FORGING AHEAD
YMCA Camp
Impact Report 2020-2022
Moody
LOOKING UP
YMCA Camp Moody was set to open in spring of 2020, just as our entire world was shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, as it turned out, exploring nature and participating in outdoor recreation proved to be just what the doctor ordered in a socially distanced world.
Although the repercussions of the pandemic shook the YMCA of Austin to our core, we regained our footing and began climbing toward recovery, hosting Summer Day Camps, Family Adventure Days, Outdoor Education and other special events.
Today, as we have established a new normal, we are beginning to fulfill the original vision for camp, and we are imagining new and even bigger ways to serve our community and meet needs we didn’t even know existed in pre-Covid times.
We thank you for placing your trust in us. We promise to uphold our commitment and deliver dividends for generations to come.
“I love that there is an affordable summer day camp option with traditional outdoor camp activities. My daughter loves them all: canoeing, fishing, ropes course, and zipline.”
GAINING MOMENTUM
More than 1,600 kids have attended YMCA Camp Moody Summer Day Camp since opening in summer 2020.
– Theryn M, Camp Moody Parent
NURTURING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
More than 350 students have participated in outdoor education programs and field trips at camp through three area school districts.
PUSHING LIMITS
More than 300 kids have gained access to the outdoors at Camp Moody through partnerships with organizations like Camp No Limits, Boy Souts-Capital Area Council & Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Shelter and Explore Austin.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
Nearly 1,000 families have participated in Family Adventure Days, Family Campouts, Sunday Fundays and special events like our Halloween Spooktacular and Independence Day Scavenger Hunt.
“We had a great time at Family Adventure Day! Did canoeing, sling shot, fishing, archery, and pool time. Everything was fun, safe and a great morning for the whole family. The entire staff here was very nice and helpful!”
-- Ryan B., Family Adventure Day Participant
REACHING NEW GOALS
More than 800 YMCA members have participated in health & wellness and personal & small group training programs at The Y at Camp Moody.
MAKING A SPLASH
More than 1,200 kids have participated in swim teams, swim lessons and Project SAFE since the Hays CISD Swim Center opened in summer 2020.
BUILDING COMMUNITY
More than 300 people have participated in company, organizational and volunteer teambuilding activities at Camp Moody.
ENGAGING PARTNERS
Camp Moody Partnerships
American Youthworks
Archer’s Challenge
Austin Angels
Boy Scouts - Capitol Area Council
CampFire of Central Texas
Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin
City of Austin Watershed Protection Dept.
City of Buda Parks & Recreation
Earth Native Wilderness School
Explore Austin
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
Hays CISD
Hays County Master Naturalists
Lower Colorado River Authority
Manor ISD
National Park Service Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program
REI- Austin
Texas Children in Nature Network
Trailhead Running
Travis Audubon Society
2021 Community Partner of the Year
We are grateful to the generous donors who have invested in bringing Camp Moody to life.
Find them listed here:
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