Kimball Camp YMCA
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Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center has an exciting, fun-filled summer awaiting you! Campers will have the opportunity to climb to new heights on Goliath, our 40-foot climbing tower or increase their self-esteem and team-building skills on our Ropes Courses!
The rich camp traditions of 70 years influence current programming at Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center. Once campers arrive, they begin to realize they are part of a community linked together by common experiences. Through exciting summer programs emphasizing the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, Kimball Camp YMCA strives to help your child grow spiritually, mentally and physically. |
Making new friends and building on renewed friendships are high points of the camping experience. Kimball Camp offers a wide variety of activities that build confidence and cooperation. Each camping session is divided into units for different age levels. Younger campers are guided through a variety of experiences; older campers choose between specialized, progressive challenges.
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This year, all Summer Camp weeks run from Sunday to Friday evening. We encourage parents and their families to join us for a closing campfire and a hotdog dinner at 5:00 p.m. Campers and staff will share a short program. Check out is 6:00 p.m. All campers need to be checked out between 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
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Closing campfire and hotdog dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. on Friday evenings.
Check Out is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see you this summer!
2008 Summer Programs
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Trailblazers |
Ages: 6 - 9 years old |
Weeks: 4R 6R 7R |
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Trailblazers Camp provides a fun packed, shortened version of our Adventure Camp. Campers enjoy archery, arts and crafts, climbing our tower, games, swimming, stories and songs. Trailblazer campers make new friends and experience a fun, overnight camping adventure. Small groups travel with their counselor through the day, getting a chance to try all of the traditional activities.
Trailblazer Camps run Sunday through Thursday afternoon. |
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Adventure Camp |
Ages: 7 - 12 years old |
Weeks: 1R, 2R, 4R, 5R, 7R |
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Kimball Camp’s most popular program is still the highlight for hundreds of kids. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, basketball, campfires, canoeing, chapels, climbing our 40-foot tower, nature hikes, swimming, making friends and great food! Campers get to choose three activity periods, giving them a chance to try the different opportunities and build skills and self confidence. |
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Explorers |
Ages: 10 - 17 years old |
Weeks: 2R, 4R, 5R |
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Horse Camp: In partnership with Wingate Farms in Hillsdale, campers will spend mornings learning the basic horsemanship skills, including saddling, walking, trotting, leading and caring for a horse. The rest of the day will be spent at camp with the regular program!
Challenge Camp: Love the climbing tower and ropes courses and want to learn more technique? Join us as we guide you on a high adventure you won’t soon forget! This includes venturing through our Low Ropes course and using the High Team Courses usually reserved for the adult programs! Campers will learn communication and cooperation skills as well as climbing skills. |
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New Adventures |
Ages: 12 - 17 years old |
Weeks: 1R, 2R, 4R, 5R 7R |
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New Adventurers is geared just for teens! You’ll have fun boating, climbing the wall, experiencing the new High Ropes Course, playing action packed games, cooking out and making new friends. Our chapel speakers will talk about issues that you can relate to and challenge you to make a difference in your lives. Also, each New Adventurers camp will include an off camp trip like an all day canoe or biking trip with overnight campout.
Bike Trips: Weeks 1R, 7R Canoe Trip: Week 2R Tubing Trip: 4R |
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Leaders In Training (LIT) |
Ages: 13 - 17 years old |
July 6 - 16 |
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This special camp is designed to teach teens leadership skills. These skills include spiritual leadership, communication, trust, encouragement and more. These camps will include teambuilding, our challenge courses and evening devotionals. LITs will also learn what it takes to be a counselor and assist with a few days of Day Camp. LITs will also enjoy an off-camp trip, either to Cedar Pointe or White Water Rafting in West Virginia. This program requires an additional application form. |
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Specialty Camp |
Ages: 6 - 17 years old |
Week: 3R |
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Specialty Camp combines the excitement of Adventure Camp with a daily three hour clinic to develop a specific skill. This year, campers can choose from: Archery, Basketball, Challenge Courses, Drama, Gymnastics, Outdoor Survival skills, and Softball. New options for this year Photo and Everything Aquatic will focus on swimming lessons with a WSI lifeguard. Campers will get to learn the forward crawl, backstroke, and other ways to move through the water. This class will also include boating and basic water safety skills. |
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Outback Camp |
Ages: 10- 17 years old |
Week: 6R |
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Come and join us for 5 days and 4 night of adventures in the "Outback". Enjoy themed evenings, night time adventures, and a day packed with outdoor fun. Spend nights in our rustic shelters and cook a meal "Outback" style. |
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Location and Site
Kimball Camp YMCA is located three miles from Reading, Michigan on a beautiful 100+-acre site overlooking Long Lake. A beautiful lake, flowing stream, forest areas, restored farmland and a 38-acre Nature Preserve are all part of the scenery at Kimball Camp.
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The facilities include cabins and shelters for group living, with two modern bathroom and shower buildings serving each cabin area. Inyo Lodge, the main office and meeting area, boasts a modern Dining Hall, newly renovated kitchen and a large deck overlooking the waterfront. Program areas include an Arts and Crafts room, Nature Center, trails, full waterfront, athletic fields and much more!
Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center has excellent equipment to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all campers. |
Safety
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All activities are well-supervised by trained Program staff and Counselors that have certification in First Aid, CPR, and, in the case of aquatic activities, Lifeguarding.
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Campers are taught proper care and respect for each other, nature and equipment.
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Proper safety equipment is provided for adventure activities.
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Watercraft activities always require the wearing of lifejackets.
The well-being of each child is our first concern.
Kimball Camp YMCA Housing
The center of the Kimball Camp experience is each group of 12-14 campers and two counselors. Younger campers stay in cabins with bunk-beds, electricity and a ceiling fan. Bathrooms and shower facilities are conveniently located in another building close to the cabins.
Our New Adventure campers sleep in shelters, three season enclosed buildings with curtains and screens. Each New Adventurer unit features a central bonfire pit, clotheslines and meeting area. Modern bathhouses are located within walking distance of the shelters.
Our Leaders In Training program participants stay in the Thunderbird Ridge, a modern building with two bunkhouse-style wings that sleeps 24 total. Personal bathrooms are attached to each side of the Ridge, featuring all of the modern conveniences.
Registration
Kimball Camp YMCA Nature Center is open for all children, regardless of race, creed, age, handicap or national origin. Registration will be processed by mail, fax or in person and must be accompanied by a $75.00 deposit to hold a spot. No telephone registrations will be processed. Fax copies will only be accepted with a credit card number included for the deposit.
Program Accessibility
To ensure a positive experience, select a camping program that is best for your child. Please let Kimball Camp YMCA know if you or your child has a disability requiring an accommodation. This information enables the YMCA to better meet the needs of your child, within available resources and to the extent reasonable.
Financial Assistance
We believe everyone should be able to participate in YMCA programs. Based on available resources, the YMCA provides financial assistance through the generous donations of those in our community. Campers who need financial assistance are encouraged to participate in the annual Candy Sale before contacting us for aid. (Preference is given to campers who attempt to earn their way to camp.) Applications for financial aid are available by emailing us or calling the Kimball Camp office.
2008 Summer Camp Registration Form
2008 Financial Aid Letter and Form
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