KEYSTONE HEIGHTS — When Camp Director Richard Bombach first stepped foot on the campgrounds two years ago, he first noticed the trees — the towering live oaks draped in curtains of Spanish moss swaying in the wind. 

"For me, you can hear the echoes of 115 years of programs through the trees. The setting was so beautiful for kids to create core memories. To see that has been so amazing,” Bombach said. 

"The community is so tight-knit and looks after each other.Camping helps you discover the best version of yourself," he said. 

Camp Immokalee is a traditional co-ed summer camp for boys and girls ages eight to 16. Canoeing, kayaking, archery, BB-gun shooting, campfires, swimming and games make camp special every summer, and for this year, there is something new. 

 For the camp's 115-year anniversary, Bombach was excited to announce its new adventure course. Campers are challenged to cross tires, boards, and other obstacles while being harnessed 50 feet in the air. 

“It's the best view in Keystone Heights that oversees Lake Brooklyn,” Bombach said. 

It's an opportunity for campers to conquer their fears and cultivate one's self-confidence and capabilities, Bombach said. 

“It’s so special when kids realize they can do so much more than their minds tell them — to go one step further than they thought they would," Bombach said. 

The adventure course also features a 780-ft. coasting zipline and a 50-foot climbing rock wall and a power pole to the finish line.  

“The adventure course was scary at first, but I learned that myself was the only thing that held me back from succeeding. All of the fears I had were in my head. The counselors helped me overcome my fears and realize I could take on the toughest challenges!” said camper Emerson D. 

Camp Immokalee is a week-long summer camp with sessions every week for the rest of the summer until Aug. 10. For more information, visit camp.fcymca.org/.