YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Family Camp Pinewood
Summer camping opportunities for families to share new experiences, spend quality time together and create lasting memories
YMCA Chicago Family Camps offer a variety of options for having fun, discovering the great outdoors and making memories together.
Camp Pinewood offers weekend and week-long family camp sessions from June 19 to July 31. Check-in is on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Check-out is on Sunday at 12 p.m.
Weekend sessions will be on:
- June 19 to 21 (two nights)
- July 17 to 19
- July 24 to 26
Week-long sessions will be on:
- July 12 to 17
- July 26 to 31
Families will enjoy:
- Swimming, boating and waterfront fun at the lake
- Archery, games and other guided activities
- Eating s’mores and telling tales around the campfire
- Nature time and more!
The camp serves meals buffet-style in Butler Lodge. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
For the cost per person, see the YMCA Family Camp Pinewood 2026 flyer for details. The flyer also includes a QR code for registering.
You can also register for Camp Pinewood on YMCA Metro Chicago’s website. Financial assistance may be available for eligible families.
If you have questions, please email camppinewood@ymcachicago.org.