YMCA of Central Ohio - YMCA Camp Willson - Summer Camp

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Trailblazers

Ages: 12–13
Sessions Offered
Session Dates
SESSION 1 - June 20–26
SESSION 2 - June 27–July 3
SESSION 3 - July 5–10*
SESSION 3A - July 7–10
SESSION 4 - July 11–17
SESSION 5 - July 18–24
SESSION 6 - July 25-31
SESSION 7 - August 1–7
SESSION 8 - August 8–14

* Session 3 – Begins on Monday afternoon and ends Saturday am.
** Session 3A – First Timer's Camp begins on Wednesday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
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Bridge the gap between the structure of Traditional Camp and the flexibility of TEENation. Trailblazers can still do all the amazing Traditional Camp activities, but will add new challenges to the day, such as racing your friend down the Zip Line, flying on the Giant Swing, and strapping your feet into a Mountain Board. Your flexible schedule is designed with the group's interests in mind.

Fees: $495.00

TEENation

Ages: 13-15
Sessions Offered
Session Dates
SESSION 1 - June 20–26
SESSION 2 - June 27–July 3
SESSION 3 - July 5–10*
SESSION 3A - July 7–10
SESSION 4 - July 11–17
SESSION 5 - July 18–24
SESSION 6 - July 25-31
SESSION 7 - August 1–7
SESSION 8 - August 8–14

* Session 3 – Begins on Monday afternoon and ends Saturday am.
** Session 3A – First Timer's Camp begins on Wednesday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
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Join the cause for Teen Independence. As a member of the TEENation you will work with other teens to create a week that you will always remember. The high ropes course is your monkey bars, the lake your playground, an off-site adventure is your escape, water balloons, flags, rope and mud are your tools. You are the chosen few who have earned the right, the privilege, to call yourselves members of the Nation...TEENation. Activity options include the high ropes course, waterfront activities, sports, and an evening of bowling in town.

Fees: $500.00
$420.00 (Session: 3*)

Frontier (1 week)

Ages: 12–15
Sessions Offered
Session Dates
SESSION 1 - June 20–26
SESSION 2 - June 27–July 3
SESSION 3 - July 5–10*
SESSION 3A - July 7–10
SESSION 4 - July 11–17
SESSION 5 - July 18–24
SESSION 6 - July 25-31
SESSION 7 - August 1–7
SESSION 8 - August 8–14

* Session 3 – Begins on Monday afternoon and ends Saturday am.
** Session 3A – First Timer's Camp begins on Wednesday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
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Unplug for a week to be stimulated, challenged, and connected with nature. Living at our rustic Frontier site, you will build fires, cook your food, canoe a river and even play 25 feet in the air! Team building, high ropes, a day canoe trip, outdoor adventuring, and traditional teen camp fun highlight a week of teen-designed activity.

Fees: $500.00

Frontier (2 week)

Ages: 12-15
Sessions Offered
Session Dates
SESSION 1 - June 20–26
SESSION 2 - June 27–July 3
SESSION 3 - July 5–10*
SESSION 3A - July 7–10
SESSION 4 - July 11–17
SESSION 5 - July 18–24
SESSION 6 - July 25-31
SESSION 7 - August 1–7
SESSION 8 - August 8–14

* Session 3 – Begins on Monday afternoon and ends Saturday am.
** Session 3A – First Timer's Camp begins on Wednesday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
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High Ropes, cooking your own meals, chatting around the evening campfire, capture the flag, solos, GaGa (you'll find out when you get here…), water trampoline, Slip and Slide, and so many more great things to do at our rustic Frontier Outpost, you’ll need a vacation when you return home! During your 2nd week, you'll leave camp for 3 days of rock climbing, canoeing, tent camping, hiking, and a visit to one of the best ice cream stores in the state of Ohio. Come for the adventure, leave with lasting memories, and great friends!

Fees: $995

Garage Band

Ages: 14-17
Sessions Offered
Session Dates
SESSION 1 - June 20–26
SESSION 2 - June 27–July 3
SESSION 3 - July 5–10*
SESSION 3A - July 7–10
SESSION 4 - July 11–17
SESSION 5 - July 18–24
SESSION 6 - July 25-31
SESSION 7 - August 1–7
SESSION 8 - August 8–14

* Session 3 – Begins on Monday afternoon and ends Saturday am.
** Session 3A – First Timer's Camp begins on Wednesday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
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Wanna rock out at camp this summer? Through a series of unique jam sessions, campers will practice and create music with their band as well as take in some teen activities. Band members will perform a concert for all campers, as well as a parent concert on Saturday morning. Must have prior musical knowledge, and bring your own instrument(s).

Fees: $535

Counselors In Training (CIT)

Ages: 16-17
Sessions Offered
Session Dates
SESSION 1 - June 20–26
SESSION 2 - June 27–July 3
SESSION 3 - July 5–10*
SESSION 3A - July 7–10
SESSION 4 - July 11–17
SESSION 5 - July 18–24
SESSION 6 - July 25-31
SESSION 7 - August 1–7
SESSION 8 - August 8–14

* Session 3 – Begins on Monday afternoon and ends Saturday am.
** Session 3A – First Timer's Camp begins on Wednesday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
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Learn to place the needs of others before your own, share your love of camp, and be a role model for younger campers. Staff will lead you through activities focused on leadership, human relations, teaching techniques, and working with campers. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the summer for those who successfully complete the training. An application and interview must be completed before acceptance into this program.

Fees: $505

Pennsylvania Adventure

Head to Ohiopyle, PA for a week of white water rafting on the Youghiogheny River, caving in Laurel Caverns, and rock climbing. While camping and enjoying nature, we'll also explore this historic area.

Fees: $645

Rides and Thrills

Raise your adrenaline levels on this fast-paced week of fun and amusement! Spend time at Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark and 1.5 days at Cedar Point. Our evenings will be spent at various campgrounds across Ohio.

Fees: $655

*Session 3 is a five (5) night Mini session (Monday afternoon through Saturday Morning.)

Summer Camp Offerings

Forms

Camp Willson Guide Summer Camp Brochure
Registration Form
Financial Assistance Application
Parent Handbook

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Our Mission: To serve the whole community through programs expressing Judeo-Christian principles that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.