Camp Program

Each day at Camp Ocoee is carefully planned to allow each camper to develop skills through instructional activity times and also foster a strong sense of community through several cabin activity periods during which they interact with other cabins.

Water Activities

Banana Boat, Canoeing, Swimming, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Sit on Tops, Water Games, Water Slide, Water Trampoline, Water Jungle Jim, Water Rockit, Water Skiing*, Wakeboarding*, Kneeboarding*

* Elective Activity

Land Activities

Archery, Arts & Crafts, Climbing Tower, Dance, Drama, Fishing, Flag Football, GaGa Ball, High Ropes, Hiking, Horseback Riding*, Lanyards, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Paintball*, BB Range, Sling Shot Range, Volleyball, Soccer, Team Sports, Ultimate Frisbee, 9 Square in the Air
*Elective Activity

Daily Schedule

7:00am Rise and Shine
7:45am Flag Raising
8:00am Breakfast
8:45am Morning Watch
9-Noon Morning Skill Activities
12:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30 B.O.B. Time (Body on Bunk)
2:30-5:30 Cabin Centered Activities
6:00pm Dinner
6:45-7:30 Duty Areas
7:30-8:45 Evening Program
8:45pm Evening Devotion
9:00pm Return to Cabins
9:45pm Lights Out

Younger Camp- Boys and Girls Ages 7-12

In Younger Camp at YMCA Camp Ocoee, campers have the opportunity to engage in a variety of skill-building activities. Each morning, younger campers participate in three different skill activities, receiving advanced instruction in each. The youngest cabins travel together as a group, exploring all of the most popular activities. Meanwhile, the oldest cabins in Younger Camp have the freedom to choose their skill activities on Sunday and Tuesday, traveling independently to their selected program areas.

Afternoons at Younger Camp are all about cabin-centered fun. Cabin groups enjoy special activities designed to foster teamwork and bonding. These afternoon sessions may include climbing, canoeing or kayaking trips, adventure swimming, waterslides, water toys, hiking, and even friendly competitions like kickball games. The goal is to create memorable experiences and build strong connections among campers.

Older Camp- Boys and Girls Ages 13-16

At YMCA Camp Ocoee, Older Camp offers campers the chance to dive deeper into skill-building activities. Each morning, campers attend two different skill activities, receiving advanced instruction. They sign up for these activities on Sunday and Tuesday, allowing them to explore their interests and develop new talents.

Afternoons are devoted to cabin-centered activities, where groups schedule special experiences designed to strengthen friendships and teamwork. These activities can include climbing, canoeing or kayaking trips, adventure swimming, swim time, waterslides, water toys, hiking, and even fun competitions like kickball games.

Older Camp campers enjoy a more relaxed morning routine, sleeping in and having breakfast at 9 a.m. After the evening program, they take part in exclusive activities designed just for them. Some of these special experiences include the night zip line, night swim, campfire, and other exciting options. The fun continues into the late evening, as Older Campers don’t go to bed until 11 p.m. each night, creating an atmosphere of adventure and excitement.

Campout

At YMCA Camp Ocoee, cabin groups have the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable overnight camping trip, weather and campsite availability permitting. The group will leave camp in the late afternoon, paddling in canoes to a secluded lakeside campsite. There, they will cook over an open fire, sleep in tents, and experience the magic of a night in the wilderness. These campouts are designed to be an exciting, immersive adventure, allowing campers to connect with nature.

The cabin groups return to camp in time for morning activities, ensuring they don’t miss out on any of their skill-building sessions. For the youngest cabins in Younger Camp, instead of a canoe trip, they enjoy a fun cookout right on the camp property, giving them a taste of outdoor cooking and bonding without venturing far from camp.