ADVENTURE AWAITS 2018 Summer Camps YMCA CAMP OHIYESA ymcadetroit.org/ohiyesa 248-887-4533
ALL TRAILS LEAD TO ADVENTURE Come discover new skills, make friends, gain confidence and have an unforgettable summer at Camp Ohiyesa. Spanning 300 acres overlooking Fish Lake in Western Oakland County, Ohiyesa is the perfect place to explore, play and grow. Ryan Mertz Executive Director Matthew Smith Program Director
OVERNIGHT T C Mini Overnight Camp A unique opportunity for first time campers to enjoy a shorter stay and experience the adventure of overnight camp. Visit ymcadetroit.org/ohiyesa for more information. Mini Camp Sessions (Grades 3-5) SESSION Dates Sun-Wed Themes A 6/24-6/27 Pirates of Fish Lake B 7/01-7/04 Jurassic Camp D 7/15-7/18 Knights of Ohiyesa G 8/26-8/29 Uncover the Mystery Rates $383 by 2/28 $391 after 3/1
AMP At overnight camp, kids discover who they are and what they can achieve. Through activities led by enthusiastic and nurturing counselors, campers learn teamwork, problem solving, independence and more. Boys & girls entering grades 3-10. TEEN LEADERS Boys & Girls entering grades 10-12 These programs are designed for campers that are ready to take on more responsibility. LIT s & CIT s develop team-building skills, learn how to be role models, get instruction from mentors, and execute their own service projects or camp programs. Teen Leadership Programs (Grades 10-12) Grade Dates Rates 10 (Leader in Training) 6/24-7/7 11-12 (Counselor in Training) 7/8 7/21 $979 by 2/28 $999 after 3/1
DAY By trying a wide range of activities, kids learn about their interests and develop new skills and talents, under the careful guidance of Y Staff. Campers are placed in trail groups by age, and explore a wide variety of age appropriate activities with their counselor. There s no need to pack a lunch for a day at Camp Ohiyesa! Our day camp program includes a lunch and a snack daily. Day Camp is for both boys and girls entering grades K-10.
CAMP Our caring staff helps campers learn about the world, develop interpersonal skills, and engage in new and creative activities. Most staff are college students focused on youth development or education. Staff are hired based on interviews, experience, training, and extensive background checks. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified and receive over 100 hours of training focusing on youth development, leadership skills, and activity planning.
RANCH CAMP SADDLE CLUB Day campers entering grades 5-8. Campers are grouped by riding level to learn and improve beginning and intermediate riding skills, plus daily horse care. JR. SADDLE CLUB Day campers entering grades 3-4. An introduction to horseback riding and care for younger campers.
PONDEROSA Overnight campers entering grades 5-8. Our YMCA Equestrian staff guides campers as they learn beginning and intermediate riding skills, while working with others and making new friends.» Daily horseback riding» Trail rides» Feeding and Grooming» Advance your riding level» Your own horse all week!
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PECIALTY CAMPS CSI CAMP Boys & Girls Grades 3-8 Campers work together to solve a crime scenario throughout the week. With the assistance of visitors in law enforcement, campers gather evidence, interview suspects, cast shoe prints, explore fingerprinting, and more. SPECIALTIES Boys & Girls entering grades 3-8 See Dates & Registration page for specialty dates. Learn to cook, build and program a robot, construct a man-made boat, survive the outdoors, and much more! Campers will also attend their specialty activity daily and still experience other great camp activities. INCLUSION CAMP Boys & Girls, ages 7-16, with special needs Campers with special needs are able to experience summer camp and enjoy all of our activities with the accommodations necessary to ensure success. Sessions are available during weeks 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11.
Group Retreats & Outings Good things happen when we unplug and go outside together. Find out why groups and families have enjoyed nature, team building, education, adventure and recreation at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa for nearly 100 years. Reservations available from March through November for groups of 20 to 275 people. Call (248) 887-4533 to book your retreat today!» Great for School trips, bands, family events, retreats, scouts and more!
YMCA CAMP NISSOKONE Looking For An Up North Adventure Located in beautiful Oscoda - Home to the majestic AuSable River and the sandy shores of Lake Huron, our partner, Camp Nissokone, is Michigan s premier adventure camp! Offering overnight camp, family camp and teen leadership programs, Nissokone is the perfect up north destination. With activities ranging from sailing, to wakeboarding and tubing, to paintball and our giant waterslide, there s something for everyone at Camp Nissokone. Bussing for any of Nissokone s overnight programs is available from Birmingham and Livonia Family YMCA s. 2018 Nissokone Family Camp: Memorial Day: May 25-28 Labor Day: August 31-September 3 2018 Nissokone Teen Leadership (Grades 10-12): 1, 2, and 3 Week Sessions from June 24-August 5
DATES & REGISTRATION Overnight Camp Sessions SESSION DATES Ponderosa Grade 5-8 Specialty Grade 3-8 Weekend Stayover THEME A 6/24-6/30 Beg or Adv Ultimate Survivor Y Pirates of Fish Lake B 7/1-7/7 Beg or Adv Camp Chef Y Jurassic Camp C 7/08-7/14 Beg or Adv School of Magic Y World of Wizardry D 7/15-7/21 Beg or Adv Ultimate Survivor N Knights of Ohiyesa E 8/5-8/11 Beg or Adv Camp Chef N Ohiyesa GO! F 8/19-8/25 Beg or Adv Mad Scientists Y Winter Wonderland G 8/26-8/31 Beg or Adv Robotics N Uncover the Mystery Day Camp Sessions Session Grades K-10 Dates Jr. Saddle & Saddle Club Grades 3-8 Specialty Grades 3-8 Bus Stops THEME DC 1 6/18-6/22 Jr./SC Robotics C H B W M N Around the World DC 2 6/25-6/29 SC Ultimate Survivor C H B W M N Pirates of Fish Lake DC 3 7/2-7/6 SC Camp Chef C H B W M N Jurassic Camp DC 4 7/09-7/13 SC School of Magic C H B W M N World of Wizardry DC 5 7/16-7/20 SC Ultimate Survivor C H B W M N Knights of Ohiyesa DC 6 7/23-7/27 Jr./SC Mad Scientist C H B W M N Color Wars DC 7 7/30-8/03 Jr./SC CSI C H B W M N Superheroes DC 8 8/6-8/10 SC Camp Chef C H B W M N Ohiyesa GO! DC 9 8/13-8/17 Jr./SC Build It C H B W M N El Dorado: The Lost City DC 10 8/20-8/24 SC Mad Scientist C H B W M N Winter Wonderland DC 11 8/27-8/31 SC Robotics C H B W M N Uncover the Mystery *Jr. Saddle Club: Grades 3-4 Saddle Club: Grades 5-8 Overnight Teen Leadership Programs (Grades 10-12) Grade Dates Rates 10 (Leader in Training) 6/24-7/7 $952 by 12/31 $979 by 2/28 11-12 (Counselor in Training) 7/8 7/21 $999 after 3/1 Overnight Session Rates SESSION Traditional Ponderosa Specialty A-F $529 by 12/31 $549 by 2/28 $579 after 3/1 Day Camp Session Rates $90 by 12/31 $90 by 2/28 $90 after 3/1 $46 by 12/31 $46 by 2/28 $46 after 3/1 SESSION Fee by 12/31 Fee by 2/28 Fee after 3/1 Day Camp $214 $233 $244 Jr. Saddle Club Saddle Club $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 Specialty Program $46 $46 $46
How Do I Register For Camp? Visit ymcadetroit.org/ohiyesa to use the simple online system 24/7 OR Call the camp office at (248) 887-4533 Great Payment Options! Register online or call (248) 887-4533» Sign up early and save! Take advantage of payment plans:» Pay the deposit now & the balance one week prior to your session start date.» Pay the deposit now and set up a monthly draft for 1-2 times each month until one week prior to the start of your session.» A deposit or draft locks the rate at the time it is setup.» Multi-session and multi-child discounts available.» The Y is a membership-based organization. There is a $39 Community Participant membership available for families without current Y memberships.» Call the camp office, or see our website for more information. Win A Free Week Of Camp Stop by our camp booth at any of our exhibits or Open House events to register to win a free week of camp! Drawing to be held after Open House on May 20. Family Fun Days (Open Houses) Attend Family Fun Days to tour camp, meet the staff, try camp activities. Registration for both Ohiyesa and Nissokone available on-site.» Saturday, April 21, 22, 1-4 pm at Camp Ohiyesa, Holly» Sunday, May 20, 1-4 at Camp Ohiyesa, Holly BUS STOPS Full Care Stops - $60 AM Bus Departs: 7:45 am B Birmingham YMCA Express Stops - $40 AM Bus Departs: 7:45-8:15 am C Costco, Brighton K Kroger, White Lake PM Camper Pick-up: 5-5:30 pm N Novi Kroger PM Camper Pick-up: 4:30-5:30 pm M Meijer, Hartland NEW! GM Proving Grounds, Milford
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