05/16/2022
Camp has lost one of its great leaders. The impact he had on camp is tremendous and we share our sympathy with his family and all our friends at camp.
With great sorrow and sadness, our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to the family of former Executive Camp Director William "Bill" Lyder.
Bill often said that Camp Fitch was blessed and reminded us all that we are honored to stand on the shoulders of giants. Under his "giant" leadership, Camp Fitch blossomed from a summer camp to serve over 18,000 people per year, while raising the funds to make sure that cost would never deny a child the opportunity to experience camp.
Although he revolutionized the way Camp Fitch YMCA impacts the lives of thousands of children each year, he would be the first to tell you that a person's success is not measured by the things they accomplish, but the grace and unconditional love they give to others.
If ever there was a truly Faithful Servant, Bill Lyder will be remembered for the impact he made on thousands of lives, the grace and love he extended to others, and the very words that he sang so proudly: "Camp Fitch Forever!"
