School Field Trips at Camp
Serving groups of 40 to 190 participants, YMCA Camp Timbers School and Outdoor Education programs seek to promote individual participants’ unique abilities and strengths through a group-work philosophy. Offering day field trips with schedules that are built to fit your school’s needs.
YMCA Camp Timbers provides enriching experiences through our education curriculum, adventure challenge, and team-building focused learning opportunities. Working closely with local teachers, Camp Timbers seeks to have a curriculum that supports Michigan education standards.
School outdoor education programs are currently open for May 2024!
- 300-acre CAMP and RETREAT facility near West Branch, Michigan
- Specializing in SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, YOUTH RETREATS, and SUMMER CAMPS/TRIPS
- Package rates include MEALS, LODGING, and FACILITATED ACTIVITIES
Courses and Activities for All Ages
Design a custom experience specifically for your students, with grade-level courses available to fit several themes. Select the following number of activities based on length of stay:
ACTIVITIES COULD INCLUDE:
Climbing Tower or Giant Swing
Teambuilding Course
Kayaks/Canoes
Nature Hikes
Shelters, Sparks, S’mores
STEM Challenges
Hammock Reflection/Mindfulness
Leave No Trace Workshop
Archery
EVENING PROGRAMS COULD INCLUDE:
Campfire (Silly Songs and Skits)
Predator vs. Prey
Camp Clue
Lumberjack Auction
Reservations
Interested in learning more or checking availability? Please fill out our Group Inquiry Form (to the right). There is no obligation with filling out the inquiry form. The form will be used for the purpose of price quotes and to check availability.
Tours
See and experience YMCA Camp Timbers for yourself! You can learn a lot about camp by digging deeper into our website, but it isn’t quite the same as meeting a member of our staff face-to-face and enjoying a walk through the property. Let us show you why we love Camp Timbers and answer all of your questions.
Schedule a Private Tour
To schedule a private tour of camp, please contact us at:
Timbers@SaginawYMCA.org
(989) 345-2630