Summer Camp Guide 2026 || Camarillo Family YMCA

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TO SUMMER CAMP

At Y Camp, the possibilities are endless! Y Summer Camps provide children and teens with supervised activities that cultivate values, develop skills, nurture relationships, and actively explore children’s imagination.

At camp, you can create YOUR ideal summer experience. Our wide variety of programs provides something for everyone! Give your kids the chance to have fun, improve their health, learn new things, and reach their potential.

CAMP INFORMATION

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP

Visit our website ciymca.org/camp, register and pay online.

CAMP DETAILS

WHERE

Camarillo Family YMCA

3111 Village at the Park Drive

Camarillo, CA 93012

WHEN June 15 - August 14*

Monday - Friday • 9am - 4pm

* We will not have camp June 19. Week 2 is pro-rated.

EXTENDED CARE

AM extended care is available from 7am - 9am, and PM extended care is available from 4pm - 6pm for an additional $40 per week.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. Applications are available at the front desk or online at ciymca.org/financial-assistance. The deadline to apply is May 22.

EPACT ONLINE FORMS

You will receive an ePACT welcome email after April 15. Simply click the link in the ePACT welcome email and complete your registration pack conveniently online!

EPACT must be completed before campers can participate in any YMCA programs.

WHAT SHOULD CAMPERS BRING?

• Backpack

• Closed toes shoes

• Lunch

• Reusable water bottle

• Hat

• Sunscreen

WEEK 1 6/15 - 6/18*

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

DAY CAMPS

Just Teen 11-14yrs

ENRICHMENT CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS

Epic Experiments 7-12yrs

Art Around the World 5-7yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Basketball 7-12yrs

WEEK 2 6/22 - 6/26

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

Leaders in Training 13 - 16yrs

(Training week 6/22 - 6/26)

Dance 5 - 7yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Soccer 7-12yrs

WEEK 3 6/29 - 7/3

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

Leaders in Training 13 - 16yrs

Brick Builders 5-7yrs & 8-12yrs

Paint & Play 5-7yrs

Junior Lifeguards 10-15yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Street Hockey 7-12yrs

SLEEPAWAY CAMP

WEEK 4 7/6 - 7/10

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

Leaders in Training 13 - 16yrs

Lights, Camera Action! 8-12yrs

Wild About Science 8-12yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Basketball 7-12yrs

WEEK 5

7/13 - 7/17

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

Leaders in

Training 13 - 16yrs

Misson Discovery 5-8yrs

Green Thumb Adventures 5-7yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Kickball 7-12yrs

WEEK 6 7/20 - 7/24

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

WEEK 7 7/27 - 7/31

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

Brick Builders 5-7yrs & 8-12yrs

Clay Creators 8-12yrs

Epic Experiments 7-12yrs

Junior Lifeguards 10-15yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Paddle 7-12yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Soccer 7-12yrs

Youth Overnight

Sequoia

7/19 - 7/24

* No camp June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Week 2 is pro-rated.

WEEK 8 8/3 - 8/7

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

WEEK 9 8/10 - 8/14

Troopers 4.5-7yrs

Rangers 7 - 9yrs

Legends 9 -11yrs

Just Teen 11-14yrs

Robotics 8-12yrs

Cheer 5-10yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Flag Football 7-12yrs

Dance Academy 7-12yrs

Art Around the World 5-7yrs

Splash 5-10yrs

Basketball 7-12yrs

Family Sequoia

DAY CAMPS

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT)

Ages 13 - 16

$110/week

The CIT Program gives youth the opportunity to build leadership skills while supporting YMCA Camp programs. Selected through an interview process, CITs assist counselors with daily camp activities, help plan and run events, and participate in service-learning projects while earning volunteer hours. Mandatory CIT training takes place the week of June 22–26.

FIELD TRIPS THIS SUMMER:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Silverstrand Beach, Oxnard

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Rangers Camp visit

Santa Barbara Family YMCA for Color Games

Troopers & Legends Camp visit

Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Skyzone, Ventura

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

Troopers Camp visit

Lake Casitas Water Park, Ojai

Rangers & Legends Camp visit

Ventura Aquatic Center, Ventura

SPORTS CAMPS

JR. LIFEGUARDS

Ages 9 - 15

$320/week

Give your child a summer full of confidence and adventure! In this action-packed program, campers learn water safety, rescue basics, swim technique, and teamwork — all through fun, hands-on activities led by certified lifeguards. Kids will also participate to test in certified CPR & First Aid Training certification.

KICKBALL

Ages 7 - 12

$230/week

Grab your sneakers and run the bases! Our Kickball Camp mixes classic playground fun with skill-building, teamwork, and confidence. Campers practice kicking, pitching, base running, and fielding through energetic drills, mini-games, and scrimmages. Everyone leaves proud, motivated, and ready for the next game!

PADDLE SPORTS

Ages 7 - 12

STREET HOCKEY

Ages 7 - 12

$230/week

Gear up and hit the pavement! Our Street Hockey Camp helps young players build skills, teamwork, and confidence through fun, fast-paced drills. Each day ends with a scrimmage, giving campers real game experience and plenty of chances to shine.

SPLASH

Ages 5 - 10

$ 280/week

$230/week

Serve, swing, and rally! Our Paddle Sports Camp introduces campers to tennis, pickleball, and racquetball while building skills, coordination, and teamwork. Each day includes fun drills, challenges, and friendly matches, giving every player a chance to improve and enjoy the game!

Lace up your cleats! Our Soccer Camp helps young athletes build skills and have fun. With a focus on teamwork, technique, and game IQ, campers learn essential fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, and defensive strategy. Whether new or experienced, every player leaves confident, inspired, and energized!

Y Splash Camp combines the fun of traditional day camp with swimming, water safety, and skill-building for all ages and ability levels. Campers are swim-tested and receive age- and skill-appropriate instruction from certified water safety instructors and lifeguards. When not in the pool, campers enjoy classic camp activities like arts and crafts and themed fun.

ENRICHMENT CAMPS

CLAY CREATORS

Ages: 8 - 12

Fee: $280/week

Clay Creators gives campers a hands-on introduction to working with clay through fun, age-appropriate projects. Kids will learn basic techniques such as hand-building, shaping, carving, and stamping as they create their own unique pieces. Guided by supportive counselors, campers develop creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence while enjoying a relaxed, artistic environment where imagination and self-expression are encouraged all week long.

DANCE CAMP

Ages: 5 - 7

Fee: $260/week

This high-energy camp gives aspiring dancers the perfect place to shine! Campers will receive guided instruction in choreographed dance, and the fundamentals of different styles of dance—all in a fun, supportive environment. Throughout the week, they’ll work together to build skills, boost confidence, and master a routine that will be performed for families and fellow campers at the end of each session. Get ready to twirl, leap, and dance your heart out! There will be a performance at the end of the week to showcase all the fun they had.

DANCE ACADEMY

Ages: 8 - 12

Fee: $260/week

The Summer Dance Academy is an immersive, high-energy program designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels who want to enhance their technique, explore new styles, and fuel their passion for dance. Whether your child is a beginner or an advanced dancer, this camp offers a nurturing and creative environment for them to grow, learn, and shine. With professional instructors and a diverse range of dance styles, campers will have the opportunity to develop their skills, express themselves through movement, and build confidence.

ENRICHMENT CAMPS

PAINT & PLAY

Ages: 5 - 7

Fee: $260/week

Get your campers paint brushes ready! This onsite camp will explore different techniques in painting! Campers will get to use fun tools to explore the colorful opportunities in making art! Please make sure your camper is dressed in older clothes, because this camp is sure to be messy!

ROBOTICS CAMP

Ages: 8 - 12

Fee: $410/week

Introducing a camp for the engineers and builders of the future! This weeklong camp will teach campers the fundamental concepts of robotics, as they make basic robots to perform a variety of functions. The lessons taught at Robotics Camp will give your camper a head-start toward being successful in any future technology-based class. It will also help them build a love for science and technology that could guide them into a lifelong passion for STEM.

WILD ABOUT SCIENCE CAMP

Ages: 8 - 12

Fee: $260/week

Calling all curious minds! Wild About Science camp is an exciting, handson adventure where campers explore the wonders of the natural world. From crazy experiments and chemical reactions to discovering the secrets of animals, plants, and the environment, every day is packed with learning and fun. Campers will conduct experiments, ask big questions, and uncover the science behind the amazing world around them. Get ready to explore, discover, and become totally wild about science!

SLEEPAWAY CAMP

YOUTH OVERNIGHT CAMP (JULY 19 - 24)

YOUTH AND TEEN CAMPS

Youth: Ages 9 - 12

Teen: Ages 13 - 16 Fee: $1,010

At Sleepaway Camp at Lake Sequoia, the adventure never stops! Campers stay in cabins at night and spend their days immersed in nature, enjoying activities like hiking, sports, crafts, and water recreation. They’ll return home with new friends and an adventurous spirit.

CIT CAMP Age 17 Fee: $505

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program helps teens develop the skills needed to become camp counselors and strong employees. This program offers a unique opportunity to build leadership skills by assisting counselors with younger campers and gaining hands-on experience in a camp setting.

CITs are chosen through an application and interview process, with space limited to 10 participants. To apply, teens must register online and pay a camp deposit. If not selected, the YMCA will refund the deposit.

Transportation to Youth Overnight Camp departs from Ventura Family YMCA, 3760 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003. A $250 deposit is required at time of registration.

FAMILY CAMP SEQUOIA

(AUGUST 1 - 7)

Join us for a week-long family adventure packed with fun and new experiences! Enjoy activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, paddle boarding, campfires, or simply relaxing with a good book.

The package includes six nights of lodging, meals, morning kids’ camps, arts and crafts, the YMCA Rag Program, and more. Pricing covers accommodations and activities for up to four family members.

Apartments

Winterized Cabins

Divided Duplex Cabins

$3,600

$3,260

Additional Camper $538

Families will drive themselves to Family Camp at 49716 Highway 180, Miramonte, CA 93641. A $450 deposit is required at time of registration.

YMCA Summer Camp is ACA accredited! ACA Accreditation means that your child’s summer camp cares enough to undergo a thorough peer review of its operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation.

We will utilize the BLASTING INTO SUMMER curriculum at all of our Day Camp locations this summer. This licensed program combines learning, adventure, and fun and ensures that campers have an unforgettable camp experience that ignites their passions, fosters personal growth, and creates lifelong memories. The building blocks of the BLASTING curriculum include: Belonging, Literacy, Arts, STEM, Team-Building, Imagination, Nature and Gross Motor Activities. Camp Staff have selected various BLASTING modules to accompany our fun camp themes.

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