The Camarillo Family YMCA is offering summer day camps to local kids and teens in Camarillo who are looking for adventurous, active and healthy summer.
YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
With so much free time during the summer months, ensuring that kids practice healthy habits could be a greater challenge. The Y encourages parents to help their kids unplug from technology and explore all the YMCA camps have to offer from June 16 to August 22.
“Attending Camarillo YMCA summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active,” says Megan Voshell, Executive Director at the Camarillo Family YMCA. “When at camp, kids get to learn about nature, take on new responsibilities, gain independence, and develop essential social skills and new relationships. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp so that every child can benefit from the experience.”
FIVE REASONS KIDS & TEENS NEED A YMCA SUMMER CAMP:
ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of fun adventures and new experiences, and especially exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.ciymca.org/camarillo for details.
HEALTHY FUN: Day and resident camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their eating habits.
PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, and talent shows, campers meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships.
MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share.
The Camarillo Family YMCA offers camps ranging from traditional camp, splash camp, and dance camp to specialty camps with topics about art, sports, nature, and engineering. And, to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, the Camarillo Y offers financial assistance to those in need.
Important Camp Dates to Remember:
- June 2nd: Camp Orientation 6-7pm
- June 7th: Camp Orientation 11-12pm
- June 16th: First day of Summer Camps
- June 20th-21st: YMCA Camp Sleepover 6:30pm-8:30am
- July 11th-12th: YMCA Camp Sleepover 6:30pm-8:30am
- July 16th: Camp Family Night 6-7:30pm
- Aug 8th-9th: YMCA Camp Sleepover 6:30pm-8:30am
- Aug 15th: Camp Family Carnival 5:30-7:30pm
What Parents are Saying:
"All of the staff have been so caring and wonderful with my daughter. Once again her camp memories are exactly what I had hoped for. The piece of mind I had each day bringing her to camp was priceless. The Y will always be my first choice for summer day care! See you all next summer!"
"The camp counselors are fabulous, caring, supportive, and hard working. They put forth extra efforts to communicate and are role models to the kids. They always show that they really care about them. Thanks so much for a great summer!"
MOST POPULAR CAMP:
Join the Farm Camp
(5-11yrs) K-5th grades
(5-11yrs) K-5th grades
Hay! Have you heard how awesome this camp is? Campers get to learn about and experience planting, weeding, harvesting, composting, chicken care, and even visit the farmers market! This camp is farmtastic! Cost is $185 per week.
NEW CAMPS THIS SUMMER:
Extreme Water Excursion Camp
(9-14yrs) 4th - 8th grades
Dive into this water lovin' camp! This camp gets to go on all sorts of water excursions! Play in the water at Lake Casitas waterpark, test out the water slides at the aquatic center, and spend a day at the beach! Campers must have strong swimming skills to participate and will be swim tested Monday morning before leaving for their trip.Cost is $225 per week.
Golf Camp
(9 - 14yrs) 4th - 8th grades
FORE!! Watch out for this awesome camp! This golf camp is designed to learn the basic rules of golf, get some instruction, practicing your putting, perfecting that drive, and getting that swing to par! Campers will enjoy a day at golf n' stuff to kick off the week and will spend the rest of their days at a near-by golf course! Campers need to bring their own clubs. Cost is $300 per week.
Outdoor Exploration Camp
(8 -14yrs) 3rd - 8th grades
Get your exploration on! Campers get to hike throughout Ventura County and enjoy the scenic views the county has to offer! The open doors, fresh air, and exercise; what a great way to spend the day! Explore tide pools, butterfly exhibits, and look for the teepee at Wildwood Park! Cost is $225 per week.
Adventures In Science Camp
(5-11yrs) K-5th grades
Spend five days with Mad Science exploring the "awesomeness" that science is! Discover how to send secret messages to your friends using special codes. Learn about your surrounding environment and how science will help us protect our planet. Explore how Newton's laws are at work in your favorite sport. Next become a young astronaut for a day while exploring the mysteries of the solar system. You will soar through the week with this exciting summer specialty camp! Cost is $300 per week.
FUN-GINEERING, MIS-UPS, & MORE Camp!
(5-11yrs) K-5th grades
Let Mad Science get you moving with this great five-day camp. Do you love to build, design, and fix things? Put on your engineer's hat to see how science is used to build skyscrapers, bridges, and tunnels. Use simple machines to help lift weights and even launch marshmallows. Then, spend a day being a true Mad scientist as you learn about chemical reactions that you might encounter in your daily life. Ever wonder how a camera works? See how film captures light to store images and how filmmakers make images move during "Shutterbugs" day. Finally, take a walk on the wild side as you explore the nature or birds, beasts, and bugs. Oh, my! There is so much to discover with Mad Science. Cost is $300 per week.
Beach Goers Galore Camp
(9 - 14yrs) 4th - 8th grades
This camp is designed for campers to ride the waves! Days are spent at the beach learning and practicing surf and boogie boarding skills all while having fun in the water and on the sand. Campers are encouraged to bring their own surf board or boogie board, but can also use the boards provided by the YMCA. A special emphasis is placed on water safety. Campers must have strong swimming skills to participate and will be swim tested Monday morning before leaving for the beach. Cost is $175 per week.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Y SUMMER CAMPS AT THE CAMARILLO Y'S HEALTHY KIDS DAY, APRIL 26 FROM 10-1PM! This fun-filled day of free activities, games, prizes, and demonstrations is designed to promote healthy and active kids and families by making fitness fun.
A leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for nearly 130 years. The Camarillo Y continues to give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build their kids’ character.
For more information, visit www.ciymca.org/camarillo or E-mail Danielle Deems, Community Program Director, or call 805-484-0423.
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