Our progressive day camp program allows school-age children, youth, and teens to develop skills through a variety of new and fun themed camp activities. Our team of mature, responsible, and caring camp staff support campers as they try new things and build relationships in the day camp community. Divided into age appropriate groups, campers explore their community while enjoying traditional camp activities such as swimming and field trips.

At YMCA Camp Potawotami, we focus on the ABCs of Camping - working to increase camper's sense of accomplishment and belonging while they learn about positive character traits and values. Our tools are well-trained staff, carefully planned programs and safe, clean facilities.

Campers gain a sense of accomplishment by trying activities and developing new skills - for many campers, being away from home for a week is an accomplishment in itself! Making new friends and being a good friend in return helps campers gain a sense of belonging. Each person is a valued part of the YMCA Camp Potawotami community.

We emphasize character traits and values in many ways during the week. YMCA Camp Potawotami places an emphasis on learning, growing and doing your best. The character traits we focus on are Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Faith. Our unique Wampum Bead program encourages campers to choose a character trait to work on during camp and throughout the entire year.