In 1945 Mr. Allen Dobson formed Youth Incorporated. With a forward thinking and philanthropic mindset he set out to develop friendships and multi-cultural understanding following WWII. Mr. Dobson's Foreign Exchange Program "Hands Across the Sea" hosted young adults in the Greater Nashville area. Day camps, sports leagues, clubs and employment services followed at various sites in Nashville.
In 1957, Mr. Dobson's generous donation of land in Rutherford County enabled many generations to come an opportunity to learn and thrive at Camp YI ~ an outdoor and community building experience. We are continuing to "Build Leaders for Tomorrow" and to date thousands of you have experienced our various programs and connected with nature through outdoor recreation.
In 1957, Mr. Dobson's generous donation of land in Rutherford County enabled many generations to come an opportunity to learn and thrive at Camp YI ~ an outdoor and community building experience. We are continuing to "Build Leaders for Tomorrow" and to date thousands of you have experienced our various programs and connected with nature through outdoor recreation.
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Youth Incorporated is a non-profit 501c3 organization that was established in 1945 by Mr. Allen Dobson. Camp Y.I.(Youth Inc) is a traditional summer camp on 175 acres in La Vergne, TN. We are situated on a peninsula overlooking Percy Priest Lake in Rutherford County. Our overnight program began in 1957 when Youth Incorporated/Camp Y.I. permanently relocated to 685 acres known as Ridley's Landing.
Summer camp at Y.I. is spent swimming, horseback riding, climbing, canoeing, creating, hanging out, listening to others, listening to frogs and crickets, rain on a metal roof, camp songs, campfires and more. We believe that playing, learning & laughing while enjoying the outdoors is one of life's most meaningful experiences for children as well as adults.
Reviews (8)
Sarah Loyota
Jul 01, 2020
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I wish that my experience at this camp was even remotely close to all other’s reviews. A few years back when I went to Camp YI I was younger, but old enough to know that I didn’t like what I saw. Camp counselors are young and fun but talk about other campers And how they go skinny dipping at night when they think the kids aren’t listening. But we are... obviously not all were like this but it just takes one to ruin an experience. Unfortunately my parents also had a very unpleasant experience with the owner of the camp. I think her name was Kim. It was very upsetting for me to see how my parents
Ava B.
Nov 24, 2019
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Brie Rankin
Oct 29, 2019
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Courtney Vincent
Dec 06, 2018
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My girls went last year. They absolutely loved it. It was their first time at an overnight camp. The first thing they said when they saw me was "can I come back next year!". One of my daughters forgot the tie dye shirt she made there and they mailed it to us before I even had a chance to contact them about it. They can't wait to go back this year!
Jordan White
Sep 09, 2016
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Aaron Graham
Jan 31, 2016
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I have been a camper at Camp YI for 3 years, This year, I am going for, all together, 3 weeks. It is the best place in the entire world. The interactions you get there is like none anywhere else. The director is amazing and so nice, and the counselors/staff are even better! I look forward to going to this place every year. Last year, I wanted to cry because I got home and I couldn't go for another year. It made me a more considerate person and I plan on becoming a counselor next year. I am not going to be a counselor because I get paid, I want to be counselor because I get to be there all summer
Jordan P. White
Jan 01, 2013
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I worked as a counselor here for five years and they were some of the best of my life. What you get at YI is a dedicated staff and a unique family environment. The counselors are passionate leaders and the campers are treated with dignity and respect. This is truly one of the most amazing places I have ever been. Camp Magic is alive and well at Camp YI.
John Hayes
Sep 17, 2012
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Youth Incorporated has been a big part of my family for over 60 years. My father was a camper, counselor, and served on the Board of Directors for many years. Both my younger sister and myself were campers and counselors. My first year as a camper was in 1984. I have been at Camp YI every year after that. I only wish that all of Middle Tennessee's youth could enjoy the unique experience that Camp YI has to offer. You cannot find a better camp experience for the price, anywhere. The staff is second to none. They are all highly trained at their respective activities, and they are great role models
