Primary Camps

VBYC offers one-week summer camp sessions from early June through mid-August. These camps are designed for youth from ages 8 to 14. During these weeks qualified, certified instructors lead organized programs in: swimming, canoeing, folklore, folk dancing, nature exploration, creative crafts, archery, riflery, sports, team building and outdoor camping.

Pre-Early Youth (ages 6-8): Little Bear
If you are 6-8 and think you are ready to try camp, this is the one for you. During this short, three day/two night session, you will share a cabin with your new camp friends and your counselor. Together you’ll: swim, canoe*, play games, sing, dance, participate in skits, and eat great camp food. (*Weather or wind premitted)

Photo from past yaers:
	Little Bear

Early Youth (ages 8-11 or 9-12):
Arrowhead, Great Bear, Discovery
Are you ready to try new experiences or improve camp skills from last year? Early Youth camps do just that— they help you grow. You will attend programs in: swimming, canoeing, drama, folk dancing, nature, arts & crafts, archery, riflery, sports, and team building. You’ll get to help run camp by planning campfires, daily flag ceremonies, and participating in wacky cabin contests. You’ll also love free time, camp store, and all-camp games like capture the flag! This all happens under the supervision of certified staff and trained counselors who understand how important it is to make new friends and have FUN!

Read about activities or a typical day. 

Photos from past years:
	Arrowhead
	Great Bear

Middle Youth (ages 12-14): White Pine* & Wolverine
Friends, friends, and more friends! Have we caught your attention yet?  Middle Youth camps offer the same program as early youth camps, plus you’ll take a more active role in running the program. At White Pine, our Middle School Leadership Camp, we’ll help you identify and improve emerging leadership skills. At Wolverine, spend a day in a specialty program of your choice with other kids with the same interests. Both camps give you more time to widen your circle of lifelong camp friends.

*White Pine now has a leadership component.

Read about activities or a typical day. 

Photos from past years:
	White Pine
	Wolverine

Specialty Camps

Leadership Workshop (Highschool)
At this challenging workshop you will learn and develop specific leadership skills which you can use in your school, family, clubs and communities. You will attend daily workshops, meet visiting speakers, and work on special interest projects; all tailored to this year’s theme “Lead, be the Example.” You will be inspired to achieve and believe in yourself! Interested in taking leadership to the next level? Apply to participate in our counselor or staff-in-training programs.

14 year-olds entering ninth grade may apply with two letters of reference and a personal essay stating why they would like to attend the Leadership workshop.

Photos from past years:
	Leadership: Weekly Photo
	Leadership: General Photos

Recreation Arts (Formerly called Rec Lab) (Early Youth)
If you are ready to investigate or improve recreational or art activities, sign up for Rec  Arts! During this week-long session you will participate in traditional camp programs, plus choose your own specialty program. This year’s programs are: 

• Visual Arts
• Life-Time Sports
• Photography
• Adventure Camping
• Water Adventures
• Dance

Photos from past years:
	Rec Lab

White Pine Early Leadership
White Pine is a mix of both traditional recreation activities and leadership clinics, tailored to the middle school learner. It focuses on individual leadership styles, developing friendships, setting goals, resolving conflicts, and communication skills.