YCH Day Camp
If you’re looking for a week full of fun, friendships, and adventure our Day Camp is the perfect place. YMCA Camp Henry (YCH) provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to just be kids. Located in beautiful Point Pelee National Park, we offer a wide range of programs that provide campers with the opportunity to try new things, build friendships, and connect with the natural world.
Registration for all 2024 summer programs opens Tuesday, December 12th at 9am. Registration is completed through our online registration system. Once registration opens, the link to register will be found below.
2024 Day Camp Information Guide Coming Soon!
| 2024 Day Camp Sessions | Age (by Dec 31, 2024) | Rate (tax not included) | |
| Full Week | July 8-12 | 6-13 | $180 |
| July 15-19 | 6-13 | $180 | |
| July 22-26 | 6-13 | $180 | |
| Short Week | July 2-5 | 5-12 | $149 |
Activities
There will be half-day excursions to different parts of the national park. Daily programs may include:
- Archery
- Cooperative Games
- Nature programs
- Crafts
- Water Games
- Swimming
- Hikes
- Biking
- Beach Party
- Geocaching
Swimming is dependent on weather and wave conditions on Lake Erie and may not happen every day. Please note that we do not do any boating with our day camp participants.
A Typical Day at Camp
7:30 am-8:30 am Optional Extended Care
8:30 am-9:00 am Camper Drop Off
9:00 am-9:20 am Camp Starts with an Opening Circle
9:30 am-12:00 pm Morning Programs
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm-3:30 pm Afternoon Programs
3:30 pm-4:00 pm Camp Ends with a Closing Circle
4:00 pm-4:30 pm Camper Pick Up
4:30 pm-5:30 pm Optional Extended Care
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Drop off occurs between 8:30 and 9:00 am at the main Camp Henry campsite. Pick-up is at the same location between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. No transportation is provided for this program.
Please note: parents/guardians dropping off and picking up campers will be asked for photo ID every day. Ensure that all adults picking up campers are authorized to do so, as listed on your registration form.
Extended Care is available for a daily fee of $30 per week, from 7:30 to 8:30 am and 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Extended Payment Options
Our basic extended payment option is available by completing the appropriate section during online registration. You must register early to qualify and all fees MUST be paid in full prior to the start of camp.
You will be required to pay the non-refundable deposit of $50/camper/week at the time of registration, and select a method of payment (Credit Card or Visa Debit) for the remaining payments. The remaining balance for all July camps will be scheduled on June 1st, and the remaining balance of all August camps will be scheduled on July 1st.
NSF PAYMENTS: All NSF payments will be subject to a $30 service charge.