YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2022 SANTA BARBARA FAMILY YMCA 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805.687.7727 • ciymca.org/santa-barbara
DISCOVER YOUR ADVENTURE
Welcome to Summer Camp at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA! Welcome to the Santa Barbara Family YMCA Camp. 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!
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.
CAMP REGISTRATION HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP To register for camp, visit our website, register and pay online, and upload your child(ren)’s immunization records at least two weeks prior to the camp start date, in order for your registration to be valid. Registration opens February 1. Camp runs all summer from June 6 to August 12*. HOURS Drop Off Camp Hours Pick Up
8:30 - 9am 9am - 5pm 4:30 - 5:30pm
FEES* Member Community
$220/week $245/week
PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS We have instituted a drive through drop-off and pick-up procedure where you do not have to get out of your car. Entrance is off of Hitchcock Way, just past the Y Facility and exit is on Hope Ave.
*Pro-rated July 5 - 8 for $175 for members and $195 for community
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DAY CAMP KINDER CAMP June 6 - August 12* Entering Kindergarten Kinder Camp is the perfect place for children ready to make new friends learn new things, have fun and be safe. 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. PIONEER CAMP June 6 - August 12* Entering Grades 1 - 3 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. EXPLORER CAMP June 6 - August 12* Entering Grades 4-6 School-age children enrolled in our traditional Summer Day Camp will not want the summer to end! Become an explorer and make new friends while gaining valuable skills. JR. HIGH LEADERSHIP CAMP June 6 - August 12* Entering Grades 7 - 9 In Jr. High Leadership Camp, campers will have the time of their lives as they explore leadership and how to be a role model. Campers will learn basic leadership skills and apply them during the week as a Counselor In Training.
ENRICHMENT CAMP ART CAMP June 13 - 17 Entering Grades 1-6 Using beautiful Santa Barbara as inspiration campers will create unique arts and crafts projects. Campers will have the opportunity to use all different types of mediums from paint to clay and much more! COOKING CAMP July 5 - 8 Entering Grades 1-6 Do you love to bake, cook and explore in the kitchen? This is the perfect camp for you. We will make a variety of snacks and foods, giving your child the independence and self-confidence to be more than just a helper in the kitchen. *Pro-rated July 5 - 8 for $175 for members and $195 for community
SPORTS CAMP BASKETBALL CAMP June 6 - 10, August 1 - 5 Entering Grades 1 - 6 Lace up those sneakers, put on your shorts, it’s time to make a basket. We’ve got the FUN-damentals of your favorite sports covered in this safe and fun environment. Entering Grades 1 - 6 FLAG FOOTBALL June 20 - 24, July 25 - 29 Entering Grades 1 - 6 Lace up those sneakers, put on your shorts, it’s time to score a touchdown. We’ve got the FUN-damentals of your favorite sports covered in this safe and fun environment. Entering Grades 1 - 6 SOCCER CAMP July 11 - 15 Entering Grades 1 - 6 Lace up those sneakers, put on your shorts, it’s time to score a goal. We’ve got the FUN-damentals of your favorite sports covered in this safe and fun environment.
SWIM CAMP SPLASH CAMP June 27 - July 1, August 8 - 12 Entering Grades 1-6 All campers will receive swim lessons, and depending on the swim level, activities may include stroke development, basic lifeguard skills and water sports. In addition, campers will spend part of their day participating in land-based activities including group games, arts & crafts, and more! This camp will be dependent on the restrictions put in place by the Santa Barbara County. JR. LIFEGUARD July 18 - 22 Entering Grades 4-9 Learn how to spot and rescue distressed swimmers, casual dry-land conditioning, and play fun lifeguard games! Study the American Safety and Health Institute basic first aid skills and have the option to test for certification.
SLEEPAWAY AT LAKE SEQUOIA Youth Overnight Camp
July 31 - August 5
Ventura Family YMCA Ages 9 - 17 $795* 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 Julie at Julie.Obrien@ciymca.org for more information.
Family Camp
August 6 - 12
All Ages Welcome Fees below* 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 Winterized Cabins Divided Duplex Cabin Rustic Cabin RV or Tent Additional Camper
$3,200 $2,800 $2,300 $2,100 $1,880 $470
*Deposit is $100 for Youth Overnight Camp and $450 for Family Camp
To register, visit ciymca.org/Sleepaway-Camp or the Welcome Center.
SAFETY AT CAMP 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 a strict stay home if you are sick policy. 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 remains.
Don’t forget to wash your hands.
My mask helps protect everyone!
HERE FOR GOOD As a leading nonprofit, the Y is committed to strengthening communities throughout the nation. Your local Y seeks to fill gaps in community services and develop activities, strengthening communities across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Believing that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, the Y nurtures potential and brings people of diverse backgrounds together. The Y has a local presence and national reach, mobilizing local communities to affect lasting, meaningful change. The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to people of all ages, races, religious beliefs and economic status to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
AT YOUR SERVICE Contact the YMCA Welcome Center at 805.687.7720. To contact any of the staff below, dial their extension. DIRECTOR Craig Prentice Executive Director
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Madison Zelenski Aquatics Director
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Monica Bush Membership Director
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