VENTURA FAMILY YMCA • 3760 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 805.642.2131 • ciymca.org/ventura
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 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 Ventura Family YMCA today!
CAMP INFORMATION
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP
To register for camp, visit our website ciymca.org/camp, register and pay online.
HOURS
All YMCA camps run from 9am to 4pm. AM and PM extended care is available at no extra charge.
AM Extended Care 7:30 – 9am
PM Extended Care 4 – 6pm
CAMP LOCATIONS
Poinsettia Elementary 350 N Victoria Ave
Elmhurst Elementary 5080 Elmhurst St
Ventura Family YMCA 3760 Telegraph Road
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.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications are available at the front desk or online at or online at ciymca.org/financial-assistance. The deadline to apply is May 22.
PARENT HANDBOOK
For more information about our camp policies and procedures, please consult our Parent Handbook at ciymca.org/guides.
Get $10 off each week of day camp if you register by March 31!* *Discount does not apply to overnight camps.
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SPORTS
ENRICHMENT
WEEK 1 6/17 - 6/21
WEEK 2 6/24 - 6/28 WEEK 3 7/1 - 7/5*
*No Camp July 4 in observance of Independence Day
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CAMPS Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5 Voyager Ages 6.5-12 Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5 Voyager Ages 6.5-12 Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5 Voyager Ages 6.5-12 Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5 Voyager Ages 6.5-12
CAMPS Splash Camp Ages
Splash Camp Ages
Splash Camp Ages
Splash Ages
6-12
6-12
6-12
6-12
LEGO
Photo
CAMPS Art Exploration Ages 7-12 Pokémon
Engineers Ages 7-12 Foodie FUN-damentals Ages 7-12
Ages
SLEEPAWAY CAMP
WEEK 4
7/12
Rainbow
4.5-6.5
Voyager 6.5-12
WEEK 5 7/15 - 7/19
Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5 Voyager Ages 6.5-12
6-12
WEEK 6 7/22 - 7/26
Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5
Voyager Ages 6.5-12
WEEK 7 7/29 - 8/2
Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5
Voyager Ages 6.5-12
WEEK 8 8/5 - 8/9
Rainbow Ages 4.5-6.5
Voyager Ages 6.5-12
7-12 Splash Camp Ages 6-12
Sports of all Sorts Ages 7-12
Expo 7-12
Pokémon LEGO Engineers Ages 7-12
Foodie FUN-damentals Ages 7-12 Art Exploration Ages 7-12
Youth Overnight
Camp Sequoia
7/21 - 7/26
Youth 9 - 12 yrs
Teen 13 - 17yrs CIT 17yrs
Family Camp Sequoia 8/3 - 8/9
ALL AGES
Camp 6-12 Splash Camp Ages
Splash Camp Ages 6-12 Volleyball Ages
DAY CAMPS
RAINBOW CAMP
Ages 4.5-6.5
Located at Poinsettia Elementary School
$230/week
Rainbow Camp is designed for children entering grades T/K-1st. This day camp introduces group skills, friendship-building, and the Day Camp experience. Once a week campers will get to experience an on or off site field trip.
VOYAGER CAMP
Ages 6.5-12 $230/week
Located at Poinsettia Elementary School
Voyager Camp is for children that are in the grades 2nd-6th grade. This traditional day camp will allow campers to experience activities that will help them learn, grow, and create memories with new friends. Once a week campers will get to experience an on or off site field trip.
SPORTS CAMPS
SPLASH CAMP
Located at Ventura Family YMCA
Ages 6-12
$250/week
Campers will participate in a fundamental swim lesson, learn water safety, and will have time to free swim. Swim attire is required every day. In the beginning of each day, the children will be participating in water and day camp activities. After lunch, the campers will head to the pool for their swim lessons and will get free swim each day. At the end of the week, your child will receive a certificate of achievement that states your child’s swim level if you wish to continue swimming lessons at the Y.
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Located at Elmhurst Elementary School
Ages 7-12
$250/week
Campers will participate in morning and afternoon fundamentals and drills including soccer, basketball, flag football, and other sports-related games and scrimmages.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Ages 7-12
$250/week
Located at Ventura Family YMCA
Spike your way through camp! Campers will practice basic drills that will teach them the fundamentals of volleyball such as serving, setting, passing, and blocking. Each day they will put their skills to the test in daily games and scrimmages.
ENRICHMENT CAMPS
ART EXPLORATION
Ages 7-12
Located at Elmhurst Elementary School
$250/week
Campers will learn fundamentals of wide varieties of artistic styles. These styles include painting, drawing, sculpting, and building. On Friday, parents will be invited to see an art gallery of their child’s artwork from the week.
FOODIE FUN-DAMENTALS
Ages 7-12
$250/week
Located at Elmhurst Elementary School
Your chef will have a chance to explore cooking fundamentals and learn a variety of cooking skills in a hands-on environment. They will learn healthy eating habits, following recipes, and navigate kitchen safety. Chefs will make their snack and lunch each day.
PHOTO EXPO
Ages 7-12
Located at Elmhurst Elementary School
$250/week
This summer camp teaches kids the basic elements of photography to take better photos and develop their skills. They will learn about settings on cameras and how to set up great shots no matter where they are. In this camp, they will explore all kinds of photography and get a chance to dip their toes in different areas of the art to learn what they like best. On Friday, parents are invited to see a gallery of their child’s work from the week.
POKÉMON LEGO ENGINEERS
Ages 7-12
$285/week
Located at Elmhurst Elementary School
Power up your engineering skills in a race to be crowned the ultimate Pokémon Champion. This week your child will learn to build their favorite Pokémon. Campers will teach their Pokémon special moves to help them level up, evolve them into versions that are more powerful, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title!
YOUTH OVERNIGHT CAMP
July 21 – 26
Youth and Teen Camps
Youth: Ages 9 - 12 Teen: Ages 13 - 17
Fee: $930
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.
CIT Camp Age 17
Fee: $465
The Counselor in Training Program teaches teens the job skills necessary to be a counselor and strong employee. The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. Counselors in Training (CITs) are provided first-hand experience working with campers and the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge in the away camp setting. CITs are selected through an application and interview process. Space is limited to 10 participants. To apply, interested teens must register online and pay the camp deposit. If the camper is not selected the YMCA will refund the deposit made.
Transportation to Youth Overnight Camp departs from Ventura Family YMCA, 3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003. A $150 weekly deposit is required at time of registration. For more information contact Brian Stevens at Brian.Stevens@ciymca.org.
FAMILY CAMP SEQUOIA
August 3 – 9
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.
We all depart to Family Camp from Santa Barbara Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. A $450 deposit is required at time of registration. For more information contact Gus Rendon at Gus.Rendon@ciymca.org or Madison Zelenski at Madison.Zelenski@ciymca.org.
Apartments $3,450 Winterized Cabins $3,100 Divided Duplex Cabins $2,600 Rustic Cabins $2,400 Tent $1,900 RV $2,100 Additional Camper $500
At your local YMCA Summer Day Camp, your kids will learn, explore, and grow in a safe and fun environment! Our caring staff is committed to providing your camper with quality care and attention. Campers at the Y make lifelong friendships with their peers through fun indoor and outdoor activities that boost creativity and learning skills.
DID YOU KNOW THAT YMCA 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 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 ensure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation.