The guide below will help prepare both you and your camper(s) for their Camp Ocoee adventure. If you have any questions not answered below, please call the camp office at 423-338-5588 or check the Parent Handbook.
Important Numbers
Camp Office 423-338-5588 Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm (Summer) 9am-3:30pm (School Year)
Camp Fax 423-338-5507
Office Email campocoee@ymcachattanooga.org
Email your camper at: ocoeecamper@gmail.com (Be sure to put the camper name and cabin in the subject line)
Infirmary (Nurses) 423-216-1004 (Emergencies between 4:30pm-9am Sun.-Fri.) Summer Only
Emergency Email bdavis@ymcachattanooga.org or csandidge@ymcachattanooga.org(24/7)
Click Here to access your online registration portal. Click "View Detials"
- Update Household Information- parent names, cell numbers, mailing address, email address, and emergency contacts.
- Make Payments
- Complete the required Forms- Heath History, Camper Information form, Waivers, Airport Form
- Print Account Statement
- Upload Documents- Front and back of insurance card, camper photo
- Airport Form (If flying in or out of camp)
If you have any questions, would like to add Elective Activities, Cabinmate requests or cancel/change a session/elective please contact us by email at campocoee@ymcachattanooga.org.
Please review the Parent Handbook and the Packing List:
- Parent Handbook: Find out all you need to know to prepare your child for camp.
- Packing List
- Rafting Waiver- Only needed if your camper is signed up for the Ocoee and/or Hiwassee Rafting trips
The required Health Form will be available to completed on your online Camp Brain account after March 1, 2024
Cabin Assignments for each session will be emailed to both parents on the campers account (Household Information), one week before your campers session.
Packing for Camp
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.
- 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.
Opening Day
Get DIRECTIONS to Camp Ocoee. Check-in on Sunday is staggered based on the parents last name. A-L will check in between 1pm-1:45 while M-Z will check in between 1:45pm-2:30pm (EST). Check in procedure will be as follows:
- Staff will be along the road to review our Check-in Check List with you.
- Once you have completed the road side check in you will be directed to the camper(s) cabin
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once you have checked your camper in at their cabin, turned in medications , visited the Camp Store, head home for a relaxing week.
Camp Store
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 and a drink daily at no additional charge. Campers do not need any cash while at camp.
During 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. YMCA Camp Ocoee is a nut-free facility.
CAMP PHOTOS
Parents and families can view the current camp activities by viewing the Camp Photos daily. Photos are uploaded daily in the evening. This site is password protected for the safety of the campers. The password needed to access the pictures will be emailed to you prior to the session and is also on your Check-in Checklist you will receive on check-in day. Photos can be downloaded.
Closing Day
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 will be waiting in their cabins while girl campers will be waiting with their luggage at the bottom of the hill. 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.
After Camp-
Please complete a Parent Survey to share your experiences and feedback.
