About YMCA Camp Arbutus-Hayo-Went-Ha in Traverse City, MI

At Hayo-Went-Ha Camps, your child can have an incredible summer camp experience in picturesque northern Michigan. For over a century, campers and staff from countries all around the world have come together to create a vibrant community and celebrate the traditions of those that have gone before them. Our campers and staff use the mantra "each for all, all for each" to inspire each other to reach their greatest potential. Give your child the opportunity to be part of something bigger than themselves and sign them up to join us this summer! At Hayo-Went-Ha Camps, we understand the importance of creating lasting memories. Our campers and staff have been gathering for over 100 years to form a unique community based on the values and traditions of those that have come before them. Our campers and staff are committed to helping each other strive for personal and collective achievement, and our rallying cry is "each for all, all for each". Your child will have the chance to be part of something extraordinary in beautiful northern Michigan, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity and sign them up to join us this summer!

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What kind of kids we support

  • Christian
  • Coed
  • Boys only
  • Girls only
  • Kids
  • Tweens

Amenities

  • Lake
  • Transportation/Buses
  • Sleeping cabins
  • Playground
  • Sleeping Tents
  • Sports Court/Field
  • Art Studio

Programs at YMCA Camp Arbutus-Hayo-Went-Ha in Traverse City, MI

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All-boys camps

At all-boys camps, boys interact with their counselors – men placed in the role of nurturers. The mostly male staff are trained to care for their campers’ physical and emotional needs, including dealing with homesickness, conduct issues, and inhibitions. Boys can just be boys without judgment; they tend not to care who is the best or who runs the fastest. The focus is on their friendships. They can be silly, sing, and dance without concern about being ‘cool’ or worrying about other social factors.

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Girls-only camps

At girls-only camps, female campers interact with women in positions of authority, who set the tone and establish what is expected of each and every girl at camp. Campers learn how a girl or woman can assume positions of power by observing how the camp directors, administrators and staff run day-to-day camp life. A single-gender camp is a valuable opportunity to provide girls with a healthy place for development — away from social media and the sometimes superficial sense of identity it fosters.

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WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

Hayo-Went-Ha Camps are committed to wilderness adventure trips in all our summer programs. Camping teaches skills and values that campers can enjoy their entire lives. It fosters a tangible and tactile connection to nature that only comes from immersing oneself in it. Above all, camping is a tool to bring the cabin group together. Overcoming challenges as a group helps forge strong bonds of friendship. It allows each camper to realize how much stronger they are together than they are as individuals.

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Location and contact information

1380 East Arbutus Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49696