Target Sports

Hone in on your marksmanship skills as camper’s progress towards new goals and engage in exciting challenges. While learning proper technique and safety procedures, archers will work their way towards proficiency, earning new accolades along the way. Archers of all levels will find their place here at Sherman Lake YMCA’s archery program!

Outdoor Living Skills

Become the next best survival expert through the Outdoor Living Skills program! From mastering the art of fire building and shelter building, to acquiring outdoor cooking and fishing skills this program will prepare you for anything! Our environment offers numerous resources that campers will learn to harvest and use if ever in a survival situation.

High Adventure

This program is designed for the lover of heights! Campers will have the opportunity to participate at different levels and learn how to properly use and facilitate some of the most challenging elements we have at camp! The Giant Swing, Kari-on Ladder, Tree Climb, Power Pole, and High Ropes Course will serve as our classroom for learning about safety, goal setting, team work, sense of achievement plus all the technical skills required to master this High Adventure Program.

Participants must be 12 years old and have participated in previous climbing activities.

Climbing

Climbing is one of the most complete and diverse activities we have to offer. In our Climbing program, campers will reach new heights and improve their climbing techniques. We offer various levels according to each camper’s experience and personal goals starting with the basics of traversing our climbing wall vertically and then moving horizontally while refining footwork skills on our slack line. There is a challenge for all campers at climbing.

Team Sports

Get ready, get set, GO! Jump into our Land Sports program where you can unleash your inner athlete playing basketball, soccer, football, and much more! Hone your skills and challenge yourself to get better in the sport of your choice. Whether you want to own the court, score the game winning goal or post a new PR, our Land Sports program will be a great choice for you!

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Boats, canoes, and kayaks - OH MY! Here at Sherman Lake YMCA’s paddling program, campers will have the opportunity to practice and perfect their skills on the water paddling canoes, kayaks and paddling boards. Our top notch instructors will guide campers to learn anywhere from basic strokes to advanced rescues and maneuvers. All skill levels are welcome as we set goals and work to improve those skills throughout our week together.

Extra extra! Write all about it for the Sherman Lake Times! Be the first to get the scoop and share it with all the Sherman Lakers. The Newspaper team will put their creative heads together to write articles, draw cartoons, take photographs and more to create a lasting piece of SLY history!

Arts & Crafts

Sherman Lake YMCA offers endless opportunities for campers to discover their creative side. Our staff will help campers unlock their artistic talents as they explore different forms of visual art. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just looking to try something new, our arts and crafts activities will set your imagination free!

Staff Surprise

Staff pick a new activity each week based on their passions!

LARP (Live Action Role Play)

Embark on a journey filled with magic and wonder as you customize your character, and take on exciting new quests in Sherman Lake YMCA’s LARP program. With a story crafted by our LARP Master, campers will work with the entire Sherman Lake YMCA camp community to advance the story and conquer their quests! Friends old and new will aid you in your challenges as you seek to master our LARP program!