Camp Calendar

Santa Maria Valley YMCA

Schedule: weekly Options: extended day, flexible schedule
Ages: 12-16  Counselor In Training (CIT): Yes
Special Instructions: Register early! Space is limited
Admission Fees: $100- Member; $110-NonMember/Week  Scholarships Available: Yes

Want to see what it feels like to be a camp counselor? Come experience Y camp from a leadership position. The focus of the CIT camp is to develop general leadership skills and interpersonal interaction with an introduction to problem solving, communication, camp goals, and camp projects. CIT's will use their leadership and counselor skills first hand, working alongside the camp counselors. CITS will also get to go on exciting field trips, participate in camp activities, fundraising, job applications, interviews, and career planning.

 

Field trips include:

• Police Station
• Fire Station
• Hospital
• Santa Maria Valley Humane Society
• Allan Hancock College
• KCOY
• Radio Station
• Santa Maria Public Library
• Surprise end of camp celebration field trip

(field trips are subject to change)

 

Play-Well TEKnologies/SMV YMCA

Schedule: weekly Options: extended day, flexible schedule
Ages: 5-6 and 7-12
Special Instructions: Register early! Space is limited
Admission Fees: $160- Member; $170- NonMember/weekly  Scholarships Available: Yes

 

CAMP DESCRIPTION
Have your child become a Play Well Engineer this summer! Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to Battletracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO novices to
"maniacs." Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students to reach the next level of engineering comprehension all while having fun.

 

GOALS
The goals of the class are to:
(1) Develop and enhance students' problem solving and critical thinking skills
(2) Expose children to concepts and vocabulary of Engineering, Architecture, and Physics
(3) Provide an opportunity to have a great time with a terrific building toy

 

Ages: 5-6 will have 3 hour instruction in the morning from 9-12 then participate in YMCA traditional camp activities in the afternoon.

Ages: 7-12 will have 3 hour instruction in the afternoon from 1-4 campers still need to arrive by 9am and will participate in YMCA traditional camp activities in the morning.

Campers need to bring a healthy lunch every day and will be provided a morning
and afternoon snack. For more information please contact Dana McNutt at
dmcnutt@smvymca.org or 937-8521

 

Santa Maria Valley YMCA

Schedule: weekly Options: extended day, flexible schedule
Ages: 4-6
Special Instructions: Register early! Space is limited
Admission Fees: $150- Member; $160 NonMember  Scholarships Available: Yes

Princesses will spend the day learning princess etiquette, making a royal crown, making princess treats, and accessories. A royal party wraps up the week. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite princess attire.

Santa Maria Valley YMCA

Schedule: weekly Options: half day
Ages: 12-16
Special Instructions: Pre-Registration is required
Admission Fees: $120- Members; $130- NonMembers  Scholarships Available: Yes

What are the top things parents look for when deciding on a babysitter? What are the top tips for a successful babysitting experience? Join us and see!

 

Participants will receive Red Cross Babysitter's training as well as a complete course in Adult, Infant and Child CPR, and First Aid. What do you do in an emergency? Learn how to recognize and care for life threatening emergencies such as sudden illness, bleeding poisoning, and fractures. Learn how to plan for natural disasters.

 

Participants need to bring a healthy lunch to class everyday. Pre-registration is required.

 

(For participants needing to stay past 12:00pm, there is an additional $50 fee)