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About Camp Oakasha
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Summer Programs
Our camping program is designed to give our campers a progressive, exciting, and age-appropriate day camp experience. Our campers learn and develop many new skills through a variety of activities including: swimming lessons, arts & crafts, archery, nature, hiking, outdoor living skills, and more!!
We have specific programs for all ages:
Podunks (entering grades K-2)
This program provides a tremendous full day camp experience. The program focuses on the development of skills and exploration of the outdoors. Traditional camp activities are highlighted through personal attention and discovery.
Mohegans (entering grades 3 & 4)
This program offers campers a true camp experience which includes an overnight filled with fun activities, campfire songs, stories, s'mores, and much more!!
Nehantics (entering grades 5 & 6)
An exciting program where campers get an in-depth camp experience which exposes them
to advanced campcraft activities. Nehantics are offered optional day trips, and two overnights.
*Cherokees (entering grades 7 & 8)
A new addition to our camp program! Our older campers gain a camp experience that focuses on self confidence, leadership, and values clarification. Cherokees have the option to participate in optional day trips, and two overnights.
Counselors in Training (entering grades 9 & 10)
This influential leadership program is designed to teach counseling skills, develop responsibility, encourage teamwork, and help clarify personal values. A more detailed program description is available at the YMCA.
Specialty Camps
YMCA Camp Oakasha Specialty Camps are growing in popularity every summer! Specialty camps are designed for campers who want an opportunity to concentrate on a specific skill while still having the chance to enjoy regular camp. Campers spend two periods in the morning dedicated to the specialty camp of their choice. After lunch, campers then participate in traditional camp activities such as boating, archery, ropes, and swimming. Space is limited!
Sports Camp Programs
Mega Sports(entering grades 3 - 5)
Not sure what sport to choose, don't worry at YMCA Camp Oakasha you can try them all! The active sports lover will enjoy learning and participating in lacrosse, soccer, basketball, t-ball and lots more. The staff leader will throw in a couple of water balloon tosses and other surprises to keep the group laughing and excited.
Soccer Camp
Learn to bend it like Beckham! No matter the ability level, soccer camp will assist
campers in developing their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills.
Arts and More
Performing Arts
This exciting program will give campers an opportunity to explore their interests and improve their abilities in a wide variety of performing and visual arts. Whether it's drama, comedy, or music, our experienced leaders will help campers develop their talents.
Mega Science Camp
Young minds will be challenged with a variety of cool hands on experiments and lessons. An experienced staff member will guide the group through discoveries in energy, motion, magnets as well as exploring the world of animals and bugs.
Teen Adventure Camps
Climbing Challenge
Campers will learn beginning climbing techniques with an emphasis on safety, fun, and personal challenges. Climbers will master the low and high ropes course at camp and then take on a variety of climbing hotspots throughout Connecticut. The second week culminates with a trip to North Conway, New Hampshire where campers put their skills to the test under the direction of professional guides from EMS.
Outdoor Adventure
A great intro to the world of adventure activities. Participants begin facing challenges together on the low and high ropes course and continue to achieve new heights during a series of day trips including rock climbing, horseback riding, hiking and more. A great opportunity to build self confidence, learn valuable outdoor skills and making lasting friendships!
Adventure Programs
Fort Building Camp
Help us build "Fort Oakasha". Campers will spend mornings learning building basics and structure safety building some of the biggest and best forts seen at camp.
Mountain Bike Camp
If off road, mud in your face trail biking is your thing, this is the camp for you! Campers will have the opportunity to bike through YMCA Camp Oakasha and surrounding local trails. There will also be a field trip to a near by state park to "rip it up." Camp will supply a Trek Mountain bike with a helmet.
Survivor Camp
For the adventurous campers who have an interest in advanced camps skills such as fire building, outdoor cooking, knot tying, lashing, shelter construction, low impact camping and more!
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