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2019 Summer Camp Guide PENINSULA FAMILY YMCA ymca.org/PeninsulaCamp
ABOVE AND BEYOND We take pride in hiring the best people to build our camp staff. Each camp leader was hand selected through an extensive hiring process, and receives 30 hours of training. Our unit leaders undergo 60 hours to ensure the safest environment for all participants and staff. Our training program includes but not limited to: • CPR and First Aid certification • Transportation safety • Behavior management and bully prevention • Child protection and abuse prevention • Field trip and off-site safety and procedures • General risk management and prevention • Work effectively with children with special needs • Pool and beach safety • Heat and sun protection safety
Our camps are ACA Accredited The American Camp Association is the only nationwide organization that accredits children’s camps. The ACA Accreditation process is a commitment by camps to the highest standards of health, safety and program quality. Accreditation requirements include a focus on staff qualifications, training, supervision ratios and procedures, as well as operational management including safety regulations, emergency procedures and communications.
Camp Ratios: Age 5 - 1 staff to 6 children Ages 6 to 8 - 1 staff to 8 children Ages 9 to 14 - 1 staff to 10 children Ages 15 to18 - 1 staff to 12 teens
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HERE’S WHAT PARENTS HAVE TO SAY....
“My son attended four camps this year and he was excited to get up and go every time. Thanks for having enthusiastic counselors and phenomenal leaders. Keep up the great work.”
“The counselor made my daughter feel very comfortable on her first day, her first time at a day camp. The counselors seemed well trained, coordinated and focused on keeping the kid’s engaged to have a positive experience. We will be back. She told me she is excited for her sister to be with her next year. Thanks!”
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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PRIORITY MEMBER REGISTRATION Saturday, March 2 Members receive 15% off camps GENERAL REGISTRATION Saturday, March 9 CAMP LOCATION PENINSULA FAMILY YMCA 4390 Valeta Street, San Diego, CA 92107 619-226-8888 | ymca.org/peninsula
CAMP MEET & GREET Wednesday, June 5 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Peninsula Family YMCA
CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP DIRECTOR Pam Meza pmeza@ymca.org | 619-226-8888 ext. 13520 CAMP COORDINATOR Tyler Robinson trobinson@ymca.org | 619-226-8888 ext. 13517 CAMP ADMIN Marilynn Aguilar mbaguilar@ymca.org | 619-226-8888 ext. 13526 CAMP FAX 619-226-1675 Attention: Camp
EXTENDED CAMP HOURS We understand that parents work full days and we want to make sure we have you covered. All camps include extended camp hours for free. Parent/Guardians may drop their child off starting at 6:30 am and pick up as late as 6:00 pm. During extended camp hours, your camper will enjoy group activities such as games, art, science, Legos and more! Morning hours: 6:30 am-8:30 am Afternoon hours: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
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EASY WAYS TO REGISTER A medical release/liability waiver must be submitted during the registration process. All enrollments are subject to availability, and registrations are not guaranteed.
REGISTER ONLINE 1
REGISTER IN PERSON
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Go to ymca.org/PeninsulaCamp and search by “CATALOG TAG”
ONLINE CATALOG TAGS Looking for more information on one of our Camps? Use the Online Catalog Tag located on the Camp Matrix to find a full description and availability at ymca.org/camps.
YMCA
Walk in to the Welcome Center at your branch.
Download the full version of this guide with complete camp descriptions online ymca.org/PeninsulaCamp
What are
TRADITIONAL CAMPS? Traditional camps are ultra-spirited, fun-filled camps with weekly themes that guide activities and trips for the week. Your camper will be traveling on special adventures throughout San Diego: visiting theme parks, taking swim lessons, going to local parks and beaches, or simply having a great time on-site at the YMCA!
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SPECIALTY CAMPS? Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Looking for a camp that specializes in sports or STEM? Browse through the specialty camps section for camps that combine the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills by providers or YMCA experts. 4
2019 CAMP THEMES
Dress up to the weekly theme every WEDNESDAY! June 12-14: Wacky Hair June 17-21: Super Hero June 24-28: Pajama Jam July 1-5: Holidays in July July 8-12: Disney July 15-19: Hawaiian Luau July 22-26: Through the Decades July 29-Aug 2: Y Olympics August 5-9: Wild West August 12-16: Going Global August 19-23: Welcome to the Jungle
Travelers (Ext trip)
$236/$271
10-13
SPECIALTY CAMPS
CAMP FEES Member Price/ Participant Price
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$226/$260
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Archery
$235/$270
8-13
Artrageous
$226/$260
5-9
$215/$247
8-12
Basketball
$215/$247
5-13
Bowling
$226/$260
7-13
Build Test Battle
$255/$293
8-12
Bust A Move
$226/$260
5-9
$235/$270
7-12
Cooking
$226/$260
6-9
Equestrian
$328/$377
7-12
Extreme Sports
$226/$260
8-12
Flag Football
$215/$247
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Annie Jr. The Musical
Baseball
Chess
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Floor Hockey
$144/$166
5-13
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Glee
$226/$260
7-12
Gymnastics
$278/$320
6-12
Hook, Line, & Sinker
$255/$293
7-12
Ice Skating
$235/$270
6-12
Ice Hockey
$235/$270
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$67/$77
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$294/$338
8-13
Lacrosse
$215/$247
6-13
Laser Tag
$266/$306
7-13
LEGOLAND - Space Challenge
$278/$320
6-12
LEGOLAND- Models, Machines & More
$278/$320
6-12
LEGOLAND -Ninjago
$278/$320
6-12
Little Chefs
$226/$260
5-7
Master Chef
$226/$260
9-13
Minecraft
$188/$216
8-14
Mountaineering
$235/$270
6-12
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Kayaking
Ocean Discovery
$294/$338
8-13
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Paddle & Sailing
$294/$338
8-13
Paintball
$266/$306
9-14
Pokemon
$226/$260
6-12
Radical Reptiles
$235/$270
5-9
Science Academy
$226/$260
5-9
SeaWorld
$255/$293
6-9
Skate & Razor
$226/$260
6-12
Soccer
$215/$247
5-13
Splash
$226/$260
5-8
Star Wars
$226/$260
5-10
$235/$270
8-12
Suburban Safari
$181/$208
6-10
Surf
$233/$268
8-13
Wacky Sports
$215/$247
5-13
Water Sports
$294/$338
8-13
Wet n’ Wild
$226/$260
6-9
$255/$293
7-10
$198/$228
13-17
$83/$95
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STEM Takes Flight
Young Engineers
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THE Y!
The Peninsula Family YMCA has offered outstanding summer camps for 41 years. We are dedicated to changing the lives of our campers by creating friendships and a sense of achievement and belonging that will last a lifetime.
FIELD TRIPS!
SPORTS!
SWIMMING!
SPIRIT DAYS!
CAMPERS OF THE WEEK!
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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PAYMENT METHOD Paying for camp is easy! Login online to pay your camp balance or stop by our front desk. Two payment options are available for your convenience: 1. Pay now: Pay your full balance including a $25 nonrefundable deposit per camp week. 2. Pay later: Pay an upfront $25 nonrefundable deposit per camp week. The remainder of the balance will be due seven days before the first day of camp. Please note you will not be mailed an invoice. A balance due email will be sent to the email address you provide in your registration application. It saves to pay early! A $25 express enrollment fee will be applied to new registrations and unpaid balances beginning the Tuesday before a camp start date. The express fee covers the additional costs associated with last-minute roster changes and vendor fees. Full camp balances are due one week prior to the start of each camp and your camper may lose their place on our roster if the balance isn’t paid.
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DROP-OFF/ SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES To ensure an efficient drop-off process, please make sure you follow all posted drop-off instructions. A signature from a parent, guardian or authorized adult is required in our daily sign-in sheet for your child to participate in camp activities. For late arrivals, it will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian to sign-in and ensure your child gets to their designated camp area. Safety of our campers is our number one priority. Only parents and/or guardians are authorized to sign a child out of our camp programs. If you need to add another person to your authorized pick-up list, please make sure this is documented with our camp staff. All adults picking up a camper are required to present a photo ID.
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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION CANCELLATION POLICY We understand circumstances change and that you may need to revisit your camp options. Cancellation: Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the camp week will receive a 100 percent refund or Y-voucher minus the deposit. Requests received the first day of camp will receive a 75 percent refund or Y-voucher minus the deposit and camp vendor fees*. Additional service fees may be applied to credit card refunds. Refunds and Y-vouchers are not given if the cancellation request is received after the first day of camp. Missed camp and/or sick days are not eligible to receive refunds or Y-vouchers. *Certain branches and camps may have specific cancellation requirements outside of our general policy. Please check with your camp director to confirm a specific camp’s cancellation requirement.
MEDICATION Should your camper need to take medication during the program, we will administer as directed. The following items are essential for us to dispense any medication: • The medication will need to be checked in with a Day Camp Staff. Please do not leave the medication with your camper, including over the counter medication, epi-pens, inhalers, creams, eye drops, etc. • Medication must be in its original container with labeled prescription instructions. • A completed Medication Release form must be signed and submitted.
Y-Vouchers: Y-vouchers do not expire and are valid for any program at all YMCA locations in San Diego County. Y-vouchers can be transferred to another member of your family or friend. Transfer Request: Transfer requests are accepted through the Tuesday of the camp week. Camp fee differences must be paid at the time of transfer. All transfers are subject to availability.
A full list of our guidelines and policies can be found in our Day Camp Parent Manual. The Day Camp Parent Manual will be emailed to all participants. A copy can be obtained at our front-desk.
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FAQS Do you offer financial assistance?
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and year-round fundraising efforts, financial assistance is available through our Access Scholarship Program to qualified applicants ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Scholarship amounts are determined based on your individual circumstance. Simply apply at ymca.org/access or pick up a confidential application at our front desk.
What are the hours of camp?
Our camp day runs from 8:30 am-4:00 pm MondayFriday. We are here to accommodate your family’s schedule and offer free extended care before and after camp each day. Feel free to drop off your camper anytime between 6:30 am-8:30 am and pick up from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Visit us online for more FAQs.
What do I need to send my camper with each day?
We will supply the atmosphere for a great camp experience and ask that you send your camper with a lunch, at least 2 snacks, a water bottle, closedtoe shoes and sunscreen. We recommend applying sunscreen before you get to camp and our camp staff will apply sunscreen to campers regularly throughout the day. During our afternoon extended care, we will provide a healthy snack for your kids after a long day of fun at camp!
Can you tell me more about camp fees and deposits?
A $25 deposit is required for each week of camp. Deposits are non-refundable and are not subject to any discounts, promotions or financial assistance. Deposits are applied to the camp fee. Camp fees are the published rates in this brochure and are good up to the Monday before camp begins. Camp fees will increase $25 for registrations received Tuesday or later for the following week.
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WE ALSO OFFER THREE
OVERNIGHT CAMPS!
What does your typical day look like?* 6:30-8:30 am
AM Extended Care
8:30-9:00 am
Spirit Circle/Bus Loading
9:00-9:30 am
Morning Snack/Review of the Day
9:30-10:45 am
Activity Rotation 1
1 & 2 We ek Overnigh t Sessions
10:45 am -12:00 pm Activity Rotation 2 12:00-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm
Activity Rotation 3
2:30-3:30 pm
Activity Rotation 4
3:30-4:00 pm
Spirit Circle/Afternoon Snack
4:00-6:00 pm
PM Extended Care
*This schedule is meant to demonstrate what a typical camp day could look like. All times and activities may vary and are subject to change. Most camps will spend 2 rotations focusing on their specialty activity. The additional 2 rotations that occur throughout the day are spent at our Activity Stations which include activities like arts and crafts, STEAM, songs, games and more!
CAMP MARSTON | Grades 2-11
Camp Marston is San Diego’s oldest overnight camp. Located on over two hundred acres of pristine mountain land next to Lake Jessop, Camp Marston offers traditional overnight camps year round. With a variety of activities ranging from archery to arts and crafts, your child will have the ultimate camping experience.
CAMP RAINTREE | Grades 4-12
Tucked away in the forest outside of Julian, our westernthemed camp focuses on horseback riding, caring for horses and traditional camp fun! Guided by highly trained staff, campers learn responsibility and build confidence through fun-filled adventures with new friends and progressively structured horsemanship programs.
CAMP SURF | Grades 3-11
This spectacular, 45-acre facility, right on the Pacific Ocean near San Diego is one of a kind! The oceanfront environment, filled with surfing, bodyboarding, and traditional camp activities, is the perfect setting for children and teens to develop the skills and relationships they’ll need to be confident, healthy, and connected.
Group Retreat & Family Camp info available online!
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TRADITIONAL CAMPS ON-SITE CAMPS
Join Y Day Camp for a week or an entire summer of fun! New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of traditional day camps. Trained camp leaders focus on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all of our activities to maximize fun during the day! Set in the YMCA style of different crazy activities and themes each week, your camper will participate in team-building games, arts and crafts, science experiments and more!
Pioneers Age 5-7 • $187/$215 • Catalog Tag: 35CPPIO Is your camper ready for an action packed day filled with tons of take homes, activities that match the theme of the week, swimming each afternoon, and unbelievable camp spirit? Then Pioneers is for you. This camp focuses on fantastic programming, character development, building friendships and having FUN! With a phenomenal staff supervision ratio of 1:8, your camper is sure to wake up each morning wanting more.
PART-TIME TRAVEL TRADITIONAL CAMPS
Take camper adventures to the next level this summer! Build self-confidence, meet new friends and have a blast while exploring San Diego. Get a thrill from activities at the camp facility such as sports clinics, science experiments or arts and crafts, while exploring exciting weekly themes. As if this isn’t enough, take trips to different amazing locations, and bring home stories to share. Day campers will be divided into small groups by age, and will participate in activities appropriate to the interests and needs of their group.
Daily Day
Navigators
Ages 5-13 • $67/$77 • Catalog Tag: 35CPDAY
Ages 8-10 • $198/$228 • Catalog Tag: 35CPNAV
Tailored specifically for families who only need a single day or a partial week of camp, we have the perfect solution. Daily Camp gives you the flexibility of having camp when you want it. Enjoy the spirit and excitement of camp, with the option of signing up for any single day of camp — minus worrying about any late fees or a full-week commitment!Campers will typically join one of our onsite or part-time traveling camps.
Voyagers
Ages 6-8 • $198/$228 • Catalog Tag: 35CPVOY Highlighted field trip for the week: June 12-14: Children’s Museum June 17-21: Birch Aquarium June 24-28: Nickel City July 1-5: Living Coast Center July 8-12: San Diego Zoo July 15-19: Pump It Up July 22-26: Vertical Hold July 29-Aug 2: Padres Game Aug 5-9: Build A Bear Aug 12-15: San Diego Ice Arena Aug 19-23: Chuck E Cheese
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Highlighted field trip for the week: June 12-14: Vertical Hold June 17-21: Belmont Park June 24-28: San Diego Ice Arena July 1-5: Pump It Up July 8-12: Birch Aquarium July 15-19: Boomers July 22-26: San Diego Zoo July 29-Aug 2: Padres Game Aug 5-9: Nickel City Aug 12-15: Dave & Busters Aug 19-23: Ultrazone
Travelers & Travelers Ext. Trip Ages 10-13 • $160/$184 • Catalog Tag: 35CPTRA Ages 10-13 • $236/$271 • Catalog Tag: 35CPTRA Highlighted field trip for the week: June 12-14: San Diego Zoo June 17-21: Ultrazone June 24-28: Boomers July 1-5: Vertical Hold July 8-12: Disneyland July 15-19: Sea World July 22-26: Knott’s Berry Farm July 29-Aug 2: Padres Game Aug 5-9: Disneyland - California Adventure Aug 12-15: Belmont Park Aug 19-23: Dave & Busters = Camp will travel offsite
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SPECIALTY CAMPS SPECIALTY CAMPS
Browse this spectacularly amazing specialty section for camps that provide the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills of providers or YMCA experts! NEW!
Annie Jr. The Musical
Ages 5-10 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPANN Bet your bottom dollar that your camper is going to shine in the production of Annie Jr.! Your camper will take on the infamous roles and theatrical magic of the well known and loved children’s musical. They will learn choreography, stage direction, songs and much more! Watch the confidence; hard work and talent all come together at their Friday performance. This is a show you don’t want to miss!
Archery Ages 8-13 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPARCH Bullseye! This summer, take a shot at a fun sport with archery experts. With steady hands, and straight aim, our little archers will be learning about equipment, shooting, and technique. Campers will also participate in themed craft activities and games. All equipment needed to participate will be included.
Artrageous Ages 5-9 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPART School’s out so let your inner artist shine! Campers will use a variety of creative techniques to create daily masterpieces and memories. Get your frames ready to display your camper’s work of art! NEW!
Bowling
Ages 7-13 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPBOWL This camp is sure to strike everyone’s interest! The Bowling Alley will provide the lanes and shoes for two hours; the YMCA will provide the excitement with plenty of fun to spare! No experience is necessary. Bumper bowl will be used for younger bowlers. Please be sure that campers bring socks each day.
Build Test Battle
Ages 8-12 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPBASE Your camper could learn to be the next big baseball star with this fundamental sports week. Daily activities include instruction in hitting, catching, throwing and positioning. With the YMCA, baseball camp is for young athletes looking for a strong summer building fundamental skills.
Basketball Ages 5-13 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPBAS Your camper could learn to be the next big NBA star with this fundamental sports week. Daily activities include instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning. With the YMCA, basketball camp is for young athletes looking for a strong summer building fundamental skills.
Ages 8-12 • $255/$293 • Catalog Tag: 35CPBUIL Using the Engineering Design Process, camper will measure, cut and build each piece needed to create their very own slingshot. At the end of their week there will be friendly competitions to see who can sling the farthest
Bust A Move Ages 5-9 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPBUST Five, six, seven, eight! Let the music move through your body, express yourself, shine with confidence and experience the week in a life of a professional dancer. Each day of camp will focus on a different style of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary/modern and musical theater. Camp staff will also guide campers in a choreography project giving the opportunity to create, teach and perform their own creative movement. Campers will be able to show off their new moves in a performance on Friday. Is your camper ready to move their feet and dance to the beat? NEW!
Baseball
Chess
Ages 7-12 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPCHES Checkmate! International Chess Master Larry Evans and his staff at Mountain Lake Chess will spend the week teaching campers the rules, strategies and tactics of the game of chess. Campers will also have the chance to participate in art, science, and of course traditional camp games.
Cooking
Ages 6-9 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPCOOK
Your camper will transform into a culinary expert after spending a themed week with our talented YMCA top chefs. Each day your little chef will learn to create different delicious, tasty treats combining traditional favorites with out of the box creative concoctions. Campers will create their own recipe books that they can easily follow to reconstruct their masterpieces for you at home.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS Equestrian
Ages 7-12 • $328/$377 • Catalog Tag: 35CPEQU Come ride with us this summer! Campers will spend their days at Miller Horse Ranch, learning basics of equestrian instruction, haltering, leading, tying, riding, grooming, and tacking. *Please note: long pants and hard sole shoes or boots with heel are required. Tennis shoes are not allowed. Safety riding helmet is provided.
Extreme Sports
Ages 8-12 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPEXTR This camp is designed for the thrill seekers. What can be more extreme this summer than rock climbing, kayaking, laser tag, running through a paintball course and more? This camp is not for the faint of heart. Come ready for some high impact, high energy excitement, that’s a bit of a break from your normal sports camp.
Flag Football Ages 5-13 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPFLAG Down, set… HIKE! Join the YMCA’s instructional flag football camp, led by qualified instructors from our Youth Sports Department. Camp will include the fundamentals of passing, catching, blocking, and kicking. Daily scrimmages will emphasize basic football strategy. NEW!
Floor Hockey
Ages 5-13 • $144/$166 • Catalog Tag: 35CPFLOO The YMCA is proud to offer this exciting and immensely popular camp. Campers of all ability levels enjoy the full range of the laser tag experience including exciting team-building and game-tactical components. During the camp week, campers will play a wide variety of game formats and become seasoned players. They will discover their inner leader as they chart out there teams’ strategies and learn how to best achieve the goals of each game.
Gymnastics Ages 6-12 • $230/$278 • Catalog Tag: 35CPGYM After a morning of traditional camp activities at our Y, Gymnasts will be heading to the state of-the-art Gymnastics Center at Toby Wells YMCA where they are grouped by age and ability. For 3 hours per day they’ll receive gymnastics instruction including: basic tumbling, equipment stations, low beams, and the ever popular foam pit.
Hook, Line & Sinker
Ages 7-12 • $255/$293 • Catalog Tag: 35CPHOOK Experience the sport of fishing by traveling to local hot spots. Campers will learn basic fishing techniques in a fun and safe environment. Campers will fish in local areas, but on one highlighted trip they will also experience a day of deep-sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean.
Ice Hockey
Ages 6-12 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPICEH This camp is made for all hockey enthusiasts, whether they are beginner or intermediate players. Daily lessons will focus on techniques such as balance, stick work, speed and teamwork, followed by a public skate session. Parents are invited to a basic skills showcase on Friday! **Please note:** Campers should bring or wear socks each day. If you don’t have a helmet, one will be provided
Ice Skating
Ages 6-12 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPICES This camp is designed to be a fun and educational experience for beginner and intermediate ice skaters. Traveling to San Diego Ice Arena, campers will get 30 minutes of instructional lessons every day. Lessons are followed by a three-hour public session where they will skate to the latest tunes. Parents are invited to a basic skills show on Friday. Only skates are provided. However, campers may bring their own skates and gloves.
**Please Note:** This is a physical activity played in a dimly-lit maze with strobe lights, loud music and other players. Please consult with camp staff if your child has any special conditions.
Kayaking
Glee Camp
This week your camper will spend the week kayaking with qualified instructors, learning the basics to more advanced skills through fun filled games and activities.
Ages 7-12 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPGLEE Are you ready to show off that amazing voice? Then Glee Camp is for you! Your camper will work with professional actors/singing coaches from Arimaw Productions, to better their already amazing voice and work with fellow campers to build a routine and film a music video. Could your campers be the next Kelly Clarkson? Please note: Videos will be available to parents at the end of the week via a link and password to a secure site.
Ages 8-13 • $294/$338 • Catalog Tag: 35CPKAY
SPECIALTY CAMPS Lacrosse
L.I.T. Training Ages 13-17 • $198/$228 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLITT
Ages 6-13 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLACR
In this training, your teen will interact in developing the idea of what a leader does and how a leader acts. In addition, there will be specific training on camp leadership skills; working with 5-12 year olds, camp songs, games, and crafts. All participants will get CPR and First AID Certified. The Leaders in training program is required each year for all participants regardless of past experience in the program.
Come join us and learn to play the fastest growing sport in America! Instructors will teach your camper the fundamentals of the game in a fun, energetic, and safe atmosphere. We use engaging games and contests to build players’ confidence so that they are ready to join a competitive team. No equipment required, just bring athletic attire and a water bottle.
Laser Tag
L.I.T. Fieldwork
Ages 7-13 • $266/$306 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLASE
Ages 13-17 • $83/$95 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLITP
The YMCA is proud to offer this exciting and immensely popular camp. Campers of all ability levels enjoy the full range of the laser tag experience including exciting team-building and game-tactical components. During the camp week, campers will play a wide variety of game formats and become seasoned players. They will discover their inner leader as they chart out there teams’ strategies and learn how to best achieve the goals of each game.
LIT Placement is an opportunity for LIT’s who have successfully completed our training course to use their leadership skills in the field of camp and enjoy the rewards of working with the YMCA’s incredible staff team. LITs will experience various camp programs, assist in the daily operations of camp, and receive valuable on-the-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for either a recreational or childcare career. Teens will be placed into age-appropriate camps prior to the start of placement week. If you sign up over the weekend, your camp placement will be made Monday morning by 8:30am Join our team in making a difference in the lives of many young campers this summer while earning school-required volunteer service hours!
Legoland Models & Machines Ages 6-12 • $228/$320 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLEGM In the Imagination Zone build race cars, get Adventure-Bots to retrieve golden marbles and trick treasure hunters, and help Dr. Heartbeat robots replace a bad vein! Get on a life-sized industrial robot and program your ride. Build with pulley and gears, and then hoist yourself to an ocean view with a human sized pulley. Laser Targets from your Lost Kingdom Adventure jeep and get points as you explore the LEGOLAND® park
Little Chefs Ages 5-12 • $236$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPGYM Experience the perfect introduction to cooking in this camp tailored to small hands and BIG IMAGINATIONS. Your little chef will learn how to mix, spread, and create fun snacks and starters; they will participate in taste tests and have the opportunity to create their own snack book.
Legoland Ninjago Spinjitzu Master Ages 6-12 • $278/$320 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLEGN Discover the Ninjago attractions and spinjitzu training camp. Learn ninja moves and specialty skills of each Ninjago character – the innovative lightning of Jay, the calm icy moves of Zane, the flaming sword power of Kai, and more! Build classic LEGO Ninjago scenes, and experience Ninjago attractions. Practice your chosen ninja moves and games, and demonstrate master skills to the Sensei Wu master!
Legoland Space Challenge Ages 6-12 • $278/$320 • Catalog Tag: 35CPLEGS Getting to Mars takes a lot of work! Help solve challenges that astronauts face, using LEGO EV3 robots. Your missions: Open communications with the LEGO Mars Science Lab, open the solar array, and bring the commander back to base. Ready to launch? Power up to beat gravity’s pull! On Mars, collect rock samples in search of water and life. Super Challenge: Place orbiter in orbit around Mars.
Master Chefs
Ages 9-13 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPMAST Your Master Chef will spend this week working in the kitchen to create new and exciting recipes that go beyond the scope of a simple cooking camp. This experience will allow campers to learn their way around the kitchen and create their own recipe books that they can easily follow to reconstruct their masterpieces for you at home.
Minecraft Camp
Ages 8-14 • $188/$216 • Catalog Tag: 35CPMINE Come and explore the world of Minecraft camp, where campers will create their own structures, explore, gather resources, craft and battle the things that go bump in the night. Camper get to spend time each day playing Minecraft on the computer, and then take their skills into the real world, building hideouts and battling monsters.
SPECIALTY CAMPS Mountaineering
Ages 6-12 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPMOUN Come scale new heights! Campers will receive two hours of daily instruction in the fundamentals of rock climbing at Vertical Hold Gym, San Diego’s premier indoor rock climbing facility. Experienced climbers will also teach your campers about different knots and a variety of techniques for successful climbing. No previous climbing experience is necessary. Equipment for rock climbing will be provided. A vendor waiver is required to participate. NEW!
Ocean Discovery
Ages 8-13 • $294/$338 • Catalog Tag: 35CPOCEA Spend the week with the team at Mission Bay Aquatics Center learning about our ocean! Each day’s activities focus on the different principles of ocean literacy, which explains our impact on the ocean and the ocean’s impact on the rest of the world. Campers will also have the opportunity to snorkel in our bay and learn about squid dissection. NEW!
Paddle & Sail
Ages 8-13 • $294/$338 • Catalog Tag: 35CPPADD Each day your camper will spend 3 hours rotating through stand-up paddle boarding and sailing adventures with the team from Mission Bay Aquatic Center. They will get an orientation and practice time on both of these two popular sport activities. Once campers are introduced to proper paddle techniques, they sail or SUP to a remote beach where they’ll participate in games on their equipment.
Paintball
Ages 9-14 • $266/$306 • Catalog Tag: 35CPPAIN Traveling daily, your sharp shooter will crawl, roll and for a fun-filled experience. Goggles, jump suits, guns, protective headgear and paintballs are all provided, but campers are welcome to bring their own equipment as well.
Pokemon
Ages 6-12 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPPOKE Campers, we choose you! Discover the wonderful world of Pokemon full of mysterious creatures and plenty of adventures. In this camp you’ll learn about new released Pokemon and brush up on facts about the classics, while learning the craft of battling, creating new Pokemon, and so much more! Campers will test their battling skills in a throw down at Balboa Park followed up by some Pokemon GO!
Radical Reptiles Ages 5-9 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPRADR Meet the cold-blooded creatures of the animal world as you are introduced to snakes, frogs, tortoises, turtles, lizards, bugs, and other creepy crawlies. This camp will have you collaborating with reptiles and friends. Your hands-on experience will be enhanced by art projects, games, and activities that investigate the lives of reptiles. If you like reptiles another creepy crawlies, this is certainly the camp for you.
Science Academy
Ages 5-9 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSCIE Become a scientist for the week, as we spend each day discovering new and exciting wonders of our world. Our Y staff will guide our future scientists through activities around Anatomy, Chemistry, Biology, Space, and some ooey gooey and surprising science experiments that are sure to be remembered for years to come.
Sea World
Ages 6-9 • $255/$293 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSEAW Visit SeaWorld free for the rest of the calendar year if you sign up for one of our most popular camps! Animal enthusiasts have a chance to see virtually all of the aquatic wild life and exciting shows that SeaWorld has to offer, including dolphins, walruses, sharks and sting rays. Find out how these animals survive in their watery habitats and how humans impact those habitats. If you love to learn about marine life, then this camp is sure to make a splash Please note: SeaWorld Fun Card included at the end of the camp week.
Skate and Scooter
Ages 6-12 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSKAT Kick-flip your way into summer by enrolling your young skater into this camp, designed for beginner to advanced skateboarders and / or kids who like to ride scooters. Beginner level-level curriculum is designed for kids that have never been on a skateboard or scooter, and are just getting started. Instructors focus on basic safety, balance and simple maneuvers so that kids can master the basics. Advanced riders can expect a focus on higher-level techniques so that campers can perfect skills that they already know. Instruction will take place at a Y owned or partnered skate park.
Soccer Ages 5-13 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSOCC Your young soccer fan will get a kick out of this camp! The YMCA will provide instruction featuring daily clinics, scrimmages, and tournament play. Drills will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and position techniques.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS Splash
Wacky Sports Challenge
Ages 5-8 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSPLA Cool off this summer with SPLASH Camp! Each day campers will enjoy swim lessons to improve their swimming skills that will build pride, confidence and self-esteem in all aspects of their lives. This camp is designed to not only increase swimming skills but to engage campers in learning about water safety in a hands-on environment.
Star Wars
Ages 5-10 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSTAR Our campers will have an out of this world experience as they learn how to become a Jedi Master! They will attend Jedi Training every day, where they will use the force to sharpen their agility, strength and wisdom. They will also learn how to control their light sabers in a fun and safe environment. Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Come find out in our amazing force-filled camp! NEW!
STEM Takes Flight
Ages 8-12 • $235/$270 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSTEM Ready to fly? Our STEM Takes Flight camp will take your campers to new heights as they learn all about engineering and the mechanics it takes to make things soar. Campers will build, create and design cool projects that help them understand the power of wind and flight. Campers will end the week with an experience like no other at IFLY Indoor Skydiving Please note: Camper will take two, 1 minute flights at IFLY.
Suburban Safari Ages 6-10 • $181/$208 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSUB It’s time for your camper to discover the animal kingdom, hands on! Up close and personal, this camp will travel on a different animal adventure every day. From learning about animals from around the world at the zoo to exploring marine life at the Birch Aquarium, your camper is sure to roar with excitement.
Surf Ages 8-13 • $233/$268 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSURF Surf’s up! Come hang ten with us this summer, and get your feet wet in the world of surfing in a safe, supervised, fun environment with YMCA surf staff. Start the week off on the beach learning how to pop up on your board and read the ocean. We will investigate different sets, breaks and tides. Surfers will learn paddling techniques and ultimately how to drop into the wave with our experienced instructors, who will also teach about water safety and equipment care. Daily instruction will be based on the ability levels of our campers, who will average two hours per day in the water. Our young surfers will also participate in beach sports and games.
Ages 5-13 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPWACK Basketball, crab soccer, Alaskan baseball, pickle ball, and all things wacky or untraditional are what will guide this week in sports. Ever played soccer with a football? Join us as we stretch the limits of sports to create our own and play some tried and true twisted versions of some of your favorites. Suggestions encouraged. Bring your creativity and be ready to play!
Water Sports Ages 8-13 • $294/$338 • Catalog Tag: 35CPWATE Campers will spend 3 hours each afternoon swimming, tubing, knee boarding and taking jet ski rides on beautiful Mission Bay. This is sure to be a new camper favorite!
Wet N’ Wild
Ages 5-8 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 35CPSWETN This Wet ‘N Wild camp will be tons of fun and a great way to escape the summer sun. Our campers will be keeping cool with water-balloons, games galore, extended swim time, and a trip to a local water attraction. This camp will also enjoy the use of their very own inflatable waterslide on Friday to end the week long water madness.
Young Engineers
Ages 7-10 • $255/$293 • Catalog Tag: 35CPYOUN Design, create and test amazing builds such as crash test cars, air rockets and bridges. The fun gets bigger and wilder when the camp splits into two teams to build ballistic projects like catapults, marshmallow shooters and lay siege to the other team’s base in a friendly battle.
Y’s World of Sports
Ages 5-13 • $215/$247 • Catalog Tag: 35CPYWOR Love all the different sports, and can’t choose just one? Campers will receive 3 hours of daily instruction on various sports from Peninsula Family YMCA’s Youth Sports staff and mini Olympics day on Friday. Campers will also enjoy arts and crafts, games and other camp activities.
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