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2015 ANNUAL REPORT YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha for Boys YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha for Girls ® FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 2015 ANNUAL REPORT YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha for Boys YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha for Girls The MISSION of YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps is to strengthen the spirit, mind and body of children and adults in a safe, fun and challenging environment. Our programs develop important life skills, self-confidence and an enduring commitment to others as expressed in our motto: Each for All, All for Each. CORE VALUES CHRISTIAN HERITAGE: All of our work is based on Judeo-Christian principles with a predominate ethic of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. INCLUSION: We strive to bring together children, adults and families with diverse backgrounds. NATURAL WORLD: We seek to operate our camps and programs in a way that respects and sustains the environment. SINGLE-GENDER CAMPING: We believe that personal growth, character and identity are best developed in programs specific to boys and girls. Camp is a place I truly call my second home. With the outside world closing behind you as you pull into the driveway, you can already feel the comfort of this special place. Here you have your best friends in the whole world and a happy, fun, judgement-free zone. Everyone can be exactly who they are and they don’t have to worry at all about anyone thinking badly of them. I know when I’m away at camp, I could care less about my looks, how crazy I act, or even the fact that I can go 1-2 weeks without showering while biking from Gaylord to the Tahquamenon Falls, portaging 90 lb canoes, or hiking 120 miles because I’m still accepted by everyone around me (as a matter of fact, it’s seen as fun to do this). I find myself being the happiest when I’m away at camp and I have grown in more ways than I ever thought possible. My camp friends will always be there for me even though I only see some of them once a year. The experiences I’ve had and the friendships I’ve made there will stay with me for my entire life. DEAR ALUMNI, FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS, DONORS, STAFF AND CAMPERS OF YMCA CAMP HAYO-WENT-HA “This place is haunted,” has been said many Our 2015 summer adventures found us taking a time at an opening campfire. It is haunted trips from Alaska to the British Virgin Islands. by you. Our alumni, our staff, our campers Did you know that YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha and everyone who has had an impact on this is the organization with the longest continuous remarkable place called Hayo-Went-Ha. It is history of hiking on Isle Royale? We started because of our collective “ghosts” that we are going over to the island in 1933 and have able to have this incredible impact on young continuously explored that incredible National people (of all ages) for 112 years. Park except for the World War II years of 1944 and 1945 during the national gas rationing era. Greetings from YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha. Our wilderness adventures transform a young Our camp days are filled with warmth and man as he grows through his connections with sunshine and who can resist a dip in ‘ole Torch the natural world around him. Lake? We are blessed to have an incredible program on one of the world’s most beautiful Our Outdoor Education and Retreats and lakes. Conferences Program has seen steady growth annually since its founding in 1981. Thousands Our 2015 year was filled with so many great of school children each year enjoy a great camp camper stories – far too many to include in experience. Under the leadership of David this publication. But we are very proud of all Yuhaus, we are leaders in our state in providing our work and this annual report allows us a science curriculum that mirrors the core to share with you a small glimpse into the curriculum standards in science that students transformational experience that continues to are to be taught. Students and teachers alike happen each and every day at HWH. So, let’s enjoy the unique education that a Hayo-Went- look at 2015 and through word and pictures Ha experience can provide. No child is left tell the story of our 112th year of camp! “inside” here at Hayo-Went-Ha. We rejoice in the Our camping programs impacted thousands natural world around us. of youth and families last year. Our flagship In conclusion, we thank-you so very much for program, YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha for your support of YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha. Boys enjoyed an incredible 112th season of We would not be able to offer the impactful providing unparalleled on-site and adventure programs we do if it were not for your financial trips for boys ages 9 to 17. The same growth, gifts. At camp, we are extremely prudent with maturity and development of skills that how we spend our funds, your donations help campers enjoyed under “Cap” Drury in the our campers enjoy their experience and are 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s still exists for boys critical to our success. We simply can’t thank- today. At the end of two or four weeks of camp, you enough. boys still gather in the glow of the campfire in Bonbright Lodge to light their candles from Please pay us a visit this summer – this our the flames of their leaders, friends and the 113th year of camping here at the oldest YMCA Christ Candle. Each young man’s personal Boys Camp on the same site in the world. “Back growth and connection with their cabin mates at Hayo-Went-Ha, Each for All are We.” and counselors can be seen as they share a Each for all--- meaningful handshake and hug with those around them. Dave Martin CEO, State YMCA of Michigan Executive Director, YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha GREETINGS FROM YMCA CAMP ARBUTUS HAYO-WENT-HA As we continue to grow our programs to serve end of the trip, as a team the group returns more campers and new families, one thing will triumphant and accomplished. This is how remain the same— Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went- lifelong camp friends are established. Ha will continue to provide a life-changing and Back at camp the traditional activities continue transformative camp experience for hundreds to excite and fill the summer days. This year we of young women from across the United States all enjoyed an introduction to paddle boarding and the world. Whether it’s a 2 week or 4 week on beautiful Arbutus Lake. Our lake is perfect long camp experience it will be of the highest for the sport and we are excited, thanks to a quality and we will strive to provide a safe and generous donation, to have made a purchase of nurturing environment. 12 paddleboards for the 2016 season allowing The summer of 2015 saw 472 individual this up and coming new sport to be a cabin time campers embark on a camp adventure and activity for all. participate in a wilderness trip. From an With so many activities and challenges for the overnight nearby on the Boardman River or to girls to fill their days the absence of technology Haines, Alaska, campers enjoyed the beauty of is all but nearly forgotten. Camp is the place to State and National Parks across the country. return to the good ’ole days where we talk to These trip locations open up the great outdoors each other and play every day outside in the to all participants where they can see the beauty woods. What better place to do that than YMCA of the environment all around them. We are Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha. proud to teach campers the seven principles of “Leave No Trace” before their trips and Thank you to all our 2015 campers, staff, emphasize the importance of protecting these alumni, donors and friends for your help in beautiful National and State Parks for future making this another very successful year for generations. We are so very lucky to live in such YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha. a beautiful part of the world with so many of See you next year! these locations not far away. Amanda Macaluso Hiking, biking, canoeing or kayaking with your Director, YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha cabin mates and counselors as a team, offers campers and staff alike the chance to learn 21st century skills like communication, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, and cooperation to name a few. These skills are essential to success, and at camp we are teaching these skills in a positive and rewarding environment. The most favorite part of my summer is watching the Big Blue Bus return from picking up cabin groups from these longer trips. We excitedly wait for the bus to turn into the driveway filled with screaming, accomplished, proud, confident and most likely smelly girls, eager to rush off the bus to hugs and cheers from the camp community ready to share their achievements and successes. Our trips can be hard, challenging and exhausting but at the SEASONS CHANGE BUT OUR MISSION DOESN’T Every year as summer winds down and the days acres of classroom, or they are participating grow shorter and the leaves start to change in the Adventure Programs that facilitates from different shades of green to yellow and opportunities for the students to learn more orange and brown the sail boats are pulled about themselves and their classmates, from the water and the horses are loaded on to almost all of the students find themselves the trailer to spend time in their winter home.
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