WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP
At Y Camp, the possibilities are endless! Y Summer Camps provide children and teens with supervised activities that cultivate values, develop skills, nurture relationships, and actively explore children’s imagination.
At camp, you can 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.
CAMP INFORMATION
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP
Visit our website ciymca.org/camp, register and pay online.
CAMP DETAILS
When June 9 - August 8*
Where Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA 900 N Refugio Road, Santa Ynez
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications are available at the front desk or online at ciymca.org/financial-assistance. The deadline to apply is April 30.
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.
* We will not have camp June 19 or July 4. Weeks June 16 - 20 & June 30 - July 3 are pro-rated.
DAY CAMP DAY CAMP
Dates June 9 - August 8*
Camp hours 9am - 4pm
Extended Hours 7:30am - 5:45pm**
Fees $215 for Members $220 for Non-Members
*We will not have camp June 19 or July 4. Weeks June 16 - 20 & June 30 - July 3 are pro-rated.
**Extended Care is an additional $10 per week for members, $15 per week for non-members
LIL TROOPERS CAMP
Ages 4-5
Get your child ready for school with our Kinder Ready Program! Using the ELM curriculum, we focus on education and social-emotional learning. Your child will have fun and be supervised by our trained staff. Daily pool time includes swim lessons, and the camp features fun themes like Pajama Mondays and weekly field trips.
LIVE Y’ERS CAMP Ages 6-8
Live Y’ers is the perfect camp for your child to burn off energy while exploring their creativity through art, building projects, and solving fun riddles. They’ll have the chance to make new friends and create lasting memories! Camp activities include exciting themes like Pajama Mondays, a designated pool day, and weekly field trips.
EXPLORERS CAMP Ages 9-12
Give your camper the chance to build important skills and values while forming strong peer relationships. Activities include water days, team-building exercises, and exciting weekly field trips.
SPORTS CAMP SPORTS CAMP
Camp hours 9am - 2pm
Extended Hours 2pm - 5:45pm*
Fees
$220 for Member
$225 for Non member
*Extended Care is an additional $15 per week for members, $25 per week for non-members
SOCCER
Ages 8 - 12 6/16 - 6/20
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to score! Campers will run drills and learn soccer fundamentals from our skilled staff of coaches and athletes. Throughout the week, they’ll build self-confidence, discover their personal best, and have fun being part of a team.
BASKETBALL & TENNIS
Ages 8 - 12 6/23 - 6/27
Get the best of both sports! Our experienced staff of athletes and coaches will help your child discover their potential and passion for basketball and tennis. Throughout the week, campers will build self-confidence, achieve personal goals, and have fun being part of a team.
FOOTBALL
Ages 8-13 6/30 - 7/3
Elevate your game at Football Camp! Campers will run routes, learn the fundamentals of both offense and defense, and improve their fitness. The camp includes conditioning, scrimmages, and skill development for all positions. This camp focuses exclusively on non-contact football.
SPLASH
Ages 6 - 12 7/7 - 7/11
Splish, splash, we’re having a blast! Splash Camp helps swimmers learn basic water safety and swimming skills through daily swim lessons and fun pool games. Campers will also enjoy a beach day with water activities supervised by Certified Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, ensuring a safe and exciting experience.
VOLLEYBALL
Ages 8 - 12
7/14 - 7/18
Bump, set, spike! Campers will learn key volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking. They’ll also develop teamwork while enjoying traditional camp activities in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment.
CHEER & DANCE
Ages 5 - 9
7/28 - 8/1
YMCA Cheer and Dance Camp (including tumbling, dance, cheer, and Ninjanastics) helps campers advance their skills while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. The camp structure is designed to nurture both skill development and a love for movement.
ENRICHMENT CAMP ENRICHMENT CAMP
Camp hours 9am - 2pm
Extended Hours 2pm - 5:45pm*
Fees $220 for Member
$225 for Non member
*Extended Care is an additional $15 per week for members, $25 per week for non-members
AMAZING ARTS AND CRAFTS
Ages 6 - 8 7/21 - 7/25
Campers will explore art through drawing, watercolor, painting, origami, clay, mosaics, paper-mâché, and more. Their creations will be showcased at the YMCA Art Exhibit for families to enjoy!
STEAM CAMP
Ages 6 - 9 7/22 - 7/26
Get ready for the all-new STEAM Camp! Campers will explore exciting activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, all while having fun at camp. STEAM Camp will be hosted in the Teen Center at the branch.
YOUTH OVERNIGHT CAMP (JULY 20 - 25)
YOUTH AND TEEN CAMPS
Youth: Ages 9 - 12
Teen: Ages 13 - 17
Fee: $985
At Sleepaway Camp at Lake Sequoia, the adventure never stops! Campers stay in cabins at night and spend their days immersed in nature, enjoying activities like hiking, sports, crafts, and water recreation. They’ll return home with new friends and an adventurous spirit.
CIT CAMP
Age 17 Fee: $490
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program helps teens develop the skills needed to become camp counselors and strong employees. This program offers a unique opportunity to build leadership skills by assisting counselors with younger campers and gaining hands-on experience in a camp setting.
CITs are chosen through an application and interview process, with space limited to 10 participants. To apply, teens must register online and pay a camp deposit. If not selected, the YMCA will refund the deposit.
Transportation to Youth Overnight Camp departs from Ventura Family YMCA, 3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003. A $250 weekly deposit is required at time of registration.
FAMILY CAMP SEQUOIA (AUGUST 2 - 8)
Join us for a week-long family adventure packed with fun and new experiences! Enjoy activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, paddle boarding, campfires, or simply relaxing with a good book. The package includes six nights of lodging, meals, morning kids’ camps, arts and crafts, the YMCA Rag Program, and more. Pricing covers accommodations and activities for up to four family members.
Families will drive themselves to Family Camp at 49716 Highway 180, Miramonte, CA 93641. A $450 deposit is required at time of registration.
YMCA Day Camp is ACA accredited! ACA Accreditation means that your child’s summer camp cares enough to undergo a thorough peer review of its operation — from sta 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.
At all of our Day Camp locations this summer, we will be utilizing the BLASTING INTO SUMMER curriculum. This licensed program combines learning, adventure, and fun and ensures that campers have an unforgettable camp experience that ignites their passions, fosters personal growth, and creates lifelong memories. The building blocks of the BLASTING curriculum include: Belonging, Literacy, Arts, STEM, Team-Building, Imagination, Nature and Gross Motor Activities. Camp Sta have selected various BLASTING modules to accompany our fun camp themes.