Special Events

At Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp

 
 

Paving your path

March 29-31, 2025

3/29, 8:30am-3:30pm @ Wenatchee Valley YMCA

3/30, 10:00am - 3/31, 10:00am @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp

FREE!

Registration Required | Meals & Lodging Provided

Registration Deadline: 3/14/2025 **All required documents for registration must be turned in by this date for admission.

Paving Your Path - A Personal Growth Workshop

The Mission: The YMCA and partners are proud to offer you this multi-day workshop to help you discover your strength and move towards personal goals. This workshop is designed to offer skilled support, targeted education and tools to help local youth and young adults facing unique challenges as they prepare for the next phase of life. Whether your path is leading you towards higher education or the workforce, this program will help you identify your strengths and overcome personal hurdles to set you up for long term success. With the support of industry and mental health professionals, participants will leave with the confidence they need to move towards their goals!

Who: Ages 16-25 are welcome!

When: Saturday, March 29 – Monday, March 31 (Overnight stay at Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp)

Where: Wenatchee Valley YMCA & Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp

3/29 – At Wenatchee Valley YMCA (Wenatchee, WA), Teen Center – Here we will focus on education, professionalism and the job market.

3/30-31 – At Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp (Leavenworth, WA) – Here we will focus on mental health and our perceived obstacles. 

Thank you to our Community Partners and volunteers for making this workshop possible.

  • Britt Frank - LSCSW, author, the Science of Stuck and the Getting Unstuck Workbook

  • Libby Sykes & Dana Osterlund - Skillsource, Wenatchee

  • Vern Gurnard & Elah Israel - Worksource, Wenatchee Valley ESD 

  • Megan Frey - Owner, personal development and holistic health - Frey Wellness 

  • Kris Crone - US Foods - Food Sponsor 

  • Dr. Diana Garza, VP of Student Affairs

  • Dr. Robin Angotti, Executive Director of ASPIRE

  • Rachel Evey - WVC Foundation

  • Dr. Jess Gilmore, WVC Foundation board member, partner at Secoya Affect, head of education programs business development at Amazon Web Services

  • Erich Henninger - LMHCA/MACO

  • Dennis Minor and Co – Food Prep

The Menu

Day 1 - 03/29 - Lunch 

Turkey Bacon Wraps - Turkey Cold Cuts with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Onions & Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese 

Veggie Wrap - Roasted Red Pepper, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce and Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese - VG

Veggie Noodle Soup - V 

Sides - Chips, Pickle Spears 

Beverages - Water, Tea, Coffee, Ice Tea

Day 2 - 03/30 - Lunch 

Tomato Basil Soup (VG)

Tortilla Soup (V)

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Ham Option) 

Side - Caesar Salad W/ Grilled Chicken

Beverages - Water, Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Lemonade

Dinner 

Chicken Tacos - Chicken, Limes, Crush Pineapple, Onions, Garlic, Mild Green Chillies, Seasonings & Cilantro

Mexican Rice - V

Refried Beans - VG

Beverages - Water, Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Lemonade 

Dessert

Brownie Sundaes

Tillamook Vanilla Ice Cream

Toppings  - Whipped Cream, Choc Syr & Cherries

Day 3 - 03/31 - Breakfast 

Orange French Toast - VG

Sausage/Bacon

Fresh Fruit - V

Oatmeal - V

Beverages - Water, Tea, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, OJ, AJ

Note: Diners with food allergies are encouraged to contact the Kitchen and Events Coordinator, Katie Browning, who can be reached at kbrowning@lwycamp.org for additional information and support.