2020 Summer Camp Guide SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA YMCASD.org/South-Bay
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 to ensure the safest environment for everyone. Our training program includes: • CPR and First Aid certification • Unit Leaders receive additional training to ensure camper safety • Transportation safety
HERE’S WHAT PARENTS HAVE TO SAY....
• Behavior management and bully prevention • Child protection and abuse prevention • Field trip and off-site safety procedures • General risk management and prevention
“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.”
• 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.
“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 kids 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!”
Camp Ratios: Ages 5 to 7 - 1 staff to 8 children Ages 8 to 14 - 1 staff to 10 children Ages 15 to18 - 1 staff to 12 teens
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SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA • 619-421-9622 • YMCASD.org/South-Bay
IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PRIORITY MEMBER REGISTRATION Saturday, February 29th GENERAL REGISTRATION Saturday, March 7th CONVENIENT CAMP LOCATIONS SOUTH BAY TEEN CENTER 820 Paseo Ranchero Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: (619) 421-9622 YMCASD.org/South-Bay
SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA 1201 Paseo Magda Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: (619) 421-9622 YMCASD.org/South-Bay
CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY 1201 Santa Cora Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91913 Phone: (619) 421-9622 YMCASD.org/South-Bay
CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP DIRECTOR Payton Schoonmaker pschoonmaker@ymca.org 619-421-9622 ext. 14239 CAMP COORDINATOR Andrew Lopez andlopez@ymca.org | 619-421-9622 ext. 14240 CAMP COORDINATOR Michael Nicoloff mnicoloff@ymca.org | 619-421-9622 ext. 14257 CAMP ADMINISTRATOR Kiara Kinsler kkinsler@ymca.org | 619-421-9622 ext. 14225
CAMP HOURS
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We have several camp options available for you to choose from. From single-day and two-day camps to full week camps, your camper will have an unforgettable experience. Full-day and single-day camp hours: 6:00am - 6:00pm
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: 6:00am - 9:00am Afternoon hours: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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EASY WAYS TO REGISTER REGISTER ONLINE
Visit us online at YMCASD.org/Southbaycamp
REGISTER IN PERSON
Walk in to the Welcome Center at your branch.
ONLINE CATALOG TAGS
Looking for more information on one of our camps? Use our Online Catalog Tags! Use the Online Catalog Tag located on the camp matrix to find a full description of the camp you are interested in and also check its availability at YMCASD.org/Southbaycamp Use our Camp Catalog Tag Toolbar on YMCASD.org/Southbaycamp or our YMCA Program Finder.
All enrollments are subject to availability and registrations are not guaranteed.
Download the full version of this guide with complete camp descriptions online
YMCASD.org/Southbaycamp 2020 CAMP THEMES
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!
WHAT ARE SPECIALTY
CAMPS?
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 of providers or YMCA experts.
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Dress up to the weekly theme every FRIDAY! JUNE 4-5: SUMMER BEGINS JUNE 8-12: EVERY DAY HEROES JUNE 15-19: PIRATES JUNE 22-26: SPORTS MANIA JUNE 29-JULY 3: PARTY IN THE U.S.A. JULY 6-10: HAWAIIAN JULY 13-17: BACK TO SCHOOL
JUNE 4-5
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JULY 13-17
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2-DAY $134 / $158
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$176 / $208
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1-DAY
$77 / $91
6-8
WEEK
$199 / $235
6-8
1-DAY
$67 / $79
6-8
SBY
6-8
SBY
NAVIGATORS
SPECIALTY CAMPS
WEEK
$176 / $208
6-8
1-DAY
$67 / $79
9-12
SBY
2-DAY $134 / $158
9-12
SBY
WEEK
$176 / $208
9-12
1-DAY
$77 / $91
9-12
WEEK
$199 / $235
9-12
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JULY 13-17
FRONTIERS
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JULY 6-10
2-DAY $134 / $158
TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL
JUNE 29-JULY 3
$67 / $79
ONLINE CATALOG TAG
JUNE 22-26
DISCOVERY
1-DAY
AGES
JUNE 15-19
VOYAGERS
Member Price/ Participant Price
JUNE 4-5
HIGH FIVES
CAMP FEES
JUNE 8-12
TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS
ONLINE CATALOG TAG
CM
SPORTS
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SPORTS
AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
$229 / $270
5-12
ARCHERY
$211 / $249
7-12
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BASKETBALL
$211 / $249
6-12
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BMX PRO
$311 / $366
8-13
BOWLING
$243 / $286
7-12
CHEER
$211 / $249
7-12
CHESS
$243 / $286
7-12
CM
EDUCATION, GAMES
COOKING AND CHEMISTRY
$243 / $286
6-12
CM
EDUCATION
DANCE
$229 / $270
5-12
CM
SPORTS CM
SPORTS CM
SPORTS CM
CM
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SPORTS
SPORTS, DANCE
DINO ADVENTURES
$243 / $286
5-8
ENGINEER IT!
$243 / $286
7-12
EXTREME ART
$211 / $249
5-8
FAIRY PRINCESS
$211 / $249
5-8
FLAG FOOTBALL
$211 / $249
6-12
CM
SPORTS
GAME EMPIRE
$243 / $286
7-12
CM
EDUCATION, GAMES
GOING GLOBAL
$211 / $249
6-12
GYMNASTICS
$229 / $270
5-12
HARRY POTTER
$211 / $249
7-12
HORSEBACK RIDING
$375 / $442
7-12
ICE HOCKEY
$243 / $286
7-12
ICE SKATING
$243 / $286
7-12
JUNIOR BIOLOGIST
$243 / $286
6-12
JUNIOR RANGER
$243 / $286
7-12
CM
EDUCATION
KAYAKING
$243 / $286
7-12
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SPORTS, AQUA
SBY= South Bay Family YMCA = Camp includes daily swimming activities
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EDUCATION
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ART, EDUCATION
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EDUCATION
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= Camp will travel off-site
= Camp includes STEM activities
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JULY 13-17
JULY 6-10
JUNE 29-JULY 3
JUNE 22-26
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GAMES, SPORTS
$243 / $286
7-12
LEGO ENGINEERING
$237 / $279
5-7
LEVEL TWO SPLASH
$222 / $262
8-12
LITTLE CHEFS
$211 / $249
5-6
MAGIC CAMP
$243 / $286
5-8
MARINE BIOLOGY
$211 / $249
8-12
MARTIAL ARTS
$229 / $270
5-12
MARVELOUS MUSEUM ADVENTURES
$222 / $262
7-12
MESSY TASTY ART
$211 / $249
5-6
MULTI SPORT
$211 / $249
5-6
OLYMPICS CAMP
$211 / $249
8-12
OOEY GOOEY SCIENCE
$211 / $249
5-8
PHOTOGRAPHY
$243 / $286
7-12
PICASSO’S PALETTE
$211 / $249
8-12
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ART, EDUCATION
RADICAL REPTILES
$243 / $286
5-8
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EDUCATION
ROBOTHINK CODING
$243 / $286
8-12
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ROBOTHINK ROBOTICS
$243 / $286
7-12
ROCK CLIMBING
$243 / $286
7-12
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SPORTS
SAN DIEGO TIME TRAVELERS
$222 / $262
7-12
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EDUCATION, TRAVEL
SAND AND WAVES
$229 / $270
7-12
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SEA WORLD
$254 / $299
7-12
SPACE CAMP
$211 / $249
6-12
SPLASH
$222 / $262
6-12
SPORT AND SPLASH
$222 / $262
6-12
STEM AND SPLASH
$222 / $262
7-12
TENNIS
$222 / $262
8-12
THEATRE
$229 / $270
6-12
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ART
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
$229 / $270
7-12
CM
ART, EDUCATION
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
$243 / $286
7-12
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EDUCATION CM
SPORTS CM
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SPORTS EDUCATION
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PHOTO, ART
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EDUCATION, ANIMALS EDUCATION
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SPORTS, SWIM SPORTS, SWIM, EDUCATION
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JUNE 29-JULY 3
JULY 6-10
JULY 13-17
ART, EDUCATION
JUNE 15-19
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12-17
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LEADERS IN TRAINING PLACEMENT
1-DAY $50 / $70
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CM= Corky McMillan Elementary
= Camp includes daily swimming activities
EDUCATION, TRAVEL
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$198 / $233
SBY= South Bay Family YMCA
SPORTS CM
LEADERS IN TRAINING
$90 / $106
EDUCATION
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TEEN DAY - TEEN SCENE
$77 / $91
EDUCATION
JUNE 8-12
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JUNE 4-5
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LASER TAG
TEEN CAMPS
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JUNE 8-12
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JUNE 4-5
SPECIALTY CAMPS
TC CM
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TEENCAMP CM
TEENCAMP TEENCAMP
TC= South Bay Family YMCA Teen Center
= Camp will travel off-site
= Camp includes STEM activities
TRADITIONAL 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 activities and themes each week. Your camper will participate in team building games, arts & crafts, science experiments and more! These camps do not travel and will stay at the YMCA for all of their activities and adventures.
CAMP
AGES
COST
SESSIONS
HIGH FIVES
5-6
$176 | $208
0*-6
DISCOVERY
6-8
$176 | $208
0*- 6
FRONTIERS
9-12
$176 | $208
0*- 6
TRADITIONAL TRAVEL 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 and arts & crafts while exploring exciting weekly themes. As if this isn’t enough, take exciting trips to sites throughout San Diego and bring home stories to share. Day campers will be divided into small groups by age and will participate in activities that match their interests and needs. Travelers and Navigators Camp travel five times each week.
CAMP VOYAGERS NAVIGATORS
AGES
COST
SESSIONS
6-8
$199 | $235
0*- 6
9-12
$199 | $235
0*- 6
*Short week and price is prorated.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
BOWLING*
ARCHERY*
CHEER CAMP
AGES: 5-12 WEEKS 3, 4 & 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $229 | $270 Flip over this high-energy, gymnastics-based camp! Travel each day to the Eastlake YMCA Gymnastics Center for two hours of instruction from our exceptional YMCA coaches. This camp is designed to test and improve speed, agility and balance. Master novice obstacle courses and practice stunts each day. AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1, 3 & 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Bullseye! This summer, take a shot at a fun sport with ACA Certified YMCA Archery Instructors. 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.
BASKETBALL
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 1 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Your camper could learn to be the next big NBA star with this camp. Daily activities include instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning. With the YMCA, basketball camp is for young athletes looking to build fundamental skills this summer.
BMX PRO CAMP*
AGES: 8-13 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $311 | $366 Learn from BMX world champions and Olympians at Dale Holmes Racing as they supply all the bikes, 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. Please note: Long pants, a shirt and closed-toe shoes are required for riding, but campers may bring shorts for after riding.
*Traveling camp
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AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 This camp is sure to strike everyones’ interest! The bowling alley will provide lanes and shoes for two hours and the YMCA will provide excitement and fun to spare! No experience is necessary. Bumper bowl will be used for younger bowlers. Please be sure that campers bring socks each day. AGES: 7-12 WEEK 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 This high energy camp will focus on all aspects of cheer leading. Throughout the week campers will work on jumps, arm movements, tumbling and choreography. Cheerleaders will work on their routines and cheer skills for 3 hours each day while also enjoying arts, crafts and games. We will have a parent show at the end of the week to showcase all of the skills that your camper has learned.
CHESS CAMP
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Checkmate! Mountain Lake Chess will spend the week teaching campers the rules, strategies and tactics of the game of chess. Along with a week filled with learning the game of chess, campers will also participate in art, science and traditional camp games.
COOKING AND CHEMISTRY
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Make awesome culinary concoctions while learning about the wonders of science with Cooking and Chemistry Camp! We use cooking as a mode to teach kids about the chemical properties of certain foods, and how phenomena such as heating, cooling, stirring and other cookingrelated actions can fundamentally alter an inedible (or just gross) substance or group of substances into the delicious food that we enjoy every day. Please let us know if your child has any allergies or other dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant) when signing up so we can alter our material accordingly.
SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA • 619-421-9622 • YMCASD.org/South-Bay
SPECIALTY CAMPS DANCE
AGES: 5-12 WEEK 1 & 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $229 | $270 Join America’s Best Kids Dance Crew! Campers will work together to learn different genres of music and dance. Campers will split into groups to learn unique styles and choreography and put on a show Friday for family and friends!
DINO ADVENTURES
AGES: 5-8 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Take a journey though the Triassic, Cretaceous and Jurassic periods! We will take a look at the dinosaurs that lived in each period while making lots of dinosaur crafts, playing fun dinosaur games and doing just a little bit of digging for fossils.
ENGINEER IT!
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 1 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Learn how to become a young engineer! Every day campers will learn how to work with basic tools, Legos, popsicle sticks and various other items to create different structures. Campers will be skilled and more knowledgeable about all the tools it takes to be an engineer. Take home projects to show family and friends!
EXTREME ART
AGES: 5-8 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Get ready to take art to the extreme! Artists will use different mediums to express themselves through the use of water colors, pastels and more. Be prepared, this camp is sure to be a little messy and a lot of fun!
FAIRY PRINCESS
AGES: 5-8 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Welcome to the whimsical world of fairies and princesses. Celebrate your favorite characters and help write stories of your own. Create costumes and special crafts to share with friends and family!
FLAG FOOTBALL*
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Down, set….HIKE! Join the YMCA’s instructional flag football camp. Camp will include the fundamentals of passing, catching, blocking and kicking. Daily scrimmages will emphasize basic football strategy. No special equipment required. Show family and friends what you have learned in a friendly game on Friday!
GAME EMPIRE
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Game Empire in Clairemont Mesa gives your child the opportunity to have the ultimate gaming experience. The Game Empire staff will help teach a variety of board games and lead campers in exciting team games, contests and competitions. Make your move and get in on all the fun and games at this huge facility.
GOING GLOBAL
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 2 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Does your camper want to explore the world? Each day your camper will learn about a different country. Campers will learn about the culture and history of each country through games, crafts and food projects. Take home projects to teach your friends and family about the world! Camp will include a service project to help support children in need from around the world.
GYMNASTICS
AGES: 5-12 WEEKS 1, 2, & 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $229 | $270 Campers will flip over gymnastics camp! Each day campers will travel to the Eastlake YMCA Gymnastics Center to receive 2 hours of instruction from our exceptional YMCA coaches. Watch your camper learn different skills in beam, bar, floor and vault. Show off your skills to family and friends in a Friday showcase!
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*Traveling camp
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SPECIALTY CAMPS HARRY POTTER
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Welcome to Hogwarts! Campers will be sorted into their magical houses where they will work together to compete in themed crafts, games and projects. Explore the world of Harry Potter by creating a wand, playing Quidditch and becoming a potion master.
HORSEBACK RIDING*
AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1 & 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $375 | $442 Come ride with us this summer! Campers will spend their days at Sweetwater Ranch in Bonita learning the basics of equestrian instruction. Learn about haltering, leading, tying, riding, grooming and tacking in this fun camp. Please note: Long pants and hard sole shoes or boots with heels are recommended. Safety riding helmets are provided.
ICE HOCKEY*
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 This camp is made for all hockey enthusiasts, whether they are a beginner or intermediate player. 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: 7-12 WEEKS 2 & 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 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. Campers may bring their own skates and gloves. Please note: For ice skating, campers should bring or wear socks each day. *Traveling camp
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JR. BIOLOGIST*
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 This is the perfect camp for a budding biologist! Campers will explore life under the microscope and in the surrounding marsh. Campers will get an up-close interaction with the wildlife by feeding sharks and meeting sea turtles. They will even learn about what it takes to care for eagles and owls and enjoy the Living Coast Discovery Center each day.
JR. RANGER*
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Campers will learn the basics of becoming a self sufficient outdoors man and develop skills such as rope tying, how to set traps, plant identification, animal tracks, basic first aid and more! At the end of the week, they will receive their Jr. Ranger Certificate.
KAYAKING*
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Come join the wonderful world of kayaking! In this exciting camp, our passionate and experienced instructors will introduce campers to this popular water sport. First time boaters will learn basics about their life jackets, kayaks and paddles. Then they’ll work directly alongside instructors to practice skills like water exits and boat flips. As they progress, campers will take tours of San Diego’s waterways. Join us for a confidencebuilding and memory-making summer!
LASER TAG
AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1 & 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 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. Please note: This is a physical activity played in a dimly-lit maze with strobe lights, loud music and other players.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS LEGO ENGINEERING
AGES: 5-7 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $237 | $279 Let your imagination run wild with thousands of LEGO parts. Ever imagine what it was like to save the world with LEGO Super Heroes? LEGO Engineering is the perfect camp for campers to explore their creative side. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering bringing your superpowers to life.
LITTLE CHEFS
AGES: 5-6 WEEK 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Yuuumm! Campers will put on their chef hats and aprons to be little chefs for the week. Learn where ingredients come from, mix them together and create tasty recipes to share with friends and family members.
MAGIC CAMP
AGES: 5-8 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Abrakadabra! Magic camp offers campers the ability to get a plethora of different magic tricks, and learn how to use each and every one to put on a spectacular show! In addition to these many tricks, we will also be building their magical wardrobe with a variety of magical crafts and games that test their knowledge and skill as magicians-to-be and as campers who just want to have a lot of fun!
MARINE BIOLOGY
AGES: 8-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Campers will learn about our beautiful natural habitat through a combination of hands-on exploration and project based experiences such as art and STEM. Along with on-site activities, campers will get to explore our vast variety of coast lines. From Imperial Beach all the way to beautiful Mission Bay, campers are sure to have an amazing time in this fun packed week filled with many projects.
MARTIAL ARTS
AGES: 5-12 WEEK 2 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $229 | $270 Get a kick out of summer! Learn about different styles of martial arts, practice different punches and kicks and discover new maneuvers daily. Watch pros perform and learn what it takes to become a master!
MESSY, TASTY ART
AGES: 5-6 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Let creativity in cooking shine this summer! Do delicious daily art projects that allow campers to try new treats and get messy. Learn about different art genres and take home projects to share with family and friends. Campers will do two art projects each day, one with food and one general project.
MULTI-SPORT
AGES: 5-6 WEEKS 2 & 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Welcome to the Y’s world of sports. During the week, campers will learn about multiple sports including flag football, soccer and basketball. Learn the value of teamwork while being introduced to the fundamentals of each sport. Week 5 will focus on Olympic sports.
MARVELOUS MUSEUM ADVENTURES
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $222 | $262 This Marvelous Museum Adventures camp will give campers an experience they will not soon forget. Campers will learn about history, art, science and the importance of preservation during three field trips in the week. Campers will visit museums in the morning, then make their own displays and/or experiments in the afternoon. On Friday, campers will show off an exhibit for parents with each different museum represented: STEM/Science, Art and History. This camp is sure to provide a marvelous experience. *Traveling camp
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SPECIALTY CAMPS OLYMPICS CAMP
AGES: 8-12 WEEK 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Looking for a fun new exciting camp? Olympics Camp brings you the fun of working as a team. During the week, campers will focus on creating team flags and making their own medals. Activities are inspired by actual Olympic events and others focus on teamwork and cooperation. Olympics Camp is sure to bring out all the fun in the sun with an engaging camp week.
OOEY GOOEY SCIENCE
AGES: 5-8 WEEK 1 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Explore science using all the senses. Touch and taste different scientific experiments that help explain the world around us. Watch volcanoes erupt and goo ooze in this awesome adventure. Participate in special take home projects to share with family and friends.
PHOTOGRAPHY
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Campers will learn how to express their creativity through taking pictures and develop image editing skills to improve lighting, glare, angles and cropping. Campers will create a portfolio using their pictures to take home at the end of the week
PICASSO’S PALETTE
AGES: 8-12 WEEK 2 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 This camp is for our creative campers who are looking to express themselves through a wide variety of art forms. Campers will work with a variety of art mediums from painting, clay sculptures, pastels, 3D artwork and more. Campers will learn about color design, line texture and balance. Along with these fun art activities campers will enjoy a week filled with team bonding activities and games. This is one camp you should not miss out on!
SAN DIEGO TIME TRAVELERS
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 2 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Hop in your time machine to explore the amazing past. Campers will explore different time periods each day. Travel to the time when dinosaurs used to roam the Earth or explore the history of when Old Town was the center of San Diego. There will be a mix of field trips and take home projects.
RADICAL REPTILES
AGES: 5-8 WEEK 2 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Radical Reptiles will introduce campers to a menagerie of live animals including snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards, bugs and other creepy crawlers. Enjoy a unique handson experience enhanced by art, games and various projects related to animals.
ROBOTHINK CODING
AGES: 8-12 WEEKS 2 & 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243| $286 Join the world of video games using Scratch 2.0, a visual language targeted to children. RoboThink campers will create cool projects and learn coding concepts by using this simple but powerful block-like interface.
ROBOTHINK ROBOTICS
AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1 & 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Robothink campers will learn robotics and coding in Scratch! (S4A) & Graphical Python while building cool robots using bricks, gears, wheels, sensors, electric motors and Arduino boards.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS ROCK CLIMBING*
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 2 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 Come scale new heights! Campers will receive two hours of daily instruction in the fundamentals of rock climbing at Vertical Hold Rock Climbing 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.
SEA WORLD*
AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1, 3 & 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $254 | $299 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: A SeaWorld Fun Card is included with the camp at the end of the week.
SPLASH*
AGES: 6-12 WEEKS 1-6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $222 | $262 What’s more epic in summer than sun and swimming? Enjoy two hours of daily water time at the South Bay Family YMCA Aquatic Center that includes a daily 30 minute swim lesson! Swim lessons are divided by height and taught by YMCA certified swim instructors. Camp groups will be separated by grade.
SPLASH LEVEL 2
AGES: 8-12 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $222 | $262 Enjoy two hours of daily water time at the South Bay Family YMCA Aquatics Center. Splash Level 2 is recommended for Stages 4, 5 and 6 equivalent swim lesson participants. Campers will focus on stroke introduction, learning basic stroke technique in front crawl (freestyle) and back crawl (backstroke). Elements of breaststroke and butterfly are introduced and water safety techniques are reinforced. Please note: Prerequisites for this advanced camp are similar to our branch swim test that allows use of the big pool. Children must be able to: tread water independently for 1 minute, swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) independently and swim on their front with side breathing at least 15 yards and swim on their back at least 15 yards.
SPORT & SPLASH*
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 5 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $222 | $262 Campers will have fun in the sun as they explore a variety of sports and swimming! This camp combines the best of our Splash & Sports camps. Spend each day learning about a new sport. Then travel over to the South Bay Family YMCA Aquatic Center for two hours of free swim including a 30 minute swim lesson. Camp groups will be separated by grade. Campers will then get to enjoy a fun packed day filled with group games, art projects and team bonding activities.
STEM & SPLASH*
AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 2 & 6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $222 | $262 Campers will spend their day exploring STEM projects and practicing their swimming skills. Enjoy 2 hours of daily water time at the South Bay Family YMCA, including a daily 30 minute swim lesson! Swim lessons are divided by height and taught by YMCA certified swim instructors. Campers will be separated into groups by grade.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS TENNIS*
AGES: 8-12 WEEK 4 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $222 | $262 Our experienced staff will provide a progressive format of instruction to support beginners to advanced athletes. We will prepare your camper to be successful, confident and have fun playing tennis. Your camper will participate in fun activities to introduce technique hand-eye coordination and tennis skills.
THEATRE
AGES: 6-12 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $229 | $270 Take the stage and shine at Theatre Camp! Your camper will work with theatre professionals to go through casting, rehearsal, stage and prop design, choreography and much more. This will lead to a group performance. Family and friends are welcome to cheer on their stars at Friday’s show.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 3 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $229 | $270 Calling all aspiring innovators! Jump into the world of game design using the Scratch Program. Learn to code while creating different types of games including brick break, maze games and platform games. Take away skills like problem solving, computational thinking and creative thinking. Be sure not to miss all the fun and excitement with this camp!
YOUTUBE VIDEO
AGES: 7-12 WEEK 1 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $243 | $286 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 how to shoot lots of different types of videos, ranging from sports videos to video tutorials to short skits and many things in between. We will also be looking at the different aspects that go on behind the scenes of a successful video project, such as story boarding, scene blocking and prop design. Campers will learn to develop skits, break projects down step-by-step in online tutorials and explore the universal principles of performance such as volume control and aspects of movement.
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TEEN CAMPS TEEN SCENE
AGES: 12-17 WEEKS 1-6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $211 | $249 Travel each day to a different San Diego location! Trips will be included on weekly calendars and focus on fun with fitness, environmental education, culture and creativity, real world wonders and technology. Keep busy over break with new friends and field trips around greater San Diego. Explore local landmarks or enjoy a movie.
LEADERS IN TRAINING
AGES: 14-17 WEEKS 1, 3 & 5 SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA TEEN CENTER WEEKLY COST: $198 | $233 Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) is a comprehensive job readiness program that prepares and provides teens with an opportunity for hands on experience as an L.I.T. Volunteer. Training modules include: individual leadership, resume development, CPR and First Aid certification, professional conduct, interview skills, youth development and supervision, child abuse prevention, risk management and program development. Through this program, youth will acquire basic professional skills and knowledge that will help attain any entry level position. Teens that successfully complete the L.I.T. training program will be eligible to participate in L.I.T. Field Work. Trainees will not receive Community Service Credit for L.I.T. Training, only for the L.I.T. Placement course. L.I.T. Training is held from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily.
LEADERS IN TRAINING (L.I.T.) PLACEMENT
AGES: 14-17 WEEKS 1-6 CORKY MCMILLIN ELEMENTARY WEEKLY COST: $90 | $106 L.I.T. Placement consists of providing opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience and job training as a volunteer in the school-age Day Camp program. Participants will work side by side with YMCA staff in order to provide supervision and programming to elementary age youth. L.I.T.’s will facilitate games and activities and accompany camps on field trips. L.I.T. Placement participants will receive community service hours for time spent assisting in YMCA Camp Programs. L.I.T. Training is required prior to registering for the L.I.T. Placement program.
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FAQS Do you offer financial assistance?
We offer financial assistance through our Access Scholarship Program to qualified applicants ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Apply at ymcasd.org/access or pick up a confidential application at our front desk. We also accept childcare vouchers from agencies such as CDA, CRS, KINSHIP and Cal-Work.
What are the hours of camp?
Our camp day runs from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. We also offer extended care before and after camp each day for your convenience. Extended care is from 6:00am9:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm at no additional cost to you.
How will my camper be transported to field trips?
Transportation is provided through our buses. All vehicles are inspected and checked by licensed mechanics as well as the California Highway Patrol.
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 closed-toe shoes. We recommend applying sunscreen before you get to camp and our camp staff will supply 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, 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 the following week. To discuss payment options, please contact the Camp Director.
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WE ALSO OFFER THREE
OVERNIGHT CAMPS!
What does a typical camp day look like?* 6:00-9:00am
AM Extended Care
9:00-9:15am
Daily Drop Off
9:15-9:30am
Morning Circle
9:30-11:50am
Camp Specific Rotations
1 & 2 WE EK OVERNIG HT SESSION S
11:50am-12:30pm Lunch 12:30-1:15pm
Clean Up & Sunscreen Fun
1:15-3:45pm
Camp Specific Rotations
3:45-4:00pm
Closing Circle & Snack
4:00-6:00pm
PM Extended Care
*Please ensure you pick up your child(ren) by 6:00pm. Times 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.
RAINTREE RANCH | 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.
A significant portion of the day is spent playing outside. Please make sure you apply sunscreen to your kids before dropping them off. For more information about camp activities, visit our website for the online camp calendars.
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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SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA 1201 Paseo Magda Chula Vista, CA 91910 For more information: YMCASD.org/South-Bay
Sign Up For Summer Camp! SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA 1201 Paseo Magda Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: (619) 421-9622 YMCASD.org/South-Bay
EASTLAKE YMCA 2311 Boswell Rd, #7 Chula Vista, CA 91914 Phone: (619) 869-7582 YMCASD.org/Eastlake
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