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2018 open house presentation
The YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps in northern Michigan provide separate camps for girls and boys focused on fostering leadership, communication skills, and personal growth through various outdoor activities. Celebrating over 100 years of tradition, the camps emphasize a safe community, unplugged experiences, and a variety of programs including wilderness adventures and instructional activities. Additionally, the camps are ACA certified, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and offer diverse experiences suitable for different age groups.
2018 open house presentation
- 1. State YMCA ofMichigan YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps Located in Northern Michigan Girls Camp – on Arbutus Lake Boys Camp – on Torch Lake
- 4. Camp Goals/Mission The missionof 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.
- 6. World Wide Leader: Singlegender Wilderness trips Phenomenal activities every day at camp Two & four-week sessions
- 7. Rustic Camp Setting •No electricity in cabins • No cell phone/computer use
- 8. Generations offamilies have attended Families recommend other families OVER 100 years of tradition 2018 we are celebrating the 115th year at Boys Camp and the 105th year at Girls Camp.
- 10. 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
- 11. Where are We? BoysCamp Girls Camp
- 12. Camp can teachyou 21st century learning skills…... • Independence • Team work or group work • Communication • Inclusion or Cultural learning • Problem solving • Goal setting - Bob Ditter, M.ED., LCSW
- 13. Camp can offeryour camper…. • A sense of belonging • A feeling of acceptance • A safe community to establish solid relationships with peers and adult role models • A period of time to be unplugged and enjoy nature
- 14. Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha onArbutus Lake T. Grace Macdonald Dining Hall 137 acres of property ½ mile of lake shore on Arbutus Lake 22 cabins Activities lodge Outdoor riding arena Indoor riding arena with 10 stalls New Health Center (opening this summer)
- 15. The AHWH NewHealth Center – current situation…………. March 1st
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- 20. Camp Hayo-Went-Ha on TorchLake 115 Years of Tradition 10,000 feet of Torch Lake frontage 640 Acres Located on the 3rd most beautiful lake in the world Year round facilities New Health Center (opening this summer!)
- 21. The HWH NewHealth Center – current situation…………. March 1st
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- 24. Daily Schedule • 8:00amPolar 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
- 25. Cabin Times/Instruction Period •Cabin times are decided as a cabin group with some pre scheduled and • Instruction period is an individual choice. Activities offered include……………….
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- 35. Being surrounded bynature……
- 36. Being on thestage……
- 37. Gaining a newskill ……
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- 39. Saturday at campis SUPER Saturday! A full day of a theme based, all camp, all day FUN!
- 41. Exciting evening activities- such as Casino night, Leaders Follies and Skit Night/Blotter
- 42. Chapel - Judeo-Christianvalues in an outdoor setting where campers and staff lead services.
- 44. Great tasting mealsserved family style with healthy menu options. Menu options such as – pancakes, breakfast burrito, lasagna, spaghetti, pot pie, meatloaf, and a great salad bar.
- 45. SCUBA - PADICertified instructor teaching beginner to advanced instruction levels
- 46. Equestrian Program -certified and experienced instructors teach both English riding and trail rides.
- 48. Sailing on TorchLake - Qualified instructors using butterflies, keel boats, E scows, M scows and C scows on one of the best sailing lakes in the Midwest.
- 50. Sailing on ArbutusLake - Qualified instructors using a fleet of sunfish.
- 51. Challenge Courses atboth camps – annually inspected with trained staff help campers expand boundaries, conquers fears and set new goals.
- 52. Team Building activities– allow campers to work together as a cabin group, setting new goals and processing outcomes.
- 53. Our camp communityis interesting, diverse and a unique assembly of many different backgrounds.
- 56. A wonderful aspectof our program is wilderness adventure. Each age group will participate in an out of camp trip.
- 57. Before they go…campers will learn all aspects of the trip, learn the Leave No Trace Principals, proper use of the equipment, permit/map explanation and conducting a practice overnight.
- 59. Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha for Girls GirlsCamp Trip Programs
- 60. Adventurer Finished 3rd Grade •2 week session • Acquaintance with outdoors • Overnight in the Hammock forest under the stars, on camp property • Staff specifically chosen to work with younger campers
- 62. Trailblazer Finished 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
- 64. Pathfinder Finished 5th Grade• 2 week session • 3-day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes where they hike the dunes and swim in Lake Michigan
- 66. Bushwhacker Finished 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.
- 68. Equestrians Finished 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
- 70. Bikers Finished 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
- 72. Vikings Finished 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
- 73. Trekkers Finished 7th & 8th Grade• 2 week session • Trekkers enjoy a 4-day hike along Lake Michigan around North Manitou Island. • Rugged backcountry trails
- 75. Isle Royale Finished 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
- 77. Islanders Finished 8th , 9th or10th Grade ▪ 2 week session • 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
- 79. Kayakers Finished 8th or 9th or10th Grade ▪ 4 week session Ample time in camp to participate in the on-site activities Kayaking trip prep on Arbutus Lake Ten day trip along the shore of Lake Superior Outfitter based out of Wawa, Ontario
- 81. Explorers Finished 9th and 10th Grade• 4 week session Challenging 2- week canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park Deep in Canadian wilderness south of Sudbury, Ontario
- 83. Extended Trip Finished 10th and11th 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.
- 84. Leadership Corps Finished 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
- 85. Trip Programs Camp Hayo-Went-Hafor Boys
- 86. Ranger Finished 3rd Grade •2 week session Great introduction to HWH Camp craft skills used in outdoor life Caboose sleep out
- 88. Woodsmen Finished 4th Grade• 2 or 4 week session • Focus on fun and learning • Canoe trip on the Jordan River
- 90. Pathfinder Finished 5th Grade• 2 or 4 week session • In camp activities comprise most of stay • 3-day trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes (2 & 4 week) • 3-day canoe trip to Manistee River (4 week)
- 92. Path BIKERS Finished 5th or6th Grade • 2 week session In camp activities comprise most of stay Practice along the trails at HWH 3-day trip to the VASA trails near Traverse City
- 94. Voyageur Finished 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 PLUS canoeing the Pine River
- 96. Troopers Finished 7th and8th Grade • 2 week session • Three day and two night backpacking trip on the North Country Trail (near Mesick) • Challenging hiking trails close to camp • Great in camp activities • Open session 1a and 1b only
- 97. Viking - Outpost Finished7th 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
- 99. Viking Sailors Finished 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
- 101. Viking BIKING Finished 7th or8th Grade • 4 week session • A 7day/6 night mountain biking trip to Marquette • Spectacular views on the Ore to Shore Biking Trail • Campers also enjoy great activities in camp.
- 103. SCUBA Finished 7th , 8th or9th Grade • 4 week session • For campers who love OR want to learn SCUBA diving • One week diving and camping at Alpena, MI in Lake Huron • Dive among around ancient wrecks, and schools of fish • PADI certification for all levels
- 105. Helmsmen Finished 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.
- 107. Isle Royale Finished 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
- 109. Bush Rangers Finished 9th and10th Grade • 4 week session Challenging 2- week canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park Deep in Canadian wilderness south of Sudbury, Ontario
- 111. BUSH BIKERS Finished 9th or10th Grade ▪ 4 week sessions • Nine days mountain biking on the Keweenaw Peninsula near Copper Harbor, MI • One day of sea kayaking on Lake Superior • Experience HWH trails, VASA trails and Boyne Mountain trails • Campers must provide own bikes
- 113. Navigators (extended) Finished 9th or10th 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 Gore Bay, Canada located on the North Channel of Lake Huron •Sail aboard a Juneau 36i keelboat.
- 115. Extended Trip –Juneau, Alaska Finished 9th and 10th Grade • 4 week session • 3-week adventure • Day hike on a Glacier • Kayaking / Hiking/Whitewater rafting near Haines, Alaska
- 117. Leadership Corps Finished 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
- 118. Sparks Day Camp Locatedat 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
- 119. 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
- 120. Waterfront Safety • Waterfront Directoron duty at all times • American Red Cross Lifeguard trained • Life jackets required for all boating activities • Buddy board system in effect at all times.
- 123. Health Center Health centerstaffed by a certified Health Officer Routine medical care All medication will be locked and distributed by qualified staff
- 124. Injured at camp…….. •Wewill 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
- 125. Regular photoson the website – limited trip photos available upon return One way email option for you to email your camper Ticket Tuesday – letter home every week Parents will receive email progress reports once every two weeks sent by key staff Communication while at camp!
- 126. Staff Requirements • Mustbe 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
- 127. Staff Training • Twoweeks prior to the campers arriving • Program description and participation • Camper characteristics • Rules and regulations • Liability issues • Learn traditions • Diversity training • Staff bonding and team building • Emphasis and practice HCRR (YMCA core values)
- 128. Certifications • American RedCross Lifeguarding • American Red Cross CPR and Wilderness First Aid • Certified Horsemanship Association training • PADI (profession association of diving instructors) • Epi pen training • Bloodborne Pathogen training
- 129. Statistics – weare proud of…… 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Staff Return Rate Camper Return Rate Average Staff Age Staff Ratio 80 68 20 4 50 48 18 6 At HWH Camps Nationally
- 130. Where do ourstaff come from? Countries including - Australia, England, Poland, Spain, France, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland & India States including - Michigan, Ohio, California, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Hawaii, New York & Virginia
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- 133. Getting to Camp •Camp offers transportation from the following metropolitan areas: • Toledo • Chicago • Ann Arbor Information will be sent in the mail, or you may call the main office for details.
- 134. Registration Mail it in Faxit in Enroll on line at www.hayowentha.org
- 135. www.hayowentha.org Check us outon facebook Instagram
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