CAMP CAVELL is a unique environment set aside from our hectic world. It is not just a place, but rather, "camp" is a philosophy, a way of operating. Within the boundaries of camp, lifetime friendships are formed spanning all cultural, ethnic and social lines. CAMP CAVELL fosters the ideal that individuals from diverse backgrounds can celebrate similarities while learning to appreciate diversity.
We also feel strongly that our entire site should be available to anyone who wishes to join in and are working to find ways to overcome as many barriers as possible, physical and otherwise. We welcome individuals to contact us and work with them to insure an enjoyable experience.
We also feel it is important to address environmental concerns. Campers this year operated a recycling project. Working with the kitchen staff, campers recycle cardboard, glass, tin and plastic, and helped with compost or as we call it "feed the earth". We also try to utilize the natural aspects of the site. Groups are encouraged to leave activities that can be done at home at home and work to creatively use the environment at hand.
The Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the association draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership & power in order to obtain a common vision: Peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. The YWCA's one imperative is to use our collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists using all of our resources.
YWCA CAMP CAVELL provides an opportunity for people of many different experiences to come together, share, grow and develop a better understanding of one another, themselves and their environment.