Programs: Camps

Summer Day Camp

Now accredited through the American Camp Association!

Ever thought your child could brave the roaring river rapids and unravel the elements of space in a single summer? How about your youth becoming both an Olympic medalist and a star on American Idol? This year, the YMCA presents 10 full weeks of summer activities that are sure to leave your kids with great memories for years to come.

Welcome to YMCA Summer Day Camp, where we transform ordinary days into whimsical adventures through games, learning activities, and field trips. Instead of just a single theme this summer, our youth will explore different worlds each week -- from hunting crocodiles in the outback to constructing the perfect Belgian waffle. The YMCA will continue with its mission of developing the mind, spirit, and body of your children in a safe and structured environment. Where else can you learn about barbeque sauce, rescue knots and capybaras in the same month? We promise more than just your average underwater basket-weaving.

The Channel Islands YMCA is committed to helping youth and families improve their health and wellbeing. As a part of that commitment you can expect that at our day camp we will provide your child with physical activity opportunities every day, provide healthy snacks, limit food with added sugar and eliminate sweetened drinks. We will also provide parents with information and resources on healthy living through our weekly correspondences.

To meet the needs of the campers, day camp is divided into age appropriate groups, with age appropriate activities. Each camp is supervised by trained, caring staff. Campers will be kept busy with a variety of different activities:

• SPORTS and GAMES
• ARTS and CRAFTS
• SONGS and SKITS
• SCIENCE and COOKING
• plus FANTASTIC WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS !

TIMES
Traditional Day Camp runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Extended care will run from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and again from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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Sequoia Lake Youth & Teen Camps

These separate camps are located in Miramonte, California, near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on beautiful Sequoia Lake. Campers share cabins with friends and meet new cabin mates from other Channel Islands YMCAs! Cabin activities led by both campers and counselors follow our Character Counts! program. Some activities include archery, crafts, lake swimming, hiking, and rock climbing wall, campfires, the YMCA Rags & Leathers Program and non denominational chapels.  Campers will stay in rustic cabins, eat family style in the dining hall, and enjoy all that camp has to offer, plus indoor plumbing. This all takes place in a safe and fun setting with trained, caring volunteers and professional staff.