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Camping, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.
Explore Camp programs at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
YMCA Day Camp
Day Camps at the Y are led by experienced staff and offers new experiences, skill–building and lasting friendships, while allowing campers to return home each afternoon.
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Day Camp is a great introduction to the benefits and activities of a Camp Nissokone experience in an action-packed day.
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Day Camp is a great introduction to the benefits and activities of a Camp Ohiyesa experience in an action-packed day. For kids in grades K-8 there is no better way to spend a week participating in safe, fun, quality programs.
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When school is out, fun is in at the Y. School break camp includes all of the fun character-building camp activities any time school is out. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit offers school break camps for elementary children, preschoolers and teens at most of our YMCA branches.
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At YMCA Summer Day Camp, kids make new friends, accomplish goals and learn new skills, and experience belonging in a way that only the Y can provide. Every new experience comes with a chance to learn and grow.
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Join us for an exciting week of performance and play! Your camper will discover their inner superstar working alongside a talented local theatre professional learning the basics of acting and storytelling.
Overnight Camp
Summer sleepaway camps offer a wide variety of outdoor adventures led by trained and experienced leaders who guide people of all ages in having an unforgettable experience.
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As one of Michigan’s longest-running summer camps, YMCA Camp Nissokone has more than 100 years of experience that ensures your child will have a positive experience.
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At camp there are towers to climb, slides to ride, roaring campfires to gather around, and memories to be made. Ohiyesa Overnight camp is an American rite of passage that we’ve been passing on since 1918.
About Our Overnight Camps
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit operates two overnight camps in Michigan that meet the needs of everyone, from first-time campers to teens seeking a memorable experience. Our camp programs offer a variety of outdoor adventures led by trained and experienced leaders who guide campers in having an unforgettable experience.
YMCA Camp Nissokone
Overlooking nearly a mile of breathtaking shoreline in Oscoda, Camp Nissokone has been Michigan’s premier northern adventure camp connecting youth, families and groups to the outdoors since 1914. Nissokone has over 100 years of experience helping campers discover self-confidence while celebrating new friendships and accomplishments. Our caring, responsible staff empowers campers to learn about the world, develop interpersonal skills, and try new and creative activities – whether a child is spending the night away from home for the first time or a teen is building leadership skills year after year. Nissokone is best known for our exciting adventure activities, teen leadership development, expert equestrian programs and family camp. Bussing is available from Birmingham and Livonia.
YMCA Camp Ohiyesa
Lifelong memories are made at Camp Ohiyesa, a great escape without a ticket or an “are we there yet.” Situated on 300 acres overlooking Fish Lake in Holly, Ohiyesa offers an array of activities, from zip lining to archery to horseback riding. Our knowledgeable, outgoing staff helps overnight campers safely step out of their comfort zones to learn new skills and build confidence. Since 1918, youth, families and groups have turned to Camp Ohiyesa for summer day camp, overnight camp, group retreats and family vacations. We offer convenient transportation options throughout Oakland, Livingston, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Family, Group, and Specialty Camp
Camping is for everyone, and the Y offers opportunities for groups large and small to enjoy the outdoors while staff takes care of the rest.
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Camp Nissokone’s Family Camps take you away from your normal routine. We offer a northern Michigan lakeside escape from life’s many interruptions to relax and play together as a family.
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For over 100 years, groups have turned to Camp Nissokone to escape the daily grind. From school field trips to sports camps, company outings and family reunions, Camp Nissokone staff can customize a program that will perfectly fit your group’s needs.
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Our Women’s Wellness Weekend is your lakeside escape from the daily routine. Come enjoy the pristine natural beauty of northern Michigan while spending quality time with friends.
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From school field trips to sports camps, company outings and family reunions, Camp Ohiyesa staff can customize a program that will perfectly fit your group’s needs.
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Camp Ohiyesa’s Outdoor Education Program enables students to connect with each other and their teachers while they live, work, and play together. In addition, they gain respect for themselves, each other, and the natural world through experiences that don’t happen at school or home.
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Regardless of the season, Nissokone is the perfect setting to make your special day exactly what you imagine it to be. Camp provides a natural, rustic feel that will make your guests feel right at home.
