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Welcome to YMCA Camp Onyahsa
Celebrating its 110th year in 2008, Camp Onyahsa offers great experience for any camper. Nestled in its own wooded bay on Chautauqua Lake, it offers traditional residential and day camp sessions, specialty camps, academic programs, teen activities, leadership development programs, and much more. Onyahsa has gone year-round with youth, family, and adult programs throughout the school-year. Each program has a fun and educational theme as the focus of its activities, and is implemented by caring, committed and competent staff members.
Summer Incentive Being Offered!
Camp invites you to register for either Weeks A or B of resident camp and earn a $50 gift certificate to Onyahsa Outfitters, the camp merchandise store. Day campers would earn a $25 gift certificate.
It's Not Too Late to Sign Up for Camp!
- 2008 Camp Onyahsa Brochure (1.76 MB)
- 2008 Resident Camp Registration Form (109.16 KB)
Use to register for any overnight camping program. - 2008 Day/Mini Camp Registration Form (117.06 KB)
Use to register for any day camp, mini camp or parent child program.
Letter From Director

Dear Campers, Parents, Alumni, and Friends:
"Come Home to Camp;" this is the heart of the Onyahsa experience- for the new camper or the veteran alumnus. Since its inception well over a century ago, YMCA Camp Onyahsa has been a refuge for youth and families. Then as now, it offers security, authenticity, peace, and exciting fun; as necessary today as ever. In a relaxed, beautiful wooded setting, on the edge of the lake, we don’t only enjoy recreation; we aim to “re-create” in the Great Outdoors.
Site Address
YMCA Camp Onyahsa
5411 East Lake Road
Dewittville, NY 14728
Office Address
YMCA Camp Onyahsa
101 East Fourth St.
Jamestown, NY 14701
Testimonials
"Our son had a GREAT experience. I especially love the focus on values."
"It’s great for kids to be on their own."
"What a valuable learning experience!"
"We love the diverse atmosphere."
"She really enjoys meeting people from all over the world."
"Camp has given her more confidence."
"He enjoyed the counselors, and wants to come back as an LIT."
"Great feeling of belonging!"
"You’re a great place!"
"A safe, fun environment, a place to make new friends and learn responsibility."




