EVERY SUMMER HAS ITS STORY. BEGIN YOURS AT STRAIGHT ARROW DAY CAMP.
Straight Arrow Day Camp is a summer camp for kids in Lafayette, Indiana that provides fun for the season while focusing on building teamwork, cooperation, and self-esteem.
Our camp is located just outside of Lafayette and hosts weekly camp sessions throughout the summer. Each camp session has a fun theme that inspires activities and events for our campers.
Your child will make memories at Straight Arrow Day Camp.
YMCA Straight Arrow Day Camp is designed to incorporate a unique word such as respect, leadership, courage, and responsibility. We encourage our youth to become a strong and confident leaders. These campers will participate in canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, group games, and so much more!
Back in 1969, the Treece family had dreams of children experiencing nature and enjoying the outdoors. The Treece family graciously donated 40 beautiful acres to the Lafayette Family YMCA and it was named "Camp Treece." The YMCA also shared this vision and Straight Arrow Day Camp was started.
They won't want to leave camp when the day is over.
At the Lafayette Family YMCA, we want your child to have time to be active and to learn. That’s why we offer a variety of activities.
We take a bus out to camp where the fun really begins. Every week your child will experience a fun camp theme.
Campers will participate in all of our traditional camp activities while incorporating the theme and out character values.
DAILY CAMP ACTIVITIES
- Canoeing
- Arts & Crafts
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Archery
- Rabbit Racers
- Mud Pit
- Dunk tank
- Human Football
- Field Games
- Obstacle Course
- Gaga
- Slingshots
- Sports
- Nature Hike
Straight Arrow Day Camp Weekly Themes
Week 1: May 29 - June 2 (Closed 5/29)
Theme: Camp Kick-Off
Character Value: Respect
Week 2: June 5 - June 9
Theme: Sail The 7 Seas
Character Value: Responsibility
Week 3: June 12 - June 16
Theme: Hawaiian Week
Character Value: Enchanted Forest
Week 4: June 19 - June 23
Theme: Color Wars
Character Value: Honesty
Week 5: June 26 - June 30
Theme: Disney Experience
Character Value: Sportsmanship
Week 6: July 3 - July 7 (Closed 7/4)
Theme: American Spirit
Character Value: Patriotism
Week 7: July 10 - July 14
Theme: Hero Assemble
Character Value: Courage
Week 8: July 17 - July 21
Theme: Nickelodeon Week
Character Value: Humility
Week 9: July 24 - July 28
Theme: Beach Vibes
Character Value: Self-Esteem
Week 10: July 31 - August 4
Theme: Star Wars
Character Value: Courage
Week 11: August 7 - August 11
Theme: Aloha Summer
Character Value: Leadership
Additional Camp Information
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Ages: 5 - 9(Must be potty trained)
Cost:
- $170/Members
- $190/Non Members
- Registration begins February 13
- A $25 deposit is required per week to reserve your spot and is due at registration
- Please select your weeks of summer camp at registration
- Bus fees will be added to your weekly bank draft
- All deposits are non-refundable
Place your deposit as soon as possible to ensure that we have space available for your child.
May 15 - May 19
Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Ages 3 - 5 (Must be potty trained)
This camp is a wonderful way to introduce your youngsters to some new experiences. These campers will participate in canoeing, swimming, fun games, and so much more! Our small tribe numbers and experienced staff help keep the children safe and encourage them to participate in new experience.
Cost:
- $145 Members
- $165 Non members
Theme of the week: Welcome To Camp
We encourage you to bring the following items to help your child have the best experience at the Y!
- Bring a non-plastic blag to carry your items
- Labeled cold lunch either in a lunch box or paper bag
- Drink
- Sunscreen-labeled with child's name
- Water shoes or flip flops
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Extra shoes for creeking & mud pit
The "No Camper Left Behind Scholarship Fund" is a financial assistance program established in honor of former Straight Arrow Director Harry Linback. Its purpose is to provide funding for those who may be unable to afford some of all of the cost to attend YMCA Straight Arrow Day Camp. Harry wanted every child to have a camp experience regardless of their financial situation.Priority will be given to those campers who participate in the cookie dough sale.
Applications are available at the YMCA on sale kick off day and at the Y front desk. Application is not a guarantee of funding. This program applies to (1) one week of camp.
Kiersten Ferguson is the Camp Director & Assistant School Age Director. They have been past of the YMCA family since 2013. They have worked in youth sports, licensed daycare, and OST. They are excited to be a part of your children's Straight Arrow Day Camp experience this summer! We hope to build lifelong memories, friendships, and skills.