Camp Horseshoe Reflections

It is not easy to fathom the significance of a series of unremarkable cabins bordering the woods. These cabins are part of something greater known as YMCA Camp Horseshoe. Youth who take time from their fast paced modern lives to live and enjoy the simple, welcoming nature of Horseshoe will tell you how magnificent the experience is. Horseshoe impacts lives!

When first seen, Horseshoe just exudes an air of friendly greeting. There is an aura of serenity about this special place that comes from its appearance and the easy gong nature of campers and staff alike. To complete the picture, home cooked food served family style promotes camaraderie and conversation. At Horseshoe time seems to stop and life seems more fulfilling.

Apart from normal summer camp fun, Horseshoe offers learning. At Horseshoe we learn about ourselves, others and our communities as well as our government and our world. Entrepreneurial thinking is instilled in both our civic and economic lives.

Something about Horseshoe makes one hunger for more. Many campers realize who they are and thus dramatically mature. The positive environment catalyzes the reaction yielding even more positive results back home. Campers use the social, volunteer and leadership skills gained at Horseshoe for the rest of their lives.

Horseshoe gives youth a chance to get away from stressful daily living and make an impact through volunteering and leadership.

Sometimes the simplest things in life can bring us the most joy and yield the most results.