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.
Join us for a Summer Camp Open House September 26th 2026 from 1-4pm!
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!
Camp Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to assure that all children are offered the chance to go to YMCA camp. This program is funded by the generous donations of YMCA members and supporters of YMCA Camp programs who share the belief that YMCA camp can be a vital positive experience for kids.
To apply, download and complete the application linked below.
Day Camp Sessions
| Session | Dates | Theme | |
| Day Camp 01 | 6/14/27 – 6/18/27 | Around the World | register |
| Day Camp 02 | 6/21/27–6/25/27 | Disney | register |
| Day Camp 03 | 6/28/27–7/2/27 | Wizarding World | register |
| Day Camp 04 | 7/5/27–7/9/27 | Pirates of Fish Lake | register |
| Day Camp 05 | 7/12/27–7/16/27 | Star Wars | register |
| Day Camp 06 | 7/19/27–7/23/27 | Pokémon | register |
| Day Camp 07 | 7/26/27–7/30/27 | Super Ohiyesa World | register |
| Day Camp 08 | 8/2/27-8/6/27 | Jurassic Camp | register |
| Day Camp 09 | 8/9/27–8/13/27 | Minions | register |
| Day Camp 10 | 8/16/27–8/20/27 | Survivor | register |
| Day Camp 11 | 8/23/27–8/27/27 | Knights of Ohiyesa | register |
Day Camp Rates
| Day Camp Fees | Fee on 9/1/26 | Fee On 9/15/2026 | Fee on 5/1/2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Day Camp | $319 | $369 | $379 |
| Saddle Club | +$165 | +$165 | +$165 |
| AM Care 7:30-8:15 am, includes breakfast | +$30 | +$30 | +$30 |
| PM Care 5:00-5:30 pm | +$15 | +$15 | +$15 |
Day Camp Bus Options
We offer bus transportation to and from camp for Day Campers for an additional fee. Campers will board a white YMCA bus accompanied by camp staff. Campers will sing songs, play games and get to know each other while being driven to camp by our licensed and trained bus drivers. Campers must be signed in and out at the bus stop by a parent, guardian or other adult authorized to pick up your camper. If you are not at the bus stop by the scheduled departure time and have not notified camp about any possible delays, the bus will depart for camp without your camper. Bussing is not available during Day Camp sessions 10 or 11.
| Location | Pickup Times | Sessions | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham – St. James Park (adjacent to old YMCA) | 7:45 am / 5:30 pm | 1-9 | $129 |
| Novi Kroger | 7:30 am / 5:00 pm | 1-9 | $129 |
| Milford – Milford Dog Park at the corner of General Motors Rd and S. Milford Rd | 8:00 am / 4:30 pm | 1-9 | $89 |
| White Lake Kroger | 8:45 am / 4:30 pm | 1-9 | $89 |
Day Camp Add-ons
Saddle Club
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. Please pack any shoe with a heel and a pair of pants (leggings/sweatpants/jeans) to keep at the barn. Helmets are provided. Campers may not ride each day. Typically on the first day campers will learn the barn rules, the basics in terms of behavior around horses, a review of equipment, care and feeding. Campers will also not ride in inclement weather such as extreme heat, thunderstorms, or flooded trails/arenas. A partial refund will only be granted upon request if campers ride fewer than three days in a given session.
Saddle Club (ages 9 and up) is not available for Day Camp Session 11.
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.
