Camp Wyandot Facilities and Activities
Camp Wyandot is an exciting adventure! Camp Wyandot experience is magical! Part of that experience is the partnership we form with our camp families and the support of parents and guardians to help us build caring, confident young people that appreciate our natural world. Campers will master new skills, try new things, and develop great friendships. Camp Wyandot campers live with their counselor in small units or cabin groups of 6 or 7, based on their age. The unit cooperates to plan their upcoming week together. Click the link for our Summer Camp Facilities, or find more about our available activities in the pictures below.
Archery
Boating
Field Games
Hiking
Arts & Crafts
Creeking
Fishing
Swimming
Why We're Unique
Why We're Unique
Camp Wyandot is in a unique location, known as one of the most bio-diverse regions on the planet. Our camp hosts a variety of habitats, including deciduous and evergreen forests, meadows, a lake, streams, and one of the clearest creeks in the state. Giant hemlocks, brought by the glaciers, provide shade and humidity for the abundance of ferns, wild flowers, and creatures of all types. Within our forests are some stunning geological formations carved over the millennia from the famous Black Hand sandstone that rises into the Appalachian Mountains.
Why It's Important
Why It's Important
Today, more than any other time in history, our kids need to go outside to play. At Camp Wyandot we develop our natural senses and provide an intimate connection with nature; proven over the millennia to be critical to the health and well being of humans, and just as critical to the health and well being of humans today. We also provide an intimate connection with what makes us human; the ability to share emotions and form deep friendships. We work at developing our “inner senses” as well; an awareness of our personal strengths and weaknesses and our place in the world.
What are our goals and outcomes?
In such an inclusive, engaging, and challenging environment, youth will:
- Increase their social and cultural competencies and feel a sense of belonging
- Develop leadership, teamwork, and cooperation skills
- Increase self-confidence, independence and empowerment
- Plan, make choices, reflect and learn from their decisions
- Build a life-long appreciation and respect for the outdoor environment
- Develop a sense of respect, responsibility and contribution to their community
- Be involved in rich group experiences that are inherently interesting and fun
- Be recognized for their accomplishments
Why is American Camp Association important?
American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun.
Still have questions?
Read our frequently asked questions for parents and guardians. If you have further questions, please contact the office at 614-481-8227 or email at info@campwyandot.org.
Find Camp Wyandot’s Wish List under “Donate” or “News and Events” at the top of the page.
Evening Programs
Opening Fire
Wyandot Live
Theme Night
Council Fire
Awards & Recognition
Outdoor Living Skills
Outdoor Living Skills
Camp Wyandot Outdoor Living Skills Progression Program (OLS) is designed to help campers be more confident and comfortable in the outdoors. The outdoors can be a safe environment and an adventure where campers can be doers rather than viewers. As they progress through each of the five levels they build outdoor skills and learn to work as a group.
Morning Mile
Morning Mile
Campers get a glimpse into the ins-and-outs of running. Campers meet in the parking area and learn proper runners stretches before running, jogging, or walking to the entrance gate of Camp and back. Campers who complete Morning Mile twice during a session will receive a patch at the end of the week. No Sweat!
Nature Progression
Nature Progression
This program addresses areas including sensory awareness games, camp improvement projects and activities involving the ecology and ecosystems, weather, camouflage, mammals, flowers & plants, birds, reptiles, insects, geology, trees, and more. At the end of the week every cabin will have completed requirements for their chosen level of progression and will be awarded accordingly.
Polar Bear
Polar Bear
Cabin units wake up early in the morning and go for a quick jump in the pool when the water is warmer than the air. This activity is supervised by licensed lifeguards and is a great way to wake up and start the day! Campers who complete Polar Bear twice in one session will be awarded a patch at the end of the week. Chomp! Chomp!
Golden Dustpan
Golden Dustpan
Every morning while campers are enjoying their breakfast, members of the Leadership Team visit all the cabins and inspect them for cleanliness & organization. The Golden Dustpan award is given to a Cabin Row cabin & an Advanced Hill unit every morning. The Golden Dustpan patch is awarded at Council Fire to the cabin and unit who showed the most consistency throughout the week.