![Day Campers at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Day-Camp-Header.jpg)
Where each day comes to life
Day Camp is a great introduction to the benefits and activities of a Camp Ohiyesa experience in an action-packed day. For boys and girls grades K-8 there is no better way to spend a week participating in safe, fun, quality programs in a convenient location.
Our caring, responsible staff is trained in a variety of areas including child development, activity leadership, behavior management, sports, and swim instruction. In addition to the exciting activities and new friendships, lunch and an afternoon snack are included daily. In the mornings campers travel with their counselors and age group to a variety of activities that change each day. Each group’s schedule is designed for their age. In the afternoon, we offer specialty options when campers can choose which activity they’d like to try.
Day campers at Ohiyesa are separated by grade into one of four groups; Jolee (ages 7 and under), Casper (ages 8-9), Alastair (ages 10-11) & Royale (ages 12+). The daily schedule that your camper follows will be determined by the group they are placed in, with age-appropriate schedules being set throughout. Younger campers (Jolee & Casper) will follow a set schedule taking them through all of the activities on offer at a set time, while Alastair & Royale campers are offered more choice on the activities they do each day, while always having the option to take in everything during their week.
Camp Ohiyesa Day Camp Schedule
Though there are variations, a typical day camp schedule looks like this:
7:30 | Early morning care |
8:15 | Check-in & buses arrive |
9:15 | Opening Ceremony |
9:30 | Activity Period #1 |
10:30 | Activity Period #2 |
11:20 | Round Up |
11:30 | Lunch |
12:30 | Activity Period #3 |
1:15 | Activity Period #4 |
2:45 | Swimming, Waterslide and Beach Fun |
4:00 | Snack and Closing Ceremony. Buses depart |
4:15-5:00 | Check-out |
5:00-5:30 | Afternoon care |
Download our Parent Handbook for more information about preparing for camp!
Day Camp Sessions
Day Camp 01 | 6/10/24–6/14/24 | Around the World | register |
Day Camp 02 | 6/17/24–6/21/24 | Pirates of Fish Lake | register |
Day Camp 03 | 6/24/24–6/28/24 | Wizarding World | register |
Day Camp 04 | 7/1/24–7/5/24 | Pokémon (camp is open July 4) | register |
Day Camp 05 | 7/8/24–7/12/24 | Survivor | register |
Day Camp 06 | 7/15/24–7/19/24 | Galaxy Adventure | register |
Day Camp 07 | 7/22/24–7/26/24 | Disney | register |
Day Camp 08 | 7/29/24–8/2/24 | Safari | register |
Day Camp 09 | 8/5/24–8/9/24 | Halloween | register |
Day Camp 10 | 8/12/24–8/16/24 | Knights of Ohiyesa | register |
Day Camp 11 | 8/19/24–8/23/24 | Alien Invasion | register |
Day Camp Rates
Day Camp Fees | Fee on 10/24/23 | Fee after 10/24/23 |
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Traditional Day Camp | $299 | $329 |
Saddle Club | +$149 | |
AM Care 7:30-8:30 am | +$25 | |
PM Care 4:30-5:30 pm | +$10 |
Day Camp Bus Options
Bussing is not available during Day Camp session 10 or 11.
Location | Pickup Times | Sessions | Fee |
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B = Birmingham YMCA | 7:45 am / 5:30 pm | 1-9 | $99 |
N = Novi Kroger | 7:30 am / 5:15 pm | 1-9 | $99 |
M = Milford – Carls Family YMCA | 8:00 am / 4:45 pm | 1-9 | $79 |
W = White Lake Kroger | 8:45 am / 4:30 pm | 1-9 | $79 |
Day Camp Add-ons
Saddle Club
Saddle Club at Camp Ohiyesa is a day camp program designed for horse-lovers. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy horses, Saddle Club teaches fundamental horse riding, maintenance, and care. Saddle club is an add-on activity where campers will be at the barn for one hour (one activity period) each day. Saddle club is a great introductory program for first time riders.
Saddle Club (ages 9 and up) is available during every Day Camp Session.
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Day Camp Activities
All of our activities are ‘Challenge by Choice;’ we create an environment to encourage campers to push themselves to try each activity, but we never make anyone try something they don’t want to.
![a photo of a kid climbing a bunch of woods](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-alpine-tower-300x210.jpg)
![a girl smiling next to her crafted material](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-arts-and-crafts-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of gathered people in a forest](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-gaga-ball-300x210.jpg)
![a girl smiling next to a water slide](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-wet-willy-waterslide-300x210.jpg)
![a kid riding a zipline](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-zipline-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of a kid practicing bow and arrow with a big guy in blue shirt](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-Archery-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of people riding a boat on a lake](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-canoeing-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of a kid climbing a wall](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-climbingtower-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of people near with big trees](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-CouncilRing-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of a kid in a giant swing](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-giantswing-300x210.jpg)
![two girls smiling in front of a horse](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-horseback-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of some people in the forest](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-TeamsCourse-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of a lake with a slide](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-waterfront-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of a boat with some people in it in the middle of the sea](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-pontoon-cruise-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of a boy smiling while a fish is being caught](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-fishing-300x210.jpg)
![a photo of people enjoying playing on a big soccer ball](https://ymcadetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/activity-sports-300x210.jpg)