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State YMCA of Michigan
Hayo-Went-Ha Camps
Camp Goals/MissionThe mission of YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha
Camps is to create a community that affords each individual camper and staff member the opportunity to develop his or her leadership and communication skills, while growing mentally, physically and spiritually through teamwork, self
challenge and positive motivation.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:
Nurturing the potential of
every child and teen
Single genderWilderness tripsPhenomenal activities every day at camp
Two & four-week sessions
World Wide Leader:
I like to play indoors better ‘cause that’s where all the electrical outlets are.
- A fourth-grader in San Diego
Rustic Camp Setting
• No electricity in cabins• No cell phone/computer
use
Generations of families have attended Families recommend other families
100 years of tradition
2014 we are celebrating the 110th year at Boys Camp and the
100th year at Girls Camp.
American Camp Association
Annual inspection with 320 national standards for health and safety that are recognized by courts of law and government regulators
Only 24% of all US summer camps are ACA certified
Where are We?
Boys Camp
Girls Camp
Why is my 13 year old giving me a blank stare?
During teenage years, the wiring of the brain is actually being “pruned”
Camp strengthens the social and emotion vitality of our campers
The structure of the adult brain is determined during the teenage years
- Bob Ditter, M.ED., LCSW
Camp teaches autonomy, competence and
relatedness! Your child will receive 7 essential character traits
at YMCA HWH Camps!
* Grit * Self-regulation * Optimism * Social intelligence* Curiosity * Gratitude
*Kindness - Bob Ditter, M.ED., LCSW
Relationships and Experiences your child will
receive at camp:Camp will impact them in a positive way for
the rest of their life! •Research shows a camp experience leads to a lower heart rate and better health•62% of all cancers can be avoided by a great social connection and proper diet •Stay at home plugged in to technology OR come to
camp and enjoy life!
- Bob Ditter, M.ED., LCSW
Camp can teach you 21st century learning skills.
• Independence • Team work or group work • Communication• Inclusion or Cultural learning • Problem solving • Goal setting• Being outdoors
- Bob Ditter, M.ED., LCSW
Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha
on Arbutus Lake T. Grace Macdonald Dining Hall
137 acres of property ½ mile of lake shore
on Arbutus Lake 22 cabins 8 new cabins Activities lodge Outdoor riding arena Indoor riding arena
with 10 stalls
Trailside Lodge built 1920
Camp Hayo-Went-Haon Torch Lake
110 Years of Tradition 10,000 feet of Torch
Lake frontage 640 Acres Located on the
3rd most beautifullake in the world
Year round facilities
The Boathouse built 1907
Daily Schedule 8:00am Polar Bear 8:30am Flag raising 8:45am Breakfast 9:30am Cabin clean up 10am Cabin time 1pm Lunch 1:45pm Rest Hour 2:45pm Instruction
Time 4:20pm G-Swim 5:45pm Flag Lowering 6pm Supper 7:15pm Evening
Activities 10pm Lights Out
Cabin Times/Instruction Period
Each cabin decides together what to do in the morning cabin time. Activities such as:
Archery or RifleryClimbing towerArts and craftsSwimming, canoeing or sailingTrip preparationSoccer, ultimate frisbee, cricket, field hockeyRopes Course, low initiatives
Nature
Arts and Crafts
Dance and Drama Create your
own dance
Staff will supervise
Perform the dance for the camp
Canoeing
Canoeing is a cabin time and an instruction period
Great canoeing on both lakes
Staff are trained by canoeing expert
Archery & Riflery Fully supervised and
instructed by trained staff Learn equipment, technique
and skill
Learn safety and proper use of rifles
Campfires Songs stories skits and
s’mores
Super Saturdays! Crazy, all camp
activities! Theme based
Dress up!!TeamworkProblem-solving
Theme daysCrazy hair day4th July Backwards dayHawaiian dayTogo dayPirate dayHalloween
Special Events
Casino nightLeaders FolliesSkit Night
Chapel Judeo-Christian
values Outdoor chapels Services are
conducted by both campers and staff.
Ecumenical
Meals
Good tasting meals prepared by experienced cooks
Three meals a day served family style
Salad bar option at both camps
A kitchen team dedicated to good food
Using more local produce.
Adding more healthy and delicious menu options
Weekly farm share
SCUBA PADI Certified Instructor Beginner to advanced instruction levels Exceptional diving in Torch Lake
Camper Quote
“When I picked him up from camp, I saw a confident
young man who looked like he had grown a bunch both
in confidence and in stature!”- Sharon, parent
Sailing Qualified instructors 10 Butterflies 7 Keel Boats E scows M scows C scows Torch Lake is one of
the best sailing lakes in the Midwest.
Equestrian Program English Western Trail rides Horse husbandry
•Stable management•Grooming•Overnights
Challenge Course Area
Challenge by Choice Activity
Trained Staff Expanding
Boundaries Conquering Fears Setting New Goals
“ I loved the ropes course and climbing tower even though they were challenging.”
- Sarah Griffin
Team Building
Work together as a cabin group
Leadership training Setting New Goals Process outcome
“I loved camp and learned a lot about teamwork”
-Chelsea
Our son’s Hayo-Went-Ha trip experiences were that added
“extra” that put him over the top for his college admissions. We
know a big reason he was accepted into four universities is
because of his experience at Hayo-Went-Ha for so many years.
-A California Parent
Our camp community is interesting, diverse and a unique assembly of many different backgrounds.
Camp Community
A wonderful aspect of our program is wilderness adventure. Each age group will participate in an out of camp trip.
“Camp was amazing this year. I’ve learned so much
about myself and others through the challenges of our
trip.”
-Maggie D – Cincinnati, OH
Trip preparationBefore they go… campers will learn all aspects of the trip, such as:Learning the Leave No Trace Principals (LNT)Equipment usagePermit/map explanationTrip proceduresPractice hike/bike/canoe/kayak
“One of the best memories of my trip was seeing all the breath taking sights, that may be a once in a lifetime experience.”
Danny D - Ft Lauderdale, FL
Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha
for GirlsGirls Camp Trip Programs
AdventurerFinished 3rd Grade • 2 week session
Acquaintance with outdoors
Overnight in tipi / under stars, on camp property
Staff specifically chosen to work with younger campers
TrailblazerFinished 4th Grade • 2 week session
Canoe practice on Arbutus Lake
Overnight and an afternoon canoe trip down the Boardman River
One staff member in the back of every canoe
PathfinderFinished 5th Grade • 2 week session
3-day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes where they hike the dunes and swim in Lake Michigan
BushwhackerFinished 6th Grade • 2 or 4 week session
The 4-week campers venture on a 5-day backpacking trip at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
2-week Bushwhackers are challenged with a 3-day canoe trip on the AuSable River.
EquestriansFinished 6th & 7th Grade • 2 week session
For campers who love horses!!
Hour at barn with grooming, feeding, maintenance
Overnight trail ride to the Boardman River
Camper Quote“I had a great time at camp.
I loved my cabin, new friends, and my counselors, plus the crazy surprises and activities each day. I can’t wait to come back for next
year.” -- Katherine, Trekkers
VikingsFinished 7th Grade • 4 week session
7-day hiking trip in the Porcupine Mountains in Upper Peninsula
Beautiful views along the shores of Lake Superior
BikersFinished 7th Grade • 4 week
session
Bikers enjoy a 6-day cycling adventure to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Ride around Mackinaw Island
Visit the Tahquamenon Falls area
Campers must bring their own bike
TrekkersFinished 7th & 8th Grade • 2 week session
Trekkers enjoy a 4-day hike along Lake Michigan around North Manitou Island.
Rugged backcountry trails
WranglersFinished 7th & 8th Grade • 2 week session
An advanced horse-riding cabin designed for campers who love horses!
Trail ride overnight at Schecks horse camp on the Boardman River
Isle RoyaleFinished 8th & 9th Grade • 4 week session
A challenging 14-day hiking excursion to Isle Royale National Park.
Unspoiled, automobile free island
Moose sightings and wolf howls
Ferry ride from Copper Harbor, MI
Ample time in camp to participate in the on-site activities
Kayaking trip prep on Arbutus Lake
Three day trip around Les Cheneaux Islands on the shores of Lake Huron
IslandersFinished 8th, 9th or 10th Grade ▪ 2 week session
ExplorersFinished 9thand 10th Grade • 4 week
session
Challenging 2-week canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park
Deep in Canadian wilderness south of Sudbury, Ontario
Extended TripFinished 10th and 11th Grade • 4 week session
3-week adventure
This year the extended trip girls will embark on a kayaking and hiking adventure out of Juneau, Alaska.
Alaskan Hiking / Kayaking Extended Trip
Leadership CorpsFinished 11th Grade • 4 week session
Proud tradition of outstanding leadership training
Participants learn to work with the campers and will participate as Junior counselors on some of the trips
This year we have 15 participants
Success!
Trip ProgramsCamp Hayo-Went-Ha for Boys
Ranger Finished 3rd Grade • 2 week session (offered 2b only)
Great introduction to HWH
Camp craft skills used in outdoor life
Caboose sleep out
WoodsmenFinished 4th Grade • 2 or 4 week session
Focus on fun and learning
Camp craft skills used in outdoor life
Canoe trip on the Jordan River
PathfinderFinished 5th Grade • 2 or 4 week session
In camp activities comprise most of stay
3-day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes (2 & 4 week)
2-day canoe trip to Manistee River (4 week)
Path BIKERSFinished 5th or 6th Grade • 2 week session
In camp activities comprise most of stay
Practice along the trails at HWH
3-day ride along the VASA track near Traverse City
VoyageurFinished 6th Grade • 2 or 4 week session
Two week campers canoe the Pine River for 3 days/two nights Four week campers enjoy 4 days/3 nights hiking along Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Viking - OutpostFinished 7th Grade • 4 week session
7-day hiking trip in Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula
Magnificent scenery including Lake of the Clouds
Great in camp activities
Viking SailorsFinished 7th Grade • 4 week session
A 7-day cruise on 2 HWH keel boats in the North Channel of Lake Huron near DeTour, Michigan
Instruction on fast scow boats as well as an intro to fixed keel boating
Great in camp activities
Viking BIKINGFinished 7th or 8th Grade • 4 week session
A 7day/6 night mountain biking trip in the Hiawatha National Forest
Spectacular views of Grand Island and Pictured Rocks
Campers also enjoy great activities in camp.
SCUBAFinished 7th, 8th or 9th Grade • 4 week session
For campers who love OR want to learn SCUBA diving
One week diving and camping in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Dive among around ancient wrecks, and schools of fish
PADI certification for all levels
HelmsmenFinished 8th Grade • 4 week session
Helmsman sail larger class sailboats – the class C, M and E-scow designed boats.
An eight-day challenge on the North Channel of Lake Huron on a Junneau 39i fixed keelboat.
Isle RoyaleFinished 8th & 9th Grade • 4 week session
HWH hiking I.R. since 1933 on a 14-day excursion
Unspoiled, automobile free island
Moose sightings and wolf howls
Ferry ride from Copper Harbor, MI
BushrangersFinished 9thand 10th Grade • 4 week session
Challenging 2-week canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park
Deep in Canadian wilderness south of Sudbury, Ontario
BUSH BIKERSFinished 9th or 10th Grade ▪ 4 week sessions
Nine days mountain biking in Marquette and Houghton.
Experience HWH trails, VASA trails and Boyne Mountain trails
Campers must provide own bikes
Navigators (extended)Finished 9th or 10th Grade • 4 week session
Navigators learn nomenclature, rigging and the knowledge to become a skipper on an E-scow
•A 15-day journey departs from Little Current, Canada located on the North Channel of Lake Huron•Sail aboard a Juneau 36i keelboat.
Extended Trip – Juneau, AlaskaFinished 9thand 10th Grade • 4 week session
3-week adventureKayaking / Hiking in Juneau, AlaskaDay hike on the Mendenhall Glacier
New Program!
Become a certified in ARC lifeguarding and wilderness first aid
Enjoy all HWH has to offer
Extended Trip – British Virgin Islands Finished 9thand 10th Grade • 4 week session
Leadership CorpsFinished 11th Grade • 4 week session
Proud tradition of outstanding leadership
Training and encouragement to become staff
Learn leadership skills and hands-on experience with campers
Success!
Sparks Day CampLocated at the Torch Lake location
Ages 5-10 Co-ed Monday- Friday
(9:00am-4:30pm) Bus pick-ups in 3 local
spots Experienced staff- CPR,
First aid and lifeguard certified
Sparks Day Camp Weekly themes Dress-up days Field trips Arts and crafts Sleepovers for oldest
campers Large group games Small group activities Splash time Fabulous Fridays
Waterfront Safety Waterfront
Director on duty at all times
American Red Cross Lifeguard trained
Life jackets required for all boating activities
Buddy board system in effect at all times.
Health CenterHealth center staffed by a certified Health Officer
Routine medical care
All medication will be locked and distributed by qualified staff
Injured at camp……..•We will notify parents of any
significant injury
Hospital locations: •20 minutes to the Charlevoix Hospital for the Boys Camp
•15 minutes to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City for the Girls Camp
We updated photos on the web site photo gallery every other day with on site activities – no trip photos available.
Ticket Tuesday – letter home every week
Parents can receive email progress reports sent by email at least once every two weeks sent by key staff
Communication while at camp!
Written camper reports sent to you in September
An 8 x 10 Cabin photo at the end of each session
Anyone may email your child (for a nominal fee) and it will be distributed like regular mail
“I looked at that website all the time! I truly appreciated the updated photos every other day.”
- Amy Doherty, Parent
Must be 18 years old or graduated from High School
Criminal and sexual criminal background check
Driving check for all drivers Personal interview with 95% of the staff we
hire (including international staff) 3 reference checks
Staff Requirements
Camper Quote
“I think my counselors were the best they could
be and they always supported me.”
- Lauren Bushwhacker 1a from Freeland, MI.
10 days prior to the campers arriving American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR and Wilderness First
Aid Program description and participation Camper characteristics Rules and regulations Liability issues
Staff Training
Statistics – we are proud of……
Where do our staff come from?
Australia England Poland Russia Spain France New Zealand Scotland Ireland Hungary Jordan
Michigan Ohio California Illinois Tennessee Kentucky Hawaii New York Virginia
“John has already said that he wants to be an L.C. and counselor. I take that as a
definite positive – especially from a kid who was very reluctant to go
away to camp.”
- Kathy, Parent
“The staff was amazing, polite and helpful in consoling a first time
camper and parent. I was very impressed that my son
was being influenced by good Christian men.”
- Detroit Parent
Getting to CampCamp offers transportation from the following metropolitan areas:ToledoChicagoAnn Arbor
Information will be sent in the mail, or you may call the main office for details.
“Hayo-Went-Ha is an interesting and fun summer activity and I would definitely recommend this camp to my friends.” - 4 Week Voyageur
RegistrationMail it inFax it in
Enroll on line at
www.hayowentha.org
www.hayowentha.org
