Goddard Youth Camp

07/10/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the McCasland Foundation (Mack Energy Co-op) for their recent support of our Goddard Youth Camp Cabin Heritage Restoration Project! This generous award will help us repair and replace damaged soffits and trim on our residential cabins—keeping them safe, comfortable, and ready for the next generation of campers to enjoy.

Like Goddard Youth Camp, the McCasland Foundation is deeply committed to strengthening communities and investing in the future. Together, we’re making sure these cabins continue to be a place where young people can connect with the outdoors for years to come. Thank you for helping us preserve a space that means so much to so many!

07/06/2026

Summer is definitely here and so are our new camp shirts!

Grab yours now → https://gycstore.printful.me/product/camp-goddard-est-67-summer-shirt

(Yeah, we know...)

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering f

06/26/2026

We’re grateful for partners who believe in getting more kids outside!

Thanks to the gift card donation from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, we were able to purchase new life jackets for our lakefront activities—making fishing, swimming, and kayaking safer and more accessible for our campers.

Opportunities like this help us welcome new faces to the outdoors and build confidence on the water. We’re proud to share this mission with organizations that value conservation, access, and outdoor education as much as we do.

Learn more about their work here: https://about.basspro.com/community/support/

06/18/2026

Some lessons don’t come from a classroom—they come from muddy boots, hikes over rugged hills and quiet forests, and moments of discovery in the wild.

At Goddard Youth Camp, environmental education isn’t just about learning facts—it’s about building connections. To the land. To each other. And to something bigger than ourselves.

For many, that first hands-on experience outdoors sparked a lifelong respect for nature… or even shaped a career path, a passion, or a purpose.

We’d love to hear your story:
How did your time at Goddard Youth Camp influence the way you see or care for the natural world?

Whether it changed your perspective, your habits, or your future—share it in the comments. Your story could inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

06/16/2026

We’ve got some exciting news to share with our Goddard Youth Camp family.

We are incredibly grateful to the Charles B. Goddard Foundation for awarding us a generous grant in support of our mission. This foundation has a long-standing commitment to strengthening communities and investing in meaningful opportunities for young people—and we’re honored to be part of that legacy.

Partnerships like this make a real difference, not just for our camp, but for every young person who walks our trails, studies our ecosystems, and discovers something new about the world around them.

Thank you to the Charles B. Goddard Foundation for believing in this work and in the future of the youth we serve.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

05/05/2026

ISO lifeguards this week and next. $100. Per day. Total guarding time is typically less than 3 hours.