2019 Summer Camp Guide: South Bay Family YMCA

2019 Summer Camp Guide SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA YMCA.org/SouthBayCamp

ABOVE AND BEYOND We take pride in hiring the best people to fill our camp team. Each camp leader was hand selected through an extensive hiring process. Each Camp Leader receives 30 hours of training and our Unit Leaders undergo 60 hours to ensure the safest environment for all participants and staff. Our training program includes but is not limited to: • CPR and First Aid certification • Transportation safety • Behavior management and bully prevention • Child protection and abuse prevention • Field trip and off-site safety and procedures • General risk management and prevention • Work effectively with children with special needs • Pool and beach safety • Heat and sun protection safety

Our camps are ACA Accredited The American Camp Association is the only nationwide organization that accredits children’s camps. The ACA Accreditation process is a commitment by camps to the highest standards of health, safety and program quality. Accreditation requirements include a focus on staff qualifications, training, supervision ratios and procedures, as well as operational management including safety regulations and emergency procedures and communications.

Camp Ratios: Ages up to 5 years - 1 staff to 6 children Ages 6 to 8 years - 1 staff to 8 children Ages 9 to 14 - 1 staff to 10 children Ages 15-18 - 1 staff to 12 teens

HERE’S WHAT PARENTS HAVE TO SAY....

“My son attended four camps this year and he was excited to get up and go every time. Thanks for having enthusiastic counselors and phenomenal leaders. Keep up the great work.”

“The counselor made my daughter feel very comfortable on her first day, her first time at a day camp. The counselors seemed well trained, coordinated and focused on keeping the kid’s engaged to have a positive experience. We will be back. She told me she is excited for her sister to be with her next year. Thanks!”

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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PRIORITY MEMBER REGISTRATION March 2nd-8th GENERAL REGISTRATION SUMMER CAMP DATES: Saturday, March 9th June 6th to July 19th Members receive 15% off camps CONVENIENT CAMP LOCATIONS TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1691 Elmhurst St. Chula Vista, CA 91913 SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA SPORTS COMPLEX 2390 Boswell Rd, #300, Chula Vista, CA 91914 SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA TEEN CENTER 820 Paseo Ranchero Chula Vista, CA 91910

CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP DIRECTOR Payton Schoonmaker, pschoonmaker@ymca.org | (619) 421-9622 x 14239 DAY CAMP COORDINATOR Gillian Gorelik ggorelik@ymca.org | (619) 421-9622 x 14232 CAMP ADMIN (619) 421-9622

CAMP HOURS

We have several camp options available for you to choose from. Choose from single-day to full-day camps, but either way, your camper will have an unforgettable experience.

Full-day and single-day camp hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm

EXTENDED CAMP HOURS If you need care outside of the regular camp hours, the Y offers extended hours through our Extended Day program. Extended Day program is available in the morning and late afternoon.

Morning hours: 6:00am - 8:30am Afternoon hours: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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EASY WAYS TO REGISTER A medical release/liability waiver must be submitted during the registration process. All enrollments are subject to availability, and registrations are not guaranteed.

REGISTER ONLINE 1

REGISTER IN PERSON

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Go to YMCA.org/SouthBayCamp and search by “CATALOG CODE”

ONLINE CATALOG CODES Looking for more information on one of our Camps?

Use the Online Catalog Code located on the Camp Matrix to find a full description and availability at YMCA.org/Camps.

YMCA

Walk in to the Welcome Center at your branch.

Download the full version of this guide with complete camp descriptions online YMCA.org/SBCampGuide

What are

TRADITIONAL CAMPS? Traditional camps are ultra-spirited, fun-filled camps with weekly themes that guide activities and trips for the week. Your camper will be traveling on special adventures throughout San Diego: visiting local landmarks, taking swim lessons, going to parks or simply having a great time on-site at the YMCA!

What are

SPECIALTY CAMPS? Does your child have a specific interest or hobby?

Or looking for a camp that specializes in sports or STEM? Browse through the specialty camps section for camps that combine the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills of providers or YMCA experts.

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2019 CAMP THEMES

Dress up for our weekly themes!

JUNE 10-14: Avengers Assemble!

JUNE 17-21: Under the Sea JUNE 24-28: Wacky Wild Week JULY 1-5: Party in the U.S.A! JULY 8-12: Sports Mania JULY 15-19: Back to School!

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JULY 8-12

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JULY 1-5 (No 4th)

JUNE 24-28

JUNE 17-21

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JUNE 10 -14

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$170/$200

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$191/$225

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$170/$200

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American Ninja Warrior

$222/$262

5-12

Archery

$205/$242

7-12

Basketball

$205/$242

6-12

BMX Pro Camp

$296/$349

8-13

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Boogie Boarding

$222/$262

7-12

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Bowling

$237/$279

7-12

Cooking and Chemistry

$237/$279

6-12

Dance

$219/$258

5-12

Dino Adventures

$199/$235

5-8

Engineer It!

$233/$275

7-12

Fairy Princess

$205/$242

5-8

Flag Football

$205/$242

6-12

Going Global

$205/$242

6-12

Golf

$222/$262

8-14

Gymnastics

$222/$262

5-12

Harry Potter

$205/$242

7-12

Horseback Riding

$369/$435

7-12

Ice Hockey

$237/$279

7-12

Ice Skating

$237/$279

7-12

Jr. Biologists

$225/$265

6-12

Jr. Ranger

$205/$242

7-12

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$233/$275

7-12

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WEEK 6

JULY 15-19

WEEK 5

JULY 8-12

WEEK 4

JULY 1-5 (No 4th)

WEEK 3

JUNE 24-28

JUNE 17-21

WEEK 2

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Little Chefs

$169/$199

5-6

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Magic Camp

$199/$235

5-8

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Martial Arts

$222/$262

5-12

Messy, Tasty Art

$205/$242

5-6

Multi-Sport

$205/$242

5-6

Ocean Discovery & Watersports

$249/$293

7-12

Ooey Gooey Science

$205/$242

5-8

Photography

$186/$219

7-12

Radical Reptiles

$225/$265

5-8

Robothink Coding

$186/$219

8-12

Robothink Robotics

$233/$275

7-12

Rock Climbing

$237/$279

7-12

Science Fair

$205/$242

8-12

Sea World

$247/$291

7-12

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Splash

$205/$242

6-12

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Sport and Splash

$205/$242

6-12

Star Wars

$205/$242

7-12

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STEM & Splash

$205/$242

7-12

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STEM Takes Flight

$233/$275

8-12

Tennis

$182/$215

8-12

Theatre

$219/$258

5-12

YouTube Video

$237/$279

7-12

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Zoo

$237/$279

6-12

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Teen Scene

$205/$242

12-17

Leaders in Training

$198/$233

14-17

L.I.T. Placement

$90/$106

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A SHARED COMMITMENT

YMCA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

We made a promise to strengthen our community. Since 1970, we have been doing just that with two unique departments that provide support and resources for San Diego County. We will continue to expand our services to adapt to our community’s needs.

YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE

YMCA Childcare Resource Service (CRS) is a community support department of the YMCA of San Diego County and a leader in meeting the needs of families, early childhood education programs, and the child care provider community through comprehensive free and low-cost services countywide. For families, we provide access to and knowledge of care that will best meet their needs. For child care providers, professional development training and tools are available to enhance the quality of their program.

3333 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 619.521.3055 YMCA.org/CRS www.facebook.com/YMCA.CRS

YMCA YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES YMCA Youth & Family Services (YFS) is a social service department that meets our communities’ most pressing social needs in the areas of behavioral health, family preservation, transitional housing and youth development. We are focused on bringing about meaningful and lasting change in our youth and families by ensuring they have a safe place to live; by providing them with a reliable support system; by challenging them to pursue their goals; and by connecting them to resources needed to flourish.

2929 Meade Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 619.281.8313 www.ymca.org/YFS www.facebook.com/ YMCAYouthandFamilyServices

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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION PAYMENT METHOD Paying for camp is easy! Visit our website to pay your camp balance or stop by at our front desk.

Two payment options are available for your convenience: 1. Pay now: Pay your full balance including a $25 non-refundable deposit per camp week.

2. Pay later: Pay an upfront $25 non-refundable deposit per camp week. The remainder of the balance will be due seven days before the first day of camp. Please note: You will not be mailed an invoice. A balance due email will be sent to the email address you provide in your registration application.

It saves to pay early!

A $25 express enrollment fee will be applied to unpaid balances beginning the Tuesday before camp due to the additional costs associated with last-minute roster changes and vendor fees.

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DROP-OFF/ SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES To ensure an efficient drop-off process, please make sure you follow all posted drop-off instructions. A signature from a parent, guardian or authorized adult is required in our daily sign-in sheet for your child to participate in camp activities. For late arrivals, it will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian to sign-in and ensure your child gets to their designated camp area.

Safety of our campers is our number one priority. Only parents and/or guardians are authorized to sign a child out of our camp programs. If you need to add another person to your authorized pick-up list, please make sure this is documented with our camp staff.

All adults picking up a camper are required to present a photo ID. You will be charged a $1 per minute fee for every minute your camper has not been picked up at the end of the camp day.

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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION CANCELLATION POLICY We understand circumstances change and that you may need to revisit your camp options.

Cancellation: Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the camp week will receive a 100 percent refund or Y-voucher minus the deposit. Requests received the first day of camp will receive a 75 percent refund or Y-voucher minus the deposit and camp vendor fees*. Additional service fees may be applied to credit card refunds. Refunds and Y-vouchers are not given if the cancellation request is received after the first day of camp. Missed camp and/or sick days are not eligible to receive refunds or Y-vouchers. *Certain branches and camps may have specific cancellation requirements outside of our general policy. Please check with your camp director to confirm a specific camp’s cancellation requirement.

Y-Vouchers: Y-vouchers do not expire and are valid for any program at all YMCA locations in San Diego County. Y-vouchers can be transferred to another member of your family or a friend.

MEDICATION Should your camper need to take medication during the program, we will administer as directed. The following items are essential for us to dispense any medication: • The medication will need to be checked in with a Day Camp Staff. Please do not leave the medication with your camper, including over the counter medication, epi-pens, inhalers, creams, eye drops, etc.

• Medication must be in its original container with labeled prescription instructions.

• A completed Medication Release form must be signed and submitted.

Transfer Request: Due to staffing, busing and other considerations, transfer requests are made on a case by case basis. Please make requests to the Camp Director or Coordinator directly by Tuesday of the camp week. Camp fee differences must be paid at the time of transfer. All transfers are subject to availability.

A full list of our guidelines and policies can be found in our Day Camp Parent Manual. The Day Camp Parent Manual will be emailed to all participants. A copy can be obtained at our Welcome Center.

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FAQS Do you offer financial assistance?

Thanks to the generous support of our donors and year-round fundraising efforts, financial assistance is available through our Access Scholarship Program to qualified applicants ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Scholarship amounts are determined based on your individual circumstance. Simply apply at YMCA.org/Access or pick up a confidential application at our front desk.

What are the hours of camp?

Our camp day runs from 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, but we are also here to accommodate your family’s schedule and offer free extended care before and after camp each day. Feel free to drop off your camper anytime between 6:00am-8:30am and pick up from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Visit us online for more FAQs.

What do I need to send my camper with each day?

We will supply the atmosphere for a great camp experience and ask that you send your camper with a lunch, at least 2 snacks, a water bottle and closed-toe shoes. We recommend applying sunscreen before you get to camp and our camp staff will supply sunscreen to campers regularly throughout the day. During our afternoon extended care, we will provide a snack for your kids after a long day of fun at camp!

Can you tell me more about camp fees and deposits?

A $25 deposit is required for each week of camp.

Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable and are not subject to any discounts, promotions or financial assistance. Deposits are applied to the camp fee. Camp fees are the published rates in this brochure and are good up to the Monday before camp begins. Camp fees will increase $25 for registrations received Tuesday or later for the following week.

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WE ALSO OFFER THREE

OVERNIGHT CAMPS!

What does a typical camp day look like?* 6:00-8:30am

AM Extended Care

8:30-9:00am

Daily Drop Off

9:00-10:00am

Daily Orientation & Squad Time

10:00-11:00am

Activity Rotation 1

11:00am-12:00pm Activity Rotation 2 12:00-1:00pm

Lunch & Squad Time

1:00-2:00pm

Activity Rotation 3

2:00-3:00pm

Activity Rotation 4

3:00-4:00pm

Closing and Camp Pick Up

4:00-6:00pm

PM Extended Care

* This schedule is meant to demonstrate what a typical camp day could look like. All times and activities may vary and are subject to change.

Most camps will spend 2 rotations focusing on their specialty activity. The additional 2 rotations that occur throughout the day are spent at our Activity Stations which include activities like arts and crafts, STEAM, songs, games and more!

CAMP MARSTON

Camp Marston is San Diego’s oldest overnight camp.

Located on over two hundred acres of pristine mountain land next to Lake Jessop, Camp Marston offers traditional overnight camps year round. With a variety of activities ranging from archery to arts and crafts, your child will have the ultimate camping experience.

CAMP RAINTREE

Tucked away in the forest outside of Julian, Raintree Ranch is the quiet, comfortable and laid-back sister to YMCA Camp Marston. With our cozy cabins only a 10-minute hike from Camp Marston, campers can get to know each other (and their horses) in a truly outdoor experience while still having access to all of Marston’s amenities. It’s the best of both worlds, especially for our young equestrians.

CAMP SURF

Forty-five acres right on the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, YMCA’s year-round Camp Surf is one of a kind. Our staff are committed to working with children and teens to help them develop the skills and relationships they will need to be confident, healthy and connected as they grow.

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Traditional Camps

SUMMER 2018

WEEKS 1-6 TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Join a Y Day Camp for a week or an entire summer! New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of Traditional Day Camps. Trained camp leaders focus on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all of our activities to maximize fun during the day! Set in the YMCA style of different crazy activities and themes each week, your camper will participate in team building games, arts and crafts, science experiments and more!

CAMP

AGES

WEEKS

High Fives (Kindergarten)

5-6

1-6

Discovery

6-8

1-6

Frontiers

9-12

1-6

COST

WEEK 1-3 | 5-6 Members: $170 | Participants: $200 WEEK 4 Members: $152 | Participants: $179

CAMP SINGLE DAY OPTIONSHIGH FIVES, DISCOVERY & FRONTIER The South Bay Family Y offers a daily option for Traditional Camps that do not travel. Single day option pricing is as follows:

ONE DAY COST:

Members: $68 | Participants: $80

TWO DAYS COST:

Members: $136 | Participants: $160

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Traveling Traditional Camps WEEKS 1-6 TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL We challenge your camper not to have fun in this outstanding week-long adventure! New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of our Traditional Day Camps. These ultra-spirited camps will hit the road a few times weekly to explore San Diego and beyond. Campers will stay active and be amazed by on and off-site activities that include team building games, messy art adventures and camper chosen projects.

CAMP

AGES

WEEKS

Voyagers

6-8

1-6

Navigators

9-12

1-6

COST

WEEK 1-3 | 5-6 Members: $191 | Participants: $225 WEEK 4 Members: $172 | Participants: $203

TRAVEL ADVENTURES INCLUDE: 1 Swim Day at the South Bay Family YMCA 2 Sports Clinic, Park Party or Hike 3 Field Trip *T ravel days will change based on the week and will be found in the weekly calendars. * Field trips are subject to change.

CAMP FIELD TRIPS: VACATION FUN DAYS JUNE 6 & 7 Voyagers & Navigators: Bowlero Bowling & Star of India WEEK 1 Voyagers: Ninja Factory Navigators: USS Midway

WEEK 4 Voyagers: Dave and Busters Navigators: Air & Space Museum

WEEK 2 Voyagers: John’s Incredible Pizza Navigators: Dave and Busters

WEEK 5 Voyagers: USS Midway Navigators: Vertical Hold

WEEK 3 Voyagers: The New Children’s Museum Navigators: Ninja Factory

WEEK 6 Voyagers: Pump It Up Navigators: Padres Stadium Tour

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Specialty Camps AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR

AGES: 5-12 WEEKS 2 & 4 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: WEEK 2: Members: $222 | Participants: $262 WEEK 4: Members: $199 | Participants: $235 Flip over this high-energy, gymnastics based camp! Travel each day to the Eastlake YMCA Gymnastics Center for two hours of instruction from our exceptional YMCA coaches.

This camp is designed to test and improve speed, agility and balance. Master novice obstacle courses and practice stunts each day.

ARCHERY*

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1, 3 & 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Bull’s-eye! This summer, take a shot at a fun sport with ACA Certified YMCA Archery Instructors. With steady hands, and straight aim, our little archers will be learning about equipment, shooting and technique. Campers will also participate in themed craft activities and games. All equipment needed to participate will be included.

BASKETBALL

AGES: 6-12 WEEK 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Your camper could learn to be the next big NBA star with this camp. Daily activities include instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning. With the YMCA, basketball camp is for young athletes looking to build fundamental skills this summer.

BMX PRO CAMP*

AGES: 8-13 WEEK 3 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $296 | Participants: $349 Learn from BMX world champions and Olympians at Dale Holmes Racing as they supply all the bikes, equipment and instruction for your budding BMX racing pro! This high-demand camp is for beginners and experts alike.

All campers will depart with goodie bags stuffed with a t-shirt, hat, stickers and a copy of Extreme Cycling.

PLEASE NOTE: Long pants, a shirt and closed-toe shoes are required for riding, but campers may bring shorts for after riding.

BOOGIE BOARDING*

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 3 & 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $222 | Participants: $262 Have a wet and wild summer adventure. Perfect your boogie boarding skills Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the renowned YMCA Camp Surf (equipment provided). On Monday, campers will swim at the South Bay Y pool, and on Friday, they will participate in field trips that explore our coast and local ecosystems.

BOWLING*

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 2 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 This camp is sure to strike everyones interest! The bowling alley will provide lanes and shoes for two hours and the YMCA will provide excitement and fun to spare!

No experience is necessary. Bumper bowl will be used for younger bowlers. Please be sure that campers bring socks each day.

COOKING AND CHEMISTRY

AGES: 6-12 WEEK 5 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 Make awesome culinary concoctions while learning about the wonders of science with Cooking and Chemistry Camp! We use cooking as a mode to teach kids about the chemical properties of certain foods, and how phenomena such as heating, cooling, stirring and other cooking-related actions can fundamentally alter an inedible (or just gross) substance or group of substances into the delicious food that we enjoy every day. Please let us know if your child has any allergies or other dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant) when signing up so we can alter our material accordingly.

DANCE

AGES: 5-12 WEEK 2 & 5 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $219 | Participants: $258 Join America’s Best Kids Dance Crew! Campers will work together to learn different genres of music and dance. Campers will split into groups to learn unique styles and choreography and put on a show Friday for family and friends!

*Camp will travel offsite

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Specialty Camps DINO ADVENTURES

AGES:5-8 WEEK 4 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $199 | Participants: $235 Take a journey though the Triassic, Cretaceous and Jurassic periods! We will take a look at the dinosaurs that lived in each period while making lots of dinosaur crafts, playing fun dinosaur games and doing just a little bit of digging for fossils.

ENGINEER IT!

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 1 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $233 | Participants: $275 Learn how to become a young engineer! Every day campers will learn how to work with basic tools, Legos, popsicle sticks and various other items to create different structures.

Campers will be skilled and more knowledgeable about all the tools it takes to be an engineer. Take home projects to show family and friends!

FAIRY PRINCESS

AGES: 5-8 WEEK 3 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Welcome to the whimsical world of fairies and princesses. Celebrate your favorite characters and help write stories of your own. Create costumes and special crafts to share with friends and family!

FLAG FOOTBALL*

AGES: 6-12 WEEK 1 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Down, set….HIKE! Join the YMCA’s instructional flag football camp. Camp will include the fundamentals of passing, catching, blocking and kicking. Daily scrimmages will emphasize basic football strategy. No special equipment required. Show family and friends what you have learned in a friendly game on Friday!

GOING GLOBAL

AGES: 6-12 WEEK 6 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Does your camper want to explore the world? Each day your camper will learn about a different country.

Campers will learn about the culture and history of each country through games, crafts and food projects. Take home projects to teach your friends and family about the world! Camp will include a service project to help support children in need from around the world.

GOLF*

AGES: 8-14 WEEK 5 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $222 | Participants: $262 Golf helps teach integrity, respect and perseverance.

This five-day program is led by instructors with over 25 years of experience. The focus of our Youth Golf Program is to provide an introduction for beginning players, to fine tune the skills of experienced players and to have fun! All equipment is provided.

GYMNASTICS

AGES: 5-12 WEEKS 1, 3, 5 & 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $222 | Participants: $262 Campers will flip over gymnastics camp! Each day campers will travel to the Eastlake YMCA Gymnastics Center to receive 2 hours of instruction from our exceptional YMCA coaches. Watch your camper learn different skills in beam, bar, floor and vault. Show off your skills to family and friends in a Friday showcase!

HARRY POTTER

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Welcome to Hogwarts! Campers will be sorted into their magical houses where they will work together to compete in themed crafts, games and projects. Explore the world of Harry Potter by creating a wand, playing Quidditch and becoming a potion master.

*Camp will travel offsite

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Specialty Camps HORSEBACK RIDING*

JR. BIOLOGIST*

ICE HOCKEY*

JR. RANGER*

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1 & 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $369 | Participants: $435 Come ride with us this summer! Campers will spend their days at Sweetwater Ranch in Bonita learning the basics of equestrian instruction. Learn about haltering, leading, tying, riding, grooming and tacking in this fun camp. Please note: Long pants and hard sole shoes or boots with heels are recommended.

Safety riding helmets are provided.

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 5 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 This camp is made for all hockey enthusiasts, whether they are a beginner or intermediate player. Daily lessons will focus on techniques such as balance, stick work, speed and teamwork followed by a public skate session.

Parents are invited to a basic skills showcase on Friday!

Please note: Campers should bring or wear socks each day. If you don’t have a helmet, one will be provided.

ICE SKATING*

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 2 & 5 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 This camp is designed to be a fun and educational experience for beginner and intermediate ice skaters.

Traveling to San Diego Ice Arena, campers will get 30 minutes of instructional lessons every day. Lessons are followed by a three-hour public session where they will skate to the latest tunes. Parents are invited to a basic skills show on Friday. Only skates are provided. Campers may bring their own skates and gloves. Please note: For ice skating, campers should bring or wear socks each day.

AGES: 6-12 WEEK 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $225 Participants: $265 This is the perfect camp for a budding biologist!

Campers will explore life under the microscope and in the surrounding marsh. Campers will get an up-close interaction with the wildlife by feeding sharks and meeting sea turtles. They will even learn about what it takes to care for eagles and owls and enjoy the Living Coast Discovery Center each day.

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 3 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Campers will learn the basics of becoming a self sufficient outdoors man and develop skills such as rope tying, how to set traps, plant identification, animal tracks, basic first aid and more! At the end of the week, they will receive their Jr. Ranger Certificate.

KAYAKING*

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 3 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $233 | Participants: $275 Come join the wonderful world of kayaking! In this exciting camp, our passionate and experienced instructors will introduce campers to this popular water sport. First time boaters will learn the basics about their life jackets, kayaks and paddles. Then they’ll work directly alongside instructors to practice skills like water exits and boat flips. As they progress, campers will take tours of San Diego’s waterways. Join us for a confidence-building and memory-making summer!

LITTLE CHEFS

AGES: 5-6 WEEK 4 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $169 | Participants: $199 Yuuumm! Campers will put on their chef hats and aprons to be little chefs for the week. Learn where ingredients come from, mix them together and create tasty recipes to share with friends and family members. *Camp will travel offsite

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Specialty Camps MAGIC CAMP

AGES: 5-8 WEEK 4 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $199 | Participants: $235 Abra kadabra! Magic camp offers campers the ability to get a plethora of different magic tricks, and learn how to use each and every one to put on a spectacular show!

In addition to these many tricks, we will also be building their magical wardrobe with a variety of magical crafts, and having lots of fun, magical games to test their knowledge and skill as magicians-to-be and as campers who just want to have a lot of fun!

MARTIAL ARTS

AGES: 5-12 WEEK 1 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $222 | Participants: $262 Get a kick out of summer! Learn about different styles of martial arts, practice different punches and kicks and discover new maneuvers daily. Watch pros perform and learn what it takes to become a master!

MESSY, TASTY ART

AGES: 5-6 WEEKS 3 & 5 TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Let creativity in cooking and art shine! Create daily messy and edible projects that allow campers to try new treats and get creative. Learn about different art genres and share take home projects with family and friends!

MULTI-SPORT

AGES: 5-6 WEEKS 2 & 5 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Welcome to the Y’s world of sports. Spend each day at the South Bay Family YMCA’s Sports Complex for hours of novice instruction from our YMCA coaches. During the week, campers will learn about multiple sports including flag football, soccer, basketball, tennis and volleyball.

Learn the value of teamwork, while being introduced to the fundamentals of each sport.

OCEAN DISCOVERY AND WATERSPORTS*

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 4 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $249 | Participants: $293 Campers will participate in a variety of watersports while discovering the ocean through hands-on and group learning experiences that put classroom principles into real world action. The goal of this course is to inspire interest in STEM and the principles of ocean literacy. Campers will learn about buoyancy, wind, marine ecology and other STEM topics through a wide range of activities such as sailing, bodyboarding, paddling and more.

OOEY GOOEY SCIENCE

AGES: 5-8 WEEKS 1 & 4 TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: WEEK 1: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 WEEK 4: Members: $169 | Participants: $199 Explore science using all the senses. Touch and taste different scientific experiments that help explain the world around us. Watch volcanoes erupt and goo ooze in this awesome adventure. Participate in special takehome projects to share with family and friends.

PHOTOGRAPHER

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 4 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $186 | Participants: $219 Campers will learn how to express their creativity through taking pictures and develop image editing skills to improve lighting, glare, angles and cropping.

Campers will create a portfolio using their pictures to take home at the end of the week.

*Camp will travel offsite

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Specialty Camps RADICAL REPTILES

SCIENCE FAIR

ROBOTHINK CODING

SEA WORLD*

AGES: 5-8 WEEK 2 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $225 | Participants: $265 Radical Reptiles will introduce campers to a menagerie of live animals including snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards, bugs and other creepy crawlers. Enjoy a unique hands-on experience enhanced by art, games and various projects related to animals.

AGES: 8-12 WEEK 4 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $186 | Participants: $219 Join the world of video games using Scratch 2.0, a visual language targeted to children. RoboThink campers will create cool projects and learn coding concepts by using this simple but powerful block-like interface.

ROBOTHINK ROBOTICS

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1 & 2 TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $233 | Participants: $275 Robothink campers will learn robotics and coding in Scratch! (S4A) & Graphical Python while building cool robots using bricks, gears, wheels, sensors, electric motors and Arduino boards.

ROCK CLIMBING*

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 2 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 Come scale new heights! Campers will receive two hours of daily instruction in the fundamentals of rock climbing at Vertical Hold Rock Climbing Gym, San Diego’s premier indoor rock climbing facility. Experienced climbers will also teach your campers about different knots and a variety of techniques for successful climbing. No previous climbing experience is necessary. Equipment for rock climbing will be provided. A vendor waiver is required to participate.

AGES: 8-12 WEEK 5 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Spend the week exploring your favorite science topics!

Your camper will work in teams experimenting, exploring and testing different science projects. Enter their project at the end of the week in a Friday Science Fair where family and friends are welcome to join!

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1, 2, 3 & 5 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $247 | Participants: $291 Visit SeaWorld free for the rest of the calendar year if you sign up for one of our most popular camps! Animal enthusiasts have a chance to see virtually all of the aquatic wild life and exciting shows that SeaWorld has to offer, including dolphins, walruses, sharks and sting rays. Find out how these animals survive in their watery habitats and how humans impact those habitats. If you love to learn about marine life, then this camp is sure to make a splash!

Please note: A SeaWorld Fun Card is included with the camp at the end of the week.

SPLASH*

AGES: 6-12 WEEKS 1-6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: WEEK 1-3 & 5-6: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 WEEK 4: Members: $183 | Participants: $216 What’s more epic in summer than sun and swimming?

Enjoy two hours of daily water time at the South Bay Family YMCA aquatic center that includes a daily 30 minute swim lesson! Swim lessons are divided by height and taught

by YMCA certified swim instructors. Camp groups will be separated by grade.

SPORT & SPLASH*

AGES: 6-12 WEEKS 3 & 5 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Campers will have fun in the sun as they explore a variety of sports and swimming! Spend each day learning about a new sport at our YMCA Sports Complex. Afterwards, travel over to the South Bay Family YMCA aquatic center for two hours of free swim. Camp groups will be separated by grade.

*Camp will travel offsite

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Specialty Camps THEATRE

STAR WARS

AGES: 7-12 WEEK 2 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 Use the force this summer to have an epic adventure.

Learn about the characters, films and your favorite heroes. Go through daily Jedi training, design your own galaxy and work on special projects to take home. Camp groups will be separated by grade. Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Come find out at our amazing force-filled camp!

AGES: 5-12 WEEK 3 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $219 | Participants: $258 Take the stage and shine in Theatre Camp! Your camper will work with theatre professionals to go through casting, rehearsal, stage and prop design, choreography and much more. This will lead to a group performance.

Family and friends are welcome to cheer on their stars at Friday’s show.

STEM & SPLASH*

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 1 & 6 TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 Learn the basics of video making, editing and posting to video sharing sites such as YouTube and Vimeo at our YouTube Video Camp! Through the course of this week-long camp, campers will learn how to shoot lots of different types of videos, ranging from sports videos to video tutorials to short skits and many things in between. We will also be looking at the different aspects that go on behind the scenes of a successful video project, such as story boarding, scene blocking and prop design. Campers will learn to develop skits, break projects down step-by-step in online tutorials and explore universal principles of performance such as volume control and aspects of movement.

AGES: 7-12 WEEKS 2 & 4 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: WEEK 2: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 WEEK 4: Members: $189 | Participants: $223 Campers will spend their day exploring STEM projects and practicing their swimming skills. Enjoy 2 hours of daily water time at the South Bay Family YMCA, including a daily 30 minute swim lesson! Swim lessons are divided by height and taught by YMCA certified swim instructors. Campers will be separated into groups by grade.

STEM TAKES FLIGHT

AGES: 8-12 WEEK 3 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $233 | Participants: $275 Ready to fly? Campers will be taken to new heights as they learn all about engineering and the mechanics of making things fly. Campers will build, create and design cool projects that help them understand the power of wind and flight.

TENNIS*

AGES: 8-12 WEEK 4 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $182 | Participants: $215 Our experienced staff will provide a progressive format of instruction to support beginners to advanced athletes. We will prepare your camper to be successful, confident and have fun playing tennis. Your camper will participate in fun activities to introduce technique, hand-eye coordination and tennis skills.

YOUTUBE VIDEO

ZOO*

AGES: 6-12 WEEKS 1 & 6 | SPORTS COMPLEX WEEKLY COST: Members: $237 | Participants: $279 Each day campers will get an exclusive experience with a Zoo Educator or the zany Dr. Zoolittle. Then your camper will spend the rest of the day exploring the incredible exhibits. If you love monkeying around, this experience is for you. Don’t forget your walking shoes!

*Camp will travel offsite

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Teen Camps TEEN SCENE

LEADERS IN TRAINING

AGES: 12-17 WEEKS 1-6 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: WEEKS 1-3 & 5-6: Members: $205 | Participants: $242 WEEK 4: Members: $175 | Participants: $206 Travel each day to a different San Diego location!

Trips will be included on weekly calendars, and focus on fun with fitness, environmental education, culture and creativity, real world wonders and technology. Keep busy over break with new friends and field trips around greater San Diego. Explore local landmarks or enjoy a movie.

AGES: 14-17 WEEKS 1, 3 & 5 | TEEN CENTER WEEKLY COST: Members: $198 | Participants: $233 Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) is a comprehensive job readiness program that prepares and provides teens with an opportunity for hands on experience as an L.I.T. Volunteer. Training modules include: individual leadership, resume development, CPR and First Aid certification, professional conduct, interview skills, youth development and supervision, child abuse prevention, risk management and program development. Through this program, youth will acquire basic professional skills and knowledge that will help attain any entry level position. Teens that successfully complete the L.I.T. training program will be eligible to participate in L.I.T. Field Work. Trainees will not receive Community Service Credit for L.I.T. Training, only for the L.I.T. Placement course.

LEADERS IN TRAINING (L.I.T.) PLACEMENT

AGES: 14-17 WEEKS 1-6 | TIFFANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEEKLY COST: WEEKS 1-3 & 5-6 Members: $90 | Participants: $106 WEEK 4 Members: $72 | Participants: $85 L.I.T. Placement consists of providing opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience and job training as a volunteer in the school-age Day Camp program. Participants will work side by side with YMCA staff in order to provide supervision and programming to elementary age youth. L.I.T.’s will facilitate games and activities and accompany camps on field trips. L.I.T. Placement participants will receive community service hours for time spent assisting in YMCA Camp Programs. L.I.T. Training is required prior to registering for the L.I.T. Placement program.

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