Camp memories last a lifetime. YMCA Camp Hanes alumni love to share camp stories, stories and experiences!
Joining the YMCA Camp Hanes Alumni Association allows you to reunite with friends and staff, while networking with thousands of other alumni, learning about upcoming alumni events, staying informed on current projects, and supporting the organization.
Plus, YMCA Camp Hanes Alumni Membership is FREE!
What you will receive as Alumnus:
- Alumni Newsletter
- Invitations to special events and reunions
- Volunteer opportunities
- Reconnect with old friends and have the chance make new friends
- Stay connected through our Alumni Facebook page
Connect & Share
SAVE THE DATE: This year our Alumni Weekend is October 24th-26th, 2025 more details to come on the Alumni Facebook page as well as through our monthly newsletter. The donation amount to attend the weekend is $20.25 per person and the registration will go live in September!
Since its creation, YMCA Camp Hanes has been a part of so many campers’ lives. Join the conversation and connect with YMCA Camp Hanes and other alumni on our Facebook page. Tell us your stories, share your ideas, send us your pictures, and let us know where you are now. If you don’t have a Facebook account, we would love to hear from you via email to amelia.johnson@ymcanwnc.org!
Or you can always stay in the know of what's happening at camp by following us on any of our socials of Facebook, Instagram, Youtube or TikTok
Young Alumni Age 21-35
At times sometimes our Alumni don't come back to visit camp until long after they've left but we want to bring you back together sooner. We have had some single night events but are looking to grow the amount of events to bring our younger Alumni together sooner. We would love to grow our database to keep you involved, if you're interested in future events and information you can either fill out our 5 question survey or email Jen de Ridder at amelia.johnson@ymcanwnc.org
2025 Alumni Weekend Schedule
YMCA Camp Hanes
Alumni Reunion Weekend
Schedule of Events
Friday
4:30-onward Arrivals/Registration Reynolds
6:00 Dinner - Dining Hall
8:00-9:00 Campfire- No program Wood Family Historic Canteen
9:00-11:00 Snacks, Coffee and Visiting Reynolds/Linda Wood Historic Canteen
Saturday
7:30-9:30 Arrivals/Registration Reynolds/Linda Wood Historic Canteen
9:00 Breakfast Dining Hall
9:50 Chapel- Guest speaker Byrd Chapel
10:15-10:45 Camp Hanes Opportunities Byrd Chapel/ Reynolds Center
10:45-12:00 Activities Open
Canoes
Archery
Arts and Crafts
Riffles
12:00-1:00 Lunch Dining Hall
2:00-5:00 Activities
Climbing wall
Zipline
Shotguns
Hike
5:30 Dinner Dining Hall
7:00-Until Campfire- A little program/stories Lakeside
Snacks, Coffee, Visiting Until Reynolds/Wood Pavilion
Sunday
9:00 Breakfast Dining Hall
10:00 Chapel Dining Hall
