In 2026, Camp Thompson celebrates 100 years of life-changing summers, lifelong friendships and moments that shape who we become. For a century, our Y’s resident camp has been a place where confidence is built, curiosity is sparked and kids discover their potential—often for the very first time.
As we honor Camp Thompson’s past, we’re investing in its future. This year-long centennial campaign will support critical improvements, program sustainability and access for generations of campers still to come—so Camp Thompson can continue to inspire, challenge and welcome all for the next 100 years.
I loved learning archery, playing capture the flag, doing the polar bear dip in the creek, walking the mile on the path to fuller lake, bug juice! And late nights at the bonfire where we learned camp songs!
-Marie Shinskie Garvey, Camper 1984-1986
Join us in securing the future of Camp Thompson. Your gift today helps preserve the traditions we love while ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience the magic of camp tomorrow. Give now—and be part of Camp Thompson’s next 100 years!
Join us for a day full of fun as we celebrate 100 years of Camp Thompson! We invite all past, present, and future Camp Thompson campers and families to come together and be part of this special milestone.
Enjoy a full day of activities, games, camp tours, and refreshments while reconnecting with the traditions and memories that have made Camp Thompson so special for generations. We’ll wrap up the evening the best way camp knows how—gathered around an open campfire with friends old and new.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
2:00pm - 4:00pm Activities, Tours, Kona
4:00pm - 6:00pm Activities, Tours, Light Picnic Style Refreshments
6:00pm - 8:00pm Campfire festivities
Former Camp Thompson counselor and program director Hunter “HB Goodie” Goodhart shares how his years at camp helped shape the path he’s on today. Serving on staff from 2014 to 2019 in roles ranging from counselor to CIT and LIIT director, Hunter says the lessons he learned at Camp Thompson—confidence, leadership, and believing in himself—changed the course of his life. Today, he works as a full-time camp director on Lake Wylie in South Carolina, a journey he credits directly to his time at Camp Thompson. Hear Hunter’s story and stay tuned for more memories and reflections as we celebrate 100 years of Camp Thompson.
Sergio started as a shy quiet camper, learning how to be independent and branch out to try new activities and meet new friends as a camper in the 2000’s. After many summers at camp, he went on to lead the Tower, Team Building Groups, Trips and Program Director teaching kids along the way to find themselves at camp through activities and sports. He could be found on the basketball court waiting for kids to join and play knock out or PIG. Today he works at Carlisle Construction Materials as a Product Specialist making connections with community partners and leading team meetings with skills first developed at camp and still growing today.
During the transition between High School and College Regan wrote an awesome story about leadership gained from Camp Thompson. Now 23, graduated, starting her career she has returned to Camp by serving on the Camping Committee Board. Volunteering her knowledge and leadership with serve and striving to have camp give back to campers in the future as it served her in the past. Read Regans Story Here!
CAMPING SERVICES DIRECTOR
BROSE@CARLISLEFAMILYYMCA.ORG
717-243-2525 ext. 208