Traditional Camp
Our Traditional Camp offers kids 7-12 a variety of physical, social, and educational activities that are based on a different weekly theme to keep camp fresh and exciting and to allow for more discovery throughout the summer. Kids can be themselves while enjoying: the lake, climbing tower, water slide, hiking trails, nature center, archery range, canoes and kayaks, yoga and board games, and so much more.
Dates and Locations
2024 Camp Registration Opens at 9am on February 5, 2024
- May 28-August 2
- 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Parent drop-off at Camp Hyde starts at 7:00 a.m. with pick-up no
later than 5:30 p.m. - or take advantage of our bus transportation.
Traditional Camp is located at Camp Hyde, 26201 West 71st Street South, Viola, Kansas.
Pricing
- Traditional Camp Weekly Fees:
- $175 member; $195 non-member; $20 deposit
- Frontier Horse Camp Weekly Fees:
- ($220 member; $240 non-member; $70 deposit)
- Teen Camp Weekly Fees:
- ($175 member; $195 non-member; $20 deposit)
- ($175 member; $195 non-member; $20 deposit)
Bus Transportation: an additional $30 weekly fee
Members save $20 per week!
Bus Transportation
Available to and from Camp Hyde (weekly $30 fee applies). Bus drop-off locations open at 7:00 a.m. and depart promptly at 8:30 a.m. Buses depart camp at 4:00 p.m. and return to bus stop at 4:45 p.m. Campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Be sure to select your drop-off site in addition to your Camp Hyde session each week.
- Andover YMCA, 1115 US Highway 54, Andover, KS
- Downtown YMCA, 402 N. Market, Wichita, KS
- South YMCA, 3405 S. Meridian Avenue, Bldg. 100, Wichita, KS
- North YMCA, 3330 N. Woodlawn Wichita, KS
- Northwest YMCA, 13838 W. 21st Street N., Wichita, KS
- West YMCA, 6940 Newell, Wichita KS
Activities Offered (vary by age/ability; weather permitting):
- Weekly themed activities and games
- Swimming
- Wet Willy Water Slide*
- Kangaroo jumper*
- Mountain biking*
- 50-Foot climbing tower
- Archery
- Canoeing*
- Hiking trails
- Nature Center*
- Gaga Pit
- Arts and crafts
- STEM projects
- Sports and games
- Fishing*
*Only available at Camp Hyde
Frontier Horse Camp
Ages 9-12
Learn the basic or riding and grooming! Our Frontier camp has a progressive approach to build skills and confidence in riding. In addition to learning how to care for horses campers will have daily trail rides and/or time to practice riding skills on the obstacle course. Check the parent planner for Camp Rodeo days, twice each summer campers have a change to show off what they learned!
Dates and Locations
- May 28-August 2
- 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Frontier Horse Camp is located at Camp Hyde, 26201 West 71st Street South, Viola, Kansas.
Pricing
Weekly Fee: $220 member; $240 non-member; $70 deposit
Bus Transportation: an additional $30 weekly fee
Members save $20 per week!
Bus Transportation
Available to and from Camp Hyde (weekly $30 fee applies). Bus drop-off locations open at 7:00 a.m. and depart promptly at 8:30 a.m. Buses depart camp at 4:00 p.m. and return to bus stop at 4:45 p.m. Campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Be sure to select your drop-off site in addition to your Camp Hyde session each week.
- Andover YMCA, 1115 US Highway 54, Andover, KS
- Downtown YMCA, 402 N. Market, Wichita, KS
- South YMCA, 3405 S. Meridian Avenue, Bldg. 100, Wichita, KS
- North YMCA, 3330 N. Woodlawn Wichita, KS
- Northwest YMCA, 13838 W. 21st Street N., Wichita, KS
- West YMCA, 6940 Newell, Wichita KS
What level am I?
- HORSE CAMP DEVELOPMENT (LEVEL 1, FILLY)
- DEMONSTRATE proper approach, lead, mount, dismount, stirrup stand at the walk
- IDENTIFY 5 horse parts, 5 grooming tools and their use, 3 bridle parts, 3 saddle parts
- TELL 3 horse safety rules, 2 horse gaits, your favorite horse moment
- HORSE CAMP DEVELOPMENT (LEVEL 2, COLT)
- MASTER Level 1 (Filly) requirements
- DEMONSTRATE proper horse grooming, proper horse safety
- IDENTIFY 10 horse parts, 5 horse breeds and proper uses
- TELL 6 horse safety rules, 4 horse gaits, your favorite horse moment
- SKILLS safety knots and manure cleaning
- HORSE CAMP DEVELOPMENT (LEVEL 3, STALLION)
- MASTER Levels 1 and 2 (Filly and Colt) requirements
- DEMONSTRATE tack a horse, sitting trot
- IDENTIFY 15 horse parts, 5 horse colors with examples and descriptions, 6 bridle parts, 10 saddle parts
- SKILLS water trough, barn chores
Fill out our Frontier Rider experience form and bring it with you on your first day of camp.
Wranglers In Training
Ages 13-14
Working side-by-side with our camp Wrangler staff, Wranglers in Training help to guide our frontier campers in the development of horsemanship skills while gaining valuable leadership development training and practical application.
Dates and Pricing
- May 28-August 2
- 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Weekly Fees:
- $220 member
- $240 non-member
- $70 deposit
Teen Camp
Ages 13-14
Your teen-age camper will probably think our teen camps are all about them and their friends having fun in the sun. It certainly is that - but it’s also much more! Without even realizing it’s happening, campers will grow in self-awareness, confidence, and the ability to be a positive role model for our younger campers. Do you have a teen that is experienced with horses? If so, check out our Wranglers in Training program.
Dates and Locations
- May 28-August 2
- 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Teen Camp is located at Camp Hyde, 26201 West 71st Street South, Viola, Kansas.
Pricing
Weekly Fee: $175 member; $195 non-member; $20 deposit
Bus Transportation: an additional $30 weekly fee
Members Save $20 per week!
Bus Transportation
Available to and from Camp Hyde (weekly $30 fee applies). Bus drop-off locations open at 7:00 a.m. and depart promptly at 8:30 a.m. Buses depart camp at 4:00 p.m. and return to bus stop at 4:45 p.m. Campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Be sure to select your drop-off site in addition to your Camp Hyde session each week.
- Andover YMCA, 1115 US Highway 54, Andover, KS
- Downtown YMCA, 402 N. Market, Wichita, KS
- South YMCA, 3405 S. Meridian Avenue, Bldg. 100, Wichita, KS
- North YMCA, 3330 N. Woodlawn Wichita, KS
- Northwest YMCA, 13838 W. 21st Street N., Wichita, KS
- West YMCA, 6940 Newell, Wichita KS
Family Overnight Camp
Our Family Overnight Camp invites parents/guardians and their children to enjoy as a family. Activities that offer a variety of physical, social, and educational fun that use all the areas and resources of the camp to provide fun for all. The program can be a DAY PROGRAM (Saturday only) and or an OVERNIGHT PROGRAM. Enjoying a lake, climbing tower, water slide, hiking trails, a nature center, archery range, canoes and kayaks, yoga, bikes, sports equipment, board games, and so much more.
Dates and Pricing
- June 21-22
- Program/check-in begins Friday 5:00PM
- Program ends Saturday 12:00PM
- Tenting camping or Saturday Only:
- $50 per family of 5 (members)
- $70 per family of 5 (non-members)
- No meals provided
Tentative Schedule/Activities
FRIDAYS ACTIVITIES:
- Pool
- Kangaroo Jump
- Fishing (bring your own pole and bait. no treble hooks.)
- All Camp Game
- Campfire with skits and songs
- S’mores
SATURDAYS ACTIVITIES:
- Wet Willie Morning Plunge
- Canoes
- Kangaroo Jump
- Archery
- 50 ft. Climbing Tower
- Horses
- Fishing (Bring your own pole and bait. no treble hooks.)
IGNITE!
IGNITE is what we call our morning meetings and announcements held daily, it is a great celebration of friendship and togetherness to kick off the day!
Interest Centers
A variety of games and activities are available for campers early in the morning and late in the afternoon each day. These are great times for your camper to discover new interests while connecting with their friends and camp counselors.
Camp Hyde Activities
Archery, water slide, fishing, climbing tower, canoeing, arts and crafts, STEM, nature walks, mountain biking, horses, swimming, sports and fitness. Activities begin around 10:30 a.m. and extend throughout the afternoon. Campers rotate through four activities each day, including swimming.