YMCA of Central Ohio - YMCA Camp Willson - Summer Camp

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Traditional Camp

Ages: 7–12
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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With special attention on the YMCA core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility, Traditional Campers enjoy the best of summer activities with swimming, boating, target sports, campfires, nutritious kid-friendly food, singing, sports, nature, camp-outs, and much more! Campers will choose, explore, and develop skills from a variety of activities within our adventure areas: Sports and Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Living Skills, and Creative Arts. Horseback Riding options are also available.

Fees: $480.00
$400.00 (Session: 3) Session 3 is a five (5) night Mini session (Monday afternoon through Saturday Morning.)

First Timer's Camp

Ages: 7-9
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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Not sure if you are ready for a full week of camp fun? Boys and girls ages 7-9 can try a half-week experience. First Timer's is from Wednesday afternoon until Saturday morning. Campers ages 7–9 can also attend any full week Traditional Camp session.

Fees: $265.00

Friday is Cabin Day!

Campers and their counselors make their last day together special by planning individual cabin adventures!

Daily Camp Schedule

7:15 am Polar Bear Swim (optional)
8:00 am Flag ceremony
8:15 am Breakfast, songs
9:00 am All camp clean-up
9:20 am Non-denominational Chapel
9:45 am Adventure Area 1
10:45 am Adventure Area 2
12:00 pm Lunch, songs
1:00 pm Rest hour
2:00 pm Adventure Area 3
3:00 pm Adventure Area 4
4:00 pm Snack time
4:30 pm All-camp swim
5:45 pm Flag ceremony
6:00 pm Dinner, songs
7:30 pm Evening programs
9:00 pm Shower and prepare for bed
9:45 pm Cabin chats, lights out

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.