• Founded in 1926 — Camp Kon-O-Kwee was founded in 1926 as a YMCA summer camp for children. It encompassed 265 acres of fields, forests and countryside along the Connoquenessing Creek, five miles west of Zelienople, Pennsylvania.

• 1970’s Mark New Era of Winterization & Expansion — Beginning in 1970, the camp underwent a gradual transformation of winterization, renovation and expansion, permitting the extension of camp services beyond the summer months. New structures were added to house larger numbers of camp participants. A swimming pool was installed to replace the original small, deteriorated pool, and a nature study center and small pond were added.

• Programs and Special Services Continue to Grow — By 1990, Camp Kon-O- Kwee was hosting campers 50 weeks out of the year. Among the groups served are:

• Adaptive Camping for Children and Adults with physical and mental disabilities

• Adventure Programs for Inner City Youth at Risk

• YMCA Parent/Child Campouts

• Community Organization Retreats

• Senior Citizen Camping

• School districts participating in environmental education programs