Join the fun this summer as we make new friends, try new activities, and learn through our experiences!
SELECT YOUR CAMP AYS LOCATION TO LEARN MORE:
Camp AYS campers will participate in:
science activities
environmental ed activities
health and fitness activities
arts enrichment
small group activities
crafts
overnight camping trips (optional)
WEEKLY THEMES & DAILY SCHEDULE
A variety of activities will be incorporated into each week’s activities that relate to that week’s
theme. Themes are not all inclusive or exclusive and other activities will also take place throughout the week.
Session 1 - From Seeds to Sprouts
*AYS is closed May 28 for Memorial day
Session 2 - Hall of Fame
Session 3 - There’s More Than Corn
Session 4 - Stars and Stripes Forever
Session 5 - Island Hopping
Session 6 - All Creature Great and Small
*AYS is closed July 4 for Independence day
Session 7 - Home on the Range
Session 8 - Star Gazing
Session 9* - Games, Puzzles, and Adventures
*Session 9 only at Camp Red Tail
Daily Schedule
Open-8:30 a.m......Rise & Shine Activities
7:30-8:00.........Snack
8:30-8:45........Opening Ceremonies
8:45-9:15........Cabin Group Time
9:15-10:15.........Adventure 1
10:30-11:30.........Adventure 2
11:30-12:00.........Lunch
12:00-1:00 p.m......Journey Time
1:15-2:15.........Adventure 3
2:30-3:30.........Adventure 4
3:30-4:15.........Snack /Cabin Group Time
4:15-4:30.........Closing Ceremonies
4:30-6:00.........Twilight Activities
Campers who use our before- and after-school programs will see some familiar faces. Many camp counselors are current AYS program staff, as well as some new faces who have joined our team for the summer. AYS hires individuals to work at our camps who have experience, a passion for kids, and enjoy being outdoors. All AYS staff go through a drug test, TB test, and several criminal background checks.
Camp counselors receive training in First Aid, child development, conflict resolution, team building, and overall safety to ensure that your child has a great summer experience. Counselor-camper ratios are low to allow for a variety of small group activities. CPR certified staff member are always on site.
This year, counselors will receive “endorsements” during their training prior to summer camp. Counselors can be endorsed in Science, Health/Fitness, Environmental Ed, and/or Arts Enrichment. Each summer location will have at least one person endorsed in each of these areas.
