With 200 acres of unspoiled woodlands and surrounded by Stokes State Forest, New Jersey's largest state forest, Linwood MacDonald YMCA offers something special for each group. Our 12 acre lake, running streams and open fields, provides a dramatic setting for the Retreat Center and its activities. An alternative to traditional conference centers, Linwood MacDonald YMCA offers a casual atmosphere in a comfortable setting. Groups are able to spend quality, fun time together where leaders can discuss important life issues that both challenge and excite members. Unlike most centers Linwood is available for rental through the summer months and welcome many "summer camps" each season as they run their program on our State Licensed facility.

Linwood MacDonald YMCA is host to countless educational , religious, scout YMCA, support, family reunions, sports camps and band camps programs. So bring your group and your agenda and let the natural setting and our staff assist you in making your stay a valuable, fun, productive and memorable one.

Whatever your needs or interests, we are certain that our professional, friendly staff will deliver a quality experience for you. They will assist you with setting up a retreat schedule so you will accomplish you goals and they will assist you with enhance your programs with recreational, team building environmental experiences.

Programs and activities include archery, boating canoeing, swimming, night hikes, campfires, fishing, arts and crafts, nature walks, team building, a climbing wall, and low ropes courses.