Summer Camp Guide 2023 | Camarillo Family YMCA

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Welcome to the Camarillo Family YMCA Camp.

As you read this, our camp team is excited 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 Camarillo Family YMCA today!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP

To register for camp, visit our website ciymca.org/camp, register and pay online.

HOURS & LOCATION

Camp this summer is located at our CAMARILLO FAMILY YMCA

HIJI CENTER. Our camp runs from 9AM - 4PM Monday through Friday.

EXTENDED CARE

AM extended care is available from 7 - 9AM and PM extended care is available from 4PM - 6PM for an additional $25 per week.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications are available at the front desk. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 22, 2023.

NO MORE PAPER FORMS!

You will receive an ePACT welcome email after April 15. Simply click the link in the ePACT welcome email and complete your registration pack conveniently online! Learn more at ciymca.org/camp.

BE AN EARLY BIRD!* $10 o each week of day camp if you register by March 31.

*Discount does not apply to overnight camps.

AGES 3 - 17 DATES

6/20 - 8/25

PRESCHOOL CAMP | $195/WEEK

Pee Wee (3-5yrs) Pre-K | 9am-1pm

Campers will create art masterpieces including drawing, painting and arts and crafts. Sports will include soccer, basketball, running and hand-eye coordination drills to keep campers moving and learning all day long.

SCHOOL-AGE CAMPS | $215 for 5 days/week, $190 for 3 days/week

Friendship Camp | (4.5-7yrs) TK-1st

Campers will visit our specialty counselors for activities in arts & crafts, sports games, and education and literacy. This camp also includes an offsite fieldtrip every other week, swimming and so many fun memories!

Explorer Camp | (7-9yrs) 2nd-4th

Our Explorer camp provides endless opportunities for fun! Explorers will enjoy group activities, allowing them to develop valuable skills and lifelong friendships! Campers will participate in water days, outdoor sports, swimming days and an offsite field trip every other week.

Voyagers | (9-11yrs) 4th-5th

Give your camper an opportunity to build skills and values through activities that build peer relationships. Campers will participate in water days, team building activities, sports and swim days and an offsite field trip every other week.

LIT & Camper @ Day Camp

TEEN CAMPS

Teen | (11-14yrs) 6th-8th | $215/week

Through different weekly themes, teens are inspired and empowered as they experience traditional camp as they swim, work in teams, play fun games and make new friends.

Teens will also have the opportunity to learn and grow by participating in interactive field trips offsite three days a week, create and plan camp-wide themed activities and so much more! Our goal is for teens to learn to work together, learn new skills, gain better decision-making and conflict resolution skills, while discovering something new about themselves.

Leaders in Training (L.I.T) | (14-17yrs) 9th-11th | $100/week

The leader In Training Program is designed to give youth an opportunity to support YMCA Camp programs. Participants must complete an interview process and be selected to take part in this learning experience. Participants will assist counselors in the daily duties, complete service-learning projects and organize and help run camp events. Participants will receive volunteer hours for their time spent in the program. Each participant must attend a CIT training the week of June 26-30 to participate in the summer program.

SPORTS CAMPS

All Sorts of Sports | 5-11yrs | $195/week

**Ages and camps vary per week. Check Calendar**

Huddle Up! This camp is designed for campers to learn the basics of all sorts of sports: flag football, soccer, basketball, kickball and swimming. Campers will also learn how to warm up, teach drills, and work together as a team, all while havin’ a ball!

Battle Royale | 5-11yrs | $235/week

**Ages and camps vary per week. Check Calendar** Battle Royale will take your campers’ virtual games to the next level in real life! From basic fundamentals and proper body positioning to advanced skills and spatial awareness, explore creativity. Bunkers, battle sounds and more will put teams to the ultimate test! Battle stations provide an environment for kids to dive into action. We will also play team games like Star Wars, Strike and Capture the Flag to keep the action exciting.

Splash Camp | (5-12 yrs) K-6th | $250/week

Splish, splash, we’re having a blast! This super swim camp is designed for the beginner to intermediate swimmer. Swimming lessons will begin each day, followed by onsite entertainment, and free swim in the afternoon.

Pool Games @ Splash Camp

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 - 17 yrs)

Enrichment Camps

Fashion Fun (5-8yrs)

Time Travel (5-8yrs)

Sports Camps

All Sorts of Sports (7 - 11yrs)

Splash (5-12yrs)

Enrichment Camps

Chem Exploration (712yrs)

Passport to Art (5-8yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 - 17 yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 - 17 yrs)

Preschool Camps Pee Wee ½ day (3-5yrs)

Enrichment Camps

Art Hub (5-9yrs)

Dance (5-8yrs)

Robotics (8-12yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer

Voyagers Teen (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 -

Sports Camps Battle Royale (7-11yrs)

Splash (5-12yrs)

Enrichment Superhero

Wild About (7-12yrs)

Sports Camps

All Sorts of Sports (7 - 11yrs)

Splash (5-12yrs)

Sports Battle (5-7yrs)

Splash (5-12yrs)

Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs) (7-9yrs) (9-11yrs)

Camp (11-14yrs) - 17 yrs)

* There will be no camp on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Camps that week are pro-rated for $25 off.

** There will be no camp July 3 - 4 in honor of Fourth of July, camps that week are pro-rated for $35 off.

Enrichment Camps Superhero (5-8yrs)

About Science (7-12yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 - 17 yrs)

Preschool Camps Pee Wee ½ day (3-5yrs)

Enrichment Camps Dino (5-8yrs)

Mandalorian LEGO® (8-12yrs) (5-8yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 - 17 yrs)

Preschool Camps

Pee Wee ½ day (3-5yrs)

Enrichment Camps Design & Construct (7-12yrs)

Nature Art (5-8yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

LIT (14 - 17 yrs)

Day Camp Friendship (4.5-7yrs)

Explorer (7-9yrs)

Voyagers (9-11yrs)

Teen Camp (11-14yrs)

Camps Royale (5-7yrs) (5-12yrs)

Sports Camps All Sorts of Sports (5-7yrs)

Sports Camps Splash (5-12yrs)

Enrichment Camps Paint Lab (5-8yrs)

Jam Camp with Music Freqs (8 - 12 yrs)

Sports Camps Battle Royale (7-11yrs)

Splash (5-12yrs)

Enrichment Camps Passport to Art (5-8yrs)

DIY (5 - 10 yrs)

Sports Camps All Sorts of Sports (5-7yrs)

Making Friends @ Day Camp

Art Hub New | 5-8 yrs | $235/week

Follow along with famous artists and recreate paintings from artists like Bob Ross, Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol. Art hub is a great way to get your child who loves art the experience to create with assistance to finish their great ideas and masterpieces! All art work will be put up for an art show at the end of the week!

Chem Exploration | 7-12yrs| $245/week

Grab your science goggles as we take a dive in to chemical reactions! Campers will experiment with different chemical reactions from slime creations to exploding fizz concoctions. Campers will have a blast with these hands experiments in camp!

Dance Camp | (5-8) K-2nd | $195/week

This highly energetic camp offers aspiring cheerleaders and dancers an opportunity to receive basic instruction with choreographed dances; various cheer routines and the basics of tumbling. Campers will learn a routine that will be performed for families and camp friends at the end of the camp each week.

Design and Construct Camp | 7-12 yrs | $235/week

Children are natural inventors; this camp will allow campers to create projects using their interests and imaginations. Using repurposed materials and building supplies, campers will design and race Pinewood Derby Cars, create a Floatation Device out of recyclable materials AND use their innovation to create a project of their own. Campers can construct anything they put their minds to!

Dino Camp | 5 - 8yrs | $235/week

Stomp into summer with Dino science. Campers will learn the types of dinosaur species and the impact each type of dinosaur had on the world. Campers will get to enjoy dino digs, fossil creating and dino themed art activities!

DIY Camp | 5-10yrs | $235/week

Bring your imagination to Y camp and get creative with our “Do it Yourself” Camp! We will explore a variety of art projects from scrap booking, to wreath making, ceramics and MORE. Throughout the day we take a break from the hard artists’ work to enjoy games in the gym. To celebrate all the wonderful masterpieces created each week, parents and friends are invited to the gallery exhibition on Friday.

Fashion Fun | (7-12 yrs) 2nd-6th | $235/week

Campers will learn a variety of hand-sewing skills. Campers will sew a pillowcase, patchwork pillow, beach bag and practice cross-stitching! Campers will get the opportunity to sew stylish accessories for a doll (please provide own doll).

Jam Camp with Music Freqs | (8 - 12 yrs) | $400/week

Rock this way and join us this summer as we partner with Music Freqs for a week of Jam Camp!  Campers will participated in beginner music lessons for two hours each day, followed by song writing, musical activities, art and crafts and group games.  Campers will get to choose the instrument they would like to play and the song they want to learn!  Camp includes a fieldtrip for a behind the scenes tour of Music Freqs.  A camp concert will be held on Friday, showcasing campers talents.

Mandolorian Training LEGO® | (5-8yrs) | $285/week

Here’s our chance to join our friends and learn what it takes to become a true Mandalorian. Using LEGO, an experienced instructor will guide us through the skills and equipment needed to earn the title. We will build our gauntlet fighter ship to weave through the galaxy, our Z-6 jetpacks to maneuver through the air, and of course defend ourselves with our Mandalorian armor. Coming to a galaxy near you!

ENRICHMENT CONT

Mandolorian Mission LEGO® | 8-12 yrs | $285/week

Master The Way of the Mandalorian in this Star Wars inspired LEGO® Engineering experience. Venture through the galaxy in your custom gauntlet fighter to rescue Baby Yoda, build grappling hooks to pull ourselves to safety or rescue an ally from the treacherous Sarlacc Pit. Allow our Play-Well instructor to help get you ready to complete multiple missions all over the galaxy.

Nature Art Camp New | 5-8 yrs | $235/week

Follow along as we use nature to build art pieces and recreae with recycled materials. Follow us in a sustainable art camp that can be fun for children of all ages. Nature art will allow your child to have a stronger connection to nature and the outdoors!

Painting Lab | (5-8yrs) K-3rd | $235/week

Get your campers paint brushes ready! This onsite camp will explore different techniques in painting! Campers will get to use fun tools to explore the colorful opportunities in making art! Please make sure your camper is dressed in older clothes, because this camp is sure to be messy!

Passport to Art | (5-10yrs) K-5th | $235/week

Campers get ready for an adventure to travel the world and explore, discover the elements of art! Campers throughout the week will rotate through multiple art techniques such as drawing, painting, clay and MORE. Campers will learn the history of the art techniques and learn which cultures still use them today. Be sure to check out the art exhibit on Friday!

Robotics | 8-12yrs | $325/week

Introducing our newest camp for the engineers and builders of the future, Robotics camp! This week-long camp will teach campers the fundamental concepts of robotics, as they make basic robots to perform a variety of functions. This camp is in line with the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) teaching model. The lessons we teach in Robotics camp will give your child a headstart toward not only being successful in any future technology-based classes, but also help them build a love for science and technology that could guide them into what could later become a promising career in the ever-expanding and infinitely marketable tech industry.

Superhero Camp | (5-8yrs) K-2nd | $235/week

BAM! POW! Campers think, dress and act like superheroes! Campers will explore their own super powers and create their own superhero, build powers, develop a story and find themselves in a real comic book! Get ready to dig deep into character, explore strengths and save the world!

Time Travel Art New | 5-8 yrs | $235/week

Travel back in time to discover art painted by great artists like Picasso, Di Vinci and Monet, and recreate pieces inspired by these artists. This camp travels to the past to inspire campers to make art for the future.

Wild about Science Camp | (7-12yrs) 2nd-6th | $235/week

Campers take off into a world of exploration through hands-on experiments including a volcano, crystallization, soda bottle water launcher and much more!

Lake Fun @ Sequoia

All Ages Welcome | Santa Barbara Family YMCA

Enjoy a week-long adventure for the entire family that promises to be filled with new experiences and fun. Your family will enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, campfires, paddle boarding or just reading and relaxing. Price includes six nights lodging, meals, morning kid’s camps, arts and crafts, campfires, YMCA Rag Program, and more. The fees below include a space for four campers. Contact Craig at Craig.Prentice@ciymca.org for more information.

Apartment $3,250

Winterized Cabins $2,900

Divided Duplex Cabin $2,400

Rustic Cabin $2,200

RV or Tent $1,900

Additional Camper $470

July 23 - 28

Ventura Family YMCA | Ages 9 - 17 | $850 In Sleepaway Camp at Lake Sequoia, adventure time is always on. In this program, campers are immersed outdoors, staying in cabins during the night and exploring nature throughout the day. Activities include hiking, sports, crafts, and recreational water activities. Campers will come home with an adventurous spirit and new friends. Contact Amy at Amy.Bailey@ciymca.org for more information.