Our mission is to enhance personal growth, Christian values, and a sense of community in a safe wilderness setting. Through active participation in unique challenges and new relationships, Camp Reed transforms ideals into lasting behaviors. We embrace and teach the YMCA's core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring.

Ever since YMCA Camp Dudley was started at Lake George, New York youth camping has been an important part of the YMCA program. Camp Dudley was the first boys' camp in America.

The Spokane YMCA did not have a campsite of its own until 1915, but previous to that time it had a rather rugged summer program of hikes to nearby interesting spots. As an example, on April 13, 1915, twenty boys left on a hiking trip to Long Lake and return under the leadership of Clyde Willey, Assistant Physical Director, who was helped by Mount Downing, one of the leaders.