+ Week Dates & Theme
2025 Summer Overnight Camp
Week 1: June 8-13
Week 2: June 15-20
Week 3: June 22-27
Week 4: June 29-July 2 (Mini Week)
Week 5: July 6-11 (Ranch Mini Week is July 6-9)
Week 6: July 13-18
Week 7: July 20-25
Week 8: July 27-August 1
Week 9: August 3-8
+ Typical Daily Schedule
Typical Daily Schedule
| 7:45 | Rise and Shine |
| 8:00 | Cabin Clean-Up |
| 8:15 | Flag Raising |
| 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 9:30 | Morning Paths (Areas of Focus) |
| 11:40 | Cabin Activity |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 | Siesta |
| 2:40 | Activity Period 1 |
| 3:50 | Activity Period 2 |
| 5:00 | Free Time |
| 6:15 | Flag Lowering |
| 6:30 | Dinner |
| 7:15 | Evening Watch (Reflection) |
| 7:45 | Evening Program |
| 9:00 | Cabin Talk/Ready for Bed |
| 10:00 | Lights Out |
+ Discounts and Financial Assistance
YMCA of Central Ohio members will receive a $50 discount per child per week.
Our multi-week discount is $25 per child per week.
For financial assistance, we invite you to fill out an application. Please Email your application to mhasty@ymcacolumbus.org
Camps, Dates & Rates
Rangers
Ages: 6-8
Weeks Offered: 1, 2, 3, 4 (mini), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
This week, our youngest campers will have the opportunity to explore their interests with their fellow rangers. Campers will experience different activities every day, including swimming, boating, target sports, campfires, singing, athletics, and cooking over the campfire!
- Rate for 1 week: $690
- Mini Week (week 4): $400
Ranch Mini-Camp
Ages: 6-8
Weeks Offered: 5 (July 6-9)
You have been asking and we are excited to offer a Mini Ranch camp for our youngest ranchers! Spend a mini week your new best friends: some with two legs, some with four! Three days for our youngest horse lovers to get a taste of ranch camp! Spend your time riding and caring for your new pal. During that time, you'll learn from one of our instructors and trail ride all over our 500 acres. Of course, you'll also get to enjoy tons of traditional camp activities! Parents will pick up at 6pm on Wednesday night to enjoy a horse show and a cookout while picking up their little rancher!
Rate for Mini Camp: $450
Pathfinders
Ages: 9-11
Weeks Offered: 1, 2, 3, 4 (mini), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Pathfinders advance together throughout the week, taking on new challenges such as lake hikes, our giant swing, fishing, boating, team building and target sports. The Pathfinder experience allows kids to focus on skills that interest them while making friendships and connecting with nature at Camp Willson.
- Rate for 1 week: $690
- Mini Week (week 4): $400
Trailblazers
Ages: 11-13
Weeks Offered: 1, 2, 3, 4 (mini), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Trailblazers get even more independence to make the camp experience their own. Your camper won't want to miss this action-packed week of camp!
- Rate for 1 week: $690
- Mini Week (week 4): $400
TEENation
Ages: 14-16
Weeks Offered: 1, 2, 3, 4 (mini), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Join the cause for Teen Independence! It's waiting here for you at Camp Willson... high ropes, Lake Mac-O-Chee, disc golf, boating, night hikes, team building, and the privilege to call yourself a member of TEENation.
- Rate for 1 week: $690
- Mini Week (week 4): $400
Sr. & Jr. Ranch Camp
Ages
Junior: 9-12
Senior: 13-16
Weeks Offered
Junior: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9
Senior: 6, 7, 8, 9
Spend your week with your new best friends: some with two legs, some with four! You will find the horse that is the perfect match for you and spend the week riding and caring for your new pal. During that time, you'll learn from one of our instructors and trail ride all over our 500 acres. Of course, you'll also get to enjoy tons of traditional camp activities!
- Rate for 1 week: $790
- Mini Week (week 4): $450
Fishing Camp
Ages: 12-16
Weeks Offered: 1, 2, 3
This week, young fishermen and fisherwomen can enjoy the sport they love! Campers will explore beautiful Lake Mac-O-Chee with other kids their age, perfecting their casting skills. One top-notch fisher will even be crowned Angler of the Week!
- Rate for 1 week: $690
Counselors-In-Training/Ranch Counselor-In-Training
Ages: 16-17
Weeks Offered: 2, 3
This program fosters and develops group dynamics, problem-solving, and the leadership and camping skills found in future staff members. The CIT program helps teens take on the responsibility that will benefit them not only at camp but also at home. Additionally, CITs are asked to volunteer for at least one week during the summer.
- Rate for 1 week: $690
Cabins, Meals, & Counselors
Learn about the cabins, meals & counselors at Camp Willson.
