Programs & Schedules: Camps

Summer Day Camps | Specialty Camps | Resident Camps

Summer is Around the Corner Does Your Child Have Plans?  

This summer send your children to camp at the YMCA.  We have a variety of choices to suit every child and parent's needs.  Just choose the summer program that works best for you. 

Summer options through our YMCA camp programs are Summer Day Camp (weekly childcare), Specialty Camp & Resident Camp. 

Summer Day Camps (K - 8th grade)

Registration Forms and Waivers

• Day Camp Registration Packet
  
  
• Day Camp Parent Handbook
  

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! 

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Our YMCA Day Camps are for children in kindergarten through 8th grade. Kids discover hidden talents and develop new hobbies through age appropriate activities such as arts & crafts, organized games, swimming, music, and field trips within our community in our Day Camp Program.  Camp Olympics, skating, and bowling are just a sample of the many activities campers will experience.  Each day will provide participants with an opportunity to learn new skills and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.  Day Camps exceed all American Camping Association (ACA) requirements. 

The Ventura Family YMCA currently operates 4 day camp locations at the following elementary schools.

Campers will discover hidden talents & develop new hobbies through age appropriate activities such as arts & crafts, organized games, swimming, music, & field trips within the community in our Day Camp Program.  Each day will provide participants with an opportunity to learn new skills, build character & develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

VENTURA CAMPS

Rainbow Camp
Grades....................K - 1st
Fee.........................$150 per week
Time........................6:45am – 6pm
Location..................Poinsettia

Voyager Camp
Grades...................2nd-5th
Fee.........................$150 per week
Time........................6:45 am – 6pm
Location..................Loma Vista

Adventure Camp
Grades....................6th-8th
Fee.........................$160 per week
Time........................6:45am – 6pm
Location..................Elmhurst

OXNARD CAMPS

Rainbow Camp
Grades....................K-1st
Fee.........................$150 per week
Time.......................6:45 am – 6pm
Location.................Rio Del Norte

Voyager Camp
Grades...................2nd-5th
Fee........................$150 per week
Time.......................6:45 am – 6pm
Location.................Rio Del Norte

The YMCA day camp program is closed on Independence Day and two weekdays prior to the first day of the school year for staff training & site setup for the Childcare Program.

For more information please contact Kristina Avila, Childcare Director at Kristina.avila@ciymca.org.

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SPECIALTY Camps (2nd - 8th grade)

Registration Forms and Waivers

• Specialty Camp Registration Packet
  
  
• Specialty Camp Parent Handbook

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! 

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Specialty camps are unique week long programs designed to cater to a childs specific interest. Lots of parents choose this option in conjunction with the summer day camp to spice up their child's summer. 

SPLASH CAMP

Campers will participate in swim lessons geared to their level & other water activities at the YMCA.  They will also learn about water safety & stay wet with a variety of on-site activities.  Proper swim attire is required.                                                             

HOOPS CAMP

Slam dunk your way through this camp!  Participants will practice basic drills that will teach them the fundamentals of basketball.  Campers will dribble, shoot & work on their defense daily and put all their skills to the test in scrimmages. 

JUNIOR SLUGGERS CAMP

Hit a home run with this camp!  Campers will learn the fundamentals of baseball through basic skills & daily scrimmages.  Participants will work on hitting, catching, throwing & base-running.

SURF & BOOGIE BOARD CAMP

Ride the waves into this camp!  Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of surfing and body boarding, and at the same time learn about ocean safety, the tides, and the currents. Campers are encouraged to bring their own board if they have one. The YMCA has several boards, but campers will be asked to share.  Sunscreen, and a swim suit are a must.  Campers are at the beach all day. Beaches may vary.

OUTRAGEOUS OUTINGS CAMP

Come to this camp for extreme adventure!  Campers will enjoy rock climbing, laser tag, the beach, and much more! This camp is designed for participants who are always on the go!

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Resident Camps

Registration Forms and Waivers

• Resident Camp Video
  
  
• Guide and Registration Packet

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Our association has recently received two awards for our Resident Camp program. One is from the Nonprofit Support Center for our Campership Alliance where we demonstrated the practice of community collaboration. The other is a Congressional Recognition for the Campership Alliance in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

Sequoia Lake Youth and Teen Camps

Come away with the YMCA August 3-10th, 2008

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 Program and non denominational chapel. Campers will stay in rustic cabins, eat family style with their cabin, 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.

                  Dates:    August 3-10
                  Ages:     Youth- Entering 4th-6th grades
                  Teen:     Entering 7th-10 grades

Fees:

Channel Islands YMCA has introduced a tiered pricing structure to enable families with financial challenges the same quality camp experience for their children as the families without the need for support. Through the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, our annual fundraiser Campaign for Youth raises thousands of dollars to help ensure this valuable program will remain subsidized. Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, we’ve instituted a voluntary three tier pricing program.

Price A closely accounts for the  true costs including transportation, staffing and facility fees. This price is voluntary, and in no way influences the experience campers receive. Price B & C is our historically subsidized rate, and doesn’t reflect the true cost of operating camp.

Price A=$ 525                   Price B =$500                   Price C= $475

If your financial need is greater than the subsidized rates above, please do not hesitate to complete a financial aid application and request a greater scholarship amount. We provide more significant scholarships to families that demonstrate the need for assistance.

Camp Rally:  July 30th, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Location:  Ventura Family YMCA

All camps are American Camping Association (ACA) Accredited and staff is trained in CPR, 1st AID, child supervision, and child abuse prevention.  For information on next summer's camp dates and fees contact the Youth Programs Director at x16. 

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