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Welcome to the Ventura 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 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.
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. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 22, 2023.
PARENT HANDBOOK
For more information about our camp policies and procedures, please consult our Parent Handbook at ciymca.org/guides.
BE AN EARLY BIRD!*
$10 o each week of day camp if you register by March 31.
*Discount does not apply to overnight camps.
DAY CAMP
When: June 19 - August 18*
Fees: $220/week
* We will not have camp July 4. Week July 3 - 7 is pro-rated at $176/week.
RAINBOW CAMP
Ages 4.5 - 7yrs (TK-1st) | Poinsettia Elementary School
This camp is designed for the younger camper. The program provides a great introduction to group skills, nature and the Day Camp experience.
VOYAGER CAMP
Ages 7 - 12 | Poinsettia Elementary School
Join us for a fun packed summer. Campers will experience activities that will help them learn, grow and create memories with new friends. Campers will be challenged by this intermediate camp.
ENRICHMENT CAMP
Ages: 6 - 12
ARTS AND CRAFTS CAMP
June 26 - 30, July 24 - 28
Ventura Family YMCA | $225/week
Campers will experience a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums, with the freedom to showcase their own work. On Friday, parents will be invited to see an art exhibit of their child’s week of creativity.
COOKING CAMP
July 3 - 7*, July 17 - 21
Ventura Family YMCA | $225/week
Your chef will have a chance to explore and learn a variety of cooking skills in a hands-on environment. They will learn healthy eating habits, how to follow recipes, and how to safely navigate the kitchen. Chefs will make their snack and lunch each day.
DANCE CAMP
July 10 - 14
Ventura Family YMCA | $225/week
Participants will experience a week of dance by learning pop dance styles and ways of expression through dancing. The week will end with a recital to showcase their skills.
LEGO® CAMP
July 24 - 28
Elmhurst Elementary School | $275/week
Power up your engineering skills with Play Well Teknologies and thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Tow Trucks, Bowlers, and Battletanks. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.
* We will not have camp July 4. Week July 3 - 7 is pro-rated at $180/week.
SPORTS CAMP
Ages: 6 - 12
Fees: $225/week*
* We will not have camp July 4. Week July 3 - 7 is pro-rated at $180/week.
FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP
July 10 - 14 | Elmhurst Elementary School
Campers will build skills through drills, team meetings and teamwork. Morning and afternoon sessions will include games and scrimmages.
HOOPS CAMP
July 3 - 7, July 17 - 21 | Ventura Family YMCA
Slam dunk your way through camp! Participants will practice basic drills that will teach them the fundamentals of basketball. Campers will shoot, work on their defense, and put all their skills to the test in scrimmages.
SOCCER CAMP
August 7 - 11 | Elmhurst Elementary School
Campers will build skills through drills, team meetings and teamwork. Morning and afternoon sessions will include games and scrimmages.
SPLASH CAMP
June 19 - 23, June 26 - 30, July 31 - August 4, August 7 - 11, August 14 - 18 | Ventura Family YMCA
Campers will participate in swim lessons, learn water safety and stay wet with water activities geared to their level. Swim attire is required.
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS CAMP
July 31 - August 4 | Elmhurst Elementary School
Campers will participate in morning and afternoon sports clinics, including soccer, basketball and flag football, as well as other sports-related games and scrimmages.
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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.
WHAT IS ACA? 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. VENTURA FAMILY YMCA 3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 805.642.2131 • ciymca.org/ventura
