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2019 Summer Camp Guide RANCHO FAMILY YMCA ymca.org/RanchoCamp
ABOVE AND BEYOND We take pride in hiring the best people to fill our camp staff. Each camp leader was hand selected through an extensive hiring process. Each camp leader receives 30 hours of training and 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 certified • 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 and 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!”
RANCHO FAMILY YMCA • 858-484-8788
IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PRIORITY MEMBER REGISTRATION Saturday, March 2 Members receive 15% off camps GENERAL REGISTRATION Saturday, March 9 CONVENIENT CAMP LOCATIONS RANCHO FAMILY YMCA SCRIPPS CAMP FACILITY 10481 Scripps Poway Parkway, San Diego, CA 92131 RANCHO FAMILY YMCA* 9410 Fairgrove Lane, San Diego, CA 92129 858-484-8788 | ymca.org/rancho
CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP DIRECTOR Molly Dillon mdillon@ymca.org | 858-371-6125 INCLUSION SUPPORT DIRECTOR Diane Wavrik dwavrik@ymca.org | 858-484-8788 ext. 12923
CAMP HOURS We have several camp options available for you to choose from. From single-day to week long camps, your camper will have an unforgettable experience! Full-day and single-day camp hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
*Drop off location for High 5, Itty Bitty and R.I.S.E. camps
EXTENDED CAMP HOURS If you need care outside of the regular camp hours, the Y offers extended hours through our Extended Day program. Extended Day program is available in the morning and late afternoon. Morning hours: 7:00 am-9:00 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
SKIP THE LINES!
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Go to ymca.org/RanchoCamp 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/RanchoCamp
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, swimming, going to local parks or simply having a great time on-site at the YMCA!
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2019 CAMP THEMES
Dress up to the weekly theme every FRIDAY! JUNE 17-21: Hawaiian Luau JUNE 24-28: Wacky Hair & Wild Socks
SPECIALTY CAMPS?
JULY 1-5: Party in the U.S.A.
Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Or 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.
JULY 15-19: Halloween in July
JULY 8-12: Wild Wild West JULY 22-26: Disney JULY 29-AUG 2: Blast from the Past AUG 5-9: Pirates AUG 12-16: The Mighty Jungle AUG 19-23: Show Your School Spirit!
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Amazing Race
$280/$330
10-13
Archery
$280/$330
9-14
ARTrageous
$307/$361
8-12
$253/$298
6-9
Babysitting
$226/$265
10-13
Basketball
$253/$298
8-12
BMX
$337/$396
8-13
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Avengers Assemble
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Clay Creations
$253/$298
8-12
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Communi-teen
$280/$330
13-16
$307/$361
10-15
$253/$298
6-10
Dodegball Jr.
$253/$298
6-8
Dodgeball
$253/$298
9-12
Discover SD NEW!
DIY Toy Factory
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Edible Science
$253/$298
8-13
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Escape Room the Camp
$253/$298
10-15
$253/$298
6-9
$337/$396
10-15
Gym & Splash
$280/$330
6-11
Harry Potter
$253/$298
6-10
High Five H20
$293/$344
5-6
Ice Skating
$304/$357
7-13
Itty Bitty Dinosaurs
$253/$298
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Flag Football NEW!
Fulcrum Surf & Boogie Boarding
= Camp will travel offsite at least once per week = Camp located at Rancho Family YMCA
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JULY 29- AUG 2
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$194/$228
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High Fives
JUNE 24-28
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TRADITIONAL CAMPS
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Itty Bitty Disney
$253/$298
5-6
$253/$298
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Itty Bitty Ooey Gooey Science
$253/$298
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Itty Bitty Sports of All Sorts
$253/$298
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Jr. Hoops
$253/$298
6-9
Jr. Ninja Warrior
$253/$298
6-9
Jr. Paintball
$333/$392
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Laser Tag
$307/$361
8-12
Lego & Splash
$280/$330
8-11
Lego Robotics
$224/$264
8-12
Lego Robotics
$280/$330
10-15
$333/$392
7-12
LIT Fieldwork
$286/$329
13-16
LIT Training
$272/$312
13-16
$501/$591
6-13
Ooey Gooey Science
$280/$330
6-9
Paint Splats
$204/239
6-9
Paintball
$333/$392
10-15
Radical Reptiles
$271/$318
6-11
R.I.S.E. (Rancho Inclusive Support Experience)
$305/$355
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Rock Climbing
$280/$330
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Itty Bitty Superheroes
Legoland Models, Machines and Rides
Little Mermaid The Musical
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Secret Agent Academy
$253/$298
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So You Think You Can Dance
$253/$298
8-13
Soccer
$204/$239
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Space is the Place
$253/$298
6-10
$293/$334
6-9
Star Wars
$253/$298
6-11
STEM Academy
$280/$330
7-11
Wild Encounters
$307/$361
7-11
Young Engineers
$280/$330
6-11
Youtube
$280/$330
10-15
Zookeeper
$253/$298
6-11
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Splash
= Camp will travel offsite at least once per week
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CAMP HOME BASE 10481 Scripps Poway Parkway San Diego, CA 92131 Campers are dropped off and picked up from Camp Home Base unless they are taking the free bus stop.
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Campers can utilize our free bus stop from the following location: YMCA parking lot at Salmon River Road and Fairgrove Lane in Rancho Peñasquitos. AM Departure: 8:30 am PM Departure: 4:45 pm
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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PAYMENT METHOD Paying for camp is easy! Log online to pay your camp balance or stop by at 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 unpaid balances beginning the Tuesday before camp due to 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 in 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. You will be charged a $1 per minute fee for every minute your camper has not been picked up at the end of the camp day.
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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 on 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 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday, but we are also 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 7:00 am-9:00 am and pick up from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.
What if my camper needs extra support?
Every child should have the opportunity to experience YMCA camp. Through generous donations from the community, the Rancho Family YMCA is able to provide reasonable accommodation for children with special needs. For more information on camper support, please visit our website.
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 and closedtoe shoes. We recommend applying sunscreen before you get to camp and our camp staff will supply sunscreen to campers regularly throughout the day.
Can you tell me more about camp fees and deposits?
A $25 deposit is required for each week of camp. Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable 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 thefollowing week. Visit us online for more FAQs.
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RANCHO FAMILY YMCA • 858-484-878
WE ALSO OFFER THREE
OVERNIGHT CAMPS!
What does a typical camp day look like?* 7:00-9:00 am
AM Extended Care
8:45-9:00 am
Daily Drop Off
9:00-9:30 am
Morning Madness
9:30-10:35 am
Activity Rotation 1
10:45-11:50 am
Activity Rotation 2
1 & 2 We ek Overnigh t Sessions
11:50 am-12:30 pm Lunch 12:30-1:15 pm
Squad Time
1:25-2:30 pm
Activity Rotation 3
2:40-3:45 pm
Activity Rotation 4
3:45-4:00 pm
Afternoon Rally
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 two rotations focusing on their specialty activity. The additional two 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 andprogressively 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!
High Fives
Age 5 • $194/$228 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSIG1 New experiences, skill-building, and lasting friendships are all part of our High-5 traditional day camp creating the perfect summertime transition before your child enters kindergarten. Throughout the week, your camper will participate in teambuilding games, arts and crafts, science, and more at our home base location.
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.
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Ages 5-13 • $84/$96 • Catalog Tag: 16CPDAIL We have the perfect solution for families who only need a partial week of camp or just a single day. Daily campers join our exciting line of part-time traveling camps or High Fives traditional camps. Daily Day 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 at all about any extended day fees or a full-week commitment!
Voyagers
Ages 6-8 • $197/$232 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSIG2 Highlighted field trip for the week: June 17-21: Nickle City June 24-28: Belmont Park July 1-5 San Diego Zoo July 8-12: Lazer Tag July 15-19: Vertical Hold July 22- 26: San Diego Zoo July 29 -August 2: Padres Game August 5-9: Ice Skating August 12-16: Bowling August 19-23: Boomers
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Ages 8-10 • $197/$232 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSIG3 Highlighted field trip for the week: June 17-21: Nickle City June 24-28: Belmont Park July 1-5 San Diego Zoo July 8-12: Lazer Tag July 15-19: Vertical Hold July 22- 26: San Diego Zoo July 29 -August 2: Padres Game August 5-9: Ice Skating August 12-16: Bowling August 19-23: Boomers
Adventure
Ages 10-13 • $197/$232 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSIG4 Highlighted field trip for the week: June 17-21: Nickle City June 24-28: Belmont Park July 1-5 San Diego Zoo July 8-12: Lazer Tag July 15-19: Vertical Hold July 22- 26: San Diego Zoo July 29 -August 2: Padres Game August 5-9: Ice Skating August 12-16: Bowling August 19-23: Boomers
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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!
Amazing Race Ages 10-13 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPAMAZ Join the adventure! Based on the wildly popular CBS show, campers will go to many parks and other recreational locations around your neighborhood and will compete in a wide variety of challenges that will test their mental and physical abilities. Campers will also participate in crafts, science, and earn plenty of prizes as they go throughout each stage (each day) of the Amazing Race experience. Do they have what it takes to win?
Archery
Ages 9-14 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPARCH Spend the week with us and you’re guaranteed to hit a bullseye! Campers will spend about 2 hours a day at the archery range with certified instructors learning about safety, parts of the bow and how to shoot, along with designing their own target and playing fun archery games such as tic tac toe, balloon shoot and battleship.
ARTrageous
Ages 8-12 • $307/$361 • Catalog Tag: 29CPART Art is everywhere! Artists from around the world inspire our sculptures, acrylic paintings on canvas, 3-dimensional art, mono prints, and more. Create a masterpiece (or two!) each day as we embark on an artistic adventure with new friends! NEW!
Avengers Assemble
Ages 6-9 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPAVEN Always dreamed of joining a team of superheroes? Then we have just the camp for you, Avengers Assemble! Campers will train for battle through obstacle courses, design their own hero disguises, and test their superhero skills through physical challenges. Do you have what it takes to be the next group to save the world? NEW!
Babysitting
Ages 10-13 • $226/$265 • Catalog Tag: 29CPBABY Learn the skills necessary to be confident and prepared when babysitting. Spend the week learning infant and child CPR and first aid in order to better prepare you for a night on the job. All babysitters will walk away with a babysitting certificate and plenty of new games and craft ideas to keep little ones entertained all night long. = Camp will travel offsite at least once per week
Basketball
Ages 8-12 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPBASK Calling all future NBA stars! The goal of this fun and competitive camp is to improve fundamental basketball skills and knowledge while making new friends and having a blast. YMCA Sports Coaches have a week of fun drills and games that will teach individual confidence and teamwork.
BMX
Ages 8-13 • $337/$396 • Catalog Tag: 29CPBMX Learn from BMX world champions and Olympians at Dale Holmes Racing! They supply all of the bikes, safety equipment, and instruction for your budding BMX racing pro! This high-demand camp is for beginners and experts alike. All campers will depart with goodie bags stuffed with a T-shirt, hat, stickers, and a copy of Extreme Cycling. Long pants and shirt, as well as closed-toe shoes are required for riding, but campers may bring shorts for after riding time at camp.
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Clay Creations
Ages 8-12 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPCLAY Craft and create beautiful pinch/coil pots, sculptures, bowls and anything you can think of. Campers will be introduced to basic concepts of working and molding clay to make their imagination come alive! NEW!
Communi-Teen
Ages 13-16 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPCOMM In this community service-based camp for teens, your camper will earn school community service credit by helping others. Your teens will spend the week traveling to different locations around San Diego participating in community service projects focused on helping people, animals, and the environment.
Discover SD
Ages 10-15 • $307/$361 • Catalog Tag: 29CPDISC Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery while exploring the best of what America’s finest city has to offer. We will venture out on exciting excursions while making new friends and trying new things. Campers will be traveling each day to a different location to explore! *Please note: This camp will travel 5 days, and may require additional waivers! If a waiver is not present below, you can contact us and request a copy of the waiver be sent to you.
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DIY Toy Factory
Ages 6-10 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPTOY Imagination is endless in this exciting new do-it-yourself camp! Campers will create their own amazing toy surprises including DIY hatchamals, shopkins, LOL Doll or pokemon accessories, and even spend the week creating their very own house for their toys! They will also participate in fun STEM experiments, making their own slime and squishies, and of course make memories to last a lifetime with new friends.
Dodgeball
Ages 9-12 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPDODG Dodge, dip, duck and dive your way to the top of one of the many varieties of dodgeball games we play. Campers will develop their hand-eye coordination, balance and reflex skills while having a great time. Games are closely monitored for fairness and sportsmanship.
Dodgeball Jr.
Ages 6-8 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPDOJR Dodge, dip, duck and dive your way to the top of one of the many varieties of dodgeball games we play. Campers will develop their hand-eye coordination, balance and reflex skills while having a great time. Games are closely monitored for fairness and sportsmanship. NEW!
Edible Science
Ages 8-13 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPEDIB Discover the kitchen chemistry that leads to some of your campers favorite treats. Campers will learn as we enjoy consuming our science experiments. This hands-on adventure will engage the minds while wetting their appetites. NEW!
Escape Room: The Camp
Ages 10-15 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPESCA Partnering with PuzzleMazement escape room, this camp offers campers a chance to test their skills in moblie challenges, and teaches kids how to create their own escape rooms. Codes, riddles, puzzles and devices will exercise your campers brain power and build teamwork as we explore story and flow of escape rooms.
Flag Football
Ages 6-9 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPFLAG Campers will learn the fundamentals of passing, receiving, and playing field positions with scrimmages focusing on special teams and more. Campers will work to improve their skills through exciting drills and exercises allowing campers to have fun, meet new friends, and learn important techniques to enhance their game!
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Fulcrum Surf & Boogey Boarding
Ages 10-15 • $337/$396 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSURF Powered by Fulcrum Surf! Surfers will learn paddling, balance, and surf techniques along with 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. Surfers will also participate in beach sports and games.
Gym & Splash Ages 6-11 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPGYM Every day, campers will enjoy splashing and playing in the YMCA Activity Pool before traveling to Canyonside Recreation Center to develop gymnastics skills using the high and low balance beams, uneven bars, springboard, vault, and more! NEW!
Harry Potter
Ages 6-10 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPHARR Welcome to Hogwarts Camp! On our first day, children will be sorted into their magical houses. Throughout the week, children will work together with their houses to compete in Harry Potter themed games and activities. Campers will also discover their inner artist, explore the world of science, and participate in other fun camp activities.
High Five H2O
Ages 5-6 • $293/$344 • Catalog Tag: 29CPH2O1 This camp is especially designed for your little swimmers! Offered every other week throughout the summer, our kindergarteners will receive swim lessons in the YMCA pool every day and enjoy camp games, crafts and activities created for teambuilding and new experiences. Please note drop off and pickup is at the Rancho Family YMCA Child Watch Building all week.
Ice Skating
Ages 7-13 • $304/$357 • Catalog Tag: 29CPICE Each day campers will participate in fun challenges and have the freedom to create traditional desserts and sweet treats with a zany twist! Every day campers will have the opportunity to present their creations to a distinguished panel of judges and win fun awards in the process. Campers will also learn kitchen safety and basic cooking techniques along the way.
Itty Bitty Dinosaurs
Ages 5-6 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPDINO Let your inner artist shine! Campers will use a variety of creative techniques to create multiple projects, masterpieces and memories that will last a lifetime.
SPECIALTY CAMPS Itty Bitty Disney
From sing-alongs to dressing up as our favorite Disney characters, the magic will never end in this camp! Campers participate in Disney themed crafts, games, trivia, and more while focusing on a different fun theme each day with friends. This is perfect camp for your little Prince or Princess who loves Disney!
Itty Bitty Ooey Gooey Science
Ages 5-6 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPOOEY Unleash your inner scientist as we get exponentially messy. Kids make slime, magic sand, snow, soda rockets and will also have fun as they participate in camp games, songs, and crafts. Please send your camper to camp in clothes that can get messy.
Itty Bitty Sports of All Sorts
Ages 5-6 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSPOR Sportsmanship and teamwork become the foundation for an incredible week playing a variety of active games and sports. This camp teaches the understanding of multiple sports, primarily focusing on soccer, basketball, t-ball, and agility including fun drills, skill lessons and scrimmages.
Itty Bitty Superheroes
Ages 5-6 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSUPE Young superheroes unite! Explore the lives of famous superheroes and supervillains, invent your own character and save the day! We’ll design costumes, create superhero powers and follow our own code of superhero behavior. Dive into fun and games, art projects, story adventures, obstacle courses and more.
Jr. Hoops
Ages 6-9 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPHOOP Players will have fun and gain confidence while improving their basketball skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. YMCA Sports Coaches have a fun week of drills and games designed to learn new techniques and practice teamwork.
Jr. Ninja Warrior
Ages 6-9 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPJRNI Challenge your camper in this jam-packed camp designed to test and improve balance, agility and speed while learning to be the best ninja possible. Campers will travel each day to the Canyonside Rec center where well-trained gymnastics staff will train your Jr. Ninja! = Camp will travel offsite at least once per week = Camp located at Rancho Family YMCA
Jr. Paintball
Ages 6-9 • $333/$392 • Catalog Tag: 29CPJRPA
Ages 5-6 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPDISN
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Mr. Paintball U.S.A provides supervised games within its 100+ acres of fields for all levels of play. Campers will be provided with paintable play gear, 500 rounds of paintballs, coveralls (as needed) and a referee to manage the games. Safety briefing/training is an integral part of the program. Although all paintball guns are checked by the referees and set for safety at a velocity of 250 feet per second or less, some hits may still cause bruising. For safety reasons, campers may not bring their own paintball guns or paintballs. Wear old clothing and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
Jr. Zookeeper
Ages 6-11 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPZOO Does your camper love animals? In this amazing new camp, Campers will learn cool facts about their favorite animals and their habitats, play cool animal games, make cool animal crafts, and even receive visits from some of our amazing animal friends! Campers will also spend a day at the world famous San Diego Zoo! We look forward to teaching campers to love and appreciate the diverse ecosystems that comprise our planet, and the animal friends that inhabit them.
Laser Tag Ages 8-12 • $307/$361 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLASE Join us for an amazing week of laser tag at ULTRAZONE with an all new gaming system, new packs and a new experience for all ability levels. After the first day of play, teams are formed based on skill level and during the next four days, unique game formats are introduced. *Please note: This is a physical activity played in a dimly-lit maze with strobe lights, loud music, and other players. Please consult with ULTRAZONE if your camper has any specific conditions.
Lego and Splash
Ages 8-11 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLEGO The best of both worlds! Spend mornings splashing around in the YMCA activity pool and the afternoons gaining hands on experience working with Legos, gears, motors, and other building mechanisms. Students will have the opportunity to “free build” as well as participate in structured activities and competitions.
Lego Robotics
Ages 8-12 • $224/$264 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLEGR Ages 10-15 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLEGR The best of both worlds! Spend mornings splashing around in the YMCA activity pool and the afternoons gaining hands on experience working with Legos, gears, motors, and other building mechanisms. Students will have the opportunity to “free build” as well as participate in structured activities and competitions. 15
SPECIALTY CAMPS Legoland Models, Machines & Rides Paintball
Ages 10-15 • $333/$392 • Catalog Tag: 29CPPAIN
Ages 7-12 • $333/$393 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLEGL
Mr. Paintball U.S.A provides supervised games within its 100+ acres of fields for all levels of play. Campers will be provided with paintable play gear, 500 rounds of paintballs, coveralls (as needed) and a referee to manage the games. Safety briefing/training is an integral part of the program. Although all paintball guns are checked by the referees and set for safety at a velocity of 250 feet per second or less, some hits may still cause bruising. For safety reasons, campers may not bring their own paintball guns or paintballs. Wear old clothing and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
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.
L.I.T. Fieldwork
Radical Reptiles
Ages 13-16 • $286/$329 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLITF This “camp” is for teens that have successfully completed our L.I.T. Training course and have gained a certificate from the YMCA Camp department. Campers will be placed into camps where they will use the skills they gained to assist the camp staff in camp activities.
L.I.T. Training
Ages 13-16 • $272/$312 • Catalog Tag: 29CPLITT When you are too young to be a counselor, and too experienced as a camper, the L.I.T. program is available as a two-phase training course designed to strengthen the gap between camper and staff. Skills learned in a camp environment are useful and relevant to life beyond summer camp. L.I.T.s will study leadership, public speaking, responsibility, expression of creativity, first aid, CPR and more as they build self-confidence. Have fun and be a role model this summer! NEW!
Little Mermaid: The Musical
Ages 6-13 • $501/$591 • Catalog Tag: 29CPMER Discover the kitchen chemistry that leads to some of your campers favorite treats. Campers will learn as we enjoy consuming our science experiments. This hands-on adventure will engage the minds while wetting their appetites. NOTE: Duration of this camp is two-weeks. NEW!
Ooey Gooey Science
Ages 6-9 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPOOEY Unleash your inner scientist as we get exponentially messy. Campers will make slime, magic sand, snow, soda rockets and more. Campers will also have fun as they participate in camp games, songs, and crafts. Please send your camper to camp in clothes that can get messy.
Paint Splats
Ages 6-11 • $271/$318 • Catalog Tag: 29CPRAD Ben Hian from Radical Reptiles and Friends will introduce the children to his menagerie of live animals including snakes, frogs, tortoises, turtles, lizards, bugs and other creepy crawlies. As the children explore the animal kingdom, they will have a unique hands-on experience enhanced by art, games and exciting projects related to these animals.
R.I.S.E. (Rancho Inclusive Sports Experience) Ages 5-15 • $305/$355 • Catalog Tag: 29CPRISE
R.I.S.E. camp is a unique opportunity for children with developmental, physical and mental disabilities, as well as other health challenges, who find it difficult to be successful in a typical outdoor day camp setting. This camp is separate from our traditional inclusion program (which provides support aids for children participating in day camp at our Scripps home base location). R.I.S.E. is limited to a maximum of six children per week, providing a 1:2 staff to camper ratio in order to provide extra support. Days will include swimming, art, science, fun specialty camp activities with other camps on-site, and of course plenty of de-escalation down time in the air conditioning. R.I.S.E. is located at the Rancho Family YMCA (9410 Fairgrove Lane, San Diego 92129). Hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily with no extended care. In order to support your camper in being successful, we limit the day to eight hours to prevent over-stimulation. Campers must be toilet trained, able to eat, take medication and be mobile. If you feel that this program would be a good fit for your child, please contact our Inclusion Coordinator Diane Wavrik at Dwavrik@ymca.org to schedule an intake appointment. Cannot register for this program until intake appointment.
Ages 6-9 • $204/$239 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSPLA Campers get messy in this camp designed for the adventurous artist! We’ll paint with our hands and feet, splatter paint and more! Each project will include a basic art lesson about color combinations, techniques, and textures. Wear old clothes that can get non-washable paint on them.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS Rock Climbing
campers to new experiences such as global education, teambuilding, arts and crafts, STEM, and more!
Ages 10-15 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPROCK 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. *Please note: A completed vendor waiver is required at the start of the camp to allow for full participation. A waiver should be available for download below – if it is not present, please contact us and request a copy of the waiver. NEW!
Secret Agent Academy
Ages 6-9 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSECR Get ready for a week of top secret missions and mysteries! Campers will use cryptology to send and decode secret messages, make their own invisible ink, learn all about forensic science, build their skills at the archery range & sports field, and learn just what it takes to be a top secret agent! NEW!
So You Think You Can Dance
Ages 8-13 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPDANC If you love to dance and perform, this is the camp for you. Participants will learn a different style each day, interweaving routines into one big performance. The week will end with an exciting parent show on Friday where the campers get to show off their favorite routines they learned throughout the week!
Soccer
Ages 7-11 • $204/$239 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSOCC
Star Wars
Ages 5-10 • $226/$260 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSTAR 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!
S.T.E.M. Academy Ages 7-11 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSTEM In this camp, our young scientists will have the opportunity to explore several different areas of science including chemistry, biology, zoology, astronomy, and more! Campers will focus on a different science specialty each day while experimenting, creating, and competing in fun science challenges.
Wild Encounters
Ages 7-11 • $307/$361 • Catalog Tag: 29CPWILD Each day, a San Diego Zoo educator will greet campers upon arrival, treating them to a special VIP experience. All campers will get a ride on the Zoo’s double-decker bus to get a great overview of the entire Zoo. Aside from viewing all the animals the Zoo has to offer, campers will receive behind-the-scenes encounters highlighting a variety of different animals.
Young Engineers
Ages 6-11 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPENG
Campers are taught basic skills of passing, dribbling, shooting and defense. Our trained staff lead the campers in drills, skills and organized games based on positive competition. Throughout the week kids also learn sportsmanship and teamwork through fair play.
Discover what it means to be an engineer through hands on STEM activities that encourage creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation. Campers will use the Engineering design process as a guide to imagine, design, build, and test their creations using materials that include Legos, blocks, popsicle sticks, boxes, paper and food.
Space is the Place
YouTube Camp
Ages 6-10 • $253/$298 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSPA In this fun and exciting new camp, campers will learn all about Outer space. From how many constellations there are and what planets you can see in the night sky, to why helicopters, planes and rockets fly, campers are guaranteed to have a blast!
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Splash
Ages 6-9 • $293/$334 • Catalog Tag: 29CPSPSH Campers will spend two hours each day splashing and enjoying free swim in the Y acivity pool. The rest of the day is designed to expose
Ages 10-15 • $280/$330 • Catalog Tag: 29CPYOU Learn the basics of video making, editing, and posting to video sharing sites such as YouTube and Vimeo at our YouTube Video camp! Through the course of this week-long camp, campers will learn all about filming shot types, storyboarding, scene blocking, prop design, editing, and safe online posting. This camp is a great self-esteem booster and teaches your child the skills associated with performing or presenting in front of people. And of course, it will be a whole lot of fun!
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RANCHO FAMILY YMCA 9410 Fairgrove Lane San Diego, CA 92129 ymca.org/rancho
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