WELCOME 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
When June 8 - August 7*
Where Location TBD 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 8.
* No camp June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Week 2 is pro-rated.
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.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
Information about your summer camp policies and practices are available online in our Summer Camp Parent handbook. Visit ciymca.org/guides to learn more.
DAY CAMPS
WEEK 1 6/8 - 6/12
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer 5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
CAMP THRIVE
Manzanita 4 - 13yrs
WEEK 2 6/15 - 6/18*
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer 5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
Manzanita 4 - 13yrs LUSD 4 - 13yrs
WEEK 3 6/22 - 6/26
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer 5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
Manzanita 4 - 13yrs
4 - 13yrs
WEEK 4 6/29 - 7/3
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer 5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
4 - 13yrs
* No camp June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Week 2 is pro-rated.
WEEK 5
7/6 - 7/10
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer
5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
LUSD 4 - 13yrs
WEEK 6 7/13 - 7/17
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer 5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
Counselors in Training 13 - 17yrs
WEEK 7 7/20 - 7/24
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer
5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
Counselors in Training 13 - 17yrs
WEEK 8 7/27 - 7/31
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer 5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
Counselors in Training 13 - 17yrs
WEEK 9
8/3 - 8/7
Kinder 4 - 5yrs
Adventurer
5 - 9yrs
Challenger 10 - 13yrs
Counselors in Training 13 - 17yrs
Youth Overnight Camp Sequoia
7/19 - 7/24
Youth 9 - 12 yrs
Family Camp Sequoia 8/1 - 8/7 ALL AGES
DAY CAMPS
KINDER CAMP
7am - 6pm Ages 4 - 5
$237/week
Get your little one ready for the first day of school by enrolling them in our kinder ready program. The YMCA uses curriculum as a guiding light for education, social emotional learning, and more. This camp will have daily/weekly themes.
ADVENTURER CAMP
7am - 6pm Ages 5 - 9
$230/week
Sign your little camper up to take on new adventures. This camp will explore group projects, STEM fun, and enjoy the sun. This camp will have one onsite or offsite field trip per week and enjoy daily themes. Embark with the YMCA this summer!
CHALLENGER CAMP
7am - 6pm Ages 10 - 13
$235/week
This camp is for the big kids, the mini adults, and the tweenagers. Campers will swim at the pool, go on one walking filed trips to a park, and take part in offsite field trips. This camp will have one onsite or offsite field trip per week and enjoy weekly theme.
NEW! COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT)
8am - 4pm 6/8 - 7/3
Ages 14 - 17
$165/week
This program is a leadership opportunity for youth ready to take the next step beyond being a camper. Through a selective interview process, participants are chosen to support YMCA Camp programs alongside experienced counselors. CITs assist with daily activities, help run camp events, and complete service-learning projects. Participants earn volunteer hours while building confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills.
DAY CAMP DETAILS
WEEKLY THEMES:
Week 1 (6/8 - 6/12): Going Green
Week 2 (6/15 - 6/18): Grossology
Week 3 (6/22 - 6/26): Ocean Odyssey
Week 4 (6/29 - 7/3): Future Fun Factory
Week 5 (7/6 - 7/10): Run, Jump, Play
Week 6 (7/13 - 7/17): Space Explorers
Week 7 (7/20 - 7/24): Arctic Adventures
Week 8 (7/27 - 7/31): Maker Mania
Week 9 (8/3 - 8/7): Glow Lab
CAMP ACTIVITIES
• Morning & afternoon snack
• Arts & crafts projects
• STEAM activities
• Organized outdoor play
• And more!
WHAT CAMPERS SHOULD BRING?
• Backpack or bag labeled with campers name
• Closed-toe shoes (no crocs, sandals, or slippers)
• Cold lunch
• Extra snacks
• Reusable water bottle labeled with camper’s name
• Sunscreen labeled with camper’s name
• Hat labeled with camper’s name
• Jacket or sweater labeled with camper’s name
SUMMER SCHOOL CAMPS
CAMP THRIVE: After- Summer School Camp
FREE CAMP 12 - 6pm Ages 4 - 13
We’re here to keep your kids learning and smiling, while giving you peace of mind. Our After- Summer School Care program gives summer school students a welcoming place to relax, learn, and have fun once after class. In partnership with Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) and Manzanita Public Charter School, we offer a safe and engaging environment families can count on.
Kids will enjoy cozy reading time, homework help when they need it, and exciting activities that keep young minds curious. We’ll mix things up with special guest speaker visits and a visit from the book-mobile—bringing stories and smiles straight to our program! It’s the perfect way for students to wind down, stay inspired, and enjoy their afternoons while parents finish out the day with peace of mind.
LOCATIONS:
Buena Vista Elementary
Crestview Elementary
La Honda Elementary
Los Berros Elementary
Manzanita Public Charter School
Miguelito Elementary
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
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 Day 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.
At all of our Day Camp locations this summer, we will be utilizing the BLASTING INTO SUMMER curriculum. 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.
