Camp Copneconic is the ‘genuine article’ in every way!  Camp combines the substance of shaping friendship, values, and personal growth with the sizzle of shaping fun, imagination, and adventure.  Add these ingredients together and your child will laugh and enjoy his or her way through a memorable summer camp experience.  Moreover, camp helps to shape the lives of children.

During the week of January 16th-20th 185 Day and Resident Camp Directors and Program Staff from 22 states and over 100 YMCAs attended the Mid America Camping Conference hosted at Camp Copneconic. The staff at Copneconic participated in the conference and attended the educational sessions being offered.  The week was highlighted by professional keynote speakers as well as 30 breakout sessions for participants to choose from.

In the midst of Camp Copneconic’s autumn splendor, when the shades of fall glisten and the summer sailboats and aqua toys are tucked away until next year, camp staff and volunteers are working diligently to raise money to send underprivileged children to camp in 2012. 

In a summer filled with successes and great stories, our fishing program was a big hit this summer. With the generosity of the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, we were able to purchase five fishing boats with trolling motors and fish finders. This great new equipment was utilized all summer but especially during our Rods-N-Reels Day Camp Program. These campers got a chance to spend to some quality out on the lake with their counselors. These weeks were filled with stories of how “Big Charlie” had just got away and all the huge fish that were landed.

Camp Copneconic went on a wild ride to the Smoky Mountains for the first time this year.  After a long voyage down to North Carolina we set up camp and got ready for our first adventure the very next morning.  The experience on the Nantahala River was new to everyone due to the duckies (inflatable kayaks) that we were outfitted with.  A great outing was capped off with a thrilling ride over Nantahala Falls, a five foot waterfall! 

On a dewy morning in June, campers arrived from all over Genesee County to YMCA Camp Copneconic to begin a great week and with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm, counselors began to greet their campers with high fives and smiles. This was the start to amazing and inspiring journey of 100 campers, staff, and counselors at day one of P.O.W.E.R. (Peer Outreach with Extraordinary Results) Camp.

As spring arrives at Camp Copneconic, we are busy preparing for another great summer!  We are happy to announce our horses will be here on May 15th. Circle C Ranch will have a herd of 26 horses made up of many familiar faces! We are excited to have our ranch bustling was again with the happy whinnies of our four legged friends.

On Saturday, February 19th, 2011, the spirited atmosphere of New Orleans shone upon YMCA Camp Copneconic.  The sun had made a rare February appearance and an unseasonable warm front seemed to cheer up all those experiencing Michigan’s harsh winter blues.  This set the stage for a wonderful Mardi Gras themed evening at the 2nd Annual Gala Dinner & Auction for the YMCA of Greater Flint.  

We are excited to announce that YMCA Camp Copneconic was awarded the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Grant for 2011. This $10,000 grant will greatly enhance the current Rods-N-Reels fishing program for our Resident and Day Camp operations. 

There are certain places in the world that hold a special place in our hearts. For the many hundreds of thousands of people who have been a part of Camp Copneconic over the years, Allen Lodge is that place. Since 3pm on a June 13th in 1929, Allen Lodge has been a place to eat a hot meal, worship, grow, and make new friends.  Allen has had a rich history since its completion. It was Copneconic’s dining hall, staff house, program building, and home to the camp office until 1998. One of its most notable features is the incredible fireplaces and chimneys. It is amazing to think how many campers over the years have enjoyed a s’more in Allen.