Summer Camp Overview

At YMCA Camp Potawotami, we focus on the ABCs of Camping - working to increase camper's sense of Accomplishment and Belonging while they learn about positive Character traits and values. Our tools are well-trained staff, carefully planned programs and safe, clean facilities.

Campers gain a sense of accomplishment by trying activities and developing new skills. Making new friends and being a good friend in return helps campers gain a sense of belonging. The Character traits we focus on are Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility. Our unique Wampum Bead program encourages campers to choose a character trait to work on throughout the entire year.

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Sample Camp Menu

MEAL	SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI
BREAKFAST	-	Scrambled Eggs Toast & Hash Browns	Pancakes & Sausage	Cinnamon Rolls Oatmeal	French Toast Sticks Sausage	Bagels & Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Hard-boiled Eggs
LUNCH	-	Chicken Nuggets Macaroni & Cheese Peas	Tacos Rice Fruit Cocktail	Corndogs French Fries Mixed vegetables	Hamburgers Smiley Fries Mixed vegetables	Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Crackers
DINNER	Pizza & Corn Ice Cream Sundaes	Baked Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Rolls & Cookies	Spagetti & Sauce Garlic Bread Brownies	Create-your-own: Pita Pizza Vegetable & Fruit Smore's	Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Carrots Rolls & Cake	Family Picnic: Sandwiches Chips Fruit cup & fruit snacks

*Milk and water is available every meal, juice is available at breakfast
*There is a cereal bar with fruit and yogurt at every breakfast
*There is a salad bar available at every lunch and dinner
*Peanut-free butter and jelly sandwich making is available at each meal

This sample menu is also available for download.

Sample Daily Schedule Youth Camp

7:45 am Flag Raising
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Chapel
8:45 am Camp Clean Up
9:15 am Activity Skill Class 1
10:15 am Activity Skill Class 2
11:15 am Activity Skill Class 3
12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Siesta
2:00 pm Swimming/Boating
3:00 pm Snack
3:15 pm Cabin Activity
4:15 pm Cabin Activity
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Flag & Awards
6:30 pm Choice Time
7:30 pm Evening Program
8:30 pm Cabin Game/Bonding Time
9:00 pm Showers/Evening Reflection
9:30 pm Lights Out for 9 years and younger
10:00 pm Lights Out for 10 years and older

* Evening Programs include Campfires, All Camp Games, Cookout or Campout, and Wampum Bead Ceremony. Throughout the summer there will also be theme days and fun-filled special events.