Name: Western Camping Conference
Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-13T23:59:59-08:00
Location: YMCA Camp Surf

CONNECT. LEARN. GET INSPIRED.

NOVEMBER 10-13, 2025

We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Western Camping Conference! Hosted right on the beach at YMCA Camp Surf in beautiful San Diego, this gathering of YMCA camp professionals offers a unique mix of keynote sessions, workshops, community building and good old-fashioned camp fun.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Monday, November 10

Arrivals & Check-In – 4:00pm
Opening sessions to follow

Thursday, November 13

Closing session ends by 11:00am

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

It’s camp… so the registration process is a little different (and a little fun)! We’re using CampInTouch—a platform typically designed for family camp.

Steps to Register:

Create a CampInTouch account.
Select the Western Camping Conference program.
Complete the “Family Camp” application form.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

We’ve got you covered with transportation to and from San Diego International Airport—just $25 each way.

Arrival

Monday, November 10 | 12:00–3:00pm

Departure

Thursday, Nov. 13 | 12:00–3:00pm
Note: Please book return flights for 1:00 PM or later.

CONFERENCE COST

Full Conference | $250

Includes keynote sessions, workshops, meals, shared cabin accommodations, and a donation to YMCA World Service.

Single Day Pass | $75

Valid for Wednesday, November 12, only.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

We don’t want cost to be a barrier. Contact Nat Corrall at ncorrall@ymcasd.org to learn about scholarship opportunities.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Han Sol Lee

Manager of World Service, YMCA of the USA – Global Relations and Community Engagement

Han Lee is a global leader who has been a part of the YMCA movement since his time as an intern during college.

Since graduating, he has been on the Global Relations and Community Engagement (GRACE) team at Y-USA as the Manager of World Service, stewarding and promoting the annual campaign to raise awareness of and support for Ys around the world, addressing both their immediate needs and long-term sustainability. Han has over 6+ years of nonprofit experience, including as an Associate Board member of a local Chicago nonprofit, Project: VISION, and serves as a youth mentor and praise leader at his church. In addition, he holds a B.S. in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University and was a part of Cohort 8 of Y-USA’s Emerging Global Leaders Institute.

DAN WEIR

Day Camp Community founder

Having seen dozens of programs each summer, Dan Weir is obsessed with a leader's influence at camp.

Dan founded Day Camp Community, a support structure for YMCA Day Camps. Known for taking on the challenges facing youth-serving organizations, he is also a Senior Consultant at Immersive1st. With a Master’s Degree specializing in youth development, Dan's work has been recognized for program and research excellence.

CONFERENCE CONTACTS

Conference information, scholarships, presenters and World Service: Nat Corrall ncorall@ymcasd.org
Registration and transport: Kapili Pasa kpasa@ymcasd.org
Accommodation (limited bedding available): Bolling Keogh bkeogh@ymcasd.org

Western Camping Conference

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YMCA Camp Surf

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