A Camp McConnell Tradition...

Winter Holiday camp has become a fun, special tradition at Camp McConnell. This will be our 38th season. Once again the winter night hayride, camp fires, the Rockin' New Year's Eve Party with Dick Clark on the big screen TV, a fire in the fireplace at supper every night, hot chocolate between activity classes, the 18th annual New Year's morning McConnell Bowl, and in the afternoon Bowl games for the football fans and games or a movie for everyone else, and Pizza for all!

Most of all, Winter Camp is a tradition of friends and fun.

Our best staff from the summer return. Campers returning from previous summers find many old friends. Other campers bring their best friends from home just to introduce them to Camp McConnell. New campers make new friends.

Program...

Winter camp, you could say, is a lot like summer camp only colder. The cost for Winter Camp is $465.00 per camper or $420.00 if registred by December 1st or you bring a friend who has never been to Camp McConnell before.

So we won't be swimming, but... horseback riding will be that much more fun without the bugs & heat of summer. And since we don't have the expense of the pool we throw in horseback riding at no extra charge. If you don't want to ride we'll throw in the Ropes Course at no charge. Plus free camp store for all campers. Camper can choose to do both Horseback Riding and High Ropes, but there is an additional fee of $45.00.

And there's more: canoeing, riflery, basketball, arts & crafts, holiday cooking, pioneering, soccer, canoeing, mountain trail biking, archery, tennis, and more, and more, and more....

Special Programs and Evening Programs

Camp Carnival, skit night, campfire, dance, hayride, and the Van-go Scavenger Hunt, campers load the vans and, with camera in hand, head for town to collect items or photos on their scavenger list.

Camp in Winter...

Yes, the new cabins are heated with interior bathrooms not seperate bath houses! The new McConnell program hall is scheduled for completion. Camp McConnell has long been a popular spot for youth and church retreats. Hot cocoa all day long on cold days, optional movies every evening during free time. So snuggle up and cozy up to a FUN! FUN! week.

Small Group, Big Time

Winter Camp registration is limited to 64 campers. Everyone knows your name, everyone gets individual attention.

Transportation...

WEST PALM BEACH: Optional group transportation to & from camp is available from the YMCA, 2085 South Congress Ave. Cost: $55 each way. Leave: Sunday at 10:00am (bring a sack lunch), and return Saturday at 2:30pm.

BY CAR: Check-in at Camp on Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm,
Check-out on Saturday 8:00am to 11:00am.

Winter Camp fee is $465.00. Register prior to December 1 and receive a 10% discount ($420). Bring a friend who has never been to Camp McConnell and receive a 10% discount ($420). The maximum discount is 10% per camper.

Call or Email

Camp McConnell for a

Winter Camp Brochure.

Registration Deadline:

December 22, 2008

A Great Christmas Gift...

Mom & Dad, Winter Camp makes a great Christmas gift. Register early enough and we'll send a special gift card for you to sign and put under the tree for your child.

1 Footlocker or Large suitcase
1 Pillow & 2 Pillow cases
2 Sheets & 2 Blankets or Sleeping Bag
2 Towels and Washcloths
1 Laundry Bag
2 Pajamas or Sleeping Attire
7 Pairs Underclothes
1 Light Jacket
2 Long Sleeved Shirt
4 Tee Shirts/Blouses
3 Pairs Long Pants/Jeans
3 Pairs of shorts
2 Pairs of sneakers
1 Pair Flip-flops or sandals
5 Pairs of Socks
1 Rain Gear
1 Warm Hat & Gloves
1 Flashlight & extra batteries
1 Insect Repellent
1 Sunblock
1 White T-Shirt (for Tie Dye)

Toiletries: Comb, Brush, Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Deoderant, etc. Plastic containers only!

Optional: Camera/Film, Tennis Racquet, Book/ magazine, stationary to write home, etc.

Note: Emergency laundry service only during Winter Camp.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING: IPODS, Cell Phones, video games, axes, hunting knives, martial arts weapons, aerosol cans, or other potentially dangerous objects. Also avoid: electric fans, chewing gum, radios, and objects of value that might be broken or lost.