CAREGIVERS

We get it.

Sending your child away can cause some anxiety, especially if it is their first time. Know that we take what we do very seriously. We are youth development professionals and your child's safety is our top priority. Camp staff are carefully screened during a character-based hiring process and are selected for their skills and concern for the well-being of children. Professional program staff work directly with counselors to provide guidance and support.

All staff are certified in first aid and CPR and have been screened through the highest standards of child safety practices, including background checks. The Sherman Lake YMCA is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The information below is to help ensure a successful camp experience for your child.  If you have any questions, please contact us either by phone at 269-731-3030 or email.  We are here to help.


TIERED PRICING

Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Sherman Lake YMCA Camp has adopted a voluntary tier pricing structure for 2024. Tier pricing is not income-based but is based on what your family is comfortable with paying. You choose what you pay and no additional paperwork is required!*

  • Tier A - The TRUE cost of camp. If you’re able to pay this amount, please do.

  • Tier B - Partially-subsidized cost, representing a partial scholarship for the camper.

  • Tier C - A heavier subsidy, reflecting a larger scholarship for the camper.

The choice of what price you pay is completely yours. Regardless of which option you choose, your child receives the same camp experience with the same high-quality programming.

*If additional assistance is needed to make camp possible, please visit shermanlakeymca.org/financial-assistance or contact our office at 269.731.3030.


Sherman Lake YMCA - Camp Phrases to Know

Ever wondered what HCRR is? Or what a Hopper does? Click here for Camp Phrases to Know! This list of more than 30 unique camp terms will keep you in the know when your camper is sharing all the amazing things they did at camp!


KultureCity

Sherman Lake YMCA has partnered with KultureCity, a non-profit organization recognized throughout the nation for utilizing its resources to revolutionize and effect change in the community for individuals with sensory needs or those with invisible disabilities. We’re very proud to be the first YMCA to partner with them.

Our certification with KultureCity includes staff training on recognizing sensory needs and how to handle sensory overload situations. We are also now equipped with sensory bags that have various tools. Prior to Camp, families are encouraged look at our social story to help prepare, either through the Kulture City app or website: https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/sherman-lake-ymca


Land Acknowledgement

Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center respectfully acknowledges that we are on the appropriated homelands of the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi Indigenous peoples. We recognize the perseverance and survival of Indigenous communities, who continue to live throughout this region. We endeavor to be responsible stewards of the sacred nature of their homelands. 


Sherman Lake YMCA Cancellation Policy

Please notify us as soon as possible if you decide to cancel your camper’s enrollment in any session. Our Camp Office can be reached at 269.731.3030 or by email at logistics@ymcasl.org.

  • Cancellations must be made 30 days prior to the start of camp to receive a full refund, minus your deposit.

  • Session switches can be made at any time, pending availability.

  • Refunds will not be issued for campers going home early for illness, disciplinary action or homesickness.

  • Please notify Sherman Lake YMCA as soon as possible if cancelling due to injury, illness or your family’s COVID-19 related circumstances for a full refund, including your deposit.

We are so grateful for our camp families and thank you for your trust and loyalty in us over the past 28 years.


Questions? Click here to complete our Information Request form.
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