"The mission of South Mountain YMCA is to provide a camping experience, educational and other programs that build personal leadership, character and life skills while developing caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in young people, families and communities." South Mountain YMCA, operating as an independent YMCA since 1982, has been providing youth recreational and educational programs for over 55 years (previously under the direction of the Reading Berks YMCA). Camps Conrad Weiser and Bynden Wood Day Camp provide the primary backdrop for all activities, however program opportunities today stretch into areas of Outdoor Education and Environmental Education programs, curriculum training, Corporate Conferencing, kindred group retreats, Church Retreats, Parent/Child programs, and more. The YMCA serves over 8,500 individuals annually with participants largely drawn from the local area and surrounding communities. Many summer campers come from the Mid-Atlantic states and other regions of the United States and other international communities. This web site is designed to provide prospective parents and campers, students and teachers, volunteers, alumni, contributors and friends with an opportunity to learn more about the various programs, employment opportunities, alumni news, future plans and current events.