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Y Camp Marrowbone

YMCA Camp Marrowbone provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn, explore, and grow. We focus on meeting each camper where they are and working with them to realize their greatest individual and collective potential. Our goal is to teach life skills through the character traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and traditional Lakota values. Our weeklong camp experience results in new friendships, the opportunity to try all sorts of activities, and a place to call home.

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2026 Camp Brochure Coming Soon! 

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Camp Schedule

Camp Marrowbone dates for summer 2026 are as follows:

Youth Camp Dates

  • Session 1: June 14th- June 26th

    • Session 1 A: June 14th-20th​

  • Session 2: June 28th - July 10th

    • Session 2 A: June 28th-July 4th​

  • Session 3: July 12th - July 24th

    • Session 3 A: July 12-18th​

  • Session 4: July 26th - July 31st

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Family Camp Dates

  • Session 1:  May 22nd - 25th

  • Session 2:  June 1st - 5th

  • Session 3:  August 2nd - 8th

    • Session 3 A: August 2nd -5th​

    • Session 3 B: August 5th -8th

  • Session 4:  August 9th - 15th

    • Session 4 A: August 9th -12th

    • Session 4 B: August 12th -15th

  • ​Session 5:  August 16th - 22nd 

    • Session 5 A: August 16th-19th​

    • Session 5 B: August 19th- 22nd

Kids 2 Camp

Our Kids 2 Camp Campaign provides youth from our communities the opportunity to attend a life changing week at Camp Marrowbone!

This is what your gift can do

  • $100: Provides 25 nutritious meals and snacks for campers

  • $250: Covers a full week of transportation to camp—eliminating a key barrier for most of our community

  • $500: Scholarships a camper for a life-changing week at Camp Marrowbone

  • $1,500: Sponsors a teen in our 4-week Leadership Development Program

  • $5,000: Sponsors an entire Family & Friends Camp session for five families—including food, lodging, and experiences. Includes a recognition pin and invitation to a campfire celebration

  • $10,000: Builds a new cabin at camp, with a plaque dedicated in your name or organization—leaving a legacy for generations

Working at Camp

Applications for the 2026 season will be available soon. Click here to apply to be a volunteer!

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 Leadership 
Development 
Program (LDP)

Our Leadership Development Program’s (LDP) mission is to empower emerging leaders with the confidence, competence, and compassion needed to thrive as tomorrow’s leaders. The program is a structured and immersive experience designed for teenage campers who aspire to become camp counselors or have a desire to become more effective leaders. Our program provides participants with a blend of hands-on training, mentorship, and leadership development.

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16- and 17-year old's can sign up for our 3-4 weeklong sessions. 

Session 1: June 1st - June 21st

Session 2: June 14th - July 10th

Session 3: July 12th - July 31st

Session 4: August 2nd - August 22nd

Staff and Campers enjoying a talent show at Camp Marrowbone
Director of Camping Nick Nathanson
Director of Camping Nick Nathanson

QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMP MARROWBONE?

Contact our Director of Camping: Nick Nathanson

Email: camp@ymcafires.org

Y Phone: (605) 365-5232

Camp Phone: (605) 733-2652

Mailing Address:

PO BOX 218

Dupree, SD 57623

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224 6th St
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