Camp Blazing Trails: Lake Crabtree Park
Summer 2025
Camp Blazing Trails is a unique half-day camp that focuses on respect for the environment and the great outdoors. Activities may include hiking, fishing, canoeing and educational sessions with a park ranger.
Camp is open to rising grade 1 through rising grade 8.
Camp Blazing Trails is operated by the Taylor Family YMCA.
We can’t wait to see your children this summer. After all, a strong summer means strong kids.
OTHER CAMPS OFFERED BY THE TAYLOR FAMILY YMCA
| Theme | Day | Date | Time | Prices | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Planet |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 16 - Jun 20 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
| Renaissance Faire |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 23 - Jun 27 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
| Retro |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 7 - Jul 11 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
| Outer Space |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 14 - Jul 18 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
| Wild West |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 21 - Jul 25 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
| Pirates |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 28 - Aug 1 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
| Survivor |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 4 - Aug 8 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | M:$174 PP:$218 | 5 - 13 |
Camp Blazing Trails FAQs
Follow the signs directing you to our camp Rides In area near the Dogwood Shelter marked with a red dot on the map below off of Lake Crabtree Park Drive off of Aviation Parkway. Map Pin.
Fishing
Campers will have the opportunity to go fishing most days. Gear will be provided, however, campers are more than welcome to bring their own gear. Staff may not be able to assist with maintenance of personal gear. We use artificial bait as well as hot dogs to generally catch bluegill, sunfish and catfish. Lake Crabtree is catch and release only.
Archery
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in archery most days. We will provide all equipment.
Canoeing
Campers will be able to canoe on Tuesday and Thursday. Swimming in the lake is not permitted, but please pack an extra pair of clothes, just in case.
Adventurer Training
Campers will have the opportunity to experience Outdoor Adventure through learning outdoor skills and conservation projects.
Mountain Biking
Due to the closure of trails at Lake Crabtree County Park, we have suspended biking temporarily, but hope to offer it again later in the summer. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Campers who are rising fourth graders or older will have the opportunity to go mountain biking on Wednesday. Campers will need to come prepared with their own bike and helmet. Helmets are required and campers without helmets will not be allowed to participate. We highly encourage a mountain bike as other types of bikes may not be adequate for trail rides.