Camp Fitch YMCA

School Year Programs

School Year Programs

School Year Programs are for those who are  looking for a class field trip, or a destination for your troop or group, we provide the perfect place to spend time outdoors, learning new skills, making friends and growing in mind, body, and spirit.

Mobile STEM Trips

Day or Overnight Trips

Leadership Development

Outdoor Education

Learn, explore, and grow together at our Great Camp on a Great Lake.

School Year Programs

Camp Fitch YMCA offers year round Outdoor Education programs for schools from Erie, Youngstown, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh areas. Providing experiential learning in a nature based environment supporting emotional, behavioral and intellectual development.

If you’re looking for a class field trip, we provide the perfect place to spend time outdoors, learning new skills, making friends and growing in mind, body, and spirit.

f you’d like more information about Outdoor Education at Camp Fitch for your group, please call or send an email to groups@campfitchymca.org

Year round curriculum and recreational experiences include:

  • 3 day 2 night overnight field trips
  • 2 day 1 night field trips
  • Day trips
  • Mobile STEM trips

Features of School Year Programs

Overnight Fieldtrips

Our team building and outdoor experiences is an unforgettable experience for kids and adults alike.

Mobile STEM Trips

Can’t make it here? We will bring the magic of camp to you! You can offer the Camp Fitch experience to your kids without ever leaving your school or community.

Day Trips

Experience personal and group growth through engaging camp activities

Leadership Development

Through team building activities and outdoor experiences, you can start to foster leadership skills in the next generation of our community.

Mobile STEM Trips

Camp Fitch can bring the magic of the great outdoors directly to your school’s doorstep with our engaging mobile programs. Our experienced staff will visit your school to provide hands-on, educational, and adventure-filled experiences that inspire learning and teamwork. Whether it’s living history, team building, or environmental sustainability, our mobile programs offer an exciting way for students to connect with nature and each other right in the comfort of their school environment.

Day or Overnight Trips

Camp Fitch offers an immersive outdoor education program designed to spark curiosity and foster a deeper connection with nature among students. Schools can decide whether a day trip or a multi-day, overnight experience is the right path: both are tailored to engage students in hands-on learning experiences. Our skilled instructors lead educational activities, adventure programs, and team-building exercises that empower students to discover, learn, and grow in the great outdoors.

Leadership Development

At Camp Fitch, we are dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Our leadership development programs empower students with essential skills, self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility. Through experiential learning, teamwork challenges, and mentorship, we provide students with the tools they need to excel as leaders in their schools, communities, and beyond.

Outdoor Education

Now more than ever, students need an environment that challenges and supports them as they actualize their true potential. Outdoor education serves as a valuable tool for educators to foster grit, perseverance, and a genuine thirst for knowledge. These experiences offer a unique opportunity for students to forge deeper connections with their peers, nature, and themselves.