Day Camp (Ages 6-12)
At Camp Ernst we offer a fun filled day camp experience for campers ages 6-12. Campers are grouped by rising grade level and make the journey to each camp activity under the supervision of our cool camp counselors. Each day campers will have the opportunity to participate in a sample of both land and water activities. They will participate in fun day camp traditions, all while making new friends and growing in spirit, mind and body.
Our day camp program runs Monday-Friday 9am-4pm all 9 weeks of our summer camp program. Campers need to bring a packed lunch and snack each day.
Teen Leadership Day Camp (Ages 13-15)
Our Teen Leadership Day Camp is for campers ages 13-15. This program is ideal for teens who enjoy camp activities and the social side of camp and who also want to grow in their leadership skills. Each day campers will have the opportunity to participate in a sample of both land and water activities, as well leadership rotations and team building activities. They will participate in fun day camp traditions, all while making new friends and growing in spirit, mind and body.
Our day camp program runs Monday-Friday all 9 weeks of our summer camp program. Campers need to bring a packed lunch and snack each day.
Ranch Day Camp (Ages 9-12)
Ranch Day Camp (Ages 9-12)
Calling all horse lovers! This specialty day camp program is perfect for campers who are looking to spend time at the Rockin’ E Ranch. Campers will spend their day out at the ranch, where they will follow a schedule that will allow them to learn the fundamentals of riding and horse care through ground/arena lessons and trail time each day!
Our day camp program runs Monday-Friday all 9 weeks of our summer camp program. Campers need to bring a packed lunch and snack each day.
Day Camp Activities
Day Camp Campers will get to enjoy a sample of our popular activities offered here at YMCA Camp Ernst. Campers will travel with their day camp group each day to both land and water activities.
- Archery
- Nature
- Arts and Crafts
- Sports and Games
- Ga-ga
- Swimming
- Hiking
- STEM activities
- Fishing
- Boating
- Zipline(Please note- not all activities at Camp Ernst are offered during our day camp programs)
