TEEN PROGRAMS OFFERED AT YMCA CAMP POTAWOTAMI

TEEN PROGRAMS OFFERED AT YMCA CAMP POTAWOTAMI

Each week at Camp offers a different experience for teens at YMCA Camp Potawotami. Each of our programs has a different focus, but each play a vital role into transforming these teens into young adults through teamwork, leadership, character development, volunteer opportunities, and bonding with their peers in nature. Whether they wish to be future leaders in their community or a future leader at Camp and be a counselor one day, each teen can choose a program that interests them and fits their Camp journey.

Teen Adventure Program (14-16)

Our Teen Adventure Camp (Voyagers) is packed with action, opportunities to make new friends and a new adventure each day. Voyagers will travel to Van Buren State Park in Michigan for an overnight camping trip lead by professional YMCA staff. This trip allows the teens to put their camp acquired skills to good use as they plan meals, inspect and pack their gear and participate in outdoor activities while on the trip. It's sure to be one of the best summer experiences ever.

IMPACT (14-16)

IMPACT: Inspiring others Makes Positive Active Change Together. IMPACT is a teen program designed for teens wanting to make a positive impact in the community. Each day at Camp, IMPACT campers will travel to counties surrounding Camp Potawotami to give back and make a difference in the community. Teens will learn about the organizations' mission and programs well as complete a project at each one. Teens will also participate in typical summer camp activities such as cabin activities, water free time, one night of camping and cooking out, and evening programs.

Teen Wrangler (14-16)

The Teen Wranglers program is for teens 14-16 and builds off of our Ranch Camp program, ages 12-14. Teen Wranglers can build on their ground and riding skills and work with the horses as well as assist the Ranch Supervisor with lessons for younger campers. This program is offered Session 4: June 30-July 5.

Teen Leadership Program (Entering Junior Year)

This two-week Teen Leadership Camp (Clippers) program is designed for teens transitioning from camper to counselor. Through this program your teen learns how to become a counselor and camp leader while mentoring younger campers and being a positive role model. Clippers will go on an out-of-camp trip as well as participate in camp service projects and develop new skills, all while enjoying the excitement of summer camp. During their second week at camp, Clippers will be placed in a cabin to shadow a counselor and have hands on experience as a leader. *All Clippers go home on Friday at regular camp check-out time and return on Sunday.

Counselor-in-Training Program (Entering Senior Year)

The CIT program is designed for teens who desire to be counselors at YMCA Camp Potawotami. This up to three-week volunteer program is a hands-on introduction to life as a counselor and allows participants to go through training and then assist counselors in programming for campers. CIT applicants must apply a letter of interest to the Summer Camp Program Director.