Through wilderness locations, trips will develop a campers’ mind, body, and spirit through activities that stretch their comfort zone beyond the traditional flagship setting.
| Trip Name | Dates | Cost | Level | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Momma Junior | June 14 – 20 | $1,295-1,695 | 1 | REGISTER HERE |
| Mountain Momma Classic | June 14 – 20 | $1,295-1,695 | 2 | REGISTER HERE |
| Mountain Momma Ultimate | June 14 – 20 | $1,295-1,695 | 3 | REGISTER HERE |
| Legions of Lehigh | June 21 – 27 | $1,295-1,695 | 1-2 | REGISTER HERE |
| Sweet Carolina | June 21 – 29/30 | $1,895 | 4 | REGISTER HERE |
| Grayson Highlands Remix | July 5 – 11 | $1,295-1,695 | 3 | REGISTER HERE |
| Rapid Runners | July 5 – 11 | $1,295-1,695 | 1-2 | REGISTER HERE |
| Mountain Momma Junior | July 12 – 18 | $1,295-1,695 | 1 | REGISTER HERE |
| Mountain Momma Classic | July 12 – 18 | $1,295-1,695 | 2 | REGISTER HERE |
| Gorge 2 Gorge | July 12 – 18 | $1,295-1,695 | 3 | REGISTER HERE |
| Lake Erie Legacy | July 19 – 25 | $1,295-1,695 | 1 | REGISTER HERE |
| Shenandoah Shenanigans | July 19 – 25 | $1,295-1,695 | 2 | REGISTER HERE |
| The Maine Event | July 19 – Aug 1 | $3,495 | 5 | REGISTER HERE |
| Vermont Voyage | July 26 – Aug 1 | $1,295-1,695 | 3 | REGISTER HERE |
As the beginning level, these trips feature day trips that leave from a central location. Camping is done with some sort of structure that has a roof, no tent camping. Activities are low-risk and there is plenty of time bonus activities or relaxation time once the day trip is complete. Ages 10-11, children ages 9 and 12 may attend with a sibling, cousin or friend in the 10-11 age range. If your child is 12, we recommend them making the jump to Level 2. Trip Pricing : Tier A – $1,695, Tier B – $1,495, Tier C – $1,295
Mountain Momma : Junior (July 12 – 18)
Taking the exciting Mountain Momma Trip, that is a major hit at Fitch and making it younger camper friendly. On this level one version of Mountain Momma, campers will stay in large canvas tents with a picnic pavilion style, tin roof over their heads. This ‘glamping’ will take place at Ace Resort in West Virginia. Activities will include white water rafting the upper portion of the New River (Class III rapids), playing in a water park multiple days, rock climbing, going on a two-mile hike, and enjoying several other local tourist favorites including doing the bridge walk. Let us seek out new adventures and new friendships! LEARN MORE ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE
Legends of Lehigh (June 21 – 27)
Forged in the valley near the Lehigh River, adventure awaits campers who seek to reach legendary status as they begin their journey with the adventure trips program. On this trip, campers will enjoy a day relaxing at Mauch Chunk Lake with stand-up paddleboards and Kayak rentals, explore a high ropes course in the Poconos, and of course whitewater raft on the famous Lehigh River. Campers will spend the night in a rustic wilderness cabin in air bnb. Visiting the local shops of Jim Thorpe will be done for one evening during the trip – so bring some money for great souvenirs. LEARN MORE
Lake Erie Legacy (July 19 – 25)
Explore local areas of Northwest Pennsylvania and Northwest Ohio and dive into history. Begin your adventure legacy as you adventure to areas nearby Camp Fitch YMCA> Day trips include ziplining and high rope challenges, kayaking, visiting a local amusement park, mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, sea kayaking, and whatever else time allows. This trip is perfect for the beginner adventure trip camper as they will stay on camp property and enjoy meals from our dining hall. LEARN MORE
The classic level of adventure! This level features our most popular trip, Mountain Momma and all these trips introduce activities at a fun, safe level. Like Level 1, these trips feature day trips from a central location, however Level 2 trips introduce sleeping in tents and having youth help cook and clean dishes during meals. Ages 12-14. If there are no level 3 trips offered, a 15-year-old may register by Director permission. Trip Pricing : Tier A – $1,695, Tier B – $1,495, Tier C – $1,295
Shenandoah Shenanigans (July 19 – 25)
On this level two adventure, campers venture out to the Shenandoah Valley of Northern Virginia and the Potomac River basin of Maryland. Staying at one campground for the first three days, campers will get a chance to canoe the Shenandoah River, hike in the national park, and kayak some class one the two rapids on the Antietam Creek while visiting historical area likes Harpers Ferry, WV. The last leg of the trip will have the group whitewater rafting on the lower portion of the Youghiogheny River near Ohioplye, PA. With three days of whitewater and only one day of hiking, this trip is perfect for your little river otters. LEARN MORE
Mountain Momma : Classic (June 14 – 20)
This is the classic West Virginia trip that started all this fun. Campers will be glamping at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia where they will experience two days of white-water rafting, climbing and walking under the New River Bridge on a historical tour. Ziplining (weight limit min. 75 and max. of 250 pounds) and playing in the lake at ACE will be bonus programs. LEARN MORE ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE
Deep in the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, there is a valley calling out to all young thrill seekers. Those who wish to explore this area will find adventure through canoeing and kayaking. The trip will end as most trips do at ACE Resort in West Virginia. Campers ages 12 and up will join the Grayson Highlands trip and raft the lower New River. Campers under the age of 12 will attend the waterpark. Do you have the desire to explore and overcome your fears like the wildcat? If so, join us as we explore this unique area of Appalachia. This trip is perfect for the camper who has their sights on doing Grayson Highlands or Sweet Carolina eventually. LEARN MORE
Upping the game is our Level 3 trips. These trips feature days that feel much longer due to the nature of their set up. These trips usually require traveling 1-2 hours per day once the trip makes it to the region where the activities are. Typical structure has the youth taking their tents down once they wake up, doing the activity in the late morning and afternoon, then driving to the next location and setting up camp there in the evening. These trips are a great way to explore an entire region such as the Greyson Highlands of Southwest Virginia, the Berkshires of Massachusetts/Vermont, or up the intensity in West Virginia on a different version of the popular Mountain Momma trip. Ages are for 13-16. A 12-year-old may register if they have already done a Level 2 trip, turning 12 later in the calendar year. A 17-year-old may register with Director permission. Trip Pricing : Tier A – $1,695, Tier B – $1,495, Tier C – $1,295
Mountain Momma : Ultimate (June 14- 20)
Taking the classic Mountain Momma trip and upping the game. Keeping with the traditional trip, campers will still white water raft the lower portion of the New River, zipline, play in the waterpark, and do the bridge walk. Additions will be stand-up paddle boarding at Summersville Lake, navigating a mud obstacle course, and exploring a high ropes course. Continue the Mountain Momma journey. LEARN MORE
Get the best of both worlds and venture to both the Red River Gorge in Kentucky and the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Campers will travel to Slade, KY, and go hiking and climbing in the Red River Gorge, along with stand-up paddleboarding in a cave. The trip will then travel to West Virginia and finish with a second day of climbing and white water rafting the New River. LEARN MORE
Grayson Highlands Remix (July 5 -11)
A remixed taste on the breath-taking Grayson Highlands trip. On this version, campers explore trails 5,000 feet up in the Grayson Highlands, crawl through a rugged and dark, natural cave in Tennessee, and then merge with the Rapid Runners trip for a day of kayaking in North Carolina. The trip ends by whitewater rafting in the New River Gorge – a true Mountain Momma feel for an ending! LEARN MORE
Vermont Voyage (July 26 – Aug 1)
All hail the Green Mountains, gateway to the beautiful Northeast! In keeping with the camp terminology where a cabin of campers stay together for an activity (voyage), likewise this trip will take a group of teens to the Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts area. Here we will explore mountain lakes, take a zipline tour, raft the Deerfield River, and explore a cave by boat. LEARN MORE
Mountain Momma : Remix (July 19 – July 25)
Some former Mountain Momma campers got a hold of the traditional schedule and mixed a lot of things up to their hip tastes. Instead of tossing the schedule out, we liked it so much, we kept it. So, get ready for a roller coaster. After experiencing the Bridge Walk on the first day, campers will experience a horseback riding tour Tuesday morning while ziplining and playing in the waterpark until the late hours of the night. Wednesday sees the group rafting the Lower New River (Those 15 and up have the chance to raft the Gauley River if desired). On Thursday, the group stand-up paddleboards at Summersville Lake and from there travel North to Ohiopyle, PA to camp. On the last day, they whitewater raft a second time, this time on the Youghliogheny River. Could this be a trip that sticks? It was a success last year, can it be again? Meets up with the Shenandoah trip on Thursday. LEARN MORE
These trips feature moderate to high-risk activities, travel further away, sometimes spend longer than a week out, and serve as a capstone for the adventure camper. These trips really embody the outdoor adventure lifestyle and new trip campers need to be ready to keep up pace with returning campers, buy no previous experience is required. Parents are strongly encouraged to not think of this as an experience for a child to lose weight. Teens should have a sharp mind and be able to listen to instructions.
Camping has the same structure as a Level 3 trip, using tents and making camp at different locations. These trips are for ages 15-17 with 14-year-olds allowed, if they have already been on a Level 3 trip with Camp Fitch YMCA.
Sweet Carolina ($1,895) (June 21 – 29/30)
Journey to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and do it all. This ten-day action-packed trip is perfect for teenage thrill-seekers. Phase one of the trip will feature teambuilding, hiking and rock climbing in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Phase two drops us off at the source of the New River; giving us access to some of the first-class II rapids on the river. Phase 3 then explores a wild cave in Tennessee and travels up to West Virginia to raft the lower New River. Bald eagles and river otters await us. LEARN MORE
No exception, these trips are only for ages 16-17. If Level 4 is treated as the ‘capstone’ of the adventure program, Level 5 trips are the true introduction of what it feels like to become a Trip Leader and potentially work for Camp Fitch YMCA. You can think of this as the CIT program of adventure trips. This means campers will be expected to set up a tent, cook meals as a group, and plan certain logistics of the trip themselves.
Level 5 trips are balanced with intense, high-risk activities and having more time to chill and hang out with older youth. Activities can range from rafting serious whitewater to having a beach day at a lake or ocean. These trips normally fall outside the one-week window, requiring an alternate ending or start date.
The Maine Event ($3,495) (July 19 – Aug 1)
It is here. The Maine Event of the Adventure Trips Program. Not really, but seriously, we now have a trip that travels to the State of Maine (offered only every four years). Obviuosly there will be time spent in other states as we travel there and back, but this is due to be a great extension of the Level 4 – Northeast Beast trip. So, gather maybe three tubs for luggage, shoes, and supplies – we are off to Acadia National Park, the Kennebec River Valley, and the glorious White Mountains. Maybe we will even see a moose! LEARN MORE
UPCOMING TRIPS
Sweet Carolina : Outer Banks (2027)
Weekend trips are a great way for friends to reunite from past adventure trips or for those campers looking to make the jump from flagship to a one-week long trip in the summer. Every trip offers a ‘taste’ of how the trips program runs, how the leaders supervise, and what camping is all about. The weekend trips in the colder months stay in cabins or lodging with heat. REGISTER FOR WEEKEND TRIPS BY SELECTING THE “KIDS ADVENTURE WEEKEND (KAW)” TAB IN CAMP-IN TOUCH. DATES ARE THE SAME AS KAW.
Maryland Ski Trip ($795) January 16-19 (Friday – Monday)
Calling all advanced skiers, join us for a weekend trip to Deep Creek, Maryland as we visit Wisp Resort for an exciting weekend of skiing and tubing (Saturday & Sunday). Trip will leave Saturday morning from Camp Fitch and return Monday afternoon as most schools will be off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For Youngstown residents, the trip will be able to stop at Davis Family YMCA on the way back (Monday). All campers must arrive at Camp Fitch YMCA on Friday night or early Saturday morning. Ski rentals, lift tickets, food, lodging all included. Ages 10-17.
Ski Weekend Adventure to Mt. Pleasant ($350) February 13 – 15
Enjoy a day trip to our local ski resort – Mount Pleasant in Edinboro, Pa. This will be a great way to hit the beginner slopes with friends and Camp Fitch staff. Campers will spend Friday night climbing out indoor rock wall and if there is enough snow to go snowshoeing and tubing down our hill. Perfect for beginner skiers or those who want to learn. All-inclusive packages. Check in and out at Camp Fitch YMCA. Ages 10-16
Western New York Backpacking ($195) April 17 – 19
Embark on an overnight backpacking trip in New York State. Friday night will be spent packing out and enjoying some rock climbing on camp property. The trip will leave Saturday morning to hike and will make it back to camp on Sunday afternoon. This is a great trip for young hikers thinking about signing up for a week-long summer trip; a great way to test the waters. Ages 10-16.
Fall Maryland Maze Runner ($250) October 9-11
Travel to the panhandle of Maryland and explore what Garrett County has to offer. We will hike a two-mile loop trail at Swallow Falls State Park, play ‘hide and seek’ at a natural rock maze and visit a local farm to try and escape a corn maze. All this will be done while staying at Bumble Bee Park and Campground, one of Maryland’s best camping destinations. This trip will take place during most school’s fall break weekend. This trip will also leave from and return to the Davis Family YMCA in Boardman, Ohio. Ages 10-16.