Summer Camps

YMCA Camp Timbers

A Branch of YMCA of Saginaw, MI

Summer Camps

Exciting Activities Await Your Camper

At YMCA Camp Timbers, your child will have the opportunity to experience a variety of fun and exciting activities that help foster personal growth, friendship, and adventure. From zip-lining to team-building challenges, there’s something for every camper!

Zip Lines
Climbing Tower
Team Challenge Course
High Ropes Course
Giant Swing
Archery
Swimming

Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddle Boards
GaGa Ball
Art & Crafts
Nature Hikes
Fishing
STEM Challenges
Hammock Hikes

Experience

We create remarkable experiences for campers. Camp is full of new activities, adventures, and lifelong memories for your child. These are the adventures and achievements they’ll remember long after camp.

The Perfect Size – Large enough for extensive activity options, and small enough (capacity of 180 campers) to feel like family.

An “Up North” Feel – Located on 300 acres of beautiful Northern Michigan forest, with Piper Lake – our private, spring-fed lake.

The Highest Standards – Accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the State of Michigan.

Connect

We help to build quality connections with our campers. Our counselors set out to make sure every camper knows that camp is a place they belong, feel accepted, and can be themselves. Camp connects campers with face-to-face friends, the inspiration of nature, and our supportive and encouraging counselors. These are the friends and role models they’ll remember long after camp.

Small Group Communities
Up to 10 campers and 2 counselors per cabin, grouped by age and gender

High-Caliber Staff
Selected for their character, experience, and ability to be role models for campers, with over 80 hours of training prior to camp and First Aid/CPR certification

Grow

We facilitate meaningful individual growth for campers. Camp is a lot of fun; we also want a camp experience to make a lasting impact. This growth is fostered by inspirational, value-based morning messages, small group reflections through the day, intentional evening cabin reflections, and opportunities to practice 21st-century skills – collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and stewardship.

"Camp Helped My Child"

In a a recent survey sent to camp families, guardians reported the following benefits for their campers:

Build Confidence

98%

Felt they belonged

98%

Build Independence

97%

Make New Friends

97%

Find Full Abilities

95%

Gain New Skills

97%

Voluntary 3-Tier Pricing

To make camp accessible for all families, YMCA Camp Timbers offers a Voluntary 3-Tier Pricing system, allowing you to choose the price tier that best fits your family’s needs. Your choice won’t impact your child’s camp experience, and it’s all kept confidential.

Tier A: The true cost of camp.

Tier B: Partially-subsidized cost with $75 scholarship assistance.

Tier C: Traditionally subsidized cost with $150 scholarship assistance.

If you need additional assistance, we continue to offer income-based scholarships. Learn more about our Income-Based Scholarship process.

Voluntary 3-Tier Pricing

Tier A: The true cost of camp.

Tier B: Partially-subsidized cost with $75 scholarship assistance.

Tier C: Traditionally subsidized cost with $150 scholarship assistance.

If you need additional assistance, we continue to offer income-based scholarships. Learn more about our Income-Based Scholarship process.

Summer Camps

YMCA Camp Timbers

A Branch of YMCA of Saginaw, MI

Summer Camps

Exciting Activities Await Your Camper

Experience

Connect

Grow

"Camp Helped My Child"

Voluntary 3-Tier Pricing

Voluntary 3-Tier Pricing

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