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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. To “During day camp, both staff and campers develop lifelong friendships and memorable experiences. |
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WEEKLY CAMP SCHEDULES
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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.
PRICING:
Preschool & Kindergarten Discoverers
Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
PRICING:
Preschool & Kindergarten Discoverers
- Family Members: $221
- Non-members: $277
Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
- Y Family Members: $282
- Y Youth Members: $311
- Program Participant: $335
DAY CAMP INFO
Sessions:
*Session 7 Disneyland additional $45*
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
* All Camp Rallys are at the Crescenta Canada YMCA Multipurpose Room (MPR)” to “Rally Location: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA Multipurpose Room (MPR)
CAMP LOCATIONS
West Discovers
Verdugo Hills YMCA
6840 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042
West Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
Christian Life Church
3013 Montrose Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
East Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
Palm Crest Elementary
5025 Palm Dr.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
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
- Discoverers- 2019 Dates TBD
- Explorers- 2019 Dates TBD
- Adventurers- 2019 Dates TBD
- Challengers- 2019 Dates TBD
- Leaders In Training- 2019 Dates TBD
* All Camp Rallys are at the Crescenta Canada YMCA Multipurpose Room (MPR)” to “Rally Location: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA Multipurpose Room (MPR)
CAMP LOCATIONS
West Discovers
Verdugo Hills YMCA
6840 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042
West Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
Christian Life Church
3013 Montrose Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
East Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
Palm Crest Elementary
5025 Palm Dr.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
FAQ
WHAT ARE THE 2018 REGISTRATION DATES?
2019 Camp Sign Up Day TBD
DEPOSITS
To hold your spot for summer camp, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit must accompany your registration.
CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?
Yes, Priority Registration for YMCA member 2019 date TBD
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?
**Extended Care is available from 7:00am-9:00am and 4:00pm-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.
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:
Adventurers:
Challengers:
WHAT IS SPARKS?
SPARKS is an activity that a camper is passionate about that ignites their joy. Counselors will lead campers in a variety of activities so campers can play, learn, and grow with each other. Sparks engages campers to select, organize, and run an activity which builds collaboration skills and offers important leadership opportunities with the support of a caring adult.
WHAT IS C.O.R.E.?
C.O.R.E gives campers a chance to select an activity to practice at least three times a week during a camp week which helps them build a sense of achievement. When campers return to an activity with a clear goal in mind, they are able to build skills in that activity.
Campers will choose one of the following areas to explore each week: S.T.E.M.-pede, Arts-press Yourself, Dream, Team, Work! (Sports), Summer Spotlights! and Top Chef Camp.
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!
2019 Camp Sign Up Day TBD
DEPOSITS
To hold your spot for summer camp, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit must accompany your registration.
- Classic Day Camp: $30
CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?
Yes, Priority Registration for YMCA member 2019 date TBD
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?
- Preschool and Kinder Discoverers: 8am - 4pm*
- Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers: 9:00am – 4:00pm**
**Extended Care is available from 7:00am-9:00am and 4:00pm-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.
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, C.O.R.E., SPARKS
- Tuesday: Outdoor adventure trip, SPARKS, C.O.R.E.
- Wednesday: Swim, SPARKS
- Thursday: Big Trip
- Friday: C.O.R.E, small group time, BBQ and field games, closing rally
Adventurers:
- Monday: Small group time, opening rally, SPARKS, C.O.R.E.
- Tuesday: Swim, C.O.R.E. and SPARKS
- Wednesday: Big trip
- Thursday: Outdoor adventure, SPARKS
- Friday: Small group time, Fitness Friday, C.O.R.E., BBQ and field games, and closing Rally
Challengers:
- Monday: Small group time, opening rally, swim, SPARKS, and C.O.R.E.
- Tuesday: Group time, outdoor adventure, SPARKS
- Wednesday: Big trip
- Thursday: Small group time, beach
- Friday: Fitness Friday, C.O.R.E, BBQ and field games, closing rally
WHAT IS SPARKS?
SPARKS is an activity that a camper is passionate about that ignites their joy. Counselors will lead campers in a variety of activities so campers can play, learn, and grow with each other. Sparks engages campers to select, organize, and run an activity which builds collaboration skills and offers important leadership opportunities with the support of a caring adult.
WHAT IS C.O.R.E.?
C.O.R.E gives campers a chance to select an activity to practice at least three times a week during a camp week which helps them build a sense of achievement. When campers return to an activity with a clear goal in mind, they are able to build skills in that activity.
Campers will choose one of the following areas to explore each week: S.T.E.M.-pede, Arts-press Yourself, Dream, Team, Work! (Sports), Summer Spotlights! and Top Chef Camp.
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
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.
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: TBD
2019 Applications Due: TBD
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
Year 1
This is the starting point of your adventure throughout the Leaders In Training program. Our First Years will learn confidence, team building, and communication skills this summer. Working up a sweat at our closing BBQ’s they will see how it is to work as a team to feed all of our camps.
Year 2
Taking the next step in the Leaders In Training program, pushes our leaders to use previous knowledge and experience from the past year. By continuing the development of teamwork, confidence, and communication our Second Years will be taking on the challenge and responsibility of our opening and closing ceremonies. Adding their own creative touch, while keeping old traditions alive.
Year 3
Moving forward in the Leaders In Training program our third years will learn the understanding and importance of group work, while having the chance to watch from behind then taking the next step to lead from the front. Racking up all the courage and knowledge from future years our leaders will have the opportunity to lead group builders. Our Third Years will be working alongside a counselor who will act as a mentor throughout the summer. Providing our leaders with support to continue growing their confidence, communication, and teamwork.
Year 4
Welcome to the fourth year in our Leaders In Training program, over the years our leaders have grown their confidence levels, learned how to work as a team, and gained responsibility. These values are all put to the test this summer when it’s their time to shine, not only for our campers but for our incoming LIT’s. Our Fourth Years will now begin to develop their character, leadership values, and embark on life skills. Given the opportunity to take on leadership tasks throughout camp, having the chance to lead from the front. While also being given the opportunity to gain skills for their future.
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: TBD
2019 Applications Due: TBD
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
Year 1
This is the starting point of your adventure throughout the Leaders In Training program. Our First Years will learn confidence, team building, and communication skills this summer. Working up a sweat at our closing BBQ’s they will see how it is to work as a team to feed all of our camps.
Year 2
Taking the next step in the Leaders In Training program, pushes our leaders to use previous knowledge and experience from the past year. By continuing the development of teamwork, confidence, and communication our Second Years will be taking on the challenge and responsibility of our opening and closing ceremonies. Adding their own creative touch, while keeping old traditions alive.
Year 3
Moving forward in the Leaders In Training program our third years will learn the understanding and importance of group work, while having the chance to watch from behind then taking the next step to lead from the front. Racking up all the courage and knowledge from future years our leaders will have the opportunity to lead group builders. Our Third Years will be working alongside a counselor who will act as a mentor throughout the summer. Providing our leaders with support to continue growing their confidence, communication, and teamwork.
Year 4
Welcome to the fourth year in our Leaders In Training program, over the years our leaders have grown their confidence levels, learned how to work as a team, and gained responsibility. These values are all put to the test this summer when it’s their time to shine, not only for our campers but for our incoming LIT’s. Our Fourth Years will now begin to develop their character, leadership values, and embark on life skills. Given the opportunity to take on leadership tasks throughout camp, having the chance to lead from the front. While also being given the opportunity to gain skills for their future.
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EMPLOYMENT
JOIN OUR SUMMER CAMP STAFF TEAM:
Y CAMP STAFF
WHY WORK FOR Y CAMP?
WHERE DO I APPLY?
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?
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Camp for all
At this time, we do not have Camp For All available due to limited assistance.
Thank you for your interest.
Thank you for your interest.
CONTACT
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Payments & Registration Changes, Camp Doc Forms
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West Site and Adventurer Unit Leader
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East and West Discoverer Unit Leader
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East Site Leader and Challenger Unit Leader
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LIT Leader, C.O.R.E. and Outdoor Adventure
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