Camp Life:

Each day at Camp Silver Creek is an opportunity for new experiences. We not only live by the YMCA’s four C.H.o.R.R. values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, we even have time specifically set aside in our day to help instill those in our campers.

Each week, campers spend four days doing activities of their choice, spending time with their cabin group, and participating in exciting twilight games. We end each day of camp with a campfire where we sing songs, do skits, and tell stories.

On Thursday of each week, every camper gets to go on an overnight, taking a short hike to camp out under the stars. On Friday, they’ll return to main camp to participate in a carnival, capture the flag, a last campfire, and a closing candlelight ceremony, where every camper will get to feel the magic of camp one last night.

Cabin Life:

When campers arrive at camp, they will be assigned a unit and cabin based on age and gender. Each cabin has six campers, one counselor, and one aide. At camp, each cabin is like a family: they eat meals together, do activities together, and get to know and support each other. The cabin group model ensures that each camper feels like they belong as soon as they set foot on camp.

Food at Camp:

We eat meals all together in our dining hall, right at the heart of our camp. Meals are served buffet style, so each camper gets a choice of what they want. Our kitchen does a great job of accommodating for any food allergies or dietary restrictions! Some of our favorite camp meals are burritos, French toast sticks, cookout, and grilled cheese and tomato soup. And we can't forget GRILCH during overnights!

What activities will your camper get to try?:

Daily Schedule:

7:00 – Wake Up
7:30 – Polar Bears
8:15 – Morning Announcements
8:30 – Breakfast
9:30 – Values
10:00 – Activity 1
11:15 – Activity 2
12:30 – Lunch
1:30 – Rest Period
2:30 – Cabin Group Time
4:00 – Free Choice Time
5:00 – Return to Units
6:15 – Evening Announcements
6:30 – Dinner
7:15 – Twilight Games
8:30 – Campfire
9:45 – Lights Out

Polar Bears – 3…2…1… JUMP! Wake up early to take a dip in the lake! This activity is optional, but so much fun and creates wonderful memories.

Values – We teach the YMCA’s core values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring and how to use those values in everyday life.

Skill Groups – Swimming, archery, music, wilderness survival, sports, hiking, arts and crafts, and more.

Rest Period – Flat On Bunk (FOB) is a chance for campers to relax, read a book, or take a nap to refresh for the remainder of the day. Teen Campers have a downtime known as Hangout, Be Cool (HOBC).

Cabin Group Time – This is the time for quality group bonding! Counselors may take their group hiking, swimming, creek-walking, or scavenger hunting. Cabin group time is also a great time to visit the shower house.

Choice Time – This is a great time for siblings and friends in other units to come together, relax on the grassy field, and participate in the same activities. Areas typically open during choice time include archery, swimming, boating, field games, arts and crafts, and the camp store.

Twilight Games – Capture the Flag! Alien Hunt! Flight From Mordor! Twilight games bring the whole camp together for crazy fun.

Campfire – Everyone comes together around the campfire. Cabin groups may sing a song, lead a skit or share a story.  

Lights Out – Counselors may sing songs, read stories, or let campers share devotions such as Roses and Thorns, when campers reflect on their day by sharing their favorite moment, something that was challenging, and what they are looking forward to tomorrow.

Parent Guidelines:

All parents/guardians are expected to read and follow the information in the Parent Handbook, as well as program information that is provided to you prior to the start of participation. The Handbook is available for viewing online on our website. Important details regarding camp operations, policies & procedures, contact information, and more will be included in a pre-camp email. If you do not receive this information via email approxiatmely one week prior to your camp start date (at the latest), email us at youth@theyonline.org. Also, check your registration account to ensure you have opted in to receive emails from us and have not unsubscribed.