YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason

“First and foremost, I would like to thank you and your staff for hosting such a fabulous summer for my son and all of the campers. This experience has opened my son’s eyes to the future and things possible. He has not stopped raving about activities and general good time that he had at Camp Mason this summer. I am happy about his interest in your program. I am witnessing a change in my son, and your camp and camp counselors have made a contribution to this change..."

“It was one of the most favorite experiences I’ll ever hold in my hands!”

“ Both our kids had a fabulous time and we achieved all the goals we had set for them by attending sleep away camp. My daughter blossomed and gained a newfound confidence that we knew had been hidden up until this point. She seems much happier and content with herself, at school, in her sports, and with her peers…”

“My experience as a counselor was life changing. I learned so much about people in general, ways of life, and that things don’t have to be a certain way – people don’t always have to fit into categories. The campers taught me so much about being an individual, as my fellow staff members did. I became a better person being part of this unbelievable team. “

“Overall camp was one of the most amazing experiences of I have ever been a part of. I have met more people that I love and respect in 9 weeks then I have in the last 5 years.”

"Camp Mason gives you the opportunity to be yourself, without the peer pressure of school. At Camp Mason you can sing crazy camp songs and dance like a banana if you feel like it. You can play any sport you want, even if you're horrible at it. That's why at camp you make the greatest friendships. You have these deep connections with people that outside of camp you may never have spoken to. The people I met at Camp Mason are the most generous and understanding people, and camp gave me the strongest friendships I could ever hope for. I am so thankful for my experiences at Camp Mason , and although I won't be returning this summer, the memories and friendships it has provided mean the world to me."

"I love Camp Mason because it is almost individually tailored to you. You get to choose your own activities, which you can't do at the other camps that I've been to. The staff really care about you and treat you with a lot of respect! Plus, Camp is just FUN!!! I LOVE CAMP MASON!!!!!!"

"Thank you for the tremendous experience my daughter had at camp – even though a first time “sleepaway” camper. There was some adjustment to be accomplished during the first few days, but once she got into the swing of things she opted (and lluckily there was a spot available!) to go for another two weeks!"

"I saw growth and independence in her, it was truly a lifelong learning process. With all sincerity, thank you for everything."

Robin - Parent of camper

"When having to leave camp, I was happy for the experience and memories that I shared with my friends but I still couldn’t help crying because I really didn’t want to leave. These are memories that I shall never forget, and I will treasure them forever."

"What I have learnt about life from my time at Mason is almost indescribable. Almost. I would be a lesser person, with lesser standards and morals without it. I owe so much of who I have become and will become to so many people. With people the connections that I have made and had moments with, the situations I have been in, and the experiences that I have had, have all contributed to who I am today."

"Mason has come to mean this much and a lot more. The community is at the heart of the place, and I am so glad to have been a part of the place, a part of the community, somewhere that I have been able to identify with as a home, a special place."

"My son attended Camp Mason, and I just want to let you know what an excellent experience it was for him. Since he came home, he seems more self confident and... happier. He made new friends and seems to have overcome some fears about himself and about the limits of his own abilities. Thank you!"