Spring & Fall Programs


Spring & Fall Programs

About Our Program

 

YMCA Camp Piomingo, located just 25 miles southwest of Louisville, Kentucky, offers a wide range of spring and fall programs and services to groups of all types. Situated among the rolling hills along the banks of the Ohio River, Camp Piomingo’s picturesque setting makes it a perfect spot for picnics, school field trips, family reunions, corporate teambuilding outings, church retreats, youth groups and any other gatherings. Whether it’s just for a few hours or several days, Camp Piomingo has the facilities and staff to make the most of your outing.

Facilities - Camp Piomingo is located near 21 miles of hiking/ biking trails, river overlooks and Otter Creek. In addition to the natural amenities, Piomingo offers a swimming pool (seasonal), high and low ropes challenge courses, horseback riding, canoeing/ kayaking (seasonal), an archery range, climbing tower, bb guns, sand volleyball court, four square court, basketball and two large activity fields complete with soccer goals. Our outdoor chapel/ amphitheater, recreation hall and heated dining hall offer ample space for meetings, entertainment and programming all year long.

Lodging - Overnight accommodations include 4 separate units, each consisting of 7-8 cabins that sleep up to 10 people each.  Cabins can be rented individually or by the unit.  A cabin rental also includes access to a bathhouse, fire pit and meeting lodge with fireplace and stone hearth for outdoor cooking.  If renting a single cabin, the bathhouse and meeting lodge may be shared by your group and other rental groups.   Heated sleeping facilities are also available for groups of up to 56 participants.

Food Service - The kitchen is available for rent, however some restrictions do apply. For an extra fee, food service can be prepared year round by Piomingo’s kitchen staff and may be served family style, buffet style or as an outdoor picnic.  Select from a wide range of pre-planned menus or design your own with the help of Piomingo’s Kitchen Director.

Staff - YMCA Camp Piomingo’s staff are knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and available to help plan and execute your group’s programming needs.  They are certified instructors in all program areas and through constant evaluation and updating of procedures, offer the safest programming possible.

Outdoor Education

Your trip to Camp Piomingo will be an exciting hands-on extension of your classroom through the interactive cross-curricular classes and activities.  All classes are planned around the Elementary KY Core Content Standards and provide a fun opportunity to “learn by doing”.  (Please see the School Packages section in the Rental Rates tab for a complete price list.)

Habitats – students discuss the needs of area wildlife to survive and point out examples of food, water, shelter and space while on a nature hike.  Related Core Content Standards include:

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Students will describe cause and effect relationships between enhanced survival/reproductive success and particular biological adaptations (e.g., changes in structures, behaviors, and/or physiology) to generalize about the diversity of populations of organisms.

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Students will understand that all organisms must be able to obtain and use resources, grow, reproduce, and maintain stable internal conditions while living in a constantly changing external environment.

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Students will:

  • describe and categorize populations of organisms according to the function they serve in an ecosystem (e.g., producers, consumers, decomposers);
  • draw conclusions about the effects of changes to populations in an ecosystem.

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Students will understand that a population consists of all individuals of a species that occur together at a given place and time. All populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact compose an ecosystem.

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Students will understand that regulation of an organism’s internal environment involves sensing the internal environment and changing physiological activities to keep conditions within the range required to survive. Maintaining a stable internal environment is essential for an organism’s survival.

Mammals – students will discuss the characteristics that separate mammals from all other types of creatures.  They will also examine real skulls and bones of area animals.  Related Core Content Standards include:

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Students will understand that all organisms are composed of cells, the fundamental unit of life. Most organisms are single cells; other organisms, including plants and animals are multicellular.

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Students will explain that biological change over time accounts for the diversity of species developed through gradual processes over many generations.

Aquatic Biology – students will discuss the importance and value of aquatic systems such as lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and aquatic life.  Related Core Content Standards include:

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Students will:

  • describe the circulation of water (evaporation and condensation) from the surface of the Earth, through the crust, oceans and atmosphere (water cycle);
  • explain how matter is conserved in this cycle.

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Students will explain interactions of water with Earth materials and results of those interactions (e.g., dissolving minerals, moving minerals and gases).

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Students will describe how different factors (e.g. rivers, mountains) influence where human activities were/are located in the United States.

Outdoor Living – students will practice the fundamentals of fire building, shelter construction and/ or outdoor cooking.  Related Core Content Standards include:

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Students will estimate weight, length, perimeter, area, angle measures and time using appropriate units of measurement.

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Students will identify and describe evidence of chemical and physical changes in matter.

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Students will understand that, on its own, heat travels only from higher temperature object/region to lower temperature object or region. Heat will continue to flow in this manner until the objects reach the same temperature. For example, a cup of hot water will continue to cool down until it comes to the same temperature as the surrounding area. Usually when heat is transferred to or from an object, the temperature changes. The temperature increases if heat is added and the temperature decreases if the heat is removed.

Schools

Along with the Outdoor Education classes, your school can also choose from many Outdoor Adventure activities.  All of these activities can be custom fit into your group’s schedule as well as the intensity level of each.  Choose from the following activities, lead by certified and highly experienced seasonal and full-time staff.  Outdoor adventure activities are a great accompaniment to your outdoor education classes, but can also be planned as a stand alone program.  (Please see the School Packages section in the Rental Rates tab for a complete price list.)

Outdoor Adventure Activities

Archery Range – learn the safety procedures and fundamentals of using a bow and arrow

Bouldering Wall – 80 foot traverse/ horizontal climb on an 8 ft tall, winding wall

Canoeing – learn the fundamentals of flat water maneuvering and tip-over rescue (extra fee)

Climbing Wall – this 3-sided climbing tower offers beginner to advanced climbing opportunities

High Ropes – this 30ft high challenge course promotes communication and improves self-confidence (participants must be at least 9 years old)

Low Ropes – promotes communication among peers to conquer several “low-to-the-ground” objectives

Marksmanship – learn the proper handling and use of BB guns

Pipeline Slide – zoom down our 160ft enclosed, dry slide on a custom built bobsled

Rock Climbing and Rappelling – climb or rappel at the 40ft Rock Quarry

Teambuilding – promotes communication among peers while playing fun field games

Zip Line – a high speed ride down a 350ft wire (participants must be at least 9 years old)

Specialty Groups and Weekend Rentals

The following facilities can be rented for your group’s outing.  These rentals are great for family reunions, church retreats, Scout troops, fraternities, sororities, etc.

Cabin Units - Comes with 7-8 cabins that can sleep up to 10 people each, a lodge for programming, communal bathhouse and a fire pit. 

Fee:    
$50 per cabin, per night (comes with shared access to the bathhouse)
$300 per night for a full unit rental (private bathhouse, lodge and fire pit)
$1,200 per night to rent all four units (33 cabins that sleep 330 people)

Mess Hall - a dining/ meeting area able to seat up to 300 people.  This rental also come with the rental of our kitchen facility.

Kitchen - comes complete with all the necessary appliances and utensils to prepare your own meals during your stay.
Fee: $300 per day for both facilities

Recreation Hall – enclosed, multi-purpose building with open floor and stage area
Fee:   $50 per day

Pavilions - one large and one small, covered program areas (picnic tables included)
Fee:   $25 per day

Horse Barn and Fields - pony rides and horse science programs available
Fee: please contact Whitney Skirtich at wskirtich@camppiomingo.org for more details

Soccer Field/ Central Field - open grassy areas for programming
Fee:   $0 per day (first come, first serve)

Outdoor Corporate Health, Wellness and Teambuilding

This is a great opportunity to build trust, communication and positive relationships between new and tenured employees, all while promoting healthy lifestyles.  Design your program with our staff or use our space and bring your own program.

Benefits:  
- Teambuilding focus
- Meeting rooms available
- Day and overnight options
- Customizable meals to meet your company’s needs

Activities and Facilities can include 40ft high ropes challenge course, low ropes teambuilding, 24ft climbing tower, 350ft zip line, rustic cabins, dining and kitchen facilities, indoor and outdoor meeting space.

Fee:

One Day Retreat:
$300 – includes meeting space for 300 and free coffee
- Lunch can be provided for an additional fee of $6 per person
- 4 hours of teambuilding can be provided for an additional $20 per person

Two Day, One Night Retreat:
$3,350 – includes one night of lodging for 70 employees or less, meeting space and free coffee for two days, three meals and 4 hours of teambuilding activities lead by Piomingo staff.

Three Day, Two Night Retreat:
$5,000 – includes two nights of lodging for 70 employees or less, meeting space and free coffee for three days, six meals and 4 hours of teambuilding activities lead by Piomingo staff.

For groups over 70 participants, please contact us for large group discounts.

Rental Rates

Cabin Units - Comes with 7-8 cabins that can sleep up to 10 people each, a lodge for programming, communal bathhouse and a fire pit. 

Fee:    
$50 per cabin, per night (comes with shared access to the bathhouse)
$300 per night for a full unit rental (private bathhouse, lodge and fire pit)
$1,200 per night to rent all four units (33 cabins that sleep 330 people)

Mess Hall - a dining/ meeting area able to seat up to 300 people.  This rental also come with the rental of our kitchen facility.

Kitchen - comes complete with all the necessary appliances and utensils to prepare your own meals during your stay.
Fee:   $300 per day for both facilities

Recreation Hall – enclosed, multi-purpose building with open floor and stage area
Fee:   $50 per day

Pavilions - one large and one small, covered program areas (picnic tables included)
Fee:   $25 per day

Horse Barn and Fields - pony rides and horse science programs available
Fee: please contact Whitney Skirtich at wskirtich@camppiomingo.org for more details

Soccer Field/ Central Field - open grassy areas for programming
Fee:   $0 per day (first come, first serve)

Teambuilding Packages

One Day Retreat:
$300 – includes meeting space for 300 and free coffee
- Lunch can be provided for an additional fee of $6 per person
- 4 hours of teambuilding can be provided for an additional $20 per person

Two Day, One Night Retreat:
$3,350 – includes one night of lodging for 70 employees or less, meeting space and free coffee for two days, three meals and 4 hours of teambuilding activities lead by Piomingo staff.

Three Day, Two Night Retreat:
$5,000 – includes two nights of lodging for 70 employees or less, meeting space and free coffee for three days, six meals and 4 hours of teambuilding activities lead by Piomingo staff.

For groups over 70 participants, please contact us for large group discounts.

School Packages

Overnight Trips:

All packages can be customized to fit your school’s needs.

Option #1:
Lodging:  2 night/ 3 day stay
Meals provided:  dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2 and breakfast and lunch on day 3.
Activities: Choose 4 Outdoor Education Classes and 3 Outdoor Adventure Activities (each are 1.5 hour long)
Fee:   $80 per student/ $40 per chaperone

Option #2:
Lodging:  2 night/ 3 day stay
Meals provided:  dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2 and breakfast and lunch on day 3.
Activities: Choose 2 Outdoor Education Classes and 5 Outdoor Adventure Activities (each are 1.5 hour long)
Fee:   $85 per student/ $40 per chaperone

Option #3:
Lodging:  2 night/ 3 day stay
Meals provided:  dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2 and breakfast and lunch on day 3.
Activities: Choose 7 Outdoor Adventure Activities (each are 1.5 hour long)
Fee:   $90 per student/ $40 per chaperone

One Day Trips:

 

Option #1
Meals provided: lunch (or bring your own sack lunch)
Activities: Choose 4 Outdoor Adventure Activities to be offered “Amusement Park Style” (No set schedule.  Students can travel to activities at their leisure)
Fee: $48 per student/ $10 per chaperone
 or
$43 per student/ $5 per chaperone (if providing your own sack lunch)

Mini Camps

Spring Break Camp

Traditional Spring Break Camp (ages 7-16) and Equestrian Spring Break Camp (ages 9-16) are great ways to shake off the winter chill and welcome the warm summer weather to come.  Join your old friends and counselors at Piomingo for lots of outdoor fun and excitement.

Activities planned for this spring include archery, the Pipeline Slide, adventure hikes, mountain scooters, horseback riding (EQ campers only), climbing tower, high ropes and zip line.

Fee: 

$119 per Traditional camper – includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals and activities

$159 per Equestrian Camp camper – includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, horseback lessons and activities.

Held on a weekend in late March or early April.

Registration begins March 1st

*As a thanks for participation in our Spring Break Camp, each camper will receive a certificate of discount, applicable to their next summer’s camp experience!  This certificate is a monetary voucher and must be presented at the time of their summer camp registration.  We appreciate your support of Camp Piomingo!

When    March 26th-28th 

 

Winter Camp

Winter Holiday Camp (ages 7-16) and Winter Equestrian Camp (ages 9-16) are great ways to spend time with old friends and make some new ones over the holiday season!  Join some of your favorite crazy counselors for this year’s joyous festivities!

Along with activities like archery, the Pipeline Slide, hiking, campfires, games and scheduled horseback riding lessons, lots of fun snow activities are planned…weather permitting.  Campers will stay in our heated lodge facility, decorate cookies, string popcorn, decorate camp with holiday crafts and enjoy sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace.

Fee:
$119 per Holiday Camp camper – includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals and activities
$159 per Equestrian Camp camper – includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, horseback lessons and activities

December 11th-13th, 2009
Drop off time - 7:00pm
Pick up time - 5:00pm
Registration begins November 1st, 2009

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To see what fun and exciting things that happen during winter camp, click here.
*As a thank you for participating in our 2009 Winter Holiday Camp, we wish to give you a token of our appreciation!  Holiday campers will receive a certificate applicable to their 2010 summer camp experience!  This certificate is a monetary voucher and must be presented at the time of your 2010 summer camp registration.  We appreciate your support of Camp Piomingo!