Event Details:

• Arrival Date:        Sunday, January 25th, 2026

• Check- In Time:    3:00pm-5:00pm

• First Meal: Dinner on Sunday

• Departure Date:   Wednesday, January 28th

• Check-Out Time:    10:00am

• Last Meal: Breakfast on Wednesday

Package Information:

The Campfire Conference Package rate includes conference participation, three nights lodging, eight meals and snacks. Cottage Packages are available for parties of six or more. Commuter Packages are available for those that will not require overnight lodging. Registration closes on January 19, 2026.

Pre-Conference CREMLE Package rate includes lodging for Saturday, January 24th and meals (Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch. Cost is additional to Campfire Conference Package.

Pricing (rates are per person):  

***Early Bird Registration – register by October 31, 2025*** 
Single Occupancy: $552* ($577 after 10/31, $602 after 1/1)
Double Occupancy: $411*  ($436 after 10/31, $461 after 1/1)

Pre-Conference CREMLE Package
Single Occupancy: $220
Double Occupancy: $173

Commuter Rate: $260 (Includes conference participation and meals from dinner on Sunday Jan 25th – dinner Tues Jan 27th)

• Rates are per person.
• Registrations require a minimum deposit of $100.00 for lodging packages, and full payment for commuters.
● If reservations are cancelled prior to December 15, deposits are refundable or transferable.
● For conference scholarship applications head to YCampfire.org or contact Luis Grant at luis@campsilverbeach.org
● All balances are due upon arrival. Balance may be paid by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express). A convenience fee of 3% will be added to all credit/debit card payments.
● If the remainder of your balance, less the deposit, is coming out of your 2026 budget, please make arrangements with the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.

Have questions about registration? Please contact Bruno Vandorsee at bvandorsee@yblueridge.org.

Conference Scholarship Opportunities

The YMCA Campfire Conference is committed to helping make Campfire possible for those who need financial support. The 2026 conference will take place January 25-28, 2026 at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.

This year we are adding a new option, the First-Year Director Scholarship. This program will cover all Campfire registration fees and Blue Ridge Assembly housing costs. It is designed for YMCA camp directors who are in their first year as a director, or for directors from YMCA camps that have not ever or recently attended Campfire.

Our regular Scholarship Funds are still available to help offset costs for returning attendees. To apply, you will need to register now and pay the deposit to lock in the current price tier. If approved, your remaining balance will be adjusted with your new rate. One person may also apply on behalf of an entire staff team and serve as the point of contact.

If you are not yet a full-time YMCA employee, you should apply through the Future Leaders Program instead.

Questions can be sent to luis@campsilverbeach.org. The application deadline is December 20, 2025. 

https://forms.gle/ySiEaPSHTtCq4MpV6 

Young Professional Opportunities: Future Leaders

We are looking forward to being back on the mountain at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly and welcoming old and new camping and Y professionals to share their wealth of knowledge together. 

If you have young professionals looking to grow further in their Y career you can have them apply to our Future Leaders program that will help them to meet a wide range of professionals and discount their stay at the conference

Apply Here!

Knowledge to Share- Seeking Speakers

As we lock in our keynote speakers, more information to come, we also know that our community has a resource of knowledge from our various realms of programming and operational experience. If you have a session on a specific topic that you would be willing to share as a session offering during the conference please submit your workshop proposal here!