The Facility


1,100 forested acres surrounding our private 42-acre Lake Nichecronk provide an unspoiled natural environment to explore and enjoy.Since our establishment in 1948 as the first YMCA camp to accept children of all ethnic groups, races, economic backgrounds, religions and nationalities, Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA has provided magical camp experiences for thousands of children from the US and beyond.

Camp Eljabar’s modern cabins feature in-cabin bathrooms. Camp Speers’ cabins ring the shores of Lake Nichecronk with covered porches that make ideal spots to enjoy the sunset and catch sight of deer sipping from the clear lake waters. Bathrooms are conveniently located in nearby blockhouses. All cabin groups are 8-12 campers with 2 – 3 cabin counselors.

Meals served in modern dining halls, are times of fun-filled community building complimented by well balanced, hearty and delicious foods. A variety of recreation facilities surround the cabin areas. Miles of trails link sports fields, the ranch, climbing towers, confidence courses, target sports ranges, and more.