OVERNIGHT CAMP INFORMATION

SUMMER CAMP START & END TIMES

Overnight Camp begins on Sunday at 3:00 pm and concludes Friday between 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. 

OVERNIGHT CAMP ACTIVITIES

Establishing goals, acquiring new skills, building confidence, and strengthening friendships are some of the best components Sherman Lake YMCA Camp has to offer. Overnight campers will have the opportunity to choose an activity they'd like to do in the morning, while in the afternoon they'll spend time with their cabin, rotating through core camp activities. Activities will vary each week, as we add some new ones, but you can expect some camp classics such as archery, climbing, LARP, crafts, paddling, outdoor skills, sports, and more! Stay tuned for more information with activity specifics.

Overnight campers will have the opportunity to complete an activity choice form in their CampMinder account, as summer camp gets closer.

CAMPER CHOICE ACTIVITIES

SAFETY

Safety is our #1 priority. Camp staff are carefully screened during a character-based hiring process and are selected for their skills and concern for the well-being of children. Professional program staff work directly with counselors to provide guidance and support. Staff are certified in first aid and CPR and have been screened through the highest standards of child safety practices, including background checks. The Sherman Lake YMCA is accredited by the American Camp Association and Praesidium.

ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. Praesidium Accreditation® publicly demonstrates to consumers that Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center has achieved the highest industry standards in abuse prevention. Our Summer Camp Director is certified as a Praesidium Guardian to ensure all abuse prevention strategies are implemented within our organization.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

It is our belief that no child shall be turned away due to an inability to pay.  Each year, we raise funds to help parents send their kids to camp.  If the camp fees are just not possible for you right now, we urge you to apply for a camp scholarship.  Please feel free to call our camp office at 269.731.3030 or click here for more information.