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Welcome to YMCA Camp Onyahsa
Celebrating its 112th year in 2010, 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.
Register NOW for Summer and SAVE BIG!
New resident campers can take $100 off/session and new day campers can take $25 off/session.
Any camper already registered may take $100 off any additional session(s) they sign up for.
The above offers are good only from May 24 to June 11, 2010 and may not be used with any other cash discounts.
- Register NOW and Save! (123.61 KB)
Information on this camp discount. - 2010 Resident Camp Registration Form (240.69 KB)
Use to register a camper for overnight camp. - 2010 Day Camp Registration Form (248.85 KB)
Use to register a camper for day camp. - 2010 Buddy Coupon (238.78 KB)
Use to get credit for bringing a new friend to camp.
Join us for Parent Child Camps!!
Camp has the perfect opportunity for moms, grandmothers, dads, grandfathers and kids of all ages to spend some quality time together. Sign up for our Parent Child Campouts being offered the first weekend in June. Don't wait, register today! Use the registration form below or contact Bev Lubi at (716) 664-2802 ext. 238 or via email at office@onyahsa.org for more details.
- Parent Child Campouts Flyer (63.46 KB)
Provides details about the Mother Child and Father Child camps. - 2010 Monthly Camps & Parent Child Camps Registration Form (255.06 KB)
Use to register for any of our upcoming monthly camps or for our Mother-Child or Father-Child Camps.
Take A Hike at Onyahsa!
Join us at Onyahsa on Saturday, June 12 for our 2nd Annual Take A Hike Fundraiser. All proceeds from this event benefit our Youth Development Fund which makes camp more affordable for local youth. Come out as an individual, team or family! Pets on a leash are welcome, too. All you need to do is ask family, friends, co-workers to sponsor your efforts. Great prizes, good food and fun await. Sponsor form/brochure can be found below or by contacting Bev Lubi at (716) 664-2802 ext. 238 or via email at office@onyahsa.org.
- Take A Hike Fundraiser Brochure (280.35 KB)
Provides details about this awesome fundraiser.
Read all about Camp in our Latest Newsletter!
- Summer 2009 Onyahsa Times Newsletter (537.15 KB)
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."




