Outdoor Education
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp is the natural choice for outdoor education.
Located in one of Michigan’s most beautiful environments yet convenient to metropolitan areas, Whether for one day or a full week our experienced staff are ready to provide quality outdoor education at surprisingly affordable prices for groups of up to 200.
Facilities
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp has housing, dining and meeting spaces for your group. We can accommodate large group meetings and smaller break out sessions.
Housing
Cabins sleep up to 24 campers per unit. There is a central dayroom and attached bathrooms.
Forts sleep 16 campers per unit. Each has a day room in the lower level and a bathhouse nearby.
Yurts are unique domed outdoor living structures that sleep 16 campers. The bathhouse is nearby.
Spikehorn Lodge sleeps up to 16 in six rooms and features meeting space, kitchenette, two full and two half bathrooms. The lower level features a newly remodeled conference/meeting room with a bathroom.
Dining
Great quality food and great staff service is the key to our dining hall. Mystic Lake YMCA Camp provides a full service kitchen that can provide meals for over 200 people. Menus can be tailored to meet the needs of your group and adjusted for special dietary needs. We can even host outdoor barbeques for your group!
Quality Staff
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp has a history of excellent staff that are actively engaged with students and committed to providing high caliber programs for all participants. All staff members go through a rigorous screening process that includes references, work history, drug screenings, criminal background checks and personal interviews prior to hiring. They are hard working young men and women who are dedicated, experienced, responsible, enthusiastic, positive and fun! All staff members are trained in CPR and Basic First Aid and specialists have certifications specific to their area of expertise.
Educational Opportunities
Marsh and Wetland Exploration
Outdoor Survival Skills
Orienteering
Archeology
Animal Adaptations
Bog and Nature Hikes
Insect Collection
Bat Basics
Teambuilding & Leadership Programs
Low Ropes
Large & Small Group Programs
Group Initiatives
High Ropes
Climbing Wall
Activities
Boating
Canoeing, Funyaks, Row Boats
Athletics
Basketball, Volleyball, Athletic Field
Recreation
Swimming, Archery, Disc Golf, Fishing,
Arts and Crafts, Horseback Riding
(Spring & Summer)
Nature
Hiking Trails
Nature Center
Campfire Circle
Adventure
High Ropes, Climbing Wall, Low
Ropes Course, Technical Tree
Climbing, Teambuilding Activities
Winter Options
Tobogganing, Ice Fishing, Broomball
Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Schedule Your Outdoor Education
Contact Ricky Wright, Executive Director
517/827-9655