bathrooms attached

Sleeps 14

Climate controlled

Valley Cabins (3):

Cabins

Bathrooms attached and shared between rooms

1 room Sleeps 10, 1 room sleeps 10, and 1 room sleeps 4

Climate controlled

Yurts (10):

Rustic

Open concept

Bathrooms are not attached

Sleeps 12

Climate controlled

Accommodations

Family Camps Adults: $135.00

Children 7 to 17: $120.00

6 and Under: Free

Women’s Getaway Weekend

Cabin $190.00

Yurt $165.00

Tent Camping The Real Deal: 10.00 per person per night

Camping with a backup plan: $20 per person, per night

Yurt Camping: $35 per person, per night. $30 for each additional night.

Rates

Family camps and

Women’s Getaway

costs include all

meals, lodging, and

programming.

Optional Items

Guests may bring their own fishing equipment or use what is provided by Flat Rock River YMCA Camp.

THINGS TO LEAVE HOME

Please do not bring fireworks, alcohol, or firearms. Please do not bring firewood, we have plenty on site for all of our guests.

Personal

Hygiene/Bedding Clothing Miscellaneous

Items

Sleeping bag or

Twin size sheets and

Blanket

Pillow

Toiletries

Bath Towel

Pool Towel

Weather appropriate

clothing

Poncho or rain jacket

Extra pair of shoes

Long pants required for

horseback riding

Swim Suits

Flashlight/batteries

Sunscreen

Journal

Bug repellent

Guitars

Playing card Games

Packing List

Memorial Day and Labor Day:

Check in for Memorial Day and Labor Day Family Camps in on Saturday at 10 a.m. and check out is on

Sunday after lunch.

Family Camps:

All other family camps check in on Friday from 6:30-7:30 and check out is on Sunday after lunch.

Families will enjoy 3 hot buffet style meals a day in the dining hall with coffee and beverage service available

throughout the day. Our lunch and dinner meals include a delicious salad bar option. Our food service team

does an excellent job of accommodating dietary needs. Please contact our Director of Food Services prior to

your arrival.

Check-In & Check-Out

Meals

Event Dates

Annual Campaign

Kickoff February 16

Spring Work Day March 23

Camp Open House March 31

Canal Race for

Camp April 27

Summer Camp

Open House May 5

Summer Camp June 2 – July 28

Fall Work Day November 16

Best. Camp. Ever.

Important 2019 Dates