School Programs

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. Ranging from 1-day trips to 3-day (2-night) programs, schedules can be 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 full for 2023. Planning for Spring 2024 will begin in September 2023.

• 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:

DAY ONLY – up to 4 activities per day

TWO DAY, ONE NIGHT – up to 6 activities

THREE DAY, TWO NIGHT – up to 9 activities

SKILL CLINICS 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