14830 Tieton Rd, Naches, WA 98937

We work extremely hard to find young adults who exemplify the core values of the YMCA. While we do advertise, most of our camp staff come to us via referrals from former or current camp staff. All camp staff and nurse volunteers must complete a Washington State Patrol background check before their employment or volunteer service.

Dudley staff receive over one week of in-depth staff training on topics including camp rules, First Aid & CPR, homesickness, conflict resolution, child abuse and neglect, developmental stages of particular age groups, and much more. 

Of our approximately 30 camp staff, the majority have completed one or more years of college. All children will have an older Head Counselor and a younger Assistant Counselor.

Accreditation by the American Camping Association (ACA) means that Camp Dudley meets the high standards for a camp as set forth by the ACA. Every three years, an inspection team reviews every aspect of our program, from hiring to food service, to ensure we meet or exceed the stringent standards of the ACA.

The YMCA does not currently provide transportation to or from Camp Dudley. All transportation is the responsibility of the camper’s family.

At Camp Dudley, campers get to choose their own activities. Your cabin group will sit down and plan out your day, picking from a huge variety of options including swimming, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, environmental education, rock climbing, low- and high-ropes challenge course, hiking, outdoor cooking, field games…the list goes on and on!

All meals are family-style, and a well-stocked salad bar accompanies most lunches and dinners. We can accommodate food allergies or dietary needs.