Big Cove YMCA Camp
"An Experience That Lasts A Lifetime"
Quality and Tradition !
During the summer months Big Cove YMCA Camp operates
a residential camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Since 1889 we have
been providing young people with positive experiences "that last
a lifetime." We offer three one-week sessions and two two-week
sessions for campers ages 7 to 15. For more information on these sessions
please visit the Junior and Senior
links. We offer two four-week Leadership Development Programs for youth
aged 15 to 17. For more information on these programs please refer to
the Leadership link.
Juniors
Seniors
Leadership
A Typical Day at Big Cove YMCA Camp
| 7:30am | Wake up & Rip' n Dip |
| 8:15am | Table Setters |
| 8:25am | Morning Circle |
| 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:15am | Cabin Cleanup |
| 9:45am | Interest Group #1* |
| 11:00am | Interest Group #2* |
| 12:15pm | Table Setters |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | ZAP Time (Rest and Cabin Time) |
| 2:00pm | Cabin Program 1 |
| 3:15pm | Cabin Program 2 |
| 4:30pm | Free Swim |
| 5:15pm | Table Setters |
| 5:30pm | Supper |
| 6:30pm | Freebies** |
| 7:30pm | Evening Program (Cabin or Campwide) |
| 9:15pm | Snack |
| 10:00pm | Cabin Time/Lights Out |
*Interest groups are one hour skill sessions in any two of the following program areas per week: archery, drama, arts and crafts, traditional sports, canoeing/kayaking, wilderness survival skills, earth rangers (environmental education), swimming, or adventurers.
**Freebies are evening activity options that campers can choose from and vary each day.