Camp Bishop

Camps

The YMCA of Grays Harbor is The Place for adventure by offering both Day Camps and Overnight Camps. Our Day Camps ignite excitement right at the YMCA facility during school breaks, promising days packed with fun and discovery. For an unforgettable escape, journey to our Overnight Camps, nestled amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Lost Lake at Camp Bishop, where lifelong memories await.

About

YMCA Camp Bishop is a co-ed overnight camp on beautiful Lost Lake near Shelton, Washington, run by the YMCA of Grays Harbor. Campers enjoy mini and week-long sessions for kids in elementary and middle school, with classic outdoor and waterfront activities in a stunning natural setting. The camp focuses on inclusion, friendship, and character development—helping kids build confidence, social skills, and a sense of belonging. Camp Bishop also serves as a year-round retreat and rental site for schools, churches, and community groups.

Camps offered: 

  • Overnighters 
  • Overnight Summer Camp 
  • Overnight Summer Mini Camp
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Overnight Summer Camp

Overnight Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Bishop gives kids a full week of classic camp life: lakeside cabins, new friends, and full days of activity on beautiful Lost Lake near Shelton, Washington.

Campers spend their days rotating through waterfront fun, field games, creative arts, and campfire traditions that build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging with their cabin group and counselors.

What campers might experience:

  • Swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and other waterfront activities
  • Archery, hikes, and outdoor adventure
  • STEAM and arts & crafts projects
  • Field games, Gaga ball, and team challenges
  • Evening campfires, songs, and cabin time
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Overnighters

Overnighters are one-night themed experiences at Camp Bishop – a perfect way for first-time campers to try staying overnight at camp without committing to a full week.
Kids enjoy a “mini taste” of summer camp with evening games, crafts, campfire time, and a cozy night in the lodge or cabins with caring YMCA staff.

Highlights:

  • Fun, themed programming (like Winter Wonderland or holiday weekends)
  • Group games, crafts, and cabin activities
  • Campfire, songs, and s’mores when weather allows
  • Supportive staff to help nervous or first-time campers feel at home
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Meet Camp Bishop Team

Camp Bishop counselors are caring role models who bring the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to life every day. They lead activities, support cabin life, and help campers feel safe, welcome, and included.
Many of our counselors grew up at camp themselves and return year after year to give kids the same life-changing experience they had. From the first icebreakers to the last campfire, they are there to encourage, listen, and cheer campers on.

Our counselor team is:

  • Carefully screened and background-checked through the YMCA
  • Trained in safety, first aid, and emergency procedures
  • Coached in positive youth development and behavior support
  • Committed to helping every camper feel seen, valued, and part of the camp team.
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Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education at Camp Bishop gives schools and youth groups the chance to bring learning outside the classroom. Students explore nature, science, and team-building on the shores of Lost Lake and in the surrounding forest.
Programs can be tailored with YMCA staff to focus on environmental education, leadership, or social-emotional skills in a safe, supportive setting.

Sample program elements:

  • Guided hikes, nature discovery, and ecology activities
  • Team-building initiatives and low-challenge experiences
  • Outdoor games and camp traditions that build community
  • Day or overnight options for schools and youth organizations
Questions? Email Ryan

Rentals & More

Camp Bishop is also available as a retreat and rental site for churches, schools, colleges, sports teams, and community groups. Groups can enjoy a quiet lakeside setting while using the lodge, cabins, dining hall, and program areas.
Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, youth weekend, band or choir camp, or a family gathering, Camp Bishop offers flexible spaces and access to classic camp activities.

Facilities & amenities may include:

  • Winterized lodge with meeting space and fireplace
  • Cabins and bunk-style lodging
  • Dining hall and commercial kitchen
  • Waterfront access, fields, courts, and hiking trails