YMCA Camp DeBoer

What participating students and teachers have to look forward to:

• A beautiful location featuring several ecosystems, including a large marsh and surrounding forest.
• A site-based curriculum designed specifically for what our environment has to offer.
• Capacity for 130 students plus additional chaperones/teachers for ODS experiences lasting 3-5 days.
• Spring and fall programs.
• New facilities, heated cabins and gorgeous lake views
• The opportunity to build friendships and practice academic teamwork, all within an inclusive learning environment.

We are currently accepting schools/classes up to 120 students per session for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Outdoor School.

Spring 2026 dates available:
3-day; 4-day; or 5-day overnight or 4-day daytime programs with optional 1 overnight

• Up to 70 students, May 13-15, 2026
• Up to 70 students, May 25-29, 2026 (any 3, 4 or 5 days)

**Contact us for pricing. With recent state budget cuts, we are working individually with schools and districts.

It’s time to get on our calendar for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027! Please email me below, and we can get you penciled in.

Please look over our information booklet and contact Karin Onkka, Outdoor Education Director, at outdoored@ashlandymca.org for more information.

Details coming soon.

• Overnight Camp – ages 8-14

Our traditional overnight camp is filled with fun and nonstop excitement! We have developed programs and activities that build confidence, social skills, and self-esteem. Through this program, campers can learn new skills or further existing ones by participating in the many activities camp has to offer. In a safe, healthy environment, care and guidance is always on hand to encourage children to try new activities. Includes: group games, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, archery, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, fishing and much more!

Overnight Camp Session Dates:

Coming soon!

• Mini Overnight Camp

Three fun-filled days of camp activities geared more towards beginning campers, interests, and abilities. Much time and attention is put into mini camp activities, knowing that this may be your child’s first time away from home. Rest assured that responsible staff closely supervise all activities to give your camper a safe and enjoyable experience. With at least one counselor to a six camper ratio, each camper will receive plenty of care and attention.

Mini Overnight Session Dates:

Coming soon!

• Leaders in Training Camp – ages 15-16

YMCA Camp DeBoer’s Leaders In Training (LIT) Camp is for campers ages 15+ or entering grades 10+ who want to enjoy a classic week at camp and build the leadership skills we look for in our camp staff. LITs don’t just learn to lead a cabin, rock a campfire song, and run an activity along side our trained staff, they also take on the LIT Challenge in their quest to join the LIT Wall Of Glory! Spend a week at camp and grow with us.

LIT Camp Dates:

Coming soon!

• Junior Counselors Volunteer Program – ages 16-17

This is a volunteer program allowing teens to get camp counselor experience and be part of the staff team at camp. Junior Counselors will fill out a volunteer application, interview for limited spots, participate in some staff training and have an average of 1-2 weeks participating in camp.

SEE 2025 BOOKLETS BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS

Details coming soon.

Offerings:

• Looking for a venue for your group? We offer facility rentals to a variety of different groups. Contact ycampdeboer@ashlandymca.org for more information!