Friendship, Accomplishment, Belonging

YMCA CAMP OHIYESA - INCLUSION CAMP

We believe that every child
can succeed, every child can
participate, and every child
can make friends. We believe
that inclusion is good for
everyone kids with and
without disabilities, families,
staff, and our community!

Inclusion Camp Dates

Session 3 6/277/1
Session 5 7/117/15
Session 6 7/187/22
Session 7 7/257/29
Session 8 8/18/5
Session 10 8/158/19

Is your child or family eligible for

respite benefits from MORC, ARC
or a similar agency?
If so, please share this registration form with
your childs case worker. As a state licensed
camp, your childs camp stay may be partially
or fully covered. Please contact us for details.

YMCA CAMP OHIYESA

7300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Holly, MI 48442 P 248 887 4533 ymcadetroit.org/ohiyesa

Services & Accommodations

Support & Acceptance
We serve ages 7-16 and have supported campers on the autism
spectrum, those with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, ADHD,
Sensory Processing Disorder, and more
Supports are provided on a case by case basis and have included:
Visual and sensory aids: picture schedules, timers, fidgets, and
noise-canceling headphones
Priming: Information ahead of time schedules, touring the
building, meeting staff, and social stories for drop off are
Behavior intervention plans and reward charts
A quiet space: campers can have short breaks when needed or
breaks can be scheduled during the day
Instructions, rules, routines, etc
Help with transitions
While staff give individual support, each inclusion staff person
serves multiple campers. Campers should be able to change
clothes, eat, and toilet independently and will need to participate
in activities without an inclusion staff person for much of the day.
At this time, we are unable to provide one-on-one staffing.

Trained Counselors & Staff

While all counselors receive inclusion training, inclusion staff
have backgrounds in special education, a related field, and/or life
experiences that provide them with the skills necessary to care for
your camper. Additional training is provided and required for all
inclusion staff.
All of our staff must participate in an application, interview, and
background check process.

Something for Everyone

Programming is developed with inclusion campers in mind.
Competitive activities are balanced with cooperative ones, a
variety of options are provided, and simple, clear directions are
given. Inclusion staff are present in groups to provide support to
campers when and where they are needed.

Daily Transportation
Is Available!

BirminghamNovi
White Lake
Brighton
Hartland
New Hudson

If you are not sure if your camper would

be part of the inclusion program, please
contact us. We can determine if there are
accommodations or supports that would
benefit your child.