Are you looking for a good summer camp to send your kids to this summer? I have two suggestions here in Ohio that is great camps sponsored by the YMCA. They have been in business for years and are well trusted. The two camps I think are the best in Ohio are YMCA Camp Fitch in Youngstown, Ohio and YMCA Camp Wilson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. These camps fill up fast, so it is best to make reservations as soon as possible.
Camp Fitch has several programs to offer and lots of activities. There is a 4 to 1 counselor ratio. Campers can take advantage of three wonderful waterfronts. Camp Fitch owns a mile of sandy Lake Erie Beach, an inland lake called Lake MVIMA, for boating, and an Olympic sized swimming pool. All waterfronts are supervised by certified lifeguards. They offer swimming, sailing, boating and waterskiing.
Camp Fitch has a 4-story climbing tower, an indoor climbing center, rifle range, archery range, horseback riding and much more. Activities include rappelling, crafts, nature hikes, wind surfing, campfires, field team sports and a lot more.
All activities your child participates in will be age appropriate. There are many different types of camps at Camp Fitch such as The Muti-Sport Adventure Camp for boys and girls aged 13-17. Campers will go white water rafting, canoeing and hiking. This adventure camp includes rafting on the Youghiogheny River, canoe exploring the Potomac River and backpacking. This trip also stops at the largest battlefield in North America- Gettysburg.
Camp Fitch offers a Computer Camp to, which mixes summer fun with learning Computers. You will learn Java, Pearl and much more.
Camp Fitch offers a variety of housing options. Whether your stay is in the winter, fall or spring there is a weather appropriate place to stay and activities based according to the season. Camp Fitch is a 450 acre site and has been providing generations with a great camping experience since 1914.
Contact Camp Fitch at (814)922-3219 or (330)774-8411.
Next is the YMCA Camp Wilson, established in 1918. They have a 455 acre year round facility for boys and girls and 7-17. For over 90 years, children have come to Camp Wilson to swim, boat, fish, ride horses, sleep under the stars and much more.
Camp Wilson stress’s the values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Camp Wilson has 3 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts and 1 volleyball court all lighted and surfaced. They offer archery and air rifle ranges, soccer. Football/softball is also available. They have a 25′ climbing wall and 11 elements High Ropes Course.
Camp Wilson is also perfect for the entire family to get away. Each family has its own cabin for the weekend and delicious meals are provided. You can choose from canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, crafts, hiking and much more.
Each night is fun filled evening programs as well as campfires full of songs and skits preformed by families and camp staff.
There are lots of different theme based camps at Camp Wilson such as, First time Camp ages 7-9, Drama Camp ages 10-14, Teen Camp ages 12-15 and Rides and Thrills Camp ages 14-17 with rides and thrills kids will visit Geauga Lake, Soak City Water Park, Cedar Point and much more. There is of course also a Traditional Camp for ages 7-12.
Online registration for Camp Wilson is available at www.ymca.org you can also call (937)593-9001 or (800)423-0427 for more information.
Summer is almost upon us. If you are looking for a fun and trusted camp to send the kids or take your entire family, Camp Fitch or Camp Wilson are both well- trusted camps in Ohio. Check them out today.
