YMCA News: Camp Coffman Hosts Weddings, Reunions, Group Team Building, and More

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published May 3, 2016 4:35 am
YMCA News: Camp Coffman Hosts Weddings, Reunions, Group Team Building, and More

CRANBERRY, Pa. — YMCA Camp Coffman is a beautiful 240 acre camp located just off Route 322 in Cranberry, PA. Located in a natural wooded setting, Camp Coffman is the host for some of the area’s most popular adventures and attractions.

At YMCA Camp Coffman, you can find a unique swinging bridge over East Sandy Creek.  Hiking trails on the property lead to Deer Rock, Balancing Rock and throughout the forest.

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Activities for your group, family and friends include: two zip lines, a climbing tower, a challenge course, paintball and trail rides.  While a guest at camp, you may enjoy the camp grounds, boating, fishing, trails and all the natural beauty Camp Coffman has to offer.

Cabins are available to rent at Camp Coffman at very affordable rates. Choose from six cabins, a family lodge, or a bunkhouse for overnight stays. Tipis are also available.

In 2016, a new Treehouse Cabin will be completed. This cabin is located in a secluded setting on Camp property and has many amenities not offered in other cabins. This cabin may serve as a honeymoon suite or an upgrade for those looking for a more modern cabin stay.

The zip line, climbing wall, group team building and trail rides by horseback are seasonal, April 15 through October 15, depending on the weather.

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Camp Coffman is a popular setting for many events. Camp is an attractive host for weddings, reunions and corporate picnics. Indoor and outdoor facilities like the camp dining hall, outdoor pavilion, fire pit and outdoor chapel allow event planners to provide a variety of activities during their stay.

new fire pit

Weekend rentals are popular at Camp Coffman. With the full camp rental, your group can rent the entire camp from Friday night through Sunday at noon. All eight cabins and two bunkhouses provide your group with plenty of sleeping space. With the full camp rental, the cost for the entire weekend, including overnight stays for 80 people is only $2,200.

Camp Coffman has been an extremely popular setting for rustic weddings.

Only three weekends remain in 2016 for camp rentals: Dates available in 2016 include June 3 to 5, September 9 to 11 and October 7 to 9. Dates in 2017 are filling quickly. Call 814-677-3000 to book.

YMCA Camp Coffman is also the host to community events like Youth Field Day, YMCA Summer Day Camp, and the Free Family Fun Day coming on May 14, 2016.

Take in the beauty of Camp Coffman and see what it has to offer on May 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Family Fun Day. Admission is free. Camp staff will offer games and prizes, an obstacle course, hiking and fishing, a Book Fair, and more! Meet the camp horses and take a ride on the zip line for $5.00 per zip from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Camp tours will take place throughout the afternoon.

Visit www.campcoffman.com for additional information and photos.

For more information or to schedule your stay at Camp Coffman, please contact Tom Spence, CEO of the Oil City YMCA, at 814-677-3000.

CLEAN-UP DAY — May 4

The public is welcome to attend Camp Coffman Spring Clean-Up on Wednesday, May 4, from 4:30 p.m. until dark. Volunteers are needed to dust cabins, pick up sticks, wash boats, and get the camp back to its natural beauty.

(Article submitted by Michelle Murray, Marketing & Membership Director, Clarion County YMCA, Oil City YMCA, and YMCA Camp Coffman)

Clarion County YMCA and exploreClarion.com have partnered to provide the community with YMCA News. This is an exclusive article only found on exploreClarion.com.

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