MAHACKENO SUMMER CAMP
YMCA Camp Mahackeno is a traditional summer day camp that allows campers to experience a wide range of summer fun. Our program creates an environment where campers build lasting friendships. Campers are encouraged to grow and learn about themselves and others while under the care of our wonderful, caring and highly trained counselors and staff.
AGES: 5*-15
MON – FRI | 8:30AM-3:00PM
*or entering Kindergarten in Fall 2024
COST PER WEEK OF CAMP
WEEKS 1, 3-9
Members: $465 | Community Members: $550
WEEKS 2: Jul 1-5 (No camp 7/4)
Members: $385 | Community Members: $455
REGISTRATION DATES
(New Registration Dates for 2024)
Jan 5, 2024 | 8:00 AM, Family members only
Jan 12, 2024 | 8:00 AM, Youth Members
Jan 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM Community Members
MAHACKENO THEME WEEKS*
BACK TO THE FUTURE | WEEK 1: 6/24-6/28
It’s a DINO-mite kick-off week at camp! Start your summer with time-traveling adventures and party like it’s 145 million BCE! Trek through the mists of time with DinoDay, Medieval Adventures, and a Monsters vs Aliens Invasion.
HOLIDAY MASH UP | WEEK 2: 7/1-7/5
Let’s have the most festive week of the season! Get out your green for St. Patrick’s Day, dress up in your best costume for our Trunk-or-Treat, and get patriotic in red, white & blue.
COLOR WARS | WEEK 3: 7/8-7/12
One of the most popular weeks at camp! Color groups come together to show their spirit, sportsmanship, and teambuilding skills to earn points culminating with a Friday finale, our annual Color Run.
DISNEY & MARVEL | WEEK 4: 7/15-7/19
Calling all fantasy heros! Join us for a week of epic adventures. Grab your capes and tiaras and come dressed as your favorite superhero, princess or cartoon character!
GO FOR GOLD, MAHACKENO OLYMPICS | WEEK 5: 7/22-7/26
Bring your A-game. Take part a week of camp-etitions between cabins that respresent different countries. Who will bring home the gold?
SURVIVOR | WEEK 6: 7/29-8/2
Will your tribe survive? Cabins work together to compete challenges, earn points. Bring your teamwork to avoid elimination and rise to the top!
ALL STAR ATHLETES | WEEK 7: 8/5-8/9
Show your hustle & heart! Sportsmanship takes center stage as we enter the world of sports. Bring your team spirit and wear your favorite team’s jersey.
H2-WOAH | WEEK 8: 8/12-8/16
Bring on the water games. This week will see showers galore with camp favorites like slip & slide, water balloon toss, inflatable water slides and more!
CAMP REWIND | WEEK 9: 8/19-8/23
Have an end-of-summer celebration all week with favorite camp activities and games. Join us for jungle day and the fantastical Camp Mahackeno Carnival!
CAMP MAHACKENO EXENDED CARE
FOR MAHACKENO CAMPERS ONLY | AGES: 5-15
PRE CAMP CARE
MON – FRI | 7:30AM-8:30AM
COST: $125/week
Pre Camp Care is available for families who need to drop off their camper before the 8:30AM-9:00AM drop off window. Campers enjoy table games and activities including cards, board games, coloring and drawing to name a few. Pre Care takes place in the tent adjacent to the main YMCA drop off loop.
POST CAMP CARE
MON – FRI | 4:00PM-6:00PM
COST: $155/week
Extra camp is extra fun! Post Camp Care runs from the end of camp until 6:00PM. Campers have the option to enjoy extra splash pad, slides, sports, gaga and bouldering time. Pickup for Post Camp Care is available from when camp is dismissed until 5:45PM each day, after which children can be picked up at the tent adjacent to the main YMCA pickup loop until 6:00PM.
PRE & POST CAMP CARE
MON – FRI | 7:30AM-8:30AM & 4:00PM-6:00PM
COST: $230/week
For Mahackeno families who need pre & post care on camp days.
CAMP STORE
A Camp store allowance is included in the cost of camp. Each day during snack time, campers will have an opportunity to order small snacks.
SAMPLE SNACK ITEMS:
Annie’s Graham Bunnies,
Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies,
GoGurts, Nutrigrain bars.
Popsicles on Fridays.
WHAT TO PACK FOR MAHACKENO
• Towels
• One piece-bathing suit. (Tankini – top and bottom must touch)
• Sun Block
• Bug Spray
• Weather appropriate clothing & closed toe shoes
• Water bottle
• Nut-free lunch & nut-free snack