Family Camp Info | Week long Family Camp
Weekend Family Camps | Parent/Child Weekends
Family Reunion Opportunities | FAQ

Family Camp Information–The Ideal Family Vacation
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Camp Fitch is well known for its superior summer camp for kids, but it also has programs devoted entirely to families. Family Camp is open to any family looking for a vacation. Families love the comfortable camp atmosphere that has something for everyone and it is the perfect setting for parents to spend quality time with their children.

Nothing beats the great outdoors! There are many activities that families are able to enjoy on their own such as nature hikes, watching the sunrise or sunset, fishing on Lake MVIMA or spending time around a campfire.

Other activities are supervised by qualified Camp Staff and include numerous outdoor and camp-related adventures. Enjoy climbing the rock wall, shooting a bow and arrow or just skipping stones along our Lake Erie shoreline. Parents and their children can spend their time together recreating, enjoying family-style meals, relaxing and growing closer as family.

Program Options: Parents and their children can fill their days enjoying a wide variety of camp activities together during their weekend at Camp Fitch. Some of the activities we offer are boating on our inland pond in the fall, summer, and late spring, fishing, rock climbing on our 20-foot indoor climbing center or 40-foot outdoor tower and horseback riding.

We also have available our nature center, archery, air rifle and .22 rifle ranges and activities such as indoor hockey, crafts and campfires. Seasonally we offer hayrides to a local pumpkin patch or to the Peggy Gray Candy Store. In the winter, we offer cross-country skiing and tubing. For hikers, explore and enjoy the beautiful scenic woodland trails and Lake Erie shoreline. Our professional staff oversees all camp programming and can help to meet your group’s special needs.

Camp Fitch offers a large aquatic program (seasonal of course!). These water activities are a fun part of Camp Fitch. Certified Lifeguards monitor all water areas. The water activities include: Swimming in the Pool, jumping off the rope swing at Lake MVIMA, boating at Lake MVIMA – Canoes, Rowboats, Funyaks, Funbug (boating with your legs!) paddle boats, swimming, water skiing, tubing, sailing and Sea Kayaking all in Lake Erie.

Facilities: Camp Fitch offers a variety of housing options for your stay at camp whether it is in the fall, winter, or spring season. Seven modern dormitory lodges serve as first-rate camping accommodations for our fall/winter/spring groups. The lodges vary in size and house from 34 to 60 people, most also include a group meeting room. The total capacity with these lodges is 300 people. Our cabents (permanent floor and roof with canvas sides) offer a unique camping option during the late spring and early fall. Within easy walking distance to each cabent are buildings that contain separate male and female bathrooms. Each modern bathroom contains tiled floors, private showers and numerous sinks and toilets.
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Week Long Family Camps
Every August, Camp Fitch offers a week long family camp. Due to popular demand, a 2nd week of family camp was added in 2009. For this program, each family gets their own cabent. Supervised age group activities are offered throughout the day along with the traditional camp activities. Night time programs are available for adults. Night time babysitters are available for hire.
2012 Dates and Rates:
Adults and Children 9 and up pay per person: $490 Y-member rate / $555 Non-Y member rate
Children 8 and under pay per year of age: $56 per year of age (i.e. a 5 year old pays $56 x 5 or $280 for the week)
Summer Week 1 August 5 - 11
Summer Week 2 August 12 - 18
To register for this program, please download the .pdf and mail it in.
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Weekend Family Camps For families looking for a shorter camp experience, we offer weekend opportunities. For this program, each family gets their own cabent. Traditional camp activities are offered throughout the day Saturday and Sunday morning.
2012 Dates and Rates: Adults (18 and up): rate to be decided
Children (3 – 17): rate to be decided
Memorial Day Weekend May 25 - 27
Labor Day Weekend September 1 - 2
To register for this program, please check back later for the registration form.
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Parent/Child Family Camps
Join us with your 5-12 year-old sons or daughters for an exciting weekend getaway at Camp Fitch. You will be housed in one of our modern buildings for this exciting weekend event. We encourage you to invite your friends because all are welcome for this Father/Child event.
2011 - 2012 Dates and Rates: 1 Parent & 1 Child: $158 total for the weekend.
Each additional Child: $45
Fall October 21 - 23, 2011 (We're planning fall themed events for this campout!)
Winter February 3 - 5, 2012 (We're planning a pinewood derby for the winter campout!)
Spring April 13 - 15, 2012
To register for this program, please download the .pdf and mail it in.
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Family Reunion Opportunities Available from mid August through mid June, make Camp Fitch your location for your next family reunion. With one of our dormitory style lodges as your home base your family is free to enjoy the great activities camp has to offer. Our professional staff oversees all camp programming and can help you to meet your group's specific needs. For more information, contact Rob Anderson robanderson@campfitchymca.org 814-922-3219 ext 117.
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What should we bring?
Campers bring clothing appropriate for the season, and all your own bedding and toiletries. A “what to bring” list is furnished before arrival to camp.

What about meals?
Camp’s full-service dining hall and kitchen provides all of your meals while at camp. All of our meals are served family style.

Fees: The fees for Family Camp vary depending on the program. For information about each program, please see above or click the appropriate .pdf
Week long Registration Form
Weekend Registration Form - please check back for the 2012 form
Parent/Child Weekend Registration Form

Contact: For more information or to register over the phone, please contact Jill at 814-922-3219 or you can e-mail info@campfitchymca.org.
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