For over 70 years, families across Nebraska have trusted Camp Kitaki with their kids' summers. Set on 215 acres of oak forest along the Platte River, campers ride horses, sleep under the stars, build life skills, and make friends that outlast the season.
FIND THE RIGHT CAMP FOR YOUR CAMPER
Registration is open now, and spots are going fast!
Adventure Mini Camp
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Ages 7–11
Half-Week Session
Discoverer Camp
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Ages 7–8
One Week Session
Summer Camp
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Ages 9–14
One Week Session
Trailblazers
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Ages 13–15
One Week Session
Leadership Camp
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Ages 15–17
Two-Week Session
Ranch Camp
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Ages 10–17
One Week Session
Advanced Ranch Camp
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Ages 12–17
One Week Session
Ranger Camp
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Ages 11–13
One Week Session
Niobrara Camp
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Ages 13–17
One Week Session
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This was our daughter's first year and first time away from home by herself for that long. I was worried she'd be homesick and want to come home. Well, it was the complete opposite — she absolutely loved it there and made a bunch of friends. She was sad to leave. Our daughter went to Ranch Camp for the week, where all the kids got to take care of their own horse. She fell in love with Geoffrey and can't wait to see him and all her new friends next summer.
— Parent of a 2026 Ranch Camper
FOR PARENTS
New to camp? You're in good company.
Most campers arrive without knowing a single person. That is not a problem. It is kind of the point. Everything at Camp Kitaki is designed to help Campers make friends, try something new, and come home a little more themselves.
If you have questions about homesickness, medications, what they will eat, or what a typical day looks like, we have answered them all.
CAMP FOR ALL
YMCA Camp Kitaki welcomes campers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Participation is open to all. Financial assistance is available for families who need it.