All Resident Camps are held at Camp Roberts located in the beautiful Bighorn Mountains above Buffalo. Youth will reside OVERNIGHT for the duration of their camp. Bus transportation is provided with the option to drop-off and pick-up your child.

All Day Camp & Residence Camp sign-ups for members start 8 am on April 13; non-members start 8 am on April 17.

Scholarships Available

ART NOMADS

• Ages: 11-13
• Dates: July 29-Aug 2
• Fees: $370

What is Art? Where is Art? Uncover and explore the life of art. Local artist Patty Bills will provide insight and support to discover several genres of art. View the world through different eyes, tools, habitat, and story! Know more, see more, and feel more as everyday life takes on a new hue! Limited to 18 overnight campers.

LEARN TO COOK

• Ages: 9-13
• Dates: July 15-19
• Fees: $370

Treat your child to a summer adventure filled with fun, learning, and lots of incredible flavors. The young chefs will enjoy learning to cook over a fire or in the ground. Come enjoy a week of hands-on cooking, walk away with a variety of new skills, and have memories from sharing time with others in the kitchen. Limited to 18 overnight campers.

LEARN TO SHOOT / HUNTER SAFETY

• Ages: 11-15
• Dates: July 15-19
• Fees: $370

A riflery/archery camp teaches campers calm deliberation and concentration. Campers will learn how to safely handle firearms as well as techniques for the field. This course will be facilitated by a certified Game and Fish instructor to ensure kids stay safe and have fun. Upon successful completion of this course campers will earn their Hunter Safety license. Limited to 20 overnight campers.

OFF TO CAMP STAYOVER

• Ages: 8-11
• Dates: July 8-9
• Fees: $105

Come check out the YMCA’s Resident Camp! Spend 2 exciting days and 1 night with all your friends. This is the perfect opportunity to sample the resident camp experience. We will leave the YMCA at 8:00 AM and return the following day at 5:00 PM. Enrollment limited to 25 campers. Limited to 25 overnight campers.

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

• Ages: 9-13
• Dates: July 29 – August 2
• Fees: $370

Learn the art of survival from the comfort of Camp Roberts. Discover different methods of fire/shelter building, and other key skills to get you through any situation! This camp is perfect for beginner survivalists who also want a blend of the traditional activities offered at Camp Roberts. Limited to 18 overnight campers.

RESIDENT CAMP

• Ages: 9-11
• Dates/Themes: June 17-21 • July 1-3 • August 5-9
• Holidays • Music • Around the World
• Fees: $370 (short 3-day week: $225)

Discover the magic of camp at Camp Roberts! Campers will experience a wide variety of activities including archery, climbing, crafts, canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking, nature, geocaching, and swimming. Through our unique programming and caring staff, campers will experience a culture of meaningful relationships to one another and the outdoors. Limited to 30 overnight campers.

UP A NOTCH

• Ages: 12-13
• Dates/Themes: June 17-21 • July 1-3 • August 5-9
• Holidays • Music • Around the World
• Fees: $370 (short 3-day week: $225)

Enjoy the ULTIMATE teen summer camp experience. Campers will experience a number of traditional activities offered at Resident Camp but will be challenged to a higher level of adventure and skill. Teen campers can look forward to embarking on a series of outings that include kayaking, mountain biking, fishing and hiking! Limited to 12 overnight campers.

WATERCOLOR CAMPOUT

• Ages: 11-13
• Dates: July 8-11
• Fees: $120

Join our counselor team and local artist Patty Bills for a night under the stars and on the trail away from camp. Campers will spend the night in hammocks and experience the outdoors from the artist’s perspective. Join us on an adventure where the wild comes to life on canvas right before our eyes! Limited to 12 overnight campers.

YMCA OF THE BIGHORNS

YMCA of the Bighorns Camp Roberts is nestled along the base of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains. It is approximately 45 minutes from the front door of the Sheridan County YMCA. Lakes, streams, forest, beautiful mountain peaks, scenery, and abundant wildlife provide an incredible playground for our campers.

A summer at YMCA of the Bighorns Camp Roberts is a life-shaping experience that encourages a spirit of exploration and adventure. Our staff strive to create a safe environment while each part of camp life is designed to promote the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. While providing several traditional activities such as canoeing, hiking, and fishing, we also provide a balance of outdoor education, fun, challenge, responsibility, and adventure that define campers’ lives.

We encourage you to take a minute and see the great additions to our camp programs that YMCA of the Bighorns will provide. We think you’ll find a little something for everyone. Consider using YMCA of the Bighorns in planning for your upcoming family events, retreats, weddings and get-togethers.

In Fall 2020, the “Wahoo Bridge” was set in place spanning Clear Creek and connecting the main lodge to the camp pond. Campers and counselors alike will share in the new tradition of yelling “Wahoo!” while crossing this bridge. We are grateful to Fletcher Construction for a job well done.

7845 US Highway 16 West, Buffalo, WY 82834  
Phone: (307) 674-7488

Traveling West from Sheridan
Travel on I-90 West towards Buffalo. Take exit 56A towards Buffalo.  Traveling through Main Street Buffalo you will reach second stoplight.  Turn Right onto Fort Street/US Hwy 16W. Travel approximately 13 miles. Camp Roberts is on the left.

Traveling West from Gillette
Travel on I-90 West towards Buffalo. Take exit 58 towards Buffalo. Turn Left onto North Main Street.  Turn Right onto Fort Street/US Hwy 16W.  Travel approximately 13 miles. Camp Roberts is on the left.

Traveling North from Casper
Travel on I-25 North towards Buffalo. Take exit 299 towards Buffalo. Turn Left onto North Main Street. Turn Right onto Fort Street/US Hwy 16W. Travel approximately 13 miles. Camp Roberts is on the left.

Traveling East from Ten Sleep
Travel East on US Hwy 16 for approximately 46 miles. Camp Roberts is on the Right.

LEGACY OF ERMAL & DON H. ROBERTS

In honor and recognition of Ermal M. and Donald H. Roberts, we are pleased to dedicate YMCA of the Bighorns Camp Roberts. A tradition of the Sheridan County YMCA has been shown in the hearts of the Roberts family. They displayed a strong commitment to provide a safe place for kids where they could participate in social, recreational, and educational activities that promoted self-esteem and values. Ermal and Don would be pleased to know that for many years to come youth and families will find joy and friendship at YMCA of the Bighorns Camp Roberts.

Our Endowment Funds are a true blessing!  Each year, hundreds of children’s camp participation are subsidized with camp scholarships by fund earnings.  A newly created Facilities Endowment fund will provide subsidy for maintaining our physical property.  The Sheridan County YMCA board of directors and staff carefully oversee the management of these funds.

Our YMCA Camps have benefited tremendously from the generosity of:

Capital Donors

• • Foundations
  • Individuals
  • Endowment Funds
  • Legacy of Ermal M. and Donald H. Robert