CAMP

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.

During day camp, overnight camp, and specialty camp programs both staff and campers develop lifelong friendships and memorable 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.

Save the Date!

CAMP SIGN UP DAY
March 4, 2017*
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crescenta Valley YMCA
3931 Lowell Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214
Benefits of Registering March 4th*
Free T-Shirt
$25 off per day camp session
$50 off Camp Fox and a free t-shirt!

*YMCA Members receive priority online pre-registration March 3, 2017.
Ask us how to become a member!

PRICING:

Preschool Discovers

Family Members: $215
Non-members: $269

Kindergarten Discoverers

Family Members: $215
Non-members: $269

Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers

Y Family Members: $274
Y Youth Members: $302
Program Participant: $325

DAY CAMP INFO

Sessions:

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

Discoverers- May 24th 6:30pm
Explorers- May 24th 7:30pm
Adventurers- May 25th 6:30pm
Challengers- May 25th 7:30pm

* All Camp Rallys are at the Crescenta Canada YMCA Multipurpose Room (MPR)

CAMP LOCATIONS

West Discovers
Verdugo Hills Family YMCA, 6840 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042

West Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
Christian Life Church- 3013 Montrose Avenue La Crescenta, CA 91214

East Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers
East Site: Palm Crest Elementary- 5025 Palm Drive, La Canada 91011

FAQ

SAVE MONEY!
FREE T-SHIRT!
Register March 3rd & 4th only
$25 per week off of Day Camp
$50 per week off Camp Fox

WHAT ARE THE 2017 DATES?
There are 10 weeks of day camp this summer. Summer starts on Monday, June 5th and ends on Friday, August 11th.

WHEN ARE CAMP PARENT RALLY NIGHTS?
Discoverers: Wednesday, May 24th 6:30pm
Explorers: Wednesday, May 24th 7:30pm
Adventures: Thursday, May 25th 6:30pm
Challengers: Thursday, May 25th 7:30pm
*All Camp Rally Nights are at the Crescenta Canada YMCA

WHAT ARE THE 2017 REGISTRATION DATES?

Camp sign up kicks off on Saturday, March 4th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Crescenta Valley YMCA.

DEPOSITS

To hold your spot for summer camp, a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit must accompany your registration.

Classic Day Camp: $30
Specialty Day Camp: $30

CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?

Yes! Register Online March 4th. Priority Registration for YMCA members starts March 3rd.
For parents registering March 3rd and 4th ONLY, get a FREE T-SHIRT for registering the early! Just bring your receipt the Crescenta Canada Family YMCA to receive a free T-shirt.

HOW ARE THE CAMPERS DIVIDED BY AGE?

We have four age groups: Discovers (Preschool - Kindergarten), Explorers (1st-2nd), Adventurers (3rd-5th), and Challengers (6th-8th).

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF CAMP?

Preschool & Kinder Discoverers: 8am - 4pm*
Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers: 9:00am – 4:00pm**

*Please note that there is an additional per week charge ONLY for extended care for West Discoverers
**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, 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: C.O.R.E, BBQ and field games, closing rally

WHAT IS SPARKS?
SPARKS is something that a camper is passionate about-an activity 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!
Y camp is weird. We know we are weird and we love it! We know we change the lives of our campers, but Y camp changes our staff as well! Y camp helps our staff grow and develop just as much, if not more than our campers.

WHAT ARE THE PRICES FOR SUMMER CAMP?

Preschool Discoverers

Family Members: $215
Non-members: $269

Kindergarten Discoverers

Family Members: $215
Non-members: $269

Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers

Y Family Members: $274
Y Youth Members: $302
Program Participant: $325

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE A CAMP WEEK?

We can help cancel or reschedule any week of camp, however the $30 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. All requests must be submitted in writing to Debbie Pile Dpile@ymcafoothills.org

WHAT IS THE REFUND/ CREDIT POLICY?

We understand that a situation may arise that requires you to change your summer plans. There are no refunds, only Y credit.
-Before the start date of each camp session: You my request a credit up to 100% of the fee (less the deposit amount)
-After the first day of the camp session: You may request up to 50% of the fee (less the deposit amount)
-After the second day of camp: We are unable to accept any request for credits.
Y-credit may be used by any member of your family for any YMCA of the Foothills Programs. All requests must be submitted in writing to Debbie Pile Dpile@ymcafoothills.org.

WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD THE CAMP FEE?

EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
The Y welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied access based on their ability to pay. Through our Membership for All Program, we provide assistance to youth, adults, and families based on individual needs and circumstances.
The YMCA of the Foothills is an association of members open to all. Those facing economic hardship will be accommodated as resources are available to do so. Those requesting support might be asked to provide documentation of financial need. All personal and financial information submitted to the Y for the purpose of accommodating fees is strictly confidential.

To get started, simply complete a Membership for All request. CLICK HERE! If you filled out and qualified for Membership for All but still need additional help please fill out our Camp for All Form. (Link Coming Soon)

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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.

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 grade - 12th grade
Leader in Training Jr. High Fox: 11th - 12 grade
Leader in Training School Age Fox: 10th grade - 11th grade

Application Opens: March 4th
Applications Due: April 14th

Interviews Dates:
LIT applicants must choose one date to attend the interview
LIT Day Camp: May 10th or 11th 5pm-6pm
LIT Camp Fox: May 10th or 11th 6pm-7pm

LIT Summer Day Camp Training: May 23rd 5:30pm-6:30pm
LIT Fox Training: June 22nd 6:30pm

Year 1
This is the starting point of your adventure throughout the LIT 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 LIT 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 LIT 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 LIT 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.

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?