Camp at Greater Wichita YMCA

YMCA Camp Hiawatha

Camp Hiawatha is conveniently located at the North edge of Wichita, along the banks of the Little Arkansas River. Boasting a 42 acre, park-like, wooded setting - it’s the perfect place for campers to explore the great outdoors in a safe, high-energy, loving environment.

  • Traditional Camp, Ages 5-12
  • Teen Camp, Ages 13-14
  • Family Overnight Camp

Location 
1601 West 51st Street North, Wichita, KS 
Directions

Traditional Camp

Ages 5-12
May 28-August 9

Our Traditional Camp offers kids 5-12 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: swimming pool with water slides, climbing tower with zip lines, nature discovery, STEM projects, and so much more!

Activities

Activities offered (vary by age/ability; weather permitting):

  • Weekly themed activities and games
  • Swimming pool with giant water slide*
  • Climbing tower with zip lines*
  • Archery
  • Hiking trails
  • Gaga pit
  • 9 Square in the Air*
  • Arts and crafts
  • Nature discovery
  • STEM projects
  • Team building and problem solving initiatives

*Only available at Camp Hiawatha

Pricing

Traditional Camp Weekly Fees:

  • $175 member; $195 non-member; $20 deposit   
     
Location

1601 West 51st Street North, Wichita, KS

Directions

Teen Camp

Ages 13-14
May 28-August 9

Each week our teen campers will experience high-flying action, team-building and problem solving initiatives, crazy camp games, and more - all while developing meaningful relationships, personal integrity and depth of character for future leadership.

Teen Camp Weekly Fees:

  • $175 member; $195 non-member; $20 deposit   
     

Family Overnight Camp

July 19-20

Bring your tent and sleeping bags or sleep under the stars for this exciting family getaway. Saturday only option available.

Family Overnight Camp Brochure

Activities

FRIDAYS ACTIVITIES:

  • Archery
  • Yard Games
  • Fishing (bring your own pole and bait. no treble hooks.)
  • All Camp Game
  • Campfire with skits and songs
  • S’mores

SATURDAYS ACTIVITIES:

  • Outdoor Survival Skills
  • Rock Wall
  • Zip Line
  • Water Park
  • Yard Games
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Fishing (located in the woods on the bank of the Little Arkansas River. Bring your own pole and bait. no treble hooks.)
Tenting Camping or Saturday Only Pricing

$50 PER FAMILY OF 5 (MEMBERS)
$70 PER FAMILY OF 5 (NON-MEMBERS)

Cabin Options and Pricing

$100 BUNKHOUSE ROOM

  • Bunkroom with 4 bunk-beds, 1 bath, sleeps 8


$150 CHIPPEWA

  • 2 bedroom cabin, kitchen, 1 bath, sleeps 6, bedding provided


$600 KANZA

  • 6 bedroom, five bath, full kitchen, large living room and dining area, sleeps 20, bedding provided

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.