Oahe Family YMCA Summer Day Camp
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About this camp
The Oahe Family YMCA Summer Day Program in Pierre, SD, offers a structured daily schedule focused on engaging primary activities. Participants engage in a variety of outdoor activities, including sports and games. The program also incorporates swimming sessions for aquatic recreation. Creative development is supported through arts and crafts, while educational enrichment is provided via STEM-focused content. Field trips are included to broaden experiences beyond the main site. This day program aims to provide a well-rounded summer experience. Its daily structure ensures consistent engagement. The focus on day-time activities makes it suitable for families seeking local summer options without overnight stays. The Oahe Family YMCA Summer Day Program emphasizes practical skills and activities, promoting participation in sports, creative arts, and nature exploration.
What kids love
- Outdoor activities
- Swimming
- Sports
- Arts & crafts
- Games
- Field trips
Dates to be announced
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Past sessions
The last week of camp to re-live favorites from a summer full of fun, with plans to spend most of the last day at the Pierre Pool.
Learn more / RegisterDedicated to creatures big and small—habitats, animal movement games, nature walks, and conservation activities. Perfect for partnerships with local wildlife educators.
Learn more / RegisterOcean exploration, water play, marine science, and beach-themed crafts, great for hot weather and outdoor activities.
Learn more / RegisterFriendly competition with team colors, relay races, silly challenges, and sports from around the world. Emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun over winning.
Learn more / RegisterA maker-focused week with building challenges, recycled-material inventions, simple robotics, and art-meets-engineering projects.
Learn more / RegisterKids create their own magical characters, build enchanted worlds, and go on “quest” adventures, exploring themes of dragons, mermaids, unicorns, fairies, and folklore.
Learn more / RegisterCelebrate classic summer fun with picnics, water games, patriotic crafts, and camp traditions. Ends with a red-white-and-blue celebration.
Learn more / RegisterKids “travel” to a new country each day through games, music, crafts, and stories, encouraging cultural appreciation and curiosity. Includes a trip to Aberdeen’s Storybook Land on Friday.
Learn more / RegisterThis week focuses on the sunny color yellow with art, science, and games. It will end with an old-fashioned lemonade stand.
Learn more / RegisterHands-on science fun: slime labs, fizzy reactions, engineering challenges, and nature investigations.
Learn more / RegisterEach day explores a different era—dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, medieval times, the wild west, and the future. Crafts, games, and STEM challenges tie into each time period.
Learn more / RegisterA high-energy start to summer focused on team building, icebreakers, scavenger hunts, and “choose-your-own-adventure” style activities. Kids meet new friends, learn routines, and jump into camp spirit.
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