Dates, Rates and Themes

Make your camper’s stay memorable with camp themes.

All camp sessions begin on Sundays and end on Fridays. Most camp sessions are one week, with a two-week option available for Teen Adventure and Teen Leadership Camps.

Unable to pick up your camper on Friday night due to travel time or schedules? No problem! You have the option for your camper to stay at camp Friday night for an additional fee. Families also have an option to register for our holdover package that covers your campers stay at camp for the entire weekend between sessions. This unique new experience includes a Friday night pool party, an off camp trip on Saturday and Sunday morning activities before the next session of camp begins.

Themes help make your camper’s stay even more memorable with activities centered around buried treasure, super heroes, and more! Teen adventure camps offer a great alternative to our more seasoned campers, with a bit more thrill! And leadership camps are a wonderful option for teens looking to grow and boost their resume or something to add to college applications.

Information on financial assistance is available.

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Dates

Session
01
June 2 -
 June 7

1195

Blast from the Past

Take a step back in time and experience Camp Cullen as it would be in your favorite decade. It will be a groovy week filled with totally rad activities!

Session
02
June 9 -
 June 14

1195

Buried Treasure

Ahoy Mateys! Come aboard and sail the seas to Camp Cullen Island, a beautiful summer paradise full of fun and adventure. Legend says, there's buried treasure hidden somewhere at camp. Help us find the X that marks the spot!

Session
03
June 16 -
 June 21

1195

Myth & Magic

Session
04
June 23 -
 June 28

1195

Wet, Wild & Wonderful

The Texas summer heat is sure hard to beat, but we've got all the wild water fun you need to cool off this summer! This action-packed week will be filled with adventures both in the water and on land.

Session
05
June 30 -
 July 5

1195

Operation Purple Camp

This week is reserved for Operation Purple camp hosted by the National Military Family Association

Session
06
July 7 -
 July 12

1195

Superhero School

Camp Cullen is no ordinary summer camp. It's a place where superhumans come together to wage the battle between good and evil, just like the legends from the pages of your favorite comic book!

Session
07
July 14 -
 July 19

1195

Holiday Hullabaloo

Session
08
July 21 -
 July 26

1195

Texas Forever/Wild West

Celebrate the lone star state by journeying back to the wild west, where the stars at night are big and bright! Saddle up and get ready for a week of frontier fun.

Session
09
July 28 -
 August 2

1095

Sci-Fi in Space

Session
10
August 4 -
 August 9

1195

Olympics/Wide World of Sports

Let the games begin! This week, campers will work together as a team to go for the gold. You don't have to be a pro to join in on the fun!

Teen
01
June 16 -
 June 28

2795

Teen Adventure Camp: Session 1

Two week program for teens ages 13-15. Teen Adventure Camp focuses on increasing adventure, empowerment and freedom. The camp brings teens together to build relationships and grow together with experienced camp counselors who are there to provide coaching and support. Campers in their teenage years need something a little different from the traditional camp experience. This camp focuses on taking camp to a new level.

Teen
01
June 2 -
 June 14

2795

Teen Leadership Camp: Session 1

Two week program for teens ages 16-17. This program aims to develop the campers’ passion for service and leadership and make a difference in their lives, which will make a difference in their community when they return home. Teen Leaders Campers who love camp and want to make a difference in other campers’ lives may have the opportunity to come back and serve as a future camp counselor

Teen
02
July 21 -
 August 2

2795

Teen Adventure Camp: Session 2

Open to teens ages 13-15. Teen Adventure Camp focuses on increasing adventure, empowerment and freedom. The camp brings teens together to build relationships and grow together with experienced camp counselors who are there to provide coaching and support. Campers in their teenage years need something a little different from the traditional camp experience. This camp focuses on taking camp to a new level.

Teen
02
July 7 -
 July 19

2795

Teen Leadership Camp: Session 2

Two week program for teens ages 16-17. This program aims to develop the campers’ passion for service and leadership and make a difference in their lives, which will make a difference in their community when they return home. Teen Leaders Campers who love camp and want to make a difference in other campers’ lives may have the opportunity to come back and serve as a future camp counselor

Teen
03
August 4 -
 August 9

1395

Teen Adventure Camp: Session 3

Program open to teens ages 13-15. Teen Adventure Camp focuses on increasing adventure, empowerment and freedom. The camp brings teens together to build relationships and grow together with experienced camp counselors who are there to provide coaching and support. Campers in their teenage years need something a little different from the traditional camp experience. This camp focuses on taking camp to a new level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, they can stay for multiple weeks at camp. Nothing thrills us more than when campers want to stay more than one week because we know they love camp as much as we do! If you choose to have your camper stay, they are able to participate in camp activities on Saturday and Sunday and have the option to do laundry that is on-site in their cabin. Meals are also provided on both days during the camp transition.

Campers are assigned to cabins strictly according to age, gender and space. They also must be within two years of each other in age. We will try to honor cabin requests but cannot make any guarantees. Campers wishing to share the same cabin need to request each other during the registration process.

No. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of your camp week. You may also use our convenient payment plan and pay monthly via a credit card and/or bank draft. Failure to complete payment will result in a cancelation of the registration and the advancement of another camper from the waiting list.

Yes, we encourage your child to bring items related to the theme of the week to make it fun and get them excited about the week ahead! Please remember to label all clothing and items brought to camp with their first and last name and do not bring anything valuable. Also remember while it’s fun to bring theme-related items, try and keep the packing list on the light side.

Should it be necessary for you to change or cancel your child’s session, you must contact YMCA Camp Cullen at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the session. Changes will be made based on availability. Your registration must be canceled in writing (email) by Friday prior to check-in day to be refunded.

Water Sports