Traditional residential summer camp operated by the Athol Area YMCA on the shores of Sandy Pond in Richmond, running since 1921 for children ages 7–15. Sessions include coed weeks and single-gender boys' or girls' weeks, with a Leaders-in-Training program at 15 and Counselor-in-Training opportunities from 16.
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★★★★★Katrina CaswellMy 6 year old went to the day camp this year for the first time. She was nervous for her first day, but came home saying it was the "best day ever"! The whole month was filled with fun adventures and she learned some valuable new skills. We will definitely be coming back next year ❤️
★★★★★tooberrifffficI went to this camp in 1978 age 7. This year 2016 my son attended his first week. I am so proud that this camp has continued its traditional ways and will go back. Christian values, supportive staff, great people, lots of fun....no wonder the kids like it so much. Don't expect speed boats and game boys. This is an opportunity to really bond with nature and make some real friendships. Thanks Camp Wiyaka!
★★★★★Aimee WoodburyWiyaka is the best camp I have ever been to. I was a camper for 9 years and staff for 1 and I remember begging my mom to let me stay another week every time she would come to pick me up from the Friday night campfire. Wiyaka was my home away from home and I loved being a camper and working for the camp. I would highly recommend this camp to anyone because it's just an all around great atmosphere and a place you can be yourself and not be judged.
★★★★★Cassidy G. CampbellCamp Wiyaka is the place to be! The enthusiastic and attentive staff help to create an atmosphere where kids can have fun, be safe and experience new things. At Camp Wiyaka, you will find well-structured days that introduce kids to things like boating, arts & crafts, swimming, archery, etc. as well as building lasting bonds of friendship and an appreciation for nature.
★★★★★Zachary BergquistOne of my favorite places on earth! Having been a camper for 6 years and a staff for 1 I can tell you camp Wiyaka is a special place! At camp a unique culture of kindness, caring, respect, honesty, and most importantly fun is created. A culture in which children from all kinds of different backgrounds are immersed. Campers meet new kids they may have never met before and quickly become friends. Camp Wiyaka is a no judgment zone; a place where you can be yourself, a place where a camper can try new things and re-invent themselves. Fun and unique activities such as archery, arts and crafts, hiking, swinming, and boating are going on every day! The staff is wonderful, the food is to die for and kids are happy! I could truly go on for hours, but alas I will not. Camp Wiyaka is truly one of a kind and I believe that everyone should visit Wiyaka at least once in their lifetime, whether it be as a staff, a camper, or simply to take part in one of the weekly Friday night open camp fires. Camp Wiyaka is simply amazing!