(Community Matters 183) Inside Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center And How Camp Changes Kids

Your kid can do archery anywhere. The real question is whether they can look someone in the eye, handle a little boredom, and build friendships without a screen in their hand. Zach Klipsch, CEO of Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, talks to Community Matters to unpack why a tech-free camp environment can flip that switch in minutes and why the growth shows up long after the week ends.A 365-acre outdoor campus in Augusta, Sherman Lake combines a traditional overnight summer camp with cabins, a day camp program, and a full health and wellness center on the same property. If you’re searching for a Michigan summer camp that builds confidence, or a youth development program that takes community seriously, this one’s for you.Episode ResourcesSherman Lake YMCA WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.