Boating, swimming, sports, arts & crafts and more… your best summer ever awaits at Camp Wiyaka!

We’d love to introduce your 2025 Camp Wiyaka Leadership team! 

Emily White is the Athol YMCA Interim Senior Program Director who has a passion for camp! She is an alumni of Camp Wiyaka, having been both a camper and working as camp staff for a total of 9 years. She is excited to help bring camp back to life by providing a day camp experience this summer and planning for Summer of 2026 to bring us back to Tenting with Nature.

Elle Newton is the Camp Wiyaka Director! Elle has experience running summer camps and is currently employed by the Village School in Royalston. We are excited to welcome Elle with her camp and educator experience!

Kelsey Alverez is the new Assistant Camp Director. Kelsey is also a fellow alumni of Camp Wiyaka, as both a camper and staff for many summers. She currently works in a school district as a speech pathologist. We are thrilled to have Kelsey on our team as she has a deep connection to the Wiyaka traditions.

A note from the Directors: We’re super excited to be your new Camp Directors at Camp Wiyaka this summer, and we can’t wait to meet all of you! Whether you’re a returning camper or thinking about joining us for the first time, get ready for an unforgettable summer full of adventure, friendship, and fun in the great outdoors. 

From swimming and games to campfires and laughs, we’ve got a summer packed with memories just waiting to happen.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now and come be part of the magic at Camp Wiyaka with the day camp opportunity this summer!

Call 978-249-3305 to register today! Transportation is provided to and from the Athol YMCA every day!

For more information, please email ewhite@ymcaathol.org