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YMCA Camp Ohiyesa

Holly, MI · $379/week · ★ 4.4 (123 reviews)

A traditional day camp on the shores of Fish Lake in Holly, Michigan, offering a variety of activities for children...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Ohiyesa's website loads successfully, providing information about their day camp programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating a commitment to industry standards. Michigan's LARA website lists a child care license for 'YMCA Camp Ohiyesa' under license number DC630017990. The camp is owned and operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. While specific staff ratios are not published, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's employment page mentions background checks for all staff. The camp offers traditional day camp programs. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Ohiyesa show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 177 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit are @ymcadetroit on Instagram and YMCADetroit on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA Camp Ohiyesa is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Address: 7300 Hickory Ridge Road, Holly, MI 48442
  • Phone: (248) 887-4533
  • Cost notes: The cost for traditional day camp is $379 per week.

↗ What parents like

  • Lunch and snack provided daily
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • Bussing not available for all sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Ohiyesa

What ages does YMCA Camp Ohiyesa accept?
YMCA Camp Ohiyesa is open to children ages 5–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA Camp Ohiyesa cost?
YMCA Camp Ohiyesa publishes $379/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is YMCA Camp Ohiyesa accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Ohiyesa is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs YMCA Camp Ohiyesa?
YMCA Camp Ohiyesa is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Ohiyesa provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp Ohiyesa includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does YMCA Camp Ohiyesa offer extended care?
Yes — YMCA Camp Ohiyesa offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does YMCA Camp Ohiyesa offer transportation?
YMCA Camp Ohiyesa provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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