Camp Sturtevant Day Camps
PIONEERS Ages 5-6
Pioneers are the youngest group of day campers located on-site at Camp Sturtevant.
“Pios” are introduced to the day camp experience with a variety of age appropriate activities.
Activities Include:
- arts & crafts
- playgrounds
- field games
- sand castle building
- gnome hunts
- slingshots
- boating
- nature lessons
- hikes
- music & camp songs
- skits
- swimming (weather permitting)
Pioneers’ Weekly Fee 2023
Member: $201
Non-Member: $231
TRAILBLAZERS Ages 7-8
Trailblazers are introduced to some of Camp Sturtevant’s more intermediate programming areas.
Activities Include:
- field games
- playgrounds
- scavenger hunts
- BB guns
- archery
- gaga
- nature lessons
- arts & crafts
- camp songs
- skits
- swimming (weather permitting)
Trailblazers’ Weekly Fee 2023
Member: $199
Non-Member: $229
PATHFINDERS Ages 9-12
Pathfinders are the eldest group of day campers. “Paths” lead the way and set an example for our younger day groups.
Pathfinders’ programs and experiences challenge each camper as they explore their personal development.
Activities Include:
- BB guns
- archery
- low ropes
- ground level zip lines
- gaga
- biking
- kayaking
- field games
- camp songs
- skits
- swimming (weather permitting)
Pathfinders’ Weekly Fee 2023
Member: $199
Non-Member: $229
Our river swimming area is a shallow section of water that is a comfortable space for all swimmers. Certified lifeguards are always on duty during swimming and boating activities.
2023 Camp Sturtevant
Day Camp Weekly Theme
First Day of Camp is June 5th
Week 1: June 5 - June 9
Blastoff To Summer
Register by May 22
3...2...1...Blastoff to summer! Let’s kick off the summer fun by exploring all the great things we can do at Camp! Campers will play new games, learn new songs, and meet new friends in this great kick off to summer!
Week 2: June 12 - June 16
Sports Of All Sorts
Register by May 29
Channel your inner sports star and come together as a team to develop new skills for a variety of sports at the YMCA.
Week 3: June 19 - June 23
Lost in Space
Register by June 5
Shoot for the stars! Join us this week as we explore outer space with games and projects that are out of this world! One small step for your camper, one giant leap for the summer.
Week 4: June 26 - July 30
Art-Rageous
Register by June 12
Calling all creators, makers, designers, and painters! This week will have your artist diving into their imagination and creating masterpieces that will surpass even Van Gogh himself.
Week 5: July 3 - July 7
Hooray USA!
Register by June 19
No Camp Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4
It’s the 4th of July! It’s time to party in the good ole’ USA! We’ll celebrate America’s birthday with flags, patriotic games, and craft projects! This week is all about RED, WHITE, & BLUE (and you!)
Week 6: July 10- July 14
Pirates & Princesses
Register by June 26
Set sail in search of summer fun with us as we embark on nautical nonsense and fairy tale adventures.
Week 7: July 17 - July 21
Into the Wild
Register by July 3
Let’s explore the wild world around us! This week, campers become explorers, taking nature hikes, hunting for creepy crawlies, watching the birds, and learning about the animals that call Wisconsin home.
Week 8: July 24 - July 28
H-2 wOaH!
Register by July 10
Beat the summer heat with wacky water fun! Come ready to enjoy water play, water games, and water balloons. Stay COOL!!!
Week 9: July 31 - August 4
Dino Diggers
Register by July 17
Explore the Prehistoric times by digging for fossils and exploring dinosaurs’ habitats. Who knows, maybe you will even run into a T-Rex!
Week 10: August 7 - August 11
Nature Nurturers
Register by July 24
Campers will find themselves at eye level with insects, following in the footsteps of the creatures that call the outdoors their home and discovering what interesting art we can make from natural materials.
Week 11: August 14 - August 18
Superheroes
Register by July 31
Become a superhero during this adventure-filled week. Discover the hero in you through challenges and adventures. Grab your mask and capes!
Week 12: August 21 - August 25
Farewell Fun
Register by August 7
Let’s end the summer with a week full of activities you LOVE as we say farewell to another amazing summer! Friday is Camp pride day! Dress in your favorite Camp Sturtevant gear!
Kids need connections that are made at camp now more than ever… with their peers, counselors, teen role models and the outdoor experience.
A Typical Day of Camp
AM Mornings
6:30 Pre-Care Curbside Drop-off Starts
Campers can be dropped off as early as 6:30a.m.
8:00 Busing Starts
From Wausau & Aspirus YMCA
9:00 Curbside Drop-off Ends
Park & walk your child to a Camp Staff Member.
9:15 Breakfast
9:30 Council Fire
10:00 Core Camp Activities
PM Afternoons
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Core Camp Activities & Swimming
3:00 Snack
3:30 Post-Care Curbside Pick-up Starts
Free Play Time
6:00 Pick Up Ends
Campers must be picked up
no later than 6 p.m.
The Camp Sturtevant experience is an outstanding way to keep your child active and engaged throughout their summer break from school. Camp will give your child new skills, memories, values, and friendships that will last a lifetime.
CARING
To put others before yourself, to love others, to be sensitive to the well-being of others, to help others.
HONESTY
To tell the truth, to act in such a way that you are worthy of trust, to have integrity, to make sure your choices match up with your values.
RESPECT
To treat others as you would have them treat you, to value the worth of every person including yourself, to be cordial even if you disagree with someone.
RESPONSIBILITY
To do what you should, to do what is right, to be accountable for your behavior and obligations.