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SUMMER DAY CAMP

YMCA Camp nurtures the potential of youth to develop positive relationships and a sense of belonging. Y camps offer opportunities to build and strengthen positive character values and appreciate the differences in others.  Bonds built bring participants back year after year and lead to lifelong friendships.  

​Campers of all ages and abilities find success through the skill-building opportunities of camp programs, having fun and learning confidence and values. Camp combines well-trained leaders with elementary, middle school and teenage campers for an extended number of days in exceptional outdoor environments that provide outstanding physical activity and healthy living experiences.  

WEEKLY CAMP SCHEDULES

WELCOME & PRICING
Hi Parents! Thank you for choosing the YMCA, we are excited to have your kids join our summer camp where they will have a chance to explore the outdoors, discover new activities, be challenged, and experience adventure! At camp, we believe that the ear-to-ear grin on your camper's face doesn't happen by accident. At the Y, your camper’s smile is there because we know that having fun is essential to nurturing the potential of your child. Your smile will come from knowing that your camper has developed the tools that will help them grow and thrive.

WEEKLY PRICING:

Discoverers
  • Y Family Members: $175
  • Y Program Participant: $225

Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
  • Y Family Members: $275
  • Y Youth Members: $315
  • Y Program Participant: $345
  • Deposit: $50

Specialty Camp at Verdugo Hills Family YMCA
  • Y Family Members: $160
  • Y Program Participant: $185
  • Deposit $30

Specialty Camp at Crescenta Cañada Family YMCA
  • Y Family Members: $175
  • Y Program Participant: $225
  • Deposit $150
DAY CAMP INFO
CLASSIC SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Grades entering Preschool - 8th grade
Each camper chooses a Core activity: STEM, fine arts, sports, performing arts. Other activities include outdoor adventure, trips to amusement parks, swimming, water safety, field games, SPARKS and fun.

​CAMP RALLY NIGHTS
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  • Discoverers- Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30pm
  • Explorers- Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:30pm
  • Adventurers- Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30pm
  • Challengers- Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30pm

Rally Locations: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA Multipurpose Room (MPR)
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CAMP LOCATIONS 

Specialty Camp at Verdugo Hills Family YMCA
Verdugo Hills YMCA 
6840 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042

West Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
​Christian Life Church
3013 Montrose Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
La Cañada Elementary School
4540 Encinas Dr
​La Canada, CA 91011

East Discoverers
Crescenta  Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada, CA 91011
FAQ
WHAT ARE THE 2019 REGISTRATION DATES?
Camp Sign Up Day is Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00am-2:00pm at all facilities
 
DEPOSITS
To hold your spot for summer camp, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit must accompany your registration
  • Classic Day Camp: $50
  • Specialty Camp Crescenta Cañada Family YMCA: $150
  • Specialty camp at Verdugo Hills Family YMCA: $30
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CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?
Yes, Priority Registration is available for YMCA members on March 1st

HOW ARE THE CAMPERS DIVIDED BY AGE?
We have four age groups: Discoverers (Preschool - Kindergarten), Explorers (1st-2nd), Adventurers (3rd-5th), and Challengers (6th-8th)

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF CAMP?
  • Discoverers: 8am - 2pm*
  • Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers: 9:00am – 5:00pm**
*Extended care available from 2pm-5pm for $25 per week
**Extended Care is available from 7:30am-9:00am for $25 per week and 5:00pm-6:00pm at no additional cost for Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers


WHAT DOES A TYPICAL WEEK AT CAMP LOOK LIKE?
Discoverers:

Preschool Discoverers: Each week campers take swim lessons, engage in movement during Kindergym, and immerse themselves in activities that encourage growth of the whole child.
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Kindergarten Discoverers: Each week campers take swim lessons, engage in movement during Kindergym, and immerse themselves in activities that encourage growth of the whole child. In addition, they also experience daily Learning Centers and daily participation in the "raising a reader" curriculum.

Explorers:
  • Monday: Small group time, opening rally
  • Tuesday: Outdoor adventure trip
  • Wednesday: Swim
  • Thursday: Big Trip
  • Friday: Small group time, BBQ and field games, closing rally

Adventurers:
  • Monday: Small group time, opening rally
  • Tuesday: Swim
  • Wednesday: Big trip
  • Thursday: Outdoor adventure
  • Friday: Small group time, Fitness Friday, BBQ and field games, and closing rally

Challengers:
  • Monday: Small group time, opening rally, swim
  • Tuesday: Group time, outdoor adventure
  • Wednesday: Big trip
  • Thursday: Small group time, beach
  • Friday: Fitness Friday, BBQ and field games, closing rally

​WHAT TO EXPECT
When asked this question, some say Y-Camp is a magical place. We know what makes Y camp special, and it is not magic. It is our amazing staff!
  • Y camp focuses on activities that create a foundation for building emotional intelligence and problem solving skills. We like to work in groups of all sizes, from interpersonal communication to our whole camp. We want you and our campers to feel like a part of that group.
  • Y camp is special because of the genuine connections made throughout the summer with our staff and campers.
  • You will feel a welcoming and inclusive environment at Y camp, and in everything we do.
  • Y camp is tiring. We are on our feet, ready to go all day! We are constantly doing activities, visiting places, or just playing games! By the time we get home we are exhausted, but we wouldn’t trade our experiences for the world.
  • Y camp is loud. Very loud! Imagine getting 400 campers ready for the week at our weekly opening rallies. Or, being on a bus with 50 extremely excited campers getting ready to ride their very first roller coaster. We expect it to be loud, and we love it LOUD.
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LEADER IN TRAINING INFORMATION
Our Summer Camp Leaders in Training is a progressive adventure in leadership. Challenging them to work as a team, gain confidence, and learn the keys to communication to grow themselves into future leaders. Receiving the opportunity to work with people off all ages; as well the opportunity to practice these skills in a supporting setting, with feedback to really help our leaders grow. YMCA Summer Camp will be the place for our leaders to explore, design, and learn.
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Make sure to apply if you're interested in becoming a Leader in training. Fill out the Leader in Training Volunteer application below! Once applied, the next step is our interview process, please make sure to be present at one of these interview dates. After interviews we will be holding trainings that are mandatory upon starting camp. It's going to be a great summer!

Grades:
​Leader in Training Day Camp: 9th - 12th grade
Leader in Training Jr. High Fox: 11th - 12 grade
Leader in Training School Age Fox: 10th - 11th grade

2019 Application Opens:  March 4th, 2019
2019 Applications Due for Returning Counselors: March 31st
2019 Applications Due for New Counselors: April 5th
 
2019 Interviews Dates:
Leaders In Training applicants must choose one date to attend the interview
Leaders In Training Day Camp: TBD
Leaders In Training Camp Fox: TBD

2019 Leaders In Training Summer Day Camp Training: TBD
EMPLOYMENT
​JOIN OUR SUMMER CAMP STAFF TEAM: 

Y CAMP STAFF
  • We smile, we play, we move!
  • We are a special breed of youth developers. We can’t sit still. We are always engaging our campers, on the move in an activity, and always smiling.
  • We have pride in the way we are able to connect and make summer camp a special memorable experience for our campers!
  • We always put our campers first! We believe that if the campers are safe and happy, then we are happy!
  • We want our campers to want to be like us! We know we are being watched every second we are at camp by our campers (and even sometimes when we aren’t at camp), but we love it! We love to be role models for our campers, and hope they look up to us.
  • We believe that summer is a time for kids to explore and be outdoors! We gladly trade video games for outdoor adventure and group games.
  • We may be exhausted at the end of the day, but we know it is all worth it and are ready to go the next day!


WHY WORK FOR Y CAMP?
  • If you love working with kids and being a role model, this is the job for you!
  • If you want to develop and strengthen the foundation of our community, this is the job for you!
  • If you like trying new things, this is the job for you!
  • If you like being active and outdoors, this is the job for you!
  • If you want to learn how to become a better leader, and aspire to work in youth development, this is the job for you!

WHERE DO I APPLY?
Camp fINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Session dates
Session A   June 10-14   * East only
Session 1   June 17-21
Session 2   June 24-28
Session 3   July 1-5        * no camp July 4
Session 4   July 8-12
Session 5   July 15-19
Session 6   July 22-26 
Session 7   July 29-Aug 2
Session 8   Aug 5-9
Session B   Aug 12-16   * West Only

CONTACT

Payments & Registration Changes
Specialty Camp Leader

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OUR MISSION
The mission of the YMCA of the Foothills is to organize, develop, finance, and conduct programs for an association of persons of all ages that will, by putting Christian principles into practice, enrich the quality of their lives spiritually, mentally, physically and socially.