Camp McBride is 118 acres of lakes, timber, wildlife and solitude. This special place is close to the city yet draws you a thousand miles away from the crowds. A YMCA-YWCA camping experience is truly one that will last a lifetime.

Camp McBride offers a great variety of summer camp experiences for girls and boys of all ages. Five day camp sessions focus on nature, art, water sports and group interaction in a non-competitive atmosphere. Dedicated staff provide guidance, safety and instruction

Camp McBride Summer Daycamp Schedule

Day Camp is designed to meet the needs of the working parent as well as the one week camper.  Summer camp is a great place for children to develop mentally, physically, and spiritually.  The camp program provides the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities for both old and new campers.  Activities include hiking, swimming, arts & crafts, singing, fishing, skits, archery, nature study, campfire activities, canoeing, boating, group games, water games, youth sports and outdoor cooking. 

Each Monday through Friday transportation will be provided from the Burlington Y at 9:00am and will return each afternoon by 4:20pm.  There will be two weeks that there is a schedule dovernight, during these weeks on Thursday evenings campers 7 years old and above will stay overnight at camp for an exciting overnight program.  They will return back to the Y on Friday at 11:45am.

Registration Begins:  Tuesday, March 23

Extended Hours:         For working parents campers may be brought to the Y as early as

                                        7:00am and be picked up as late at 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

                                        A late pick up fee of $5 per five minutes will be charged to parents who

                                        do not pick up their child by 5:30pm.

Extended Hours Fee: $10/week (Monday - Thursday)

Click here to view the 2010 Camp Brochure, or a printed version  can be picked up at the front desk.

 

Schedule at a glance. Click on session for more information.

Session
Dates
Ages
Week Theme
Cost
Mem/Non-Mem
Session 1 June 14-18 5-12  Team Survivor Week $87/$108
Session 2 June 21-25 5-12 ScoobyDoo Week $87/$108
Session 3 June 28-July 2 3-7 Disney/Preschool Week $87/$108
Session 4 July 5-9 5-12 Carnival Fun Week $87/$108
Session 5* July 12-16 8-13 Wet and Wild $91/$113
Session 6 July 19-23 5-12 Harry Potter Week $87/$108
Session 7* July 26-30 7-13 All Star Sports Week $87/$108
Session 8 August 2-6 5-12 Weird Science and Magic $87/$108

* There will be a Thursday overnight

Campers will receive one free t-shirt at the beginning of the week.

Week 1     
During this fun-filled week campers will enjoy group challenges, obstacle courses, mind-boggling puzzles, and team building games. Groups will compete to win prizes and learn about wilderness survival. Don’t miss out on this adventurous week.

Week 2     
Attention Detectives there has been an unsolved case at Camp McBride. This is sure to be a mysterious week. Groups will work together to solve the mysterious cases. This week will be full of mystery hunts, spy hikes, mummy relay races, and Scooby snack searches. Come with your sleuthing detective abilities and be ready to solve the case.

Week 3     
Preschoolers love going to camp- it’s a great place to play, sing, dance, and make new discoveries! This week is also perfect for the first or second year camper. Activities will include making crafts, building sandcastles and learning about nature. There will be a Disney dress up contest on Friday. This week promises to be a Magical Kingdom.

Week 4     
Hurry, Hurry, Come one, Come all, Step right up and have a ball. Throughout this week campers will make their own carnival booths for parents to tour Friday after the parent luncheon. There will be a variety of games, prizes, face painting, hair painting, a balloon animal clinic and much more.

Week 5     
This will be a fun-filled super soaked week! On Tuesday, campers will journey to Fun City at Pzazz where they will enjoy the indoor/outdoor water park. The week will be filled with Wet and Wild water games, pass the ball water relays, squirt gun fights, canoe races, water balloons and more! On Thursday campers will eat dinner at camp and stay for an exciting overnight program. Campers must be 8 years or older to attend this week.

Week 6     
Student Witches and Wizards get ready for an action packed week filled with surprises! Campers will participate in a tri wizard tournament, Sorcerer’s Stone treasure hunt and make dragon eggs filled with flubber. Campers will also get to make their very own magic potion and spells. If you enjoy a challenge then this week is for you.

Week 7     
Activities this week will include introductory sessions for football, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, and other sports taught by local athletes. This is sure to be an adventurous week. Get ready for an action packed week full of obstacle courses and tug of wars.

Week 8     
Come and explore fun science experiments and learn new magic tricks. This week campers will do fascinating hands on science experiments such as balloon speakers, burping bottle, dancing colors and many more learning activities. Throughout the week they will also make their very own magic wand and learn new magic tricks to amaze their friends.

Camp Candy Sale
Looking for a way to send your child to camp?

 

Our annual candy sale runs from March 23rd - April 20th.  You can check candy out March 23rd, 11:00am -5:30 pm at the Y.  Camp staff will be there to answer any questions and register campers.  All candy sellers must register for camp before they can start selling candy.  Parents that can't check candy out at that time can arrange to meet the Camp Director at another time.  We will check out candy while quantities last.

For more information call 753.6734 ext. 115.



"It is great to be able to take your kids to the YMCA and know they are in good hands all summer...having fun while us adults work!"

- A Parent of a Camp McBride Camper
Facilities

Camp McBride offers fine modern facilities with a flexibility that can be matched to a variety of needs. Camp features include:

  • Winterized lodge with complete kitchen, fireplace, woodburning stove and bathrooms with showers
  • 10 acre swimming and fishing lake with sand beach
  • 2 acre fishing pond
  • Canoes, rowboats, paddles, oars and life preservers
  • Beautiful hiking trails
  • Low ropes course
    High ropes course
    Climbing wall
  • Amphitheater
  • Primitive camping sites
  • Fishing dock
  • Volleyball net
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Large outdoor grill
Features

Team Works Ropes/Challenge Course
For Corporate, Youth & Adult Groups

People are an organization’s greatest resource.  The success of any organization ultimately depends on how efficiently its members work together to achieve a common vision.  Communication, trust, self-confidence, respect, problem solving.  These are building blocks for successful team.

TEAM Works is a one day program customized to your organization’s needs.  Activities and challenges with perceived risk are set forth to enhance qualities such as creative problem solving, positive conflict management, effective use of resources and leadership skills.  The program incorporates experiential learning theory though team challenges and outdoor high adventure.

The TEAM Works Ropes/Challenge Course at Camp McBride takes participants 30-40 feet off the ground, through the safety of a trained belayer.  Our high ropes elements options include the Cat Walk, Pamper Pole, Multi-Vine, Pirate’s Crossing, Climbing Wall and Zip Line.  Participants wear harnesses fastened to a belay rope while on the course.  This rope is also connected to the belayer on the ground and serves as the safety line. 

Low ropes elements are a series of obstacles and challenges that a group must work together to accomplish.   The activities offer solution-focused problem solving.  Examples of initiatives include: Nitro Crossing, Low Beams, Pirate’s Crossing and Tension Traverse. 

Our high ropes are adventure based which take participants 30-40 feet off the ground and include the following elements:

Cat Walk
Test your balance while walking across a telephone pole that is suspended in the air.

Pirate’s Crossing
Walk across a cable wire and maneuver yourself from one rope to other.

Multivine
Use your agility to travel from vine to vine while suspended in the air.

Pamper Pole
Climb up a telephone pole and balance on top of it, then experience a brief exciting free fall.  

Climbing Tower
Two 40 foot climbing walls with a variety of climbing challenges and various rock climbing holds.   A safe introduction to the sport of rock climbing.

Zip Line
Climb to the platform on a telephone pole, zip through the air down a 150 ft. cable, and come to a stop with your feet in the air.

Here are a few things you will want to know to help you get the most out of your day on the ropes course at Camp McBride:

  • Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather
  • Wear shoes with non-slip soles (tennis shoes are great) – no sandals
  • Leave your jewelry at home (wedding rings and small earrings are OK)
  • If you have long hair, bring something to tie it back with
  • If it is going to be hot, bring plenty to drink (you may bring individual water bottles or a cooler with drinks for the group)
  • Bring a sack lunch if you will be there all day
  • All participants must complete and sign a health form/permission waiver
  • Bring bug spray and sunscreen

COST:  $25 per person for a full day or $15 per person for a half day

Questions?  Call Gina Crabtree
Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA
(319) 753-6734 ext. 115

Environmental Education

Each year hundreds of children come to Camp McBride for environmental education programs. During these programs, children are involved in a series of outdoor experiences designed to help foster environmental awareness and concern. Examples of classes include: Bugs & Us, Compass Readings, Aquatics, Ecology 101 and many more.

Rental Information

Birthday Party

Planning a family reunion, retreat, company picnic, conference, or school event? Camp McBride invites you to have your next special event with us. Whether you're planning an event for 30 or 300, we have the year-round facilities for your next group event.

Prices
Effective January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
$105 for Day
$157 for Overnight
$263 for Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          An amphitheater can create magical

                                                                                                                                memories and add comfort to daily

                                                                                                                                gatherings.  Each morning campers begin

                                                                                                                                their day here with a flag raising ceremony

                                                                                                                                and opening thought for the day.

  • Deposit required for all rentals.
  • Rentals are booked according to availability of camp.
  • Scheduled activities have priority over membership and rental usage of any facility at camp.

To set up a camp rental or for any questions, contact Gina Crabtree at 319.753.6734 or email at gina@burlingtony.org.