Straight Arrow Day Camp

2013 REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2013!

Camp History

Back in 1969 the Treece family had dreams of children swimming, boating, fishing, riding horses, experiencing nature, and enjoying the great outdoors. The Treece family graciously donated 40 beautiful acres to the Lafayette Family YMCA and it was so named “Camp Treece”. The YMCA also had the same vision for children.

Straight Arrow Day Camp was started and those first children left greatly enriched. They made memories, built lasting friendships, gained independence and self-confidence. They left camp feeling good about themselves and thankful for the friends they made. For the past 43 years, Straight Arrow Day Camp has become a tradition that has given children the opportunity to make their own special memories.

The facilities and programs have changed over time, but our mission has remained the same. At the YMCA, youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living make up who we are. Straight Arrow Day Camp reinforces the values you teach at home. Over the years our enrollment has grown to 800+ campers every summer. We are excited for another great summer in 2012 and look forward to meeting all of the campers.

Our camp is conveniently located just 15 miles southeast of Lafayette.

Pricing

2013 Day Camp

$25 deposit required per each camp session 

Preschool Camp - $120 Member/ $140 Nonmember

Day Camp - $150 Member/ $170 Nonmember

Trailblazer Camp - $300 Member/$340 Nonmember

Leadership Camp - $150 Member/ $170 Nonmember

Mini-Pathfinder Camp - $90 Member/ $110 Nonmember

Extended care is available as early as 6:00A.M. and as late as 6:00 P.M. for $5/day/child.

Registration begins March 1, 2013

All registration forms must be brought in or mailed into the front desk at the YMCA.

Regular Day Camp

Our purpose at day camp is more than the supervision of children. It is teaching children to live and work together while fostering self-esteem in an amazing outdoor environment.

The staff at Straight Arrow is second to none. Our summer counselors are carefully chosen for their maturity, skills, genuine caring for children, and their experience. They go through a vigorous selection process and camp training.  All camp staff stress safety in every situation and are certified in CPR and First Aid.

Daily Activities Include:

Horseback Riding                            Canoeing                              Human Foosball

Team Building Course                     Swimming                              Obstacle Course

28 ft. Climbing Tower                        Archery                                 Rabbit Racers

Gaga                                            Slingshots                                 Gold Rush

Group Games                                  Fishing                                    Carpetball

Guests and family can come experience Family Night at Straight Arrow. On Friday, the campers stay out at camp and wait the arrival of their family and friends to share their camp experience. You will get to meet our great counselors, participate in camp activities with your camper, and hear the children sing songs and perform skits.

2013 Camp Themes

Each session of regular camp is a little bit different because of our entertaining themes. Each week campers will participate in the same core activities listed above, but will have different spirit days, themed activities, and family night experiences based on the week that they choose to come.

Crazy Concoctions (June 3-7) -  Bubble, Fizz, Blurp! Form hypotheses and develop theories as we conduct daily experiments. Come help us test the scientific method in the natural setting of everyday life.

Clue (June 10-14) -  Grab your magnify glass and put your thinking cap on because, today, we are solving mysteries! Learn how to think like a detective as you piece together clues, collect evidence, and figure out “WHO DONE IT?!”

Sports Extravaganza (June 17-21): Suit up and stretch out for this sports packed week with a YMCA camp twist! Learn the basics of basketball, soccer, kickball, and even some lesser known games from around the world. Practice and play hard to master three-pointers, corner kicks, and home runs!

Amazing Race (June 24-28): You don’t want to be the last one to sign up for this race! Join us for a week filled with challenges, obstacles, and of course races. Our tribes will compete to be the victors of Straight Arrow!

Dino Week (July 8-12) – Travel back to prehistoric times and help us discover a new world. Fossils are uncovered, gems and minerals are mined, and new habitats are created in this week that is sure to be dyno-mite!

Cruise Ship (July 15-19) – ALL ABOARD! Join us the S.S. Arrow as we sail around the Caribbean. Who know what things we might encounter. Pirates? Sunken Treasure? Hula Dancers? The possibilities are endless.

Inventor’s Workshop (July 22-26) – Campers become inventors as they work with their tribe to create new gizmos and gadgets. Curiosity, experimentation, and imagination will be our inspiration for this week!

Disney Week (July 29 – Aug 2) – Step into the mind of the Walt himself. Come with us to create your own theme park, sing your favorite Disney songs, and create concoctions from your favorite movies.

Fiesta (August 5-9) – Wrap up your summer vacation with a large party! We can all still celebrate together before heading back to school.

Trailblazer Camp

Trailblazer Camp is a two week camp that teaches leadership skills through various activities and challenges. Each camper will work to earn a bead for each skill accomplished in Safety, Nature Education, Cooperation, Patience, Responsibility, Honesty, Respect, and Caring. The campers work together on projects that encourage teamwork and fellowship. This camp is for children who have completed 5^th grade.

Preschool Camp (May 28-31)

This camp is a wonderful way to introduce your youngsters to some new experiences. These campers will participate in horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, fun group games, and much more! Our small tribe numbers and experienced staff help keep the children safe and encourage them to participate. Preschool campers will also have a Family Night ceremony similar to the regular campers. Parents will still need to pick their children up at the YMCA on Friday and bring them out to camp on Friday evening.

Mini-Pathfinder Camp (July 1-3)

Mini Pathfinder Camp is a 3 day, 2 night camp that allows the children to spend the night at Camp Straight Arrow. During these three days, campers participate in all of the regular day camp activities and get to go swimming daily. We will also get to play some fun group games like flashlight tag, watch movies under the stars, and make s’mores.

Transportation

We provide daily transportation from McCaw Park, Cumberland Elementary, and Happy Hollow Elementary. The YMCA is our gathering point for our bus trip to Straight Arrow Day Camp. Transportation costs $10 per week, per child.

Financial Assistance

No one is refused a camp experience at Straight Arrow Day Camp. We have financial assistance through our “Earn Your Way to Camp” cookie dough sale and our Open Doors Scholarship. The Linback family has also established a financial assistance program called “The No Camper Left Behind Scholarship Fund”.

For more information about camp please contact our Camp Director, Ryan Habben, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

If you have any questions about registration, financial aid, or paying your bill, contact our Camp Administrative Assistant, Maggie Allexsaht, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it