ESCANABA — The Northern Lights YMCA is offering summer day camp, keeping kids in Delta County adventurous, active, engaged and healthy all summer long. YMCA summer camp offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.

“It’s imperative that kids stay engaged socially, physically, and academically throughout the summer. Summer camp is a wonderful way to ensure that,” says Raquel Schon, Youth, Family, & Sports Director. “In our day camps and summer program, kids are in a welcoming environment where they can belong, they’re building relationships, developing character and discovering their potential. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp to keep them active and engaged all summer long.”

The Northern Lights YMCA offers:

Wells Summer Program (Ages 5-6)

A camp-like experience for kids ages 5-6 that focuses on age-appropriate arts & crafts, activities, and outdoor exploration. This program requires all kids to have attended at least one year of Kindergarten or Readiness Kindergarten. Program hours run 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Monday – Friday. Before and After care is provided with the cost of camp and is available 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.a nd 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Located at the Wells Childcare Center 5775 Main Street, Wells

Registration Open.

Camp Dates: June 9 – August 15

Cost: $175 for YMCA Members *A second child discount is available.

$210 for Public *Financial Assistance is available.

Limited to the first 24 kids per week

YMCA Day Camp (Ages 7-12)

Campers get the opportunity to celebrate weekly themes with corresponding crafts, yard games, outdoor exploration, and daily swimming time. Program hours run 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Monday – Friday. Before and After care is provided with the cost of camp and is available 7:30AM – 9:00AM & 4:00PM – 5:30PM.

Located at the Main Delta Center 2000 North 30th Street, Escanaba

Registration Open.

Camp Dates: June 9 – August 15

Cost: $175 for YMCA Members *A second child discount is available.

$210 for Public *Financial Assistance is available.

Limited to the first 70 kids per week

YMCA/Rotary Camp Harstad (Ages 6-17)

The YMCA and the Rotary Club of Escanaba have partnered to provide a wonderful Day Camp experience for individuals with mild to moderate special needs who are between the ages of 6-17. The program offers arts and crafts, nature hikes, songs and skits, wading in Lake Michigan, and so much more! Campers will have the opportunity to have a great summer and make new friends. Program hours run 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Monday – Friday. Campers will be transported to Camp Harstad by DATA bus daily. Camper drop off & pick up will take place at the Wells Childcare Center located at 5775 Main Street, Wells.

Located at Camp Harstad in Ford River E4655 Hwy M-35, Ford River

Registration Open.

Camp Dates: June 16 – August 8

Cost: $60 *Financial Assistance is available.

Limited to the first 15 kids per week

To ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, Northern Lights YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need. If you’re interested in helping send kids to camp this summer, you can donate at www.nlymca.com/delta/donate/

For more information, visit www.nlymca.com/delta or contact Raquel Schon at 906-789-0005 or rschon@nlymca.com.