Camp YI
Building Leaders for Tomorrow... since 1945
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Registration for Summer Camp 2025 opens December 16.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in ?

Check-in
Sundays 
3:00pm-4:00pm
                                
Check-out
Fridays
4:00pm -6:00pm
                                

What time is check-out ?

Check-out
Fridays
4:00pm -6:00pm

What to bring to Camp?

Camp Y.I. Packing List
ONE WEEK. Please be sure your name is on everything.
Linens
Please pack in the top of your luggage 1 twin fitted sheet
1 pillow with pillowcase
1 blanket or sleeping bag
2 shower towels and wash clothes
1 pool towel
Clothing
6 t-shirts
6 pair of shorts
2 pair long pants/leggings
2 swimsuits
1 sweatshirt or jacket
1 raincoat/poncho
Pajamas for 5 nights
Ample supply of socks & underwear Dress up clothes for The Dance
Hat
Shoes
2 pair closed toe shoes
1 pair of sandals or flip flops for shower use only
1 pair of water shoes/tennis shoes for lake activities Shoes with a slight heel or riding boots if you choose
to ride horses.
Toiletries
Body wash or bar soap Shampoo, Conditioner Toothbrush Toothpaste Hairbrush/Comb
Supplies
Water bottle-required Sunscreen-required Bug Repellent Flashlight
Laundry Bag Stationery & stamps Books, Board Games Journal/Sketch pad
We do not allow campers to bring their cell phones or electronic devices.
We supply lifejackets for lake activities and helmets for horseback riding. If you prefer, you may bring your own. We love to decorate our cabins with LED lights, LED candles, small rug, fun pillows.
   

Camp Y.I. Packing List
TWO WEEKS. Please be sure your name is on everything.
Linens
Please pack in the top of your luggage 2 twin fitted sheets
1 pillow with 2 pillowcases
1 blanket or sleeping bag
5 shower towels
1 pool towel
Clothing
15 t-shirts
12 pair of shorts
3 pair long pants
3 swimsuits
2 sweatshirts or jacket
1 raincoat/poncho
Pajamas for 12 nights
Ample supply socks & underwear Dress up clothes for The Dance Hat
Shoes
2 pair closed toe shoes
1 pair of sandals or flip flops For shower use only
1 pair of water shoes/tennis shoes for lake activities
Shoes with a slight heel or riding boots if you choose to ride horses.
Toiletries
Body wash or bar soap Shampoo, Conditioner Toothbrush Toothpaste Hairbrush/Comb
Supplies
Water bottle-required Sunscreen-required Bug Repellent Flashlight
Laundry Bag Stationery & stamps Books, Board Games Journal/Sketch pad
We do not allow campers to bring their cell phones or electronic devices.
We supply lifejackets for lake activities and helmets for horseback riding. If you prefer, you may bring your own. We love to decorate our cabins with LED lights, LED candles, small rug, fun pillows.
   

What do you do Monday-Friday?

We begin each day with a flag raising then breakfast, cabin clean up, actvities, lunch, rest period, more activities, free time, dinner and night activities. Please see our Overnight Daily Bell Schedule for more details.  

What activities are spent together as a whole camp?

Our morning and night time patio activities, all meal times, free times, snack station, and most night activities are enjoyed together with all our campers and staff members. 

What activities are spent together as a cabin or unit?

Each cabin houses eight campers and two counselors. Two or three cabins make up a Unit and attend activities together. 

How many campers per overnight session?

50-60

What is the ratio of staff to camper?

1:5

Are the activities different during the two week session?

Yes, the daily (Monday-Friday) activities are the same.  During the weekend of the two week session we take a little extra time to rest, have guests speakers and demonstrations and hold our traditional Camp Olympics. We also have a YI talent show during the two week session. Many previous campers prefer the two week session and it is our most popluar Session.