YMCA Camp Ernst

4.7
194 reviews
3 rust cabins.

About

CampHorse Riding School
Helping people grow in spirit, mind, body, and friendship since 1928. YMCA Camp Ernst is the most popular summer camp in the Greater Cincinnati area. Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect, Camp Ernst hosts campers who enjoy top-notch counselors and make friends, doing a wide variety of activities including our ropes course, 100 ft waterslide, ropes course, archery, horseback riding, and much more!

Location

YMCA Camp Ernst
7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY
41005, United States

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  • CS
    Casie Staff
    Aug 9, 2025
    5.0
    My kids loved going to YMCA Camp Ernst. Drop off and pick up was smooth. Great communication from the camp. My kids made life long friends! Would definitely recommend and we’ll be back next year!
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    Dominica Griffin
    Jul 17, 2025
    1.0
    My son attended this camp from July 13–17, and the experience was extremely disappointing. He was sent home following an issue with another camper who actually provoked the situation—yet only my son faced consequences. When I arrived, his belongings were thrown outside in a way that felt humiliating and unprofessional. The camp director, Eli, discussed personal matters with me loudly in the main lobby instead of in private, showing a lack of discretion. There were also false accusations made against my son without fair investigation. I expected a safe and respectful environment, but this experience was far from it. Very disappointing.
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    Christy
    Jun 21, 2025
    5.0
    We just picked up our 11-year old daughter from a week of overnight camp. She had a new joy and confidence about her than when we dropped her off, and she chattered on the entire drive home and then some about all the fun activities she did, the friends she made, the great food, the new experiences and even things she learned about herself! This was monumental for her, and we couldn't be happier with this experience. Her counselors were also really caring and kind. The camp director responded very quickly to a few emails I sent at the beginning of the week. This was just phenomenal all around, and our daughter can't wait to return next year. So grateful!!!