SUMMER DAY CAMP 2008
All Star Summer
Themes
Week 1- Fantabulous Fun / Boomers
Week 2- Kingdon's Quest / Medieval Times
Week 3- Shoot For the Stars / Sparks Game
Week 4- Sky's the Limit / CA Science Center
Week 5- A Star Is Born / El Capitan
Week 6- Awesome Adventures / Knott's Berry Farm
Week 7- Summer Safari / LA Zoo
Week 8- Discovery Quest/Natural History Museum
Week 9- Wild Wild West/Knotts Berry Farm
Week 10- Natural Wonders/IMAX Science center
Week 11- Think Blue /Dodger Game
Camps
Day Camp Programs for Youth K-6
At the YMCA we know as concerned parents, you want to know that the day camp or child care program in which you entrust your child is operated safely and properly.
With the YMCA, you are participating in programs you can count on, not just for good supervision and safety, but for personal growth of your child as well...
We work hard to select leaders who will be positive role models for your child, who have a sincere interest in each child's experience and who have demonstrated responsibility, maturity and reliability. The interview process is a thorough one.
Beyond safety and good supervision, the YMCA believes that special positive and growth-filled opportunities await every child who attends Y-Camp. In addition to gaining an appreciation of nature and forming a better understanding of one's self and values, Y-Camp participants learn:
New skills and gain confidence in individual abilities
How to get along with others Independence and self-reliance skills in and away from the home setting
How to build leadership skills
How to incorporate the CHARACTER values into everyday activities:
For more information, contact Melissa Gomez - Program Director at 562.596.3394 ext. 19 or email Melissa at melissa.gomez@lbymca.org
SPLASHERS entering K-6th grade
Add lots of water to the program and you have...Splashers! In addition to daily activities such as arts & crafts, organized sports and field trips, Splashers offers campers an opportunity for kids to learn or enhance their swimming skills through swim lessons. Lessons are given four times a week. Each lesson is thirty minutes long and taught by a certified swim instructor.
EXPLORERS entering K-6th grade
Explorer campers have tons of fun in the sun! Campers participate in character development activities, arts & crafts, organized sports and field trips. Counselors provide a safe and fun environment, while encouraging campers to engage in a wide variety of activities. Explorer camp takes place at our off site location. We are located at Buffum Elementary School.
X-TREME TEENS entering 7th-9th grade
It is our belief that teens succeed when given the opportunity to make their own choices. We allow the teens in our program to use the buddy system (groups of 4 or more) when going on trips. They are asked to check in with counselors at designated times and locations and are given strict rules for check-in guidelines. If these rules are not followed they may lose certain privileges, as their safety is extremely important to us. Our goal is to teach them self-assurance and responsibility.
One scheduled overnight trip specifically for X-treme Teens will take place in August. Dinner and breakfast will be provided, but please send disposable lunches with your teen for both days. A list of items to bring and more information will be provided on the backside of the X-treme Teen calendar prior to the overnight trip. Please see the X-treme Teen Director with questions.
YMCA Speciality Camps
VET CAMP entering 3rd-4th grade
Campers will learn about the characteristics and habitats of a wide variety of animals. As campers develop a respect for animals, they will also develop a greater sense of personal responsibility. Campers will visit PetCo, Aquarium of the Pacific, Nature Center, Santa Ana Zoo and an Animal Shelter.
Date: July 14-18
LEGO-MAGINATION! entering 3rd-5th grade
Campers will be introduced to a hands-on learning approach that actively involves them in learning skill such as: problem solving, designing, planning, organizing, communicating and teamwork skills. Campers travel to the Lego store in Anaheim and Legoland in Carlsbad.
Date: Aug 4-8
SUMMER SCHOOL entering 1st-6th grade
Children can enjoy a unique program designed to meet the needs of children attending summer school. With balance of indoor and outdoor activities, each week presents a different theme with specialized projects, ranging from art to science. Transportation to and from selected schools is available.
YMCA Resident Camp
CAMP OAKES
Located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, Camp Oakes provides a fun filled sleepover experience. Campers take part in exciting activities such as canoeing, archery, horse back riding, swimming, campfire and much more.
We teach the positive Character Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility and incorporate them in our everyday camp adventure.
Campers will have the opportunity to build on friendships and make new ones, too. Camp Oakes strives to provide a truly memorable experience for all campers.
Dates: July 5th - 12th
Ages: Co-Ed Ages 8-14
Fees: $425
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