YMCA Camp Alexander

05/28/2026

☀️ Yesterday morning, Port Edwards School District fourth graders visited camp for a full day of learning, adventure, and fun!

Together, we explored the Y core values of:
💙 Caring
⭐ Respect
🤝 Honesty
🌲 Responsibility

Campers experienced:
🏹 Archery
🪓 Hatchets & Axe Throwing
🔥 Campfire Songs
🏕️ Shelter Building
🤝 Team-Building Activities
🦺 Safety Lessons While Having Fun

Huge thank you to the students and teachers for bringing such awesome energy to camp today! We loved having you at camp. ☀️🌲💚

05/27/2026

Camp staff training day 1 = SUCCESS ✅🏕️

✔️ Team building
✔️ Camp songs
✔️ Camp Projects
✔️ Target sports training
✔️ Lots of laughs
✔️ Future camp memories in the making

Watching this team already grow together has us SO excited for summer camp season at South Wood County YMCA Camp Alexander ☀️

These counselors are putting in the work now so campers can have an incredible summer later. 💙

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day from Camp Alexander. Let’s never forget the price paid for the liberty we all enjoy. 💙

05/23/2026

Behind the scenes as we bring hatchet throwing back to camp! 🪓🔥

Testing setups, prepping targets, and getting camp ready for summer. We’re excited to bring back more outdoor adventure experiences this season.

We’re also hosting Open House & S’mores at camp today until 2PM if you’d like to stop out, explore camp, and say hi! 🌲🔥

05/23/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! 🔥🌲

Join us for S’mores & Tours at YMCA Camp Alexander from 10 AM–2 PM tomorrow!

Stop out to explore camp, meet staff, learn about summer camp and rentals, and enjoy s’mores by the fire.

Relaxed, casual, and drop-in style — we’d love to see you!

📍 YMCA Camp Alexander
⏰ Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM

05/22/2026

We’re grateful to the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for awarding South Wood County YMCA Camp Alexander a 2026 Tourism Development Grant!

This support will help us continue sharing Camp Alexander as a year-round destination for rentals, retreats, reunions, weddings, community events, and outdoor experiences.

Every event hosted at Camp helps more people experience this special place and supports the broader mission of camp for youth, families, and our community. 🌲

Thank you for investing in Camp Alexander and helping us welcome more people to camp!

We’re excited to share that the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded South Wood County YMCA Camp Alexander a 2026 Tourism Development Grant! This funding will help us continue growing Camp Alexander as a year-round destination for rentals, retreats, reunions, weddings, community events, and outdoor experiences, attracting more visitors to the Wisconsin Rapids area!

We’re incredibly grateful to the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for their partnership and their support. Thank you for investing the South Wood County YMCA's Camp Alexander!

05/17/2026

We love seeing Camp Alexander used for special celebrations like this.

Congratulations to the happy couple, and thank you for choosing Camp Alexander for your wedding day! 🥂

01/27/2026

🌲☀️Unplug and Connect

📱At Camp Alexander, screens power down and friendships power up. Campers trade notifications for nature, likes for laughter, and messages for memories that last.

Registration is open for youth ages 7-17. Register by March 31 to get $10 off every week of camp. Sessions run June 8 through August 21.

🔗Secure your child's spot at swcymca.org.