DAILY SCHEDULE FOR OVERNIGHT CAMP

Our daily schedule gives campers plenty of fun activities in a well-organized routine. Check out the schedule and activities below...

7:00 Wake up bell

7:25 Breakfast Line up

Cabin line up on the patio, cabin report, raising of the Flag. Announcements at breakfast including activity schedule for the day

8:00-9:00 Cabin Clean up and prepare for the morning activities

Points are given and Honor Cabins are announced at lunch.

9:00-10:30 1st Activity

Units, made up of 2 or 3 cabins, travel to their assigned activities (listed below).

10:30-12:00 2nd Activity

12:15-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:30 Rest Period in Cabins**

2:30-4:00 3rd Activity

4:00-5:00 Free Period-Pool Open

5:00-6:00 Shower Hour

6:00-6:45 Dinner Line up & Lowering of the Flag

6:45-9:00 Trading Post & Night Activity

9:00 Friendship Circle

9:30 Light's Out

**During Rest Period Campers and Counselors are encouraged to use this time in their cabins to rest, sleep, listen to music, write letters or read. No electronic games or devices (including cell phones) other than music with headphones are allowed. Each Cabin has 2 Counselors and up to 8 campers.

Activities...

Campers have an opportunity to participate in several activities daily.  

 

Waterfront

Our Camp's dock is located on Percy Priest Lake.   Two ski boats and a pontoon boat provide campers an opportunity to choose water skiing, knee boarding, tubing, boating & swimming in the lake.  Canoeing is offered in ‘Canoe Cove’ NEW in 2012. Older campers will have the opportunity to take canoe day trips to a nearby island or camping area to cook lunch and participate in camp crafts

Swimming Pool

When campers first visit our pool, a certified lifeguard will observe the camper's swimming ability and assist the child as needed.  Once confident with their swimming ability, our campers can choose from the water slide, diving board, or just fun-filled water activities led by our lifeguards. Our pool ranges is depth from 3’ to 13” to accommodate every age camper.

 

Barn

Our horseback riding program is offered for an extra fee of $35 (one week session), $70 (two week session).  Campers who choose horseback riding are divided into groups based on riding ability. They will learn basic grooming, safety on & around horses and general care. Group riding lessons will focus on different objectives depending on the skill level of the rider.  Trail riding is a favorite among campers as and we boast many trails on our 175-acre property. Safety is our number one priority. Our goal is to advance each rider’s knowledge, love & riding ability no matter what their skill level. Being on and around horses teaches children responsibility, assertiveness, determination, self-control as well as fostering a love and caring for something other than themselves.

 

Ropes/Challenge Course

The ropes program was established to teach our campers leadership skills and self-confidence by providing team building activities as well as challenges for the individual.  It is composed of a 40' climbing & rappelling tower, low and high ropes obstacle courses, running zip line, giant swing and flying squirrel.  Our ropes course program challenges our campers to use leadership & teamwork to accomplish tasks.

 

Arts and Crafts

At our Arts and Crafts hut, our campers get to explore their creative side.  Some of our regular crafts include tie-dye, scrap booking, beading and more. “Re-using” paper products for several types of craft projects promotes creativity as well as encouraging children to “Recycle, Renew & Re-use”. You can help us by saving the artwork on your Christmas Cards, Thank You notes & other greeting cards.

 

 

Camp Crafts

Camp Crafts is where we teach our campers outdoor living & survival skills, such as; knot tying, fire and shelter building & outdoor cooking.

 

Archery-overnight campers only

Campers may sign up to participate in Archery. There’s just something fun about shooting at a target, practicing and achieving immediate results and often hearing a cheer of bulls eye from the group!

 

Shooting (BB guns only) overnight campers only NEW in 2012

Our BB gun shooting program is geared toward the younger camper. BB guns can be easier to use vs. Archery bows for our youngest campers. BB guns are also a great way to introduce gun safety basics to children. 

 

Night Activity

Each night everyone in camp meets for a competition between our two teams, the Blackhawks and the Thunderbirds.  These friendly competitions range from a counselor hunt- a giant game of hide  & seek, scavenger hunts, The Great Escape, dance contests at our camp dance, or other outdoor games & sports. Each week we have a theme for our Thursday night dance. Themes for the summer sessions are listed on our website, Facebook and in our e-newsletter.

 

Trading Post

At the end of each day our campers may visit the Camp Y.I. Trading Post for a refreshing beverage and a snack.  Healthy options are also available.

 

The Camp Store NEW in 2012.

YI decals, bumper stickers, patches, baseball caps, t-shirts, water bottles, stamps.

 

Camp Staff

All employees who are 18+ years of age must pass a background check and have current first aid and CPR certification, as well as attending the six-day staff training session at the beginning of each summer season.  Waterfront & Pool Lifeguards are American Red Cross Certified. Our Ropes Staff attend an additional 2-day training at Camp YI. All program staff participate in ongoing in-service during camp. Check our website for Program Director’s biographies under Camp Info, About Our Staff.  www.campyi.org