YMCA Camp Y-Koda

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YMCA Camp Y-Koda Founded in 1969 and have been promoting hands-on outdoor education & programs since! If you are looking to get engaged with nature, we can help!

MISSION: To promote responsible stewardship of our environment and enhances participant quality of life by offering hands-on education opportunities. VISION: To strengthen our community by connecting youth and families with the outdoors by providing valuable outdoor experiences.

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Camp Y-Koda is located on a beautiful 80 acre parcel just west of Sheboygan Falls, WI. The property is bordered by the Sheboygan River to the north and east, has a three acre lake, wetlands, forests, and more than five acres of prairie. Camp Y-Koda was founded in 1969 by the Sheboygan County YMCA and has been offering summer camp experiences ever since. In 2001, Camp Y-Koda merged with the Outdoor Skills Center and officially became known as Camp Y-Koda Outdoor Skills and Education. The merger combined two organizations that shared the same passion of providing valuable outdoor experiences to youth, families, and community members at large. Today, Camp Y-Koda is one of the premier summer day camps in the state of Wisconsin serving roughly 1900 campers each summer through more than 80 different camp choices. We double as a year round award winning environmental education center serving schools throughout Sheboygan County and beyond. We have a passion for the outdoors, and we believe strongly in the importance of outdoor experiences for youth, families, and adults alike as an integral component of a healthy and wholesome lifestyle. We are a proud piece of our community and we seek to make its members stronger by providing valuable outdoor experiences to them through camps, educational programs, events, and other forms of outreach.

Winter Break = CAMP FUN! ❄️Join us for days filled with outdoor adventures, catching snowflakes, roasting s’mores, fun a...
11/05/2026

Winter Break = CAMP FUN! ❄️

Join us for days filled with outdoor adventures, catching snowflakes, roasting s’mores, fun activities, new friendships, and so much more!

Whether we're playing in the snow or warming up with cozy camp fun, there's always something exciting happening!
Enroll today and give your camper a winter break full of fun, laughter, and memories!

December 21-23 & 28-31, 2026 - Extended care options available!

View our website for more details:https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/sft1112/2026winterbreakcampflyer.pdf

We’re just ONE MONTH away from the 27th Annual Outdoor Skills & Education Banquet hosted by YMCA Camp Y-Koda!Join us on ...
11/04/2026

We’re just ONE MONTH away from the 27th Annual Outdoor Skills & Education Banquet hosted by YMCA Camp Y-Koda!

Join us on Wednesday, December 2nd, at The Village at 170 for an unforgettable evening filled with great food, exciting games, raffles, auctions, prize drawings, and so much more! All proceeds benefit Camp Y-Koda, helping us continue to provide meaningful outdoor experiences and education for our community. ❤️🌲

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Don’t wait until the last minute to join the fun!
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and make plans to be part of this incredible evening supporting Camp Y-Koda!

👉 Get your tickets and find all the event details here: https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/outdoorskillsbanquet.html

11/03/2026

Sheboygan’s Own Camp Y Koda & Christopher Farm & Gardens put together another great festival! If you missed this years festival be sure to save the date in 2025 to tour these beautiful gardens and creative homemade scarecrows on the banks of Lake Michigan.

IT'S OFFICIALLY LAUNCH WEEK! In just six days, we're celebrating the official launch of Jade's Promise Dog Rescue! As yo...
11/03/2026

IT'S OFFICIALLY LAUNCH WEEK!

In just six days, we're celebrating the official launch of Jade's Promise Dog Rescue!

As you can see, Jade is getting her beauty sleep in before the big day. She's got a lot of people to meet on Saturday!

We've been working toward this day for months, and it's hard to believe it's almost here! So many of you have been following along, sharing our posts, and cheering us on as we get JPDR off the ground. Now we finally get to celebrate with you in person!

And we've got a fun afternoon planned!

🔥 Bonfire & s'mores
☕ Hot chocolate & hot c***r
💐 Build-your-own bouquets
🐕 Custom dog collars & tags
📸 Mini photo sessions
🐾 Dog treat bar
🦴 Dog training & enrichment with Jenna
🎨 Kids activities

Come meet Jade, the girl who started it all!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | 1–5 PM
📍 Camp Y-Koda – Johnsonville Lodge
🎟️ FREE admission!

Come meet our team, learn more about JPDR, and help us celebrate the official start of our rescue!

📣 NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP SPREADING THE WORD!

Please SHARE this post, tag your friends, and invite your family! Every share helps us reach more people in our community, and we'd love to see a great turnout on Saturday!

We can't wait to see you there!

Please leave your pups at home for this event.

Food Drive Friday is our next Schools Out Camp and we ready to ring in the season of thankfulness and generosity. Friday...
11/03/2026

Food Drive Friday is our next Schools Out Camp and we ready to ring in the season of thankfulness and generosity.

Friday, November 6, 2027
8:00am-4:00pm
https://ymcacampykoda.campbrainregistration.com

Camp Y-Koda is a Food Drive Site until November 20, 2027.

❄️ WINTER BREAK CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ❄️Looking for a way to keep the fun going while school is out? Join us at Cam...
11/02/2026

❄️ WINTER BREAK CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ❄️

Looking for a way to keep the fun going while school is out? Join us at Camp Y-Koda for a winter break full of adventure, exploration, and “snow” much fun! ☃️

From outdoor exploration and swimming field trips to exciting activities, new adventures, and plenty of winter fun, there’s something for everyone!

Register your child here: https://ymcacampykoda.campbrainregistration.com/

*Swimming trips are scheduled for the afternoon on December 22, 28 & 30, 2027.

Love to play outside? You might be the perfect candidate for the Lead Teacher position at our Nature-Based Childcare at ...
11/02/2026

Love to play outside? You might be the perfect candidate for the Lead Teacher position at our Nature-Based Childcare at Maywood Environmental Center! Join a supportive and nurturing environment, 3-5 hours a day, approximately 3 days a week (more hours available if interested). Inquire or apply by reaching out to our Lead Play Practitioner, Lydia, by emailing [email protected].

🌲YOU’RE INVITED!🌲Join us for the 27th Annual Outdoor Skills & Education Banquet benefiting YMCA Camp Y-Koda! Get ready f...
10/26/2026

🌲YOU’RE INVITED!🌲

Join us for the 27th Annual Outdoor Skills & Education Banquet benefiting YMCA Camp Y-Koda!
Get ready for a fun-filled evening featuring delicious food, games, raffles, live and silent auctions, exciting prize drawings, and great company! There’s something for everyone to enjoy while supporting a cause that makes a lasting impact in our community.
💚 Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised helps support Camp Y-Koda and its mission to connect people with nature, build confidence, develop outdoor skills, and create unforgettable experiences for people of all ages.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a Camp Y-Koda family, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun night out while giving back, we’d love to see you there!
https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/outdoorskillsbanquet.html

As we celebrate the culmination of another unforgettable fall outdoor education season, Camp Y-Koda extends a heartfelt ...
10/26/2026

As we celebrate the culmination of another unforgettable fall outdoor education season, Camp Y-Koda extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the visionary schools who embarked on field trips with us this year! Whether you were canoeing through Sheboygan Marsh, trekking through moss at Rhine Center Bog, or unearthing hidden fossils at Camp - THANK YOU for joining forces with us to empower the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts! 🌲🦋

Want to get your little one into the great outdoors? 🌳Schedule a tour of our Nature-Based Early Childhood sites and disc...
10/23/2026

Want to get your little one into the great outdoors? 🌳Schedule a tour of our Nature-Based Early Childhood sites and discuss programming options with our Director of Education, Sarah DeZwarte ([email protected])

The benefits of nature exposure start earlier than you think. 🍂

In our latest Research Digest, we dive into the emerging evidence on the role of nature from the prenatal period through the first three years of life — a critical window of rapid brain development when exposure to nature can support healthy growth, learning and development.

Did you know that studies show prenatal nature exposure is linked to healthier birth outcomes? Benefits can include healthier birth weights and lower risks of preterm birth and neurodevelopmental disorders in their children.

Research also highlights that when compared with conventional programs, children attending nature-based childcare centers and preschools tend to show improvements in attention, executive function, self-regulation and early literacy skills.

Explore this Research Digest focused on nature in early childhood to learn more about the data and discover practical guidance for designing nature-rich outdoor environments for infants and toddlers.
https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/research-digest-early-childhood/



🌱Help us keep sharing the latest research about children and nature. Support us at bit.ly/forchildrenandnature. 🐣

Address

W3340 Sunset Road
Sheboygan Falls, WI
53085

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3am
Friday 7am - 3pm

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+19204676882

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