About YMCA Camp Grady Spruce

• Located in Possum Kingdom Lake, just 120 miles west of Dallas.

• Dates: Wednesday, May 15th through Friday, May 17th

• All students will sleep in cabins on the campground.

  • 10 boys and 2 male chaperones in each cabin

  • 10 girls and 2 female chaperones in each cabin

• Students will be able to use their cell phones to call parents during the evenings before going to bed. Those without a phone will be able to use the chaperone’s cell phones. Students are responsible for their own property and will not be reimbursed for lost or stolen items. 

•  If we have any discipline problems, parents will be called to the camp to come pick up their children.  We do not anticipate this happening.  

Food at Camp Grady Spruce (CGS)

• A copy of the food menu will be available 5-7 business days before our arrival.

• There is a variety of delicious food along with a salad bar that will be provided.

• CGS does not use nuts or peanut butter to help protect those with severe nut allergies. 

• Students are allowed to bring snacks.

• Let us know if your child has any food allergies.

SAFETY AT Camp Grady Spruce

• The SAFETY of your child and everyone at camp is top priority.

• Students are under constant adult supervision.

• The camp staff are trained in first aid and CPR, plus, quick access to 911 services is available.

• Students do not swim in the water. Life jackets are mandatory for the boat trip to the Island. 

• The cabins are heated, air conditioned, and restrooms and showers are inside each cabin.

General Overview of Schedule

Wednesday, May 15th

• Leave Sanger around @8:30 am
• Arrive around 11:15am
• Picnic Lunch (students bring their own lunch)
• Activities
• Dinner @ 6pm
• Evening Program @ 7pm
• Lights out @ 10pm

Thursday, May 16th

• Group projects and  Activities.

Friday, May 17th

• Breakfast @8am
• Activities 9-11:00am
• Sack Lunch @11:00 pm
• Depart @12pm
• Arrive @ Sanger 3pm