Welcome to Camp Silver Creek!
Summer 2022 Dates
Session 1: June 26 - July 2
Session 2: July 6 - July 9 (3 nights)
Session 3: July 10 - July 16
Session 4: July 17 - July 23
Session 5: July 24 - July 30
Session 6: July 31 - August 3 (3 nights)
Session 7: August 7 - August 13
Session 8: August 14 - August 20
Session 9: August 21 - August 27
Overnight Traditional Camp (Entering Grades 1-7)
Each day is a new adventure at Camp Silver Creek. From the morning Polar Bear Plunge into the lake to all camp games later in the day, your camper will have a blast experiencing everything Camp Silver Creek has to offer. Campers at Camp Silver Creek have the opportunity to learn and grow by participating in a variety of activities led by our trained summer staff. Activities include:
- Archery
- Swimming
- Arts and Crafts
- Hiking
- Boating
- All Camp Games
- Campfires
- Weekly Overnight Adventure
Camp Silver Creek strives to provide a safe and fun environment where campers can make new friendships and learn about the YMCA's core values of: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.
Overnight Traditional Camp Offered All Sessions
2022 Cost: $365 (members)/ $465 (community members)
Overnight Teen Camp (Grades 8-10)
Teen Camp brings the Camp Silver Creek program to the next step. Teen campers will reside in their own unit as they experience camp in a new way. Many of the traditional activities such as archery, arts & crafts, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and more will still be available with a few added opportunities.
The schedule for the week is similar to the rest of camp, with some possible changes to help create a new experience for our oldest campers.
Teen Camp Offered Sessions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
2022 Cost: $365 (members)/ $465 (community members)
Family Camp
Family Camp at Camp Silver Creek is is for every generation to share the incomparable natural setting and escape the routines and screens of everyday life. Our rustic, screened window cabins sleep 8 and are perfect for a family experience like no other. Most cabins are without electricity but, a limited number with electricity are available to accommodate for medical needs.
Come participate in our favorite camp activities such as archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, hiking, swimming, fishing, large group games, campfires, and more! If you would like to explore the beautiful trails Silver Falls State Park has to offer, we can help make that available. During your time at Camp Silver Creek, families have the choice to participate in pre-scheduled activities or spend time on their own.
Summer 2022 Family Camp:
- Wednesday, August 3 - Saturday, August 6
2022 Cost:
- Members: $135 per adult, $75 per child 6 and up, under 6 is free PLUS $25 registration fee
- Community Members: $185 per adult, $125 per child 6 and up, under 6 is free PLUS $25 registration fee
Leader in Training (LIT) (Grades 10-12)
Camp Silver Creek's Leaders in Training (LIT) program builds leadership skills and prepares participants for future life experiences. During our two-week LIT program, participants will learn general leadership, improve their communication skills, complete safety training, be taught youth development strategies, plan activities, and make new friends. The second week of the program has our LITs shadowing a Camp Silver Creek counselor to learn more about what it means to be a member of camp staff.
All prospective LITs will complete an interview with the director to learn more about the program and have any questions answered.
Summer 2022 Leader in Training Dates:
- All LITs:
- Session 3: July 10 - July 16
- Shadow Weeks (Pick 1):
- Session 4: July 17 - July 23 OR Session 5: July 24 - July 30
2022 Cost: $515 (members)/ $590 (community members)
The Camp Silver Creek Story
Camp Silver Creek Prices
Summer 2022 Prices
Short Session
3 nights
$265 for members
$325 for community members
Full Week (Traditional and Teen)
6 nights, Sunday-Saturday
$365 for members
$465 for community members
Family Camp
For members:
$135 per adult
$75 per child 6 and up
Under 6 is free
Plus a $25 registration fee
For community members:
$185 per adult
$125 per child 6 and up
Under 6 is free
Plus a $25 registration fee
LIT Program
$515 for members
$590 for community members