Santa Barbara Summer Camp 2021

SANTA BARBARA FAMILY YMCA 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara 805.687.7727 ciymca.org/santa-barbara

RECONNECT TO FUN THIS SUMMER

Welcome to Summer Camp at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA!

As you read this, our camp team is excited to be planning fun, enriching, and safe adventures for children to discover who they are and what they can achieve! At Y Camp, the possibilities are endless! Y Summer Day Camps provide children and teens with supervised activities that cultivate values, develop skills, nurture relationships and actively explore children’s imagination.

At camp, you are able to create YOUR ideal summer experience. Our wide variety of programs provides something for everyone! Give your kids the chance to have fun, improve their health, learn new things and reach their potential.

Sign up for Summer Camp at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA today!

Table of Contents Registration 2 Safety at Camp 3 Day Camp 4 Enrichment Camp 5 Summer Learning Loss 6 Sleepaway Camp Information 7

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WHY AN ACA-ACCREDITED CAMP?

ACA Accreditation means that your child’s summer camp cares enough to undergo a thorough peer review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. For more information visit bit.ly/ACAcamps.

BE AN EARLY BIRD!

CAMP REGISTRATION

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP Camp registration opens February 1.

Register online at ciymca.org/camp.

Parents are required to submit a $25 deposit at the time of registration.

REGISTER BY MARCH 31 FOR $10 OFF EACH WEEK OF CAMP!

LOCATION AND HOURS Camp runs from 8:30am to 5:30pm at Santa Barbara Family YMCA. Kinder Day Camp is based out of Hope Elementary. Visit ciymca.org/camp for more information.

FEES Facility Member $210 Community $230 FINAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE EIGHT DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Applications are available at the Welcome Center. Please submit your application at two weeks prior to your selected camp start date.

NO MORE PAPER FORMS!

Once you’ve registered you will receive an ePACT welcome email. Simply click the link in the ePACT welcome email and complete your registration pack conveniently online! Learn more at ciymca.org/camp.

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SAFETY AT CAMP This summer your child’s safety is our top concern. Our camps are accredited by the American Camping Association, who independently audit requirements related to staff, supervision, programming and environment quality. In addition, we have operating guidelines in place that prevent the spread of COVID-19 during care. We meet or exceed all COVID-19 standards outlined by the California Department of Health’s camp industry guidelines.

This summer we will have implemented daily health screenings, the encouragement of social distancing, use of masks, contact free check-in, stable groups of children, and strict stay at home sick policies. In addition, we have increased our cleaning and disinfecting practices, the promotion of healthy hygiene, and staff training to minimize the spread of COVID-19. We have protocols in place should a case occur and have been operating successful youth programs since the pandemic started. While things may look different in camp this year, our commitment to a fun and engaging summer remain.

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DAY CAMPS June 7 - August 13

KINDER CAMP

EXPLORERS

Kinder Camp is the perfect place for children ready to make new friends learn new things, have fun and be safe. Throughout the summer on Fridays, Kinders will be at the YMCA for swim lessons and other fun activities. We have a 1:6 staff to student ratio with specialized instructors for the many age appropriate activities that will be offered to keep your child’s body active and their minds stimulated throughout the summer. Entering Kindergarten

Become an explorer and make new friends while gaining valuable skills.

Make this a summer that comes to life and be a part of something special.

Entering Grades 4 - 6

PIONEERS School-age children enrolled in our traditional Summer Day Camp will not want the summer to end! There will be plenty of time to make new friends, sing, play, explore, learn, and laugh. Campers will have a chance to swim in our indoor pool. Entering Grades 1 - 3

JR. HIGH CAMP In Jr. High Camp, campers will have the time of their lives as they venture each week to different field trips, beaches, and local attractions. Campers will make new friends, create experiences and have a blast all at the same time.

Entering Grades 7 - 9

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ENRICHMENT CAMP CALENDAR DATES

CAMP

Week 1: June 7 - 11

Flag Football

Week 2: June 14 - 18

Art Camp

Week 3: June 21 - 25

Basketball

Week 4: June 28 - July 2 Splash Camp Week 5: July 5 - 9*

Science Camp

Week 6: July 12 - 16

Soccer Camp

Week 7: July 19 - 23

Dance Camp

Week 8: July 26 - 30

Flag Football

Week 9: Aug 2 - 6

Basketball Camp

Week 10: Aug 9 - 13

Splash Camp

*Santa Barbara Family YMCA will be closed on July 5th (Observed) Independence Day

AGES 6 - 12

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KEEPING KIDS LEARNING Summer learning loss is a worry for many parents. The facts are, the equivalent of one month of learning is lost after summer vacation and school year transitions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have put many students behind for a Fall start already. While the Santa Barbara Family YMCA’s Day Camps are focused on recreation, the Y has a responsibility to help families promote learning overthe summer. This summer we are committed to: •

Promoting our Hop the Gap program which includes 20-30 minutes of educational play after lunch.

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Having at least 3 S.T.E.A.M. group activities each week. Problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and a creative mind are key to school success!

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Promoting 60 minutes of structured physical fitness each day. Physical health is proven to increase academic performance!

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SLEEPAWAY CAMPS WILL RETURN 2022 Sign up online at ciymca.org/summer-camp for our exciting, adventure-packed Day Camps this summer!

CAMP FOX JUNE 13-19 Whether in the villas or cabins, the Pacific is just steps away on Catalina Island.

Campers enjoy activities from paddle boarding and snorkeling to archery and high ropes. At this time, Camp Fox is not able to operate. More information will be available if the status of the camp changes.

FAMILY CAMP AT SEQUOIA LAKE AUGUST 7-13 Enjoy a weeklong adventure for the whole family. You will love hiking, swimming, rock climbing, fishing and relaxing. More information will be available once Camp receives authorization from the county.