Hayo-Went-Ha Camps

VOYAGEUR PROGRAM

As two-week Voyageurs, (formally two-week Bushwhackers participating in a canoe trip) campers complete a three-day backpacking adventure on the beautiful Manistee River Trail as part of the North Country Trail.

Campers will have the opportunity to experience the incredible hardwood forests and be introduced to backcountry camping. The hiking trail follows the scenic bluffs and ridgetops along the third longest river in Michigan. Throughout the 11 mile trek, campers will be able to look out at the scenic overlooks, walk onto the 245 foot long suspension bridge over the river, pass by a waterfall, and swim in the Manistee river. Campers will learn new backcountry skills, such as packing a hiking pack and filtering their own water. This trip is a rewarding adventure as campers have the opportunity to overcome personal boundaries and learn how to work together while immersing themselves in nature.


TRIP LOCATION
The Voyageurs explore a section of the North Country Trail and the hiking trail follows the scenic bluffs and ridgetops along the third longest river in Michigan. Throughout the 11 mile trek, campers will be able to look out at the scenic overlooks, walk onto the 245 foot long suspension bridge over the river, pass by a waterfall, and swim in the Manistee river.


Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha

YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha Camps is an all girls YMCA overnight camp that offers a dynamic combination of wilderness experiences and traditional in-camp activities. Located on 120 acres on the shores of beautiful Arbutus Lake, YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha has 109 years of tradition and experience to provide incredible adventures campers remember for a lifetime.

Campers learn to work together, to support each other and to respect what each member of the cabin has to offer. The wonderful variety of camp trips reinforce the value of teamwork. Cabin groups of two cabin leaders and eight campers meet the challenge of extended canoeing and hiking trips to Michigan’s north country, the Canadian wilderness or biking along trails across the Upper Peninsula, all the while learning to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Trained and experienced staff lead our trip programs.

The morning schedule allows campers to work together as a cabin unit. The time is also used to teach campers about the camping equipment, trip location and safety before their trips. The afternoon allows each camper to individually select any one of the following activities: sailing, swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, arts and crafts, archery, nature studies, soccer, pickleball, gaga, tennis, basketball, and newspaper.

Our camp motto, Each for All...All for Each is evident in all we do. The cabin group is the essence of the camping experience. We emphasize and follow the seven core values of our YMCA of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Inclusion, Teamwork, Environmental Stewardship and Responsibility in all that we do.

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