When speaking to prospective parents, we describe ourselves as a traditional YMCA Camp. We offer activities such as archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking, crafts, nature, campfires, and horseback riding. Additional items include a climbing wall, Mt. Bikes, creative writing, drama class, and kayaking. While we do offer add-on activities allowing more time at the barn or waterfront, those campers join in on the regular activities as well.

Campers can learn a lot during their time at Pendalouan – how to shoot a bow and arrow, how to cook a meal over an open fire, and tons of songs. However, our real strength, focus, and priority is creating friendships, making memories, and building character – all while having fun in the sun! Pendalouan focuses on the 4 core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

Each week campers experience an immersive theme that permeates evening programs and activities.  Staff dress up as different characters and follow different plot lines.  This provides a fun and imaginative experience for our campers. Additionally, each cabin group participates in a cabin culture and theme that encourages campers to be creative and silly, strengthening bonds within the cabin.