Camp clothes should be comfortable, easy to move in, and okay to get dirty. Please do not bring nice or expensive clothes to camp.  Large duffle bags or wheeled bags are recommended. You will need to carry your luggage from the parking area to your cabin. All items MUST be marked with your camper's full name.

Camp is not responsible for any items left behind. Items left can be mailed home and the charge will be billed to your account.

• Sandals and water shoes are the perfect shoes for camp as long as they have a tight back strap. Flip flops and Crocs are not acceptable or safe shoes for use at Camp Ocoee. Our trails are rough and steep. Shoes need to be secure to keep the campers safe.  
  • Make sure they wear the shoes prior to coming to camp to break them in, we do a lot of walking up and down hills and in and out of the water.
• Water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray (non-aerosol) are a must. Be sure they are all labeled with the camper's full name.
• Swimwear should provide complete coverage, fasten securely, and be designed for active wear. One-piece swimwear or tankini style only for girls
• Please pay close attention to the "What To Leave at Home" on the packing list. Our cabins do not lock and camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Clip fan for bed (corded electric).  Each bed has a plug.
• Camp is a natural setting that provides children the opportunity to "unplug" from electronics.

Camp Ocoee staff will make every effort to help your child keep track of their belongings, Camp Ocoee is not responsible for their personal belongings.  Do not bring expensive clothing or equipment to camp.  Label everything you want back with the camper's full name.

Get DIRECTIONS to Camp Ocoee.  Check-in on Sunday is staggered based on the parents last name.  M-Z will check in between 1pm-1:45 while A-L will check in between 1:45pm-2:30pm (EST). Check in procedure will be as follows:

1. Staff will be along the road to review our Check-in Check List with you.
2. Once you have completed the road side check in you will be directed to the camper(s) cabin
3. Check the camper(s) into their cabin with their counselors and leave the camper in the cabin.  Parents must sign their camper in with the cabin counselors and indicate who will be picking up your camper on the form.
4. If you camper takes medication on a regular basis (including over-the-counter) the parent will need to check these in with the nurses on the infirmary porch.
5. The Camp Store is available on the Office Porch to purchase items for your camper or yourself.  Any items purchased for your camper will be delivered to their cabins after check in.
6. Once you have checked your camper in at their cabin, turned in medications , visited the Camp Store, head home for a relaxing week.

You can drop mail off on Sunday during check-in at the office; just include the day you want it delivered on each package/letter, along with the camper’s name and cabin.

Our Merchandise store, "The Outfitter", will be open on check-in and check-out of each session. T-shirts, water bottles, and other YMCA Camp Ocoee merchandise can be purchased here. Merchandise will only be sold during check-in and check-out. Camp Store Price List

The campers will receive a snack daily at no additional charge. Campers do not need any cash while at camp.

We encourage families and friends to write to their camper. Please be sure that all mailed items are labeled with the camper's full name and cabin. 

Mail letters to:
YMCA Camp Ocoee, Camper Name and Cabin, 111 YMCA Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361. 

You can also e-mail your camper at ocoeecamper@gmail.com . Please be sure to include the camper's full name and cabin in the subject line. E-mails are printed Monday-Friday at 4:30pm and delivered to the campers with the regular mail at dinner. Do not include attachments to the e-mails. 
 

Be sure to pack self addressed envelopes and paper so your camper can send you letters during their stay.  Parents are welcome to bring small care packages with them to check in, just bring them to the office once your camper is settled in their cabin.  Be sure to label them with the campers name, Cabin and the day you want them delivered to your camper.

REMINDER: YMCA Camp Ocoee is a nut-free facility.  

Parents and families can view the current camp activities by viewing the Camp Photos daily. Photos are uploaded daily in the evening.  To ensure the privacy of our campers, this website is password protected. The password needed to access the pictures will be emailed to your associated email address prior to the session and it will also be found within your "Check-in Checklist" you will receive on check-in day. Photos can be downloaded. 

Check-out time is Saturday from 9:30am-10:30am EST.

If you arrive prior to 9:30am EST, please wait at the camp office. Ocoee staff will let you know when you can go collect your camper(s). Boys and girls will be waiting in their cabins. Campers MUST be signed out with their counselor. You will need a photo ID to sign out your child.  

If your camper took medication be sure to pick it up from the Infirmary Porch.

The Camp merchandise store "The Outfitter" will be open to purchase t-shirts, water bottles, stuffed animals, etc. on the office porch.

If you are unable to arrive by 10:30am EST on check-out day, we are happy to care for you camper(s) until 12:30pm EST for an additional $20. Please email us at campocoee@ymcachattanooga.org to add this care to your camper's registration.

Please complete a Parent Survey to share your experiences and feedback.  We want to hear about your child's experience with us at YMCA Camp Ocoee. Feedback is crucial in order to continue to grow our program.