812-385-3597
Princeton, IN
YMCA CAMP CARSON
Cabin Rentals
Fall Family Weekends
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YMCA Camp Carson has been serving our community since 1940 through summer camps, outdoor education, and outreach programs. This fall, we invite you to join us as we create a space for your family to grow together in body, mind, and spirit through our Fall Family Weekend package. This package will allow families within the same household to stay in our rustic cabins for 3 days and 2 nights. Your family will have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and build deeper relationships with one another in a beautiful, natural surrounding.
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The Basics
Our Fall Family Weekends will run Friday - Sunday. Check in will be between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM CST with checkout at 1:00 PM CST. This package includes:
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A private cabin building with in-cabin bathrooms and a shared bath house for showers
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A chance to explore and play on your own
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The space to enjoy physically distant activities such as fishing, hiking, and more
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6 boxed meals (including s'more supplies) during your time at camp
Activities
Activities will be scheduled for families to participate at their own speed. Families that are a part of the Fall Family Weekends will have access to several self-led activities that they can enjoy at their leisure. Additionally, families will have access to 5 staff-led activities (during a scheduled time) each day. Activities include, but are not limited to:
Self-Led
Hiking (trail maps available)
Fishing (must bring own bait and gear)
Sports (upon request)
Campfires (portable campfire at each cabin)
Staff-Led
Climbing Wall
Creative Arts
Target Sports
Staff will be available to offer suggestions for trails, the best fishing spots, and general knowledge of the surrounding areas. You are welcome and encouraged to bring items such as bikes and helmets, a Frisbee, camping chairs, shade umbrellas, hammocks, yard games, and fishing poles. Due to health concerns and distancing protocols, we will not be able to offer many of our camp favorites like the Alpine Tower and Sailing in this modified experience.
Supervision: All children must be accompanied by or under the supervision of a parent for any of our activities.
Meals
Meals are included as part of the Fall Family Weekend package. Families will be provided 6 meals while at camp as well as supplies for s'mores. A dry food storage tub will be provided for each cabin and ice for coolers is available upon request.
Accommodations
Enjoy the breeze across camp sitting on the porch of your private cabin. Live like a camper for the weekend! Each family will have their own private cabin building with access to a private bathroom and a shared bathhouse with showers. We ask that you bring your own bedding and towels. All beds are bunk beds and will fit regular twin sheets. Please see more detail about the cabins available for the Fall Family Weekends below.
Pricing
Rates for our Fall Family Weekends (which includes 2 nights and 6 meals):
Adults $140
Child 7-17 $125
Child 5-6 $ 90
Child 3-4 $ 45
Children 2 and under are Free
If you are interested in learning more about or being a part of our Fall Family Weekends, please feel free to check out our FAQs page or click on the button below to fill out an inquiry form.
Info To Know: A YMCA Camp Carson Staff member will reach out to you once you have filled out an inquiry form. Once registered, you will receive an email with additional details and suggested packing list. All guests will be asked to sign an Assumption of Risk waiver before arriving. We are closely monitoring local and federal health & safety guidelines and will continue to adjust our policies and procedures.
Located in the heart of camp, our Fenneman Village features 8 rustic style cabins with bunk beds and internal bathrooms. Each cabin includes a covered front and back porch as well as a personal reading light and outlet for each bunk. Cabins are accessible via ramp and an external Bath House has showers and additional restrooms available for use. Maximum of 13 people per cabin.
Fenneman Village Cabins
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Our Ridgetop Village is nestled back in our woods and features 4 rustic style cabins with bunk beds and internal bathrooms. Each cabin includes a covered, wrap-around porch as well as a personal reading light and outlet for each bunk. The Ridgetop Village also houses 2 fire pits and a Gaga Pit. An external Bath House has showers and additional restrooms available for use. Maximum of 13 people per cabin.
Ridgetop Cabins
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Family Cabin Rental
For the first time, YMCA Camp Carson has select cabins available for families of the same household to rent. Take advantage of the natural beauty of Camp Carson this fall, for a relaxing getaway as you enjoy your time together.
Activities
Activities will be scheduled for families to participate at their own speed. Families that are a part of our Family Cabin Rentals will have access to several self-led activities that they can enjoy at their leisure. Additionally, families will have access to 2 staff-led activities (during a scheduled time) each day. Lifeguards will be present at designated times for swimming. Activities include, but are not limited to:
Self-Led
Hiking (trail maps available)
Fishing (must bring own bait and gear)
Sports (upon request)
Campfires (campfire spot at each cabin)
Staff-Led
Boating
Climbing Wall
Creative Arts
Swimming
Target Sports
Staff will be available to offer suggestions for trails, the best fishing spots, and general knowledge of the surrounding areas. You are welcome and encouraged to bring items such as bikes and helmets, a Frisbee, camping chairs, shade umbrellas, hammocks, yard games, and fishing poles. Due to health concerns and distancing protocols, we will not be able to offer many of our camp favorites like the Alpine Tower and Sailing at this time.
Supervision: All children must be accompanied by or under the supervision of a parent for any of our activities.
Meals
Families have the option to include meals provided by camp for an additional fee of $30 per person per day. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and s'more supplies.
Pricing
Cabin rentals start at $40 per person per night. You may choose to add meals for an additional fee (see above).
Please feel free to check out more information about the cabins available for Family Cabin Rentals below. If you are interested in learning more about or being a part of our Family Cabin Rentals, please feel free to check out our FAQs page or click on the button below to fill out an inquiry form.
Info To Know: A YMCA Camp Carson Staff member will reach out to you once you have filled out an inquiry form. Once registered, you will receive an email with additional details and suggested packing list. All guests will be asked to sign an Assumption of Risk waiver before arriving. We are closely monitoring local and federal health & safety guidelines and will continue to adjust our policies and procedures.
Our Grandview Cabins are 2 modular style homes located on the far side of Lake Seminole. The Grandview cabins feature a stunning view of the lake, bunk beds, internal bathrooms, and internal showers. The Grandview Cabins are also equipped with HVAC, a full kitchen, meeting room, and a covered porch. Grandview Cabins come with their own personal firepit as well as personal parking lot and are accessible via a ramp. $50 per person per night; maximum of 28 people per cabin.
Grandview Cabins
Located in the center of camp, Otto is one of the oldest cabins at Camp Carson. A very rustic style cabin with bunk beds, internal restroom and shower, kitchenette, lounge, screened-in porch, and HVAC system. $40 per person per night; maximum of 4 people.
Otto Cabin
Are you a member or leader of a Southern Indiana Youth Group that would like to visit camp? Email our Program Director, Ryan Meeks, for more information:
If you have any questions regarding our Fall Family Weekends or our Family Cabin Rentals, please feel free to call us at (812) 385-3597 or email us at carsonoffice@ymcacampcarson.org