Afterschool Care

When school’s out, let your child come to the Y for some fun, education and exercise!

Ausable River Canoe Camp

The AuSable River Canoe trip is a 5-day, 4-night adventure, where teens canoe, pack, and camp along the AuSable River. It is a co-ed trip, and open to ages 14-15.

Camp Like a Kid Again

We're going back to camp! Join us at YMCA Camp Timbers in West Branch for our Fall Break retreat in October 2020.

Counselor-In-Training Program

This two-week camper experience at YMCA Camp Timbers is for those teens ready to be role models and interested in working with youth.

Day Camp in West Branch

The perfect way to introduce your camper to the summer camp experience

Group Retreats

Whether the event is a small leadership retreat or a large youth event, YMCA Camp Timbers has the facilities, activities, and staff to meet your group’s individual needs.

Herter Music Camp

This summer, why not have some fun with your instrument and make lots of new friends? Come up to Camp Timbers in West Branch and advance your musical ability while having fun.

Holiday Camp at the Y

Parents, are you looking for a safe, fun, but inexpensive place for your kids during the holiday break? Then turn to the YMCA!

Horse Specialty Camp

Spend two hours each day focused on basic horse care and knowledge, riding instruction, and horseback rides along the trails surrounding camp in West Branch. For Horse Specialty, participant must be ages 9-14 and be comfortable riding and working around horses.

Mini Camp

Mini Camp in West Branch is a perfect option for younger campers that might be experiencing overnight camp for the first time.

OLLI Grandparent & Grandkids Camp

Specializing in overnight camps for more than 50 years, Camp Timbers offers an opportunity for grandparents and their grandkids to unplug and reconnect with nature through various fun activities together.

Pictured Rocks Backpacking Camp

The Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip is a 5-day, 4-night adventure, where teens hike and camp along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Robotics: Robot Battles

This LEGO® Robotics: Robot Battle curriculum is designed to introduce students at YMCA Camp Timbers to the world of building and programming basic robots. Taught by Engineering for Kids.

Sailing the Straits Camp

This unique experience includes a 5-day, 4-night adventure sailing on the Retriever, a 52′ sailboat owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America. Participants sail and sleep aboard the ship, which departs from Mackinaw City.

School Programs – Outdoor Education

Ranging from 1-day trips to 3-day (2-night) programs in West Branch, MI, YMCA Camp Timbers provides enriching experiences through our education curriculum, adventure challenge, and team building focused learning opportunities.

Specialty Time at Camp Timbers

Summer Camp Specialty time offers campers the opportunity to pursue a passion or explore an emerging interest for 2 hours daily.

Summer Overnight Camp

Our flagship program is summer overnight camps for boys and girls ages 7-17, YMCA Camp Timbers in West Branch, MI.

Summer Program

When school’s out, let your child come to the Y for some fun, education and exercise!

Team Building and Specialty Groups

YMCA Camp Timbers is the perfect venue for your next team, church or business retreat! Located near West Branch, camp provides a beautiful natural setting for retreats ranging from partial day to multiple day overnight retreats.

Teen Adventure Trips

Teen Leadership Camp

Whether a first-time camper or a seasoned returner, all teens are invited to participate in our teen camp, the first step in our progressive leadership program.

Valentine’s Weekend Kids Camp

2-day, 1-night winter adventure at YMCA Camp Timbers. Give your kids a weekend of memories, friends, and fun while you enjoy a quiet evening for Valentine's Day.

Y Active Adult Retreat

Join us at YMCA Camp Timbers for a day of fun, friends and activity! Camp will be open exclusively for the Active Adult Retreat. Participants can expect to hike, snow shoe, ice fish and enjoy games and comradery around the campfire.

Y Women’s Getaway Weekend

Experience the adventure of camp, connect with both friends and nature, and grow in mind, body, and spirit.

YMCA Camp Timbers

Beautifully situated on 300 acres of nature, YMCA Camp Timbers has specialized in summer overnight camps since May 28, 1967, we also offer year round programs.