Escape to the mountains and experience the perfect setting for retreats, meetings, and team-building events at YMCA Camp Harrison. From Mid Aug – Nov and March – May, our lakeside retreat center welcomes schools, churches, corporate teams, civic organizations, and youth groups for a refreshing, distraction-free environment surrounded by the natural beauty of the Brushy Mountains.
Whether your group is looking for adventure, personal growth, leadership development, or spiritual renewal, our scenic property offers customizable retreat experiences. Groups can choose to lead their own programming or take advantage of facilitated, outdoor adventure programs.
YMCA Camp Harrison provides spacious meeting areas, comfortable lodging, and a variety of amenities to suit your group’s needs. Enjoy private cabins, dining services, and access to lakeside recreation and adventure activities, all designed to create an engaging and meaningful retreat experience.
Discover why groups return to YMCA Camp Harrison year after year for team-building, reflection, and connection in a peaceful mountain setting.
For more information or to book your event, contact us at campharrison@ymcacharlotte.org or call 704-716-4330.
Amenities
Activities
We offer a variety of recreation activities to registered overnight guests at no additional charge.
YMCA Camp Harrison staff does not facilitate these activities. No advance scheduling required.
- Sports & Games
- Basketball Court & Basketballs
- Two Large Playing Fields
- Goals for soccer and soccer balls
- Other recreation equipment
- Gaga Ball Pits
- Fishing
- Please bring your own equipment and only artificial bait. Our policy is catch and release unless approved ahead of time. There is no fishing from the docks or the canoe/kayak area.
- Hiking
- We offer miles of hiking vistas; and our staff even points you in the right direction.
Our YMCA Camp Harrison staff facilitates adventure activities for an additional fee. Advance scheduling required.
Adventure Hiking
Let a staff member lead you on one of our amazing on-site trails.
Aerial Adventure
Our challenge course consists of 16 multi-level initiatives and our smart belay system allows us to have 20 participants on the course at one time.
Boating
Canoe, paddleboard or kayak. Get on Lake Broyhill and soak up the views while improving your boating skills.
Skeet Shooting
Head to our shooting range and sharpen your clay shooting skills with the help of our trained staff.
Target Sports
Try your hand at archery and slingshots. We provide equipment and supervision during these activities and adhere to all ACA safety standards.
Team Paintball
An interactive, exciting game of bunkers, forts and obstacles in the woods for any size group. Get decked out in our protective equipment, arm yourself with markers, and see if you will be the last team standing!
Climbing Wall
Features 6 different climbing routes up to 40 feet and accommodating every skill level. “THE RIDGE” allows eleven climbers to ascend simultaneously using an auto-belay system.