What to Bring

  • Sleeping bag or bed roll (sheets & blankets)
  • Pillow
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Personal Hygiene items
  • Laundry bag
  • Clothing for 7 days, (be sure to include warm clothing for evenings)
  • Warm pajamas
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Waterproof boots
  • Socks (required daily), mid-calf
  • Shoes – 2 pair, tennis shoes preferably
  • Swimsuit, beach towel, suntan lotion
  • Hat
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Bug repellant
  • Backpack or small duffel bag

Optional

  • Camera
  • Softball Glove
  • Activity for quiet time
  • Please be sure your name is on your clothing and equipment - Use tags of laundry marker

Directions to Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer YMCA

  • From Pittsburgh, take Route 19 north (to Zelienople) or Route 79 north to exit 83 (Evans City), make left, then follow 19 north to Zelienople.
  • Turn West (left) off of Route 19 at the Hotel Kaufmann on Routes 288 and 588.
  • Follow Route 588 west 5 miles to Camp entrance.
  • If traveling by Pennsylvania Turnpike, use Exit 28 (Cranberry/Perry Hwy), then proceed north on Route 19 as instructed above.

When is Heart Camp?

Dr. Bill Neches Heart Camp for Kids is held the week before Father's Day every year starting on the Sunday before and ending on Saturday, the day before Father's Day.

Drop-off

The arrival time for camp will be determined on the model of camp which is approved due to the COVID 19 protocols. You will be notified when to drop your child off at camp by the Heart Camp staff.

Pick-up

Will also be determined on the model of camp which is approved due to the COVID 19 protocols. You will be notified when to pick up your child at camp by the Heart Camp staff.

Contact the Heart Camp

For questions about the Dr. Bill Neches Heart Camp for Kids, contact Keith McIntire, Heart Camp Director, by emailing him at: keith.mcintire@chp.edu.

Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer YMCA
126 Nagel Road
Fombell, PA 16123