Camps
Camp New Heights
2024-2025 Out of School Time Camp Brochure out now!
Welcome to Camp New Heights [ages 5-11]
The Y is a place where everyone belongs and can be themselves while engaging in new experiences, strengthening character, building new skills and making friends.
Our well-rounded day camp programs are rooted in the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while being intentional about fostering relationships, a sense of accomplishment, and belonging for all.
We are committed to providing youth with a positive environment that prioritizes safety and promotes participants to lead with empathy, build healthy relationships, effectively manage emotions, take responsibility for actions, and develop achievable goals.
The Ann Arbor YMCA Day Camp Team is here to cultivate your camper’s character, curiosity, and creativity to discover their passions and explore their potential.
Great summers start here!
Throughout the week, New Heights campers will have the opportunity to participate in theme-related activities as well as main activity areas including sports, arts and crafts, science experiments, team-building, silent reading time, nutrition lessons, enrichment activities, and more!
Location
The Collaborative: Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center
111 South Wallace Boulevard, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Important Information
How to Register
Online
Phone
Call the Day Camp Registrar:
(734) 661-8009
FAQ
Will there be swimming?
Will lunch be provided?
Camp New Heights does not provide breakfast or lunch for campers. Parents/guardians are encouraged to pack a lunch for their children. All food must be able to be eaten cold.
What does my camper need to bring to camp?
Campers should bring a reusable water bottle (with their name on it), bug spray, sunscreen, lunch (optional), 2 snacks (optional), clothing appropriate for the weather, and backpack.
How are medications handled at camp?
Below is our procedure for handling medication(s) at camp.
- Parents/guardians are expected to place medication(s) in a Ziploc bag with the child’s name, the name of medication, and dosage instructions (preferably left in its original bottle).
- At check-in on Monday, staff collect the medication(s) from the parents/guardians and place them inside of our portable medication lockbox for safekeeping.
- Medication(s) will be administered by the Health Officer or by a member of the Camp Leadership Team. EpiPens/Inhalers will be given to camp counselors in a portable lockbox for quick access in case of emergency but will be returned to the Camp Office at the end of the day.
- Medication(s) will stay in the Camp Office until Friday (unless there are other arrangements made with the parents/guardians. On Friday afternoon, medication(s) will be available for pick-up at check out.
What do campers do on rainy days?
In the case of heavy rain/thunderstorms, campers head inside for fun in-group games, science experiments, crafts, reading, and gym activities.
Sessions
Session 1: June 10-14
Session 2: June 17-18,20-21
Session 3: June 24-28
Session 4: July 1-3,5
Session 5: July 8-12
Session 6: July 15-19
Session 7: July 22-26
Session 8: July 29- August 2
Session 9: August 5-9
Session 10: August 12-16
Session 11: NO CAMP
Give the gift of camp
Do you know a child who could benefit from a scholarship to camp?
Every day, the Y works to ensure that everyone has the opporutnity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generous support of donors, we provide scholarship assistance to give every kid the chance to experience camp.
Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to our Annual Campaign to help send a child to camp. When you give to the Y, you strengthen your community.
Questions?
Please contact Kyla Hartwell, Assistant Director of Youth Development: Out of School Time, at khartwell@annarborymca.org or (734) 661-8012