Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center is ready to assist your organization in meeting your needs for educational events, recreational activities or trainings.  Combine the special atmosphere of a beautiful outdoor setting with modern, fully accessible facilities and a friendly staff to maximize the success of your next program.

Located in south-central Michigan, Kimball Camp YMCA will provide you and your group with a great get-away.  Imagine a challenging Teambuilding Weekend with your staff or attending a weekend where fun and learning go hand-in-hand.  Don’t just imagine it; realize it at Kimball Camp YMCA!

Convenient Location

The Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center is an ideal location to introduce students to the wonders of the natural world. Located in Reading, Michigan, just 15 minutes from the Indiana and Ohio borders, the Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center is centrally located for all of the cities in south-central Michigan.  We are a short drive by Interstate or major highway from each of the following cities:

Beautiful Surroundings

From dark, quiet pine forests to a magnificent Fall “color walk” under beech trees, Kimball Camp YMCA has it all.  Our facility includes a designated nature preserve and offers guests the chance to see wildlife up close.  While walking by the lake, across the field or along the stream you might see a fox, red-tailed hawk, white-tailed deer or even an owl. 

Comfortable Accommodations

Cabins

Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center has eight modern cabins which can sleep 17 adults comfortably.  A nearby bathhouse provides restroom and shower facilities for each cluster of four cabins.  Groups may also choose to use the double-occupancy Lodge rooms, with public restrooms just across the hall.

Thunderbird Ridge

Rustic Camping Sites

For program participants looking for a more “rustic” camping experience, we offer shelters (3-season cabins) and campsites that are available for rent. 

• The campsites are situated on the field near our pavilion and include running water and electricity.  Bathrooms and showers are located in the Lodge.

• Our shelters are available for those seeking a more primitive camping experience but don't want to bring their own tents.  Each area has at least one electrical outlet, with water sources and bathrooms located nearby.

Meeting Amenities

Kimball Camp YMCA can provide a variety of supplies to enhance your meeting, retreat or conference. Items available upon request include: dry-erase board, easels, overhead projector, projection screen, slide projector and TV/VCR.  Items available for a small rental fee include:  DVD Player, flip-chart paper, laptop, LCD projector and a portable PA system.  Let us know how you’d like your meeting space arranged and the Kimball Camp Staff will have everything ready before you arrive.

We have numerous large outdoor meeting spaces capable of seating over 200 participants, each with electricity and within easy walking distance of the cabin areas.  We also offer a selection of indoor meeting spaces for groups of all sizes:

Smaller Groups (Up to 20)

For our retreat groups that are smaller in number we offer a wide-range of meeting areas.  From the Nature Den, with its rustic setting and plant and animal displays to Katimivic, with its large windows and open area, we have the room that is right for you.  For groups looking for a craft area that can get "dirty", we also offer our Arts and Crafts building.  Groups under 10 may choose to use the Staff Conference Room in the Kitchen for a more relaxed environment.

Mid-Sized Groups (21 to 99)

Large Groups (100 - 220)

Quality Food Service

Our Food Service Staff takes pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals ranging from typical camp fare to our new premium menu.  Groups may arrange to have a vegetarian option available and we will even work to customize a menu based on your special dietary requirements.  Homemade desserts as well as fresh fruits and vegetables compliment the menu.  Meals are served buffet style in our Dining Hall.  For an additional charge the Food Service Staff will prepare one of our premium meals for your group. Please call to make arrangements.

Recreational Activities

Recreation is an important part of any group experience at Kimball Camp YMCA.  From campfires beside the lake to hiking trails, we have activities that are fun for all ages and abilities. 

The Kimball Camp Staff are available to lead a variety of different programs for your group depending on the time of the year.  A few of our program options include: campfires, carnivals, nature hikes, and night hikes.  We also offer a wide-range of teambuilding programs, including High Ropes and Goliath, our 40-foot climbing tower!  Activities like boating and swimming are offered during May through September. In the winter, Kimball Camp YMCA offers a sledding hill and more!

The beauty of the environment is ever-present as you walk through Kimball Pointe, our nearby nature preserve, or experience the beauty of a Fall color-walk.  With over 100 acres to explore, the possibilities are endless.

Recreational activities available at Kimball Camp YMCA include:

Additionally, Kimball Camp YMCA is located just minutes away from quality golf courses, fine restaurants, a large movie theater, bowling alleys and more.

Special Events and Holiday Parties

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