General Camp Information
Summer day camp for ages 7-13 runs in weekly Monday-Friday sessions during the months of June, July, and August. Bus transportation is provided from the following sites on a daily basis:
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West Side YMCA, Cardinal Lane, Howard
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East Side YMCA, Huron Road, Bellevue
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Langlade Elementary, next door to the Broadview YMCA, Allouez
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Luxemburg-Casco High School
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Lipsky's on Highway DK, Dyckesville
Camp Wabansi also offers a progressive teen leadership program for ages 12-17.
Campers and Teen Leaders do not need to be YMCA members to participate in summer camp at Wabansi.
Camp Wabansi never turns away participants due to their inability to pay for camp. Financial assistance is made possible through the Greater Green Bay YMCA's Strong Kids program. Contact us for more information.
Re-energized from lunch, Ian and Ben's campers are
about to do some team-building before challenging
Jenn and Katie's campers to a game of kickball.
Summer Camp Goals
Camp Wabansi strives to provide a fun, safe place for campers to gain meaningful experiences in their beautiful outdoor environment. Our mission is to develop personal character through the emphasis of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through all of our camp activities.
Campers choose to work as a team to create a river
in the sand that will empty right into the bay!
Camp Activities
Wabansi campers will rotate through various program areas with their counselor throughout the week. Our classic camp activities include:
For more experienced campers (ages 9-13), Camp Wabansi offers specialty camps that allow campers to enjoy advanced activities and field trips. Learn more about the daily schedule.
Campers listen carefully to directions and proudly show
off their origami kites that Ashley taught them to make
during Camper Choice time.
Parents Night
Thursday night is special at Camp Wabansi. Parents, relatives, and friends are invited to join the fun! Campers and their guests enjoy a grilled hot dog dinner, meet the counselors, take a tour of camp, and laugh the evening away as campers take center stage to perform hilarious skits and songs! There's bound to be some surprises, too - the staff may put together a skit of their own!
Zoe has her bed set up right next to her
friends and counselor for Thursday night.
Optional Overnight Adventure
Campers can choose to spend the night at camp on Thursday night after the Parents Night program. After bunking down in one of our rustic cabins, campers enjoy an evening all-camp game, campfire, snack, and witness some of camp's oldest friendly legends come to life! Parents consistently tell us that spending the night at camp with friends and counselors was a great step of independence to take with their child.
Some Junior Counselors show their team spirit
during "Olympics Week."
Teen Leadership Program
Teens ages 12-17 are encouraged to participate at Camp Wabansi as Introductory Counselors, Junior Counselors, and Assistant Counselors. Click here to learn more.
Camp Traditions
Traditions run deep at Wabansi. Timeless traditions include decorating a piece of clothing on memorable Tie-Dye Tuesdays, cooking lunch over the campfire on Weenie Roast Wednesdays, dressing up and competing in game extravaganzas on Theme Day Thursdays, and enjoying a beach party at Wabansi on Five-Star Fridays. Want to learn more about Camp Wabansi's history? Click here.
About to enjoy some cabin free time, Cassie's campers
pose for a picture.
Cabin Groups
Campers are carefully placed into small groups with other campers of similar age and same gender. Each group belongs to a caring counselor who leads the campers through their various activities during the week.
Always smiling, counselors Tom and Ben are helping
campers rinse their tie-dye shirts.
The Staff
Camp Wabansi's counselors are carefully chosen for their work ethic, sense of humor, love for the outdoors, and ability to relate to children. Many of them are pursuing degrees in child care or education. Waterfront staff are certified lifeguards. All staff members are at least 18 years old, are certified in First Aid and CPR, and complete a comprehensive interview process and background check prior to hire.
Summer positions for 2011 will be posted in January.
