Camp Name Click Camp Name to see detailed description
Camper's Age
Session One
June 17 - 21,
Session Two
June 24 - 28,
Session Three
July 1 - 3,
Session Four
July 8 - 12
Session Five
July 15 - 19
Session Six
July 22 - 26
Session Seven
July 29 - August 2
Session Eight
August 5 - 9
Session Nine
August 12 - 16
Session Ten
August 19 - 23
Hot off the Press
10-13
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$280
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$280
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Sessions Available
Session 4 : July 8 - 12 Session 7 : July 29 - August 2
Hot off the Press
Grades: 5th-8th, Ages: 10-13, Fee: $280
Hot off the Press! This camp combines digital photography, writing and action to report on camp action and produce a digital montage at the end of the week.
Classic Day Camp
6-13
$199
$199
$130
$206
$206
$206
$206
$206
$206
$199
Sessions Available
Session 1 : June 17 - 21, Session 2 : June 24 - 28, Session 3 : July 1 - 3, Session 4 : July 8 - 12 Session 5 : July 15 - 19 Session 6 : July 22 - 26 Session 7 : July 29 - August 2 Session 8 : August 5 - 9 Session 9 : August 12 - 16 Session 10 : August 19 - 23
Classic Day Camp
Day Camp Fun and friendships - Creating Courage - Day Camp focuses on character building by instilling principles - honesty, caring, respect and responsibility!
10 fun-filled week-long sessions
Fun and affordable alternative to indoor day care
Character building
Archery, climbing, art, swimming, Gaga, nature and so much more!
Safety - our #1 concern
Day Trekkers (1st - 4th grade) will participate in a sampling of camp activities that are structured to meet each camper's ability level.
Day Adventurers (5th - 8th grade) will choose many of their day's activities. Campers will finish the week by celebrating our theme day Fridays. Every session is a unique experience!
Bring: water bottle, lunch,bathing suit, towel, rain poncho, closed toe shoes (place name on anything you'd like back).
Classic Day Camp - for the convenience of our parents, you may utilize our before & after camp care options offered at the Kalamazoo and Portage YMCA sites and the Battle Creek YMCA. Bussing is available from the Maple Street and Portage Centre Street YMCA's, the Battle Creek Family Y Center, and Riverside Elementary School in Battle Creek or you may bring your camper directly to the Sherman Lake YMCA.
Day Camp Schedule
ARRIVAL
7:00 am
Pre-Camp activities at camp and transportation sites
8:00 am
Buses depart for camp
DAY TREKKERS
9:00 am
Opening Ceremony
10:00
Activity Times
12:00 pm
LUNCH
1:00 pm
Activity Times
4:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
DAY ADVENTURERS : Monday
9:00 am
Opening Ceremony
10:00
Activity Times
12:00 pm
LUNCH
1:00 pm
Activity Times
4:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
DAY ADVENTURERS : Tuesday through Thursday
9:00 am
Opening Ceremony
10:00
Campers Choice planning and activity times. (Campers Choise allows campers to choose which activities they would like to participate in)
12:00 pm
LUNCH
1:00 pm
Additional Campers Choice activities
4:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
FRIDAYS! Fridays are always special at camp. Day-long celebrations are planned to incorporate the day's theme. Bring a costume or clothing to celebrate.
Session 1
Superheroes Unite
Session 2
Dr. Seuss Adventures
Session 3
Camper's Independence
Session 4
Jurassic Camp
Session 5
School of Rock
Session 6
Christmas in July
Session 7
Halloweek
Session 8
Wild, Wild, West
Session 9
Carnival Fun
Session 10
HCRR Army
Picasso Goes to Camp!
9-13
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$285
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$285
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Sessions Available
Session 5 : July 15 - 19 Session 8 : August 5 - 9
Picasso Goes to Camp!
See the world differently and learn how to express yourself through your art. Campers can explore their creativity in many different mediums during this week long artistic camp. Progress to Sherman Lake Art Prize Camp Bring: Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather.
Age: 9-13; Fee: $285
Grades: 4th-8th
Into Thin Air Climbing Camp
10-13
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$299
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$299
$299
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Sessions Available
Session 2 : June 24 - 28, Session 6 : July 22 - 26 Session 7 : July 29 - August 2
Into Thin Air Climbing Camp
Climb high with your friends! This camp will begin to introduce you to some of our most thrilling climbs while teaching you technical climbing skills. Teamwork and confidence are the focus. Progress to: Thrills & Chills Camp This camp is a great next step for veteran Sherman Lake day campers or new campers with a love of heights!! Our experienced instructors ensure an exciting, safe and memorable experience for every participant.
Bring: Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather.
Ages: 10-13 Grades: 5th-8th Fee: $299
Dance - Dance Revolution
6-13
$275
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$275
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Sessions Available
Session 1 : June 17 - 21, Session 8 : August 5 - 9
Dance - Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution camp is a week of fun and learning! A great camp for those who love to dance. Dancers will kick off the Thursday Family Night with their new routine. While at camp, kids will have the opportunity to enjoy everything classic day campers do, but they will also get to spend half of their day dancing.
Bring: Clothes to move around in and jazz shoes. Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather.
Age: 6-13; Fee: $275 Dance: 1st-8th
LARP Quest
10-13
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$290
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Sessions Available
Session 9 : August 12 - 16
LARP Quest
Adventure through strategy games and Live Action Role Play. Relationship building and strategy are the focus of this great week. Be a part of this LARPing adventure. Campers will spend part of each day engaged in some of the best camp activities that Sherman Lake has to offer. This is the camp for any camper who loves to role play and use their imagination. Parents can join in on the fun, Thursday Night for Family Night.
Ages: 10-13 Fee: $290Grades: 5th-8th
Gilmore Piano Camp
7-13
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$365
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Sessions Available
Session 4 : July 8 - 12
Gilmore Piano Camp
DATE: July 8-12
Don't let your piano chops get rusty this summer. Study with a diverse piano faculty from The Gilmore education department! Sherman Lake YMCA invites young piano students to boost their musical skills in a natural environment. Campers will enjoy the adventure of exploring keyboard music with Gilmore faculty and guest artists. The Day Camp provides small group instruction to students on acoustic pianos and group experiences in the Gilmore electronic keyboard labs. Students have opportunities to hear professional artists, improvise, and expand their knowledge of piano playing. Day Camp provides in-depth music experiences in the morning and Sherman Lake Camp activities in the afternoon, allowing students to experience a unique connection between music and their surroundings. Campers will host their own performance for parents and friends. All students will need to audition for placement in classes and lesson. Students will be encouraged to practice daily at camp and at home. Enrollment is limited to 40 campers. Call 269-342-1166, or visit http://www.thegilmore.com/ for more information
Bring: Current music repertoire. Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather
Ages: 7-13 years of age Fee: $365 Grades:2nd-8th
Steps to register for Gilmore Piano Camp:
1. Register on-line for Gilmore Piano Camp, or complete a summer camp registration form and mail it to Sherman Lake YMCA Camp.
Lights, Camera, Action - Instructed by award-winning drama teacher, Robin Nott of Gull Lake High School. Act in An Informance that will be featured on the Sherman Lake You tube channel. This will be a red carpet event that could launch your career!
Bring: See list of things to bring in the parent packet AND Engery and Imagination!
Age: 11-13 Fee: $280 Grades: 5th-8th
Horse Whisperer Camp
6-13
$395
FULL
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$395
$395
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$395
$395
$395
$395
Sessions Available
Session 1 : June 17 - 21, Session 2 : June 24 - 28, Session 4 : July 8 - 12 Session 5 : July 15 - 19 Session 6 : July 22 - 26 Session 7 : July 29 - August 2 Session 8 : August 5 - 9 Session 9 : August 12 - 16 Session 10 : August 19 - 23
Horse Whisperer Camp
Perfect for horse lovers. Spend the day focusing on trail riding, arena riding and caring for YOUR horse. Register early waiting list every year! Campers will be evaluated on their riding ability at the first session. Campers will work directly with their horse for one hour per day learning specific riding skills and grooming techniques. The rest of the session will be spent learning about horses, playing games, and horsemanship. The other half of the day will be spent participating in a variety of camp activities such as archery, climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, games, and more. Space is limited to the number of horses available. This camp will fill quickly, so sign up today!
Bring: Participants must bring long pants or jeans and hard soled, sturdy shoes (boots are preferred). Campers may not ride without the appropriate footwear. Participants may also bring their own helmet (optional) if it is ASTM or SEI approved. An extra change of shorts for those hot, summer days, lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather.
Age: 6-13; Fee: $395 (no horse camp July 4th week) Grades: 1st-8th
Twisted Sports
6-13
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$280
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Sessions Available
Session 7 : July 29 - August 2
Twisted Sports
Campers spend over half of each day learning and practicing a variety of sports and outdoor games. This innovative camp introduces you to sports you may never have even heard of before! Learn how to play GAGA, Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbie, the HCRR Games and many more mysterious sports!
Fee: $280 Ages: 6-13 Grades: 1st-8th
KinderCamp
4 - 5
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$99
$99
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$99
$99
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Sessions Available
Session 4 : July 8 - 12 Session 5 : July 15 - 19 Session 6 : July 22 - 26 Session 7 : July 29 - August 2 Session 8 : August 5 - 9
KinderCamp
A half day program designed to introduce the joy of Sherman Lake Y Camp to our younger friends. Climb, swim, art projects, meet new friends, and great age appropriate games. Follow the signs to the Barn where we meet from 9-11:30am. A counselor ratio of 1:6 kids ensures each child will receive the attention needed to make their time at Sherman Lake the best possible. Campers must be driven to Sherman Lake YMCA and picked up after Kindercamp. Sorry, there is no bus transportation from Kalamazoo or Battle Creek for this special camp.
Bring: Water bottle, backpack, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather.
Age: 4 & 5 yr olds; Fee: $99
Make a Splash
10-13
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$299
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$299
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$299
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$299
Sessions Available
Session 2 : June 24 - 28, Session 6 : July 22 - 26 Session 8 : August 5 - 9 Session 9 : August 12 - 16 Session 10 : August 19 - 23
Make a Splash
This experience if for all campers who love water and great times on Sherman Lake. Must pass deepest swim quest! Progress to: Wet & Wild Camp Half of the day will be spent doing awesome camp activities such as archery, arts & crafts, climbing, games, and most importantly, making new friends. Campers must be able to swim 60 feet without touching the bottom and to tread water for 5 minutes.
Bring: Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit and dress for the weather.
Age: 10-13; Fee: $299 Grades:5th-8th
Weird Science
9-13
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$285
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Sessions Available
Session 4 : July 8 - 12
Weird Science
Mad Scientists needed! Sherman Lake is your laboratory. Challenging, fun science experiments are the focus. A portion of each day will be spent doing great classic camp activities. There is no extra equipment needed.
Bring: Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit, and dress for the weather.
Age: 9-13; Fee: $285 Grades: 4th-8th
Where the Wild Things Are
9-13
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$285
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Session 5 : July 15 - 19
Where the Wild Things Are
It's like Sherman Lake in Wild Africa...Tuesday and Thursday we'll travel to Binder Park Zoo. All other days spent on site where the real wild things roam! Bring: Lunch, day pack, water bottle, towel, swimsuit and dress for the weather. Spending money for the gift shop (optional).
Age: 9-13; Fee: $285 Grades: 4th-8th
Camp News
Special Transportation Notice: Gull Road and Riverside Elementary Sites Only Quick stop sites do not offer before and after camp care.
Gull Road Elementary School: Bus arrives in the am between 8:25 & 8:35am. Bus arrives in the pm between 4:35-4:45pm. You will sign your child in with a staff person on the bus. Please have your children wait in the car until the bus arrives, a staff person will get off the bus to sign on the children. In the evening the bus will arrive and you will sign out your children with the staff on the bus. If you are not at the site by 4:45pm the bus will take your child to the Maple Street site. You would then need to pick your child up at the Maple St YMCA site.
Riverside Elementary School: Bus arrives in the am between 8-8:05am. Bus arrives in the pm between 5:05-5:15. In the morning you will sign your child in with a staff person on the bus. Please have your children wait in the car until the bus arrives, a staff person will get off the bus to sign on the children. In the evening the bus will arrive and you will sign out your children with the staff on the bus. You must be at the site by 5:15pm to pick up your child.
Bring A Friend to Camp program: For every "new camper" you bring to Sherman Lake, you will be sent a $25 gift certificate. You can use the certificate at the camp store or apply it to your camp fee. When you register be sure to submit the discount form. Click here for the Bring A Friend Discount Form!
