News & Updates
On June 17th, we marked a major milestone in the Camp Grady Spruce Capital Campaign—our Phase One Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Donors, camp alumni, and YMCA staff gathered to celebrate the completed renovations at the Ray Bean Cabins and Ray Bean Dining Hall, view updates to the Equestrian Center, and preview the future home of our Welcome Center.
The event was full of joy, storytelling, and nostalgia. It reminded us how deeply this place is loved—and how many people are rallying behind its future.
We're excited to keep the momentum going as we transition into the next phase of our campaign. Read More
All of our eight cabins have been funded and named:
- Taylor Cabin, Shaw Cabin, PIB Cabin, Jane & Creed Ford, Jr. Cabin, Ellison Cabin, and one from an Anonymous Donor (name TBD).
- The Girls of Ray Bean have funded half of a cabin.
Construction Updates:
- All eight of our Ray Bean cabins are complete and all eight are being utilized this summer!
Funding secured: $500,000 from dedicated donors.
Planning updates:
- Architectural drawings and budget have been finalized.
- Construction has started on our brand new Welcome Center!
Partners in Building (PIB) is constructing both the cabins and the Welcome Center, contributing $350,000+ in materials.
Ray Bean Dining Hall renovations are officially complete!
Upgrades included:
New roof, siding, windows and doors, and a front deck
ADA accessibility improvements
New bathrooms and kitchen updates.
Ray Bean Dining Hall walking path has been completed.
$400,000 secured from Creed Ford III and Scheels for aquatics upgrades.
$500,000 verbal commitment to address shoreline erosion.
We have already raised over $30,000 through individual donations for fire pits. We're still accepting donations to have a fire pit in your name. The fire pit naming opportunity is set at $5,000. If interested in having one in your name, contact John Nitardy.