Day Camp

Adventure Day Camp (ages 5 – 11) Join us this summer for fun, friends and memories that will last a lifetime. YMCA Camp Alexander’s Adventure Day Camp program provides a safe and welcoming environment for campers. A full schedule of activities include swimming, arts and crafts, court and field games, target sports, nature programs, boating and so much more. These activities, combined with the efforts of our experienced, caring staff offer your camper the opportunity to build confidence, develop skills, make new friends and have fun. 10 one week sessions, free before and after care options, as well as specialty programs such as horseback riding , offer parents flexibility of scheduling and the knowledge that your children are cared for by an organization with 70 years of caring for people of all ages.

MULTIPLE WEEK DISCOUNT!!! If your camper attends Day Camp for a second session, they receive a $10 discount!!

Day Camp Theme Descriptions

Wrangler Week: Wrangler Camps are led by trained professional instructors, who will guide the participants one of the days of the session in learning the basic skills of horsemanship. They will also supervise them in activities that are inherent to the experience, such as tacking, grooming, and mounting, dismounting, and riding.

Animal Adventure: Join us for animal adventure camp! Games, crafts and hands-on animal activities all help children develop respect and a positive attitude toward all living beings. As always Phil Hartley from the South Wood County Humane Society will bring out animals for us to see; and you can even bring your own pets in for show and tell!

Holiday: Get ready to celebrate the holidays at Camp Alexander. This theme day will be a holiday extravaganza where we will play games and do crafts for all sorts of holidays. You will definitely experience a trick and a treat this week!

Pirates: Set sail for a ridiculous week of fun and adventure! Explore the jungle to find treasure and eat yummy treats but beware of whacky pirates!!

Wrangler ll: Maybe you missed out on the chance to go horseback riding the first week or you just want to go again. Either way the week is sure to be fun!

Cartoon: This week will include a costume party where we all dress up as our favorite cartoon characters and play zany games.

Wet n’ Wild: There is nothing better than a week of wild water activities at Camp Alexander. Canoe races, squirt gun fights, water balloons, swimming and more! Come cool off during a fun, super-soaked week.

Super Hero: Sharpen your “super powers” during this week of amazing fun! Join us as we battle villains, rivals, nemeses’ and other general bad guys!

Sports: This week campers will meet at the Port Edwards YMCA and engage in activities that develop teamwork and good sportsmanship. Campers increase their confidence through varied games, activities and events. Campers will participate in sports of all sorts such a basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, dodge ball, kickball, tag games, relay races, tee ball and more. The camp will be broken into gym time and outdoor time. Swimming in the YMCA Pool will be an option every day of the week.

Wild n’ Whacky Sports: Action, wackiness, and down and dirty fun is what this week is all about. Campers will enjoy different wild and whacky activities, including water balloon tosses, gaga ball, scavenger hunts, Whacky Olympics, and much more!