2015 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

CAMP MOVES ME MISSION VALLEY YMCA & TOBY WELLS YMCA

APRIL 25, 2015 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • TOBY WELLS YMCA 2

BECOME A FAMILY MEMBER AND

WE’LL GIVE YOU $50

TO USE FOR CAMP OR OTHER Y PROGRAMS

Other restrictions apply. Must join between March 1-31, 2015 to receive voucher. $50 credit expires May 31, 2015.

BENEFITS OF

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

• Up to 30% off camps and programs • Family/youth programs and events • Access to three nearby facilities: Mission Valley (Friars Road), Toby Wells (Kearny Mesa), and Copley-Price (City Heights) • Newest technologies in fitness • FREE babysitting at all locations • FREE fitness consultation and programs to help you get started • Trackable workouts on Wi-Ficonnected cardio equipment at all locations • More than 400 group exercise, mind/body and cycling classes for all levels • Three indoor and two outdoor swimming pools for lap swim, open swim, aquatic exercise and a Splash Pad for family fun

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WHAT THE BUZZ

IS ALL ABOUT...

“I am excited to wake up every morning and know that my job is to make a difference, to provide an awesome experience to both campers and their parents!

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-Summer Camp Counselors, 2014

“Money well spent! The counselors and leaders were the highlight of our child’s summer”

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-Summer Camp Parent, 2014

“We commit to Mission Valley YMCA Summer Camp year after year! No one is better!”

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-Summer Camp Parent, 2014

= THE BEST SUMMER EVER! “The camp counselors are fun and are always nice to me and my sister!”

-Summer Camp Child, 2014

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Our Camp Staff are... Trained: All day camp staff complete extensive pre-camp training, including first aid, CPR/AED, programmed planning, child abuse prevention, age-appropriate activities, and character development awareness.

Vetted: We complete reference checks, substance testing, and extensive background checks on each of our camp staff.

Committed: Staff possess extraordinary skills in working with children and a deep sense of commitment to the development of each camper.

Peace of Mind You can have peace of mind when you enroll your children in day camps at Mission Valley YMCA. With a low camper-to-staff ratio, each child will receive individual attention in a safe and supportive environment. What sets our camps apart is the quality of our staff. All of our day camp staff members are carefully selected for their enthusiasm, experience, and professionalism.

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WELCOME! MISSION VALLEY YMCA DAY CAMP 2015

The Mission Valley YMCA has been offering outstanding summer camps for more than 30 years. We believe that each child is a unique individual with his/her own rate of development. Our goal is to introduce children to as many new experiences as possible and help each child feel confident and secure in a fun, safe camp environment. YMCA day camps challenge children to grow in imagination, creativity, self-directed initiative, and leadership. We are dedicated to changing the lives of our campers by creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. All of our YMCA day camps have been accredited by the American Camping Association. Our day camps exceed the highest standards in the camp MISSION STATEMENT industry, including The YMCA of San Diego County is health, safety, dedicated to improving the quality of personnel, human life and helping all people realize transportation their fullest potential as children of God and facilities. For more information regarding ACA standards please visit www.acacamps.org.

through the development of the spirit, mind and body.

MESSAGE FROM THE Y Greetings and welcome to summer 2015! We are extremely delighted and committed to providing a top-notch experience to you and your family this summer camp session. We are dedicated to going above and beyond in customer service and program quality, and we want you to know that you can count on the Y to provide memorable and enriching programs for your camper. You can depend on the Y to be a home away from home this summer. Our camp leadership team is made up of dynamic veteran camp staff who have a collective 20+ years of experience. Our No. 1 goal is to provide the safest, most enriching environment possible for you and your family. Whether your camper is traveling all over San Diego County or enjoying one of our great facilities, we are sure that your child will have a blast and a half at camp.

Jenn Best & Quinton Buckley Mission Valley and Toby Wells Camp Directors 6

The Benefits of Y Summer Day Camps

Kids enrolled in summer day camps at the Y enjoy a variety of imaginative activities that nurture spirits, challenge minds and strengthen bodies – all while they learn about themselves and the world around them. Enjoying fun summer activities like sports, swimming, and arts and crafts, all led by caring staff. Children at Y day camps learn the importance of healthy choices and active lifestyles while developing teamwork and leadership skills.

Y Summer Camps Are For Everyone We believe every child should be given the opportunity to experience YMCA summer day camps. That’s why we offer reduced program fees and financial assistance for those who qualify.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen

as our guide, we work with your children every day to help them have fun while realizing their potential. At Y summer camps, kids learn to share, make new friends, learn new skills and most importantly, learn how to be themselves.

HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the Nation’s Health and Well-Being

Kids enrolled in summer day camps at the Y enjoy a variety of imaginative activities that nurture their spirits, challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. Enjoying summer fun such as sports, swimming, and arts and crafts, all led by caring staff. Children at Y day camps learn the importance of healthy choices and active lifestyles while developing teamwork and leadership skills.

ENGAGE

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EXPERIENCE

At the Y, we believe that all kids deserve the chance to discover who they are and what they can achieve, and that the values and skills they learn early are vital building blocks for quality of life. With our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving Back and Providing Support to our Neighbors

We make sure all children feel welcome at Y summer day camps and have the opportunity to make new friends and celebrate diversity by working together and supporting each other. We encourage learning about and caring for the environment and provide opportunities for community service. 7

Y CAMP STARTS HERE... 2015 SESSION DATES

CAMP HOURS

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Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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EXTENDED HOURS

Before Care: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. After Care: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Same as camp location Our extended day program offers quality care for your child before and after the camp day. We offer this convenient service at all locations to complement our camp programs. Activities may include sports, arts and crafts, and more!

CAMP LOCATIONS

Camps will be held at the following locations: Mission Valley YMCA 5505 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92110 Toby Wells YMCA 5105 Overland Ave. San Diego, CA 92123

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO

Refer to the Parent Handbook, call the YMCA branch or visit missionvalley.ymca.org for more information about the following: • Financial Assistance • Accommodations for children with special needs • Cancellations, transfers, refunds and vouchers • What children should bring to camp

REGISTER FOR CAMP THREE DIFFERENT WAYS!

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In order to register for camp, you may choose any of the methods listed below. A medical release/liability waiver must be submitted during the registration process. All enrollments are subject to availability and registrations are not guaranteed. Fax your registration to and Walk in to the Welcome 3 1 then call to varify receipt of Center at the branch. faxed forms: Mission Valley YMCA Register on our website, 2 Fax: 619-298-9262 missionvalley.ymca.org. Phone: 619-298-3576 If you’re new to our programs and need to set Toby Wells YMCA up an online account, call Fax: 858-496-8950 619-298-3576. Phone: 858-496-9622

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Start Dates

Parents love savings! We have put together two fantastic opportunities to save you money on your camp registration. Don’t miss out! Early Registration: Sign up on March 7-8 in person or online, and receive a $10 discount for each camp week. Use coupon code “CAMP10” if registering online. Healthy Kids Day: April 25 Join us for a celebration of keeping our kids physically and intellectually active, and receive a $5 discount for each camp week you sign up for on April 25. This GIANT carnival event at Toby Wells Y will be fun for the whole family. Registration for this event is available at both Mission Valley and Toby Wells YMCA.

Online Registration

To register online, members and previous participants may visit missionvalley.ymca.org. If you know the camps you wish to sign up for, go to the “Register/Pay” tab. To browse camps, go to the camp section, and then add camps to your cart. A medical release/ liability waiver must be completed online, as well. Non-members can call to create an account so they can register online.

Payment Methods

We have two payment methods to register for camp: 1. Paying in full (prices listed include a $10* non-refundable deposit per camp week) 2. Paying a $10* non-refundable deposit. Payment in full must be made 7 days prior to the first day of camp or your child will be dropped from the roster and you will forfeit your deposit. * Some camps require a $50 non-refundable deposit. ** Register 7 days prior to the start date of each camp week, in order to avoid an express registration fee of $25.00. *** Camps running Week 1 will be prorated at the time of registration to account for a 4-day camp week.

Registration Confirmation

To confirm your child’s registration, please visit our website at missionvalley.ymca.org. Please make sure to pay the balance seven days prior to each camp, or your child will be dropped from the roster and you will forfeit your deposit. Reminder: you will not receive a weekly camp bill.

YMCA Memberships

To receive the member rate, membership must be current at the time camp takes place. Ask at the Welcome Center about our membership options.

Cancellations, Transfers, Y-Voucher and Refund Policy

Before camp starts, we pay our vendors, admission tickets and supplies, and hire our staff according to enrollment. Please read below our Cancellation and Transfer Policy. Cancellations: If you request to cancel your enrollment in a program before the start of the camp week, you will receive a 100 percent refund or Y-voucher (minus deposit). If you request to cancel your enrollment in a program the Monday of the camp week, you will receive a 75 percent refund or Y-voucher (minus deposit and vendor fees). A refund or Y-voucher will NOT be given if you request to cancel your enrollment in a program as of the Tuesday of the camp week. Y-vouchers do not expire and are valid at any YMCA in San Diego County for any program, membership or service. Y-vouchers may be transferred to another member of your family or friend. Transfers: Transfer requests may be made through the Tuesday of the camp week (space permitting). Camp fee differences must be paid at the time of the transfer. All transfers are subject to availability, and no transfers are guaranteed. There will be no Y-vouchers or refunds for missed or sick days of camp.

Financial Assistance

Camperships are available to those families in need of financial assistance. A family must meet the required guidelines in order to receive funding. Financial Assistance applications are available at missionvalley.ymca.org or at our Welcome Centers. Required documents include the first two pages of your 2014 1040 income tax return and income verification. Applications are accepted starting May 1, 2015. Applications will be accepted until all available funds have been distributed. For more information contact: Mission Valley YMCA Chelsea Simon [email protected] 619-298-3576 ext. 11234 Toby Wells YMCA Chandra Dixon [email protected] 858-496-9622 ext. 13020 Give the Gift of Camp to Another Child! All children deserve the opportunity to have a camp experience. If you wish to make a contribution to the YMCA 2015 Community Outreach Campaign, you may do so by sending your donation to the YMCA, specifically ear-marked for campership for camp. For more information contact: Linda Soule, [email protected] or call 619-298-3576 ext. 11230

Medical Release Forms

All campers must complete a medical release/liability waiver at the time of registration. You may obtain a copy of this form by visiting us online or in person at the Welcome Center during regular business hours or by calling 619-298-3576. Campers who have not completed a YMCA medical release/liability waiver will not be permitted to participate in our program until the form is completed by a parent or legal guardian. Be sure to include the names of authorized adults as they appear on their photo IDs so that pick up is a smooth process.

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ASKED ??? FREQUENTLY ??? QUESTIONS Parent Handbook Please read the Parent Handbook prior to sending your child to camp. This short survival guide can be accessed online at missionvalley.ymca.org or picked-up at the YMCA’s Welcome Center. It should help answer any questions you have about camp.

Is camp a good fit for my child? If your little one is at least 5 years old, potty trained and can follow directions within camp ratios, then camp is a wonderful place for your child to gain new experiences and make new friends. If you have questions about the fit of a specific camp, please feel free to contact the YMCA, and we can walk you through your concerns.

Where do I drop off my child? Please be sure you are dropping your child off at the correct location by checking your receipts or calling the YMCA if you have any questions. Mission Valley YMCA at 5505 Friars Road, San Diego 92110: Camp operates out of our large, lower field. Our information center will be located at the west end, next to the parking lot where you should plan on parking. Registrations and transfers take place inside the facility. Toby Wells YMCA at 5105 Overland Avenue, San Diego 92123: Camp operates out of our beautiful park. Our information center will be located in the center of the park by the playground. You should park in the Toby Wells lot. Registrations and transfers will take place inside the facility.

What are the camp hours? Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. We offer a free extended care from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. where children will participate in low impact traditional camp activities supervised by counselors who may be different than those they have been with throughout the camp day. If you’d like to speak with your camp’s unit leader, you may do so from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A late fee of $1 per minute per child will be assessed for children picked up after 6:00 PM.

Do I need to sign my child in and out daily? The YMCA requires that all children are to be properly signed in by an adult and turned over to a YMCA staff person. This helps ensure the safety of your child. We do require children to be signed out by an authorized adult, even if they are participating in other YMCA programs immediately following camp. Please note: it is our responsibility to see that your child leaves with the appropriate person each day. We will ask for photo identification daily. Please do not be offended. This is done with the child’s safety in mind. When filling out your paperwork, make certain that the names of the authorized adults are the same as they appear on their photo IDs. If you are going to be late, please call the YMCA immediately.

Who are the camp staff? We feel confident that we have the best staff around! They are as diverse as our campers and have undergone at least 24 hours of training in everything from risk management, positive disciplinary techniques to how to teach and much more. All camp staff members have background checks and are first aid and CPR certified. Additionally, references have been checked on each staff member. We receive over 350 applications for 180 positions, so you can rest assured that we are hiring the best of the best.

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How many staff will be watching my camper? We operate on the following ratios, which are recommended by the American Camping Associations. For camps with a wide age range, we use a 1:10 (staff per child) ratio. Ratio Age 1:6 5 years 1:8 6-7 years 8-12 years 1:10 13-16 years 1:12

What should my child bring/wear to camp? All campers must bring their own lunch, a small snack and drink to camp daily. The YMCA will provide an additional afternoon snack. Please send only non-perishable foods because refrigeration is not possible. Campers should also bring a labeled water bottle, sunscreen, swim suit, towel, and a sweatshirt for campers who may get cold. Campers should wear closed toed shoes, as we are very active, and clothes in which they are ready to play hard and get dirty. Campers should not bring toys and card games, video games, personal cd players/stereos/iPods, expensive jewelry/watches, money, alcohol or drugs, vehicles, animals, weapons, or cell phones. The YMCA is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen and under no circumstance will reimburse for lost items. Staff will hold items until the child is picked up.

What if my camper needs to take medication during camp? In order for your camp’s Unit Leader to administer medication during the day, your doctor-prescribed medication must be checked in at our camp information center. No over the counter medication will be administered. You will need to complete the YMCA Medication Release form each Monday in order for our staff to administer medication.

How will my camper be transported to and from fieldtrips? The YMCA transports our campers on school buses routinely inspected by the California Highway Patrol. Due to the nature of the routes and multiple stops we’re making daily, our buses fall under the rules for transport vehicles that require that children must be 6 years old to ride on the bus under California Vehicle Code. A set of our bus rules are available for your review in our Parent Handbook. Our bus drivers are CPR and First Aid certified and have completed a background check and drug/ alcohol test. Though we try to keep a consistent schedule and accomplish all of our planned

activities, departure and arrival times, as well as fieldtrips, are subject to change without notice. For more information regarding transportation, contact Vicki Van Dyk at ext. 11221

What if my camper is too young or too old for a camp? There will be no age exceptions. Camps are designed with curriculum and programming for campers of a certain age. Campers must be the indicated age by the first day of the camp that week.

What if my camper needs special assistance? The Mission Valley YMCA tries to accommodate all campers into our programs. If your child needs special assistance or has challenges being successful within our camp ratios, please contact Jennifer Best, [email protected]. Our capacity to accommodate your child will depend upon which camps are best suited for your child and what assistance we can provide. In order for us to properly plan for the summer, all requests for special assistance and one-on-one aides must be made by May 25 (inclusion applications will not be accepted before April 27). Due to high demand and our commitment to serving as many campers as possible, we must limit the number of weeks of one-on-one assistance per camper to one week. The Mission Valley YMCA also works in partnership with the San Diego Autism Society to offer Camp I Can, a special program for children with autism that runs for four weeks at Toby Wells YMCA. Campers go on daily field trips and experience ratios as low as 1:1 with phenomenally experienced counselors. For more information or support, visit www.sd-autism.org. Please see Camp I Can listing in the brochure for further detail.

What are the camp spirit themes? Week 1: Geek Chic Week 2: Medieval Times Week 3: Party Around the World Week 4: Wild Wild West Week 5: Pirate Week Week 6: Disney Week Week 7: Jocks vs. Cheerleaders Week 8: Jungle Week Week 9: Superhero Week Week 10: Through the Decades Week 11: Hawaiian Paradise Week 12: P.J. Party

When do we offer camp? See dates and calendar on page 8.

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CAMP GUIDE LEGEND Camp includes a daily swimming lesson

Camp name Age of camper Weeks camp is offered Camp description

Splash Camp Ages 6-8 • $219/$273 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells

Every camp within the guide contains the following layout: Camp will travel off-site Camp fees: Member Rate/ Participant Price Location of camp

This is going to be the best camp ever!

OUR CAMPS TRADITIONAL Revamped and ready to go, these ultra-spirited, fun-filled camps have a new design this year, full of BIG themes, BIG ideas, and BIG FUN! Each week will have a different fantastical theme that will guide our activities and trips for the week. Set in the YMCA style of different crazy activities each and every day, your camper will be traveling on special adventures throughout San Diego: visiting theme parks, taking swim lessons, going to local parks and beaches, or simply having a great time at one of our extraordinary facilities. Go BIG, Go Traditional! SPECIALTY Have a bright and talented camper? Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Does your child need to burn off some excess energy? Or are you looking for something out of the ordinary and exciting?

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Browse this spectacularly amazing specialty section for something that engages the creative oomph with the traditional spirit! We have everything from sports camps on skills and techniques, to super stylist camp focusing on creativity and confidence, and everything in between! Read on for some of our more mainstream popular camps, as well as our astounding new offerings. These phenomenal camps combine the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills and learning by providers or YMCA experts.

LEADERS-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (LIT) & CAMPER-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT) After your teen completes one of our training courses (Beginner Trainee or Returner Review) he or she will become an official LIT or CIT, and is eligible to enroll into LIT or CIT Placement during the remainder of the camp season. LITs and CITs will be assigned to assist our talented day camp staff with the daily operation of a particular camp. This program provides an excellent opportunity for teens to learn hands-on job experience and responsibilities, while still under the supervision of our camp staff team. Additionally, all hours completed within LIT and CIT Placement can be recorded as community service hours. *PLEASE NOTE: All training is based out of Mission Valley, but placement site is dependent on the camp location. When signing up for placements, make sure to ask specifically for Mission Valley or Toby Wells. RESIDENT Nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains, one mile south of Julian, Camp Marston is a camper’s dream come true! Join over 200 campers for our traditional fun-filled week away from home. Enjoy a variety of skill clinics (canoeing, archery, the climbing wall, etc.) special theme days, campfires second to none, great food, and memories to last a lifetime. Register now, as this trip is sure to fill up and space is limited.

TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMP LOCATIONS: Mission Valley Resident Camps Marston Traditional Camps Challengers Adventure Explorers Jr. Funtastic Funtastic Sr. Funtastic Daily Day High Fives Splash Camp LIT & CIT Camps Beginner Trainee Returner Review LIT Placement CIT Placement Specialty Funster Camps Funster Art Funster Bounce House Funster Bubbles & Balloons Funster Chefs Funster Dance Funster Icky Sticky Funster Magic Funster Reptiles Funster Splash Funster Sports Specialty Sports Camps Basketball Camp Football Camp Golf Camp Soccer Camp Tennis Camp

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CAMP LOCATIONS: Mission Valley Specialty Camps Airport Explorers Animal Discovery Animal Explorers Arcade Hoppers Archery Camp Arts & Crafts BMX Pro Camp Boogie Boarding Bowling Build It Camp Camp Creations Camp I Can Ceramics Cheer & Dance Create with Clay Cooking Camp Equestrian & More Extreme Outdoor Sports Fencing Camp Fishing Camp Flash Mob G.I. Joe Camp Game Empire Gymnastics Hip Hop Camp Ice Skating Inflate-A-World Junior Achievement Kool Kayaks Laser Tag Learn to Sail Lego Fury Lego Mindstorm Robotics Lego We Do Robotics Mad Science Crazy Chem Mad Science Operation Invention Mad Science NASA Space Academy Mad Science Robots Recruit Magic Camp

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CAMP LOCATIONS: Mission Valley Specialty Camps Mountaineering Paddle Sports Paint Ball Park Hoppers Radical Reptiles Science Zone SeaWorld Camp Sewing Camp Skate & Scooter Super Stylist Surf Camp Teen Extreme Wacky Watersports Wake Boarding Water Palooza Zoo Camp

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RESIDENT CAMPS Resident Camp Ages 7 – 13 • $478/$598 Week 7 • Camp Marston - Julian July 26 - 31 Come be a part of a YMCA tradition at Camp Marston, located in the rustic and mountainous outskirts of Julian. Adventurous thrill seekers will have a blast scaling the rock wall, paddling in the lake, experiencing our mountain scooters, being Robin Hood with archery, and testing their accuracy on the BB range. Campers will finish the day off with campfires, skits, and plenty of S’mores! Once the day is over, campers will head back to their shared cabins for reflection and preparing for the many escapades

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that await them the following day. Familiar camp leaders from our YMCA staff will accompany Marston staff in running all programs and cabin groups. If you have any questions, contact Edgar Ramirez, [email protected]. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Note: Drop off and pick up is available at Mission Valley YMCA.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS TRADITIONAL CAMPS

Adventure

We challenge you not to have fun with our BIGGEST and BEST camps while exploring the most phenomenal adventures the Y has to offer. These traditional camps will keep your youngster on the go with different off-site fieldtrips every day. Whether it be parks, beaches, local activities, or major theme parks such as Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, your camper is sure to come back begging for more. As if that’s not enough, campers will also have the opportunity to get crazy in the pool, get active playing games, get messy doing arts & crafts, and get loud and creative singing their very own old-school or original camp anthems.

Ages 8 – 9 • $200/$250 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells

Challengers Ages 6 – 7 • $200/$250 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells Highlighted Field Trip for the Week: Week 1. Belmont Park Week 2. SeaWorld Week 3. Boomers Week 4. San Diego Zoo Week 5. Pump It Up Week 6. Chuck E. Cheese’s Week 7. Petco Park Tour Week 8. Build-A-Bear Week 9. Birch Aquarium Week 10. Boomers Week 11. Pump It Up Week 12. Chuck E. Cheese’s

Highlighted Field Trip for the Week: Week 1. Belmont Park Week 2. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag Week 3. Safari Park Week 4. Boomers Week 5. Belmont Park Week 6. Build-A-Bear Week 7. SeaWorld Week 8. San Diego Zoo Week 9. Birch Aquarium Week 10. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag Week 11. Build-A-Bear Week 12. Birch Aquarium

Explorers Ages 10 – 13 • $209/$250 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells Highlighted Field Trip for the Week: Week 1. Boomers Week 2. Safari Park Week 3. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag Week 4. Knotts Berry Farm* Week 5. Belmont Park Week 6. Boomers Week 7. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag Week 8. Disneyland* Week 9. Safari Park Week 10. Birch Aquarium Week 11. Boomers Week 12. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag *Camp will be departing at 6:30 a.m. for these trips.

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FUNTASTIC CAMPS

Funtastic

We will take full advantage of your camper’s imagination by focusing in on our big themes and using the best our facilities have to offer. Whether the week is spent swashbuckling with pirates, traveling through the ages, or bowing to royalty, campers will utilize our heated pools, sports facilities, and state-of-the-art playgrounds. They will also get messy doing arts & crafts, get active playing games, and get creative and loud singing their very own old-school, and original camp anthems. As if that isn’t enough, they also get to travel twice weekly on journeys to local parks, beaches, and activities such as Chuck E. Cheese’s, Boomers and ULTRAZONE Laser Tag.

Ages 8 – 9 • $159/$198 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells

Jr. Funtastic Ages 6 – 7 • $159/$198 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells Highlighted Field Trip for the Week: Week 1. Pump It Up Week 2. Nickel City Week 3. Chuck E. Cheese’s Week 4. Birch Aquarium Week 5. Bowling Week 6. Build-A-Bear Week 7. Boomers Week 8. Pump It Up Week 9. Nickel City Week 10. Birch Aquarium Week 11. Bowling Week 12. Build-A-Bear

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Highlighted Field Trip for the Week: Week 1. Nickel City Week 2. Birch Aquarium Week 3. Bowling Week 4. Boomers Week 5. Chuck E. Cheese’s Week 6. San Diego Ice Arena Week 7. Birch Aquarium Week 8. Bowling Week 9. Pump It Up Week 10. San Diego Ice Arena Week 11. Boomers Week 12. Nickel City

Sr. Funtastic Ages 10 – 13 • $159/$198 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells Highlighted Field Trip for the Week: Week 1. Bowling Week 2. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag Week 3. Boomers Week 4. ULTRAZONE Laser Tag Week 5. Belmont Park Week 6. Solid Rock Week 7. Petco Park Tour Week 8. San Diego Ice Arena Week 9. San Diego Zoo Week 10. Boomers Week 11. Bowling Week 12. ULTRAZONE Laser tag

Daily Day

Splash Camp

Ages 5 – 13 • $72/$90 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells

Ages 6-8 • $219/$273 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells

Tailored specifically for families who only need a partial week of camp or just a single day, we have the perfect solution. Joining our exciting line of JR. FUN, FUNTASTIC, and SR. FUNTASTIC camps or High Fives traditional camps, Daily Day gives you the flexibility of having camp when you want it. Enjoy the spirit and excitement of camp, with the option of signing up for any single day of camp without worrying about late fees or a full week commitment.

This wet, wild, and fun camp is sure to keep your little fishes busy. Campers will travel daily to local parks and attractions, enjoy a fun-filled, 30-minute jam-packed swimming lesson with outstanding YMCA certified lifeguards followed by an extended swim time full of splishing, splashing and sploshing! When the children are not in the pool, they are having a blast participating in other camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, songs, sports and more.

High Fives Ages 5 • $188/$235 Week 1-12 • Mission Valley Week 1-12 • Toby Wells High Fives is a perfect fit for the first-time camper. With a phenomenal staff supervision ratio of 1:6, each day campers will enjoy a 30-minute YMCA Preschool-Level Swim Lessons conducted by some of our outstanding YMCA certified swim instructors. The rest of their action packed day will be spent getting messy doing arts and crafts, getting dirty playing games, and getting silly singing their favorite camp songs. A 30-minute indoor quiet time will be taken by these campers.

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FUNSTER CAMPS FUNSTER CAMPS Do you know what we call our youngest campers who have the most fun? FUNSTERS! These specialty camps are designed just for our campers who are 5 to 6 years old.

Funster Art Ages 5 – 6 • $232/$290 Week 6, 11 • Mission Valley Week 2 • Toby Wells School’s out, so let your inner artist shine. Campers will use a variety of creative techniques to create daily masterpieces and memories. Campers will also enjoy traditional camp activities such as swimming, games and songs.

Funster Bounce House Ages 5 – 6 • $243/$303 Week 10 • Mission Valley Week 6 • Toby Wells Every day is a party with our Funster bounce house! Each day campers will get to enjoy new and exciting bounce houses. If you have a lot of energy and like to have a great time, this camp will be a perfect fit for you. This camp’s only goal is to provide as much inflatable, bouncy and awesome fun as possible.

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Funster Bubbles & Balloons Ages 5 – 6 • $253/$315 Week 4 • Mission Valley Week 11 • Toby Wells Join us for one of our awesome junior camps that offer fun with bubbles and balloons. Learn how to make GIANT bubbles, hand bubbles, and many more. This camp is sure to bring a smile to every camper’s face.

Funster Chefs Ages 5 – 6 • $253/$315 Week 9 • Toby Wells Experience the perfect introduction to cooking in this camp tailored to NEW! small hands and BIG IMAGINATIONS. Your little Funster will learn how to mix, spread and create fun snacks and starters; they will participate in taste tests and have the opportunity to create their own kid snack book. *Most items that campers make will be treats, snacks, and fun inspired creations. If your child has a food allergy, please notify the Camp Unit Leader on the first day of camp.

Funster Dance

Funster Reptiles

Ages 5 – 6 • $232/$289 Week 2, 8 • Mission Valley

Ages 5 – 6 • $258/$322 Week 5 • Toby Wells

Stimulate your child’s interest in music and dance. This is a great emotional and physical outlet for young campers. We will jump, run, leap and skip. Learn to march to the rhythm of the music, with each camper making up movements with guidelines provided by instructors. The dancers will end the week with a final performance to display their talents.

Meet the cold-blooded creatures HIGH of the animal world: snakes, frogs, DEMAND! tortoises, turtles, lizards, bugs and other creepy crawlies. Their hands-on experience will be enhanced by art projects, games, and activities that investigate the lives of reptiles. If your child likes reptiles, this camp is definitely ideal!

Funster Icky Sticky

Funster Splash

Ages 5 – 6 • $253/$315 Week 1 • Mission Valley Week 4 • Toby Wells

Ages 5 – 6 • $232/$289 Week 3, 7 • Mission Valley Week 1, 8 • Toby Wells

Join Arimaw Productions to explore being a scientist. Step 1: get messy! Campers will engage in volcano building, slime making, rockets and more! Don’t miss this hands-on experience.

Funster Magic Ages 5 – 6 • $253/$315 Week 7 • Toby Wells It’s time for your little Funster to develop into the ultimate magician! NEW! All week long they will get the magical experience by learning card tricks and using special props and take-a-way projects that help them elude their audience. Every day is filled with fun, laughter and lots of surprises.

Enjoy a fun-filled, 30-minutes of wet and wild splishing, splashing and sploshing in daily lesson instruction. We will teach your little fishy to swim with certified YMCA instructors. Campers will also get creative with crafts, songs, and fun games!

Funster Sports Ages 5 – 6 • $232/$289 Week 5, 9 • Mission Valley Week 3, 10 • Toby Wells This camp is a great introduction to day camp and sports. Mission Valley YMCA Youth Sports staff will guide our little athletes in a variety of amazing FUNster clinics which may include soccer, basketball, and T-ball to improve hand-eye coordination, balance and motor skills. Athletes will enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts and group games also.

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SPORTS CAMPS Basketball Camp

Soccer Camp

Ages 7 – 12 • $225/$282 Week 2, 6 • Mission Valley

Ages 7 – 12 • $225/$282 Week 4, 8 • Mission Valley Week 1, 5 • Toby Wells

Your camper could learn to be the next big NBA star/player with this fundamental sports week. Daily activities will include 3 hours of instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning. Campers will receive instruction from the Mission Valley YMCA’s Youth Sports Staff. This camp is ideal for young athletes looking for a strong summer program.

Come out and try our indoor soccer arena with its state-of-the-art turf! Your young soccer fan will get a kick out of this camp. Mission Valley YMCA’s Youth Sports department will provide 3 hours of instruction featuring daily clinics, scrimmages and tournament play. Drills will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning techniques.

Football Camp Ages 8 – 12 • $232/$289 Week 10 • Toby Wells We invite your camper to experience the Toby Wells Flag Football Camp NEW! this summer! This non-contact football camp features drills and scrimmages. The instruction stresses both individual positions and team play with every camper. Our camp is designed to teach not only the core fundamentals of the game of football but also ‘lifelong’ characteristics such as teamwork and accountability that will continue beyond the playing field.

Golf Camp

Tennis Camp

Ages 7 – 12 • $253/$317 Week 3, 9 • Toby Wells

Ages 7 – 12 • $225/$280 Week 7, 11 • Toby Wells

Fore! Look out for fun as your child learns the sport of golf. Lessons will HIGH DEMAND! be taught by excellent PGA teaching professionals, and your camper will learn the basics of putting, short game, and the full swing. Along with lessons, campers will play some holes and learn golf etiquette. Campers are welcome and encouraged to bring their own clubs, but loaner clubs are available, as well.

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Join the likes of Nadal or Williams with this high-energy sport. Each camper HIGH DEMAND! will gain a better understanding of the basics of tennis during the 2 hours spent on stroke development as taught by qualified YMCA tennis instructors. Emphasis is on the fundamentals for our beginners and intermediate players. Tennis racket required. Please Note: Sports camps will travel to Clairemont High for the majority of the day and sports instruction, and traditional camp activities will take place there.

SPECIALTY CAMPS Airport Explorers

Animal Discovery

Ages 6 – 8 • $303/$378 Week 10 • Mission Valley

Ages 7 – 12 • $307/$383 Week 3, 6 • Toby Wells

Explore areas of San Diego International Airport that few get to HIGH DEMAND! experience! Take a tram tour of the airfield and see the planes up close. Meet the K-9 Unit and watch the dogs perform. Learn some insider secrets about the airport’s new terminal build-out and San Diego’s role in aviation history. Ride the Loop between terminals, meet airport and airline employees, sit in a real airplane, tour the airport’s fire station, and fly your own toy planes. Imagine how Charles Lindbergh felt as he flew from San Diego on his historic flight! Campers will also receive special souvenirs and treats. Lunch will be provided on two days. Please note: Due to the popularity and limited availability of this camp, the San Diego Airport has requested that only children who have not previously experienced Airport Explorers Camp be registered this summer. Therefore, until June 1, 2015, we will only allow registrations for children who have not previously attended Airport Explorers Camp. If, after this time, space is still available, we will accept enrollments from repeat attendees.

It’s time for your camper to discover the animal kingdom, hands on! Up NEW! close and personal, this adventurous camp will travel to a different animal park every day. Campers will go to the Birch Aquarium and discover the quirks of marine life, shoot over to the Living Coast Discovery Center to explore birds of prey and other native animals. They will travel to SeaWorld for handson encounters, thrilling rides and exhibits. Learn about animals from around the world at the San Diego Zoo, and finally, see the majestic African Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Animal Explorers Ages 6 – 10 • $243/$303 Week 9, 11 • Mission Valley Children who enjoy animals from around the world, will love this camp. The Humane Society’s trained educational staff will have an assortment of animals for your camper to hold, play with and feed. Some of the animals are familiar, like puppies, kittens and bunnies, but others are more exotic, like snakes, lizards and insects.

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Arcade Hoppers

Arts & Crafts

Ages 10 – 16 • $252/$315 Week 9 • Mission Valley

Ages 6 – 9 • $233/$291 Week 4 • Mission Valley

Set a new High Score! Gamers will travel around to some of the best TEENS arcades in San Diego, including Boomers, Nickel City, and Belmont Park! Challenge your friend or beat your personal best but, whatever you do, play hard!

No more reading, writing and arithmetic. School’s out, so let your inner artist shine. Campers will use a variety of creative techniques to create daily masterpieces and memories. Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities like swimming, games and songs also.

Archery Camp Ages 8 – 13 • $243/$302 Week 6, 11 • Mission Valley Week 3, 8 • Toby Wells Bull’s eye! Take a shot at this fun sport this summer with the experts from Archery House. With steady hands and sure straight aim, our young archers will be learning about equipment, shooting at targets and balloons, and participating in archery-based craft activities. All equipment needed to participate will be included. Are you the next Robin Hood?

BMX Pro Camp Ages 7 – 15 • $280/$345 Week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 • Mission Valley Learn from BMX World Champions and Olympians at Dale Holmes Racing. They supply all the bikes, equipment & instruction for your budding BMX racing pro! This brand new camp is for beginners and experts alike.

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NEW!

Boogie Boarding

Build It Camp

Ages 8 – 13 • $244/$305 Week 9 • Toby Wells

Ages 8 – 12 • $253/$317 Week 2, 6 • Mission Valley

This wet and wild week includes trips to a variety of local beaches for daily boogie boarding or body surfing. TEENS When campers aren’t hanging at the beach, they participate in sports, games and crafts. In the event of inclement weather or poor ocean conditions (riptides, stingrays) campers will participate in beach activities until water entry is safe. It is mandatory that campers wear a rash guard and bring their own boogie boards.

Bowling

Instructor Sheila Dawson brings her rolling workshop classroom to the YMCA for a week of sawing, sanding, drilling and nailing. Campers will create floating, flying, rolling and other fun and useful projects throughout the week. Campers will utilize safe hand tools only and learn techniques for both the beginner and experienced craftsman. Sample projects are used to jump start the imagination as your camper progresses to build increasingly creative and complex pieces. All wood, tools and safety glasses are provided, but campers must wear closed toed shoes each day to participate.

Ages 7 – 12 • $233/$290 Week 2, 4, 6, 8 • Toby Wells This camp is sure to “strike” everyone’s interest! Kearny Mesa Bowl will provide the lanes and shoes; the YMCA will provide the excitement with plenty of fun to spare! Bumper bowl will be used for younger bowlers. Campers must bring socks each day. No experience is necessary!

Camp Creations Ages 7 – 12 • $235/$295 Week 1 • Mission Valley Week 4, 8 • Toby Wells This camp will take arts and crafts to the next level! Campers will NEW! create, build and craft uniquely awesome do-it-yourself projects in this one-of-a-kind camp workshop. Campers will work on multiple DIY projects every day! Some highlighted projects include custom mugs and tie dye!

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Camp I Can

Ceramics Camp

Ages 6 – 17 • $225/$275 Week 2, 4, 5, 6 • Toby Wells

Ages 7 – 12 • $253/$316 Week 5, 7 • Mission Valley Week 3, 8 • Toby Wells

For more than 10 summers, the Mission Valley YMCA has partnered HIGH DEMAND! with the San Diego Autism Society to offer Camp I Can. This low-ratio camp provides children with autism a day camp experience that will allow them to feel comfortable in a safe, fun and nurturing environment. All Camp I Can counselors have additional experience working with special needs campers and take them on a field trip daily. Due to a limited number of spaces, registrations will be on a first-come basis. Visit sd-autism.org for registration information and support. *Additional registration forms required. Please check online for more information

Get CREATIVE and get ready for a fun week playing with clay and making assorted ceramic masterpieces! This camp is literally hands-on, from crafting ceramics from clay, to pouring molds, to painting and glazing masterpieces. Campers learn the basics of ceramics and gain the feeling of self-accomplishment with ceramic pieces to cherish for a lifetime! No experience necessary! Let’s play with clay!

Cheer & Dance Ages 5 – 12 • $233/$290 Week 1, 7 • Toby Wells Two, Four, Six, Eight! Our Cheer Camp is really GREAT!!! Calling all cheerleaders! Come smile, bounce, jump and dance your way through 2-1/2 hours of cheer instruction and a choreographed dance routine. This camp proves to be full of spirit and teamwork for the ultimate dance experience. Part of our time will be spent in the state-of-theart Gymnastics Center located at Toby Wells Y, perfecting part of the craft of cheer routines. The squad will end the week with a final performance to display their talents!

Cooking Camp Ages 7 – 12 • $233/$290 Week 2, 6, 10 • Toby Wells Your camper will get basic hands-on cooking experience, and be loaded HIGH DEMAND! with helpful tips and tricks after spending a week with our talented YMCA chefs. Each day, your young sous-chef will learn to create different delicious, tasty treats combining traditional favorites with out-of-the-box creative concoctions. Campers will create recipe books that they can easily follow to reconstruct their masterpieces for you at home. *Most items that campers make in cooking camp will be treats, snacks, and fun inspired creations. If your child has a food allergy, please notify the Camp Unit Leader on the first day of camp.

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Create with Clay Ages 7 – 12 • $250/$299 Week 8 • Mission Valley Week 2 • Toby Wells This fun new camp will allow campers to explore the world of clay and mud projects! Your artist will have the opportunity to build and create detailed projects each day! In addition campers will be allowed to construct their own innovative masterpieces to take home at the end of the week.

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Equestrian & More Ages 7 – 12 • $380/$495 Week 2-10 • Mission Valley Blue Apple Ranch hosts this phenomenal experience sure to HIGH DEMAND! please every camper with a love of horses. Campers will spend full days at the ranch learning the basics of equestrian instruction haltering, leading, tying, riding, grooming and tacking; as well as how to really care for and create relationships with their horses. They’ll meet a veterinarian, a horse chiropractor, and a farrier (technician who fits horseshoes) to give them an inside look into horsemanship. At this state-of-the-art, brand-new facility specializing in rescue, rehabilitation and compassionate care, campers will meet all types of horses, like our friend Skittles, the mini-horse, and even a Clydesdale! Campers will even have an opportunity to explore the ranch and experience first-hand some outstanding outdoor education components like recycling twine for arts and crafts and creating bird houses on “Tweet Street.” *Please note: Long pants and closed toed shoes are required for riding, but feel free to bring shorts for exploring the ranch. Safety riding helmets are provided. *THIS CAMP REQUIRES A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT Waiver is required and will be available at the front desk June 1st. Parents must present this waiver on the first day of their camp week.

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Extreme Outdoor Sports Ages 10 – 13 • $253/$317 Week 3, 10 • Mission Valley What can be more extreme this summer than rock climbing, running through a paintball course, kayaking, boogie boarding and more? This camp is not for the faint of heart. Come ready for some high-impact, high-energy excitement that’s a bit of a break from the norm.

Fencing Camp Ages 8 – 12 • $232/$290 Week 5, 11 • Mission Valley En garde! Come learn about this fun and challenging Olympic sport. For two hours each day, campers will learn the basics of foil fencing, including footwork, the lunge, and parrying. All equipment will be provided; safety along with sportsmanship will be emphasized.

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Fishing Camp Ages 7 – 12 • $244/$305 Week 4, 9 • Toby Wells Experience the sport of fishing by traveling to hot spots all over HIGH DEMAND! San Diego. Campers will learn basic techniques in a fun and safe environment. Not only will campers fish in local areas, but on Thursday, they will also experience a day of deep sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean. On this day the group will return to the Toby Wells YMCA between 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The YMCA provides permits and poles for deep sea fishing. *Please Note: Fishing poles and tackle required all other days.

Flash Mob

Game Empire

Ages 7 – 16 • $232/$290 Week 10 • Toby Wells

Ages 7 – 16 • $244/$305 Week 2, 6 • Toby Wells

Do not miss your opportunity to be a part of the Toby Wells YMCA Third HIGH DEMAND! Annual Flash Mob Crew! Lead by our top dance coaches, campers will be practicing their routine over the week and then performing at surprise locations around San Diego.

Interactive video games make this camp exciting for your child. Game Empire in Clairemont Mesa gives your child the opportunity to have the ultimate gaming experience. The outstanding Game Empire staff will lead campers in exciting team games, contests and competitions. Don’t miss out on all the fun and games at this huge facility.

G.I. Joe Camp

Gymnastics

Ages 8 – 12 • $244/$305 Week 7 • Toby Wells

Ages 5 – 6, 7 - 12 • $246/$306 Week 1 - 11 • Toby Wells

This camp will combine the best of GI Joe’s tactics with games of strategy and teamwork. Our real American heroes will head out to laser tag, paintball and some special missions of capture the flag. Bring your sense of adventure and get ready to “fight for freedom over land and air.”

For beginning to experienced gymnasts who want to learn or HIGH DEMAND! improve acrobatic and creative movement skills. Campers will be grouped by age and ability for 3 hours per day of gymnastics instruction, including basic tumbling, equipment stations, low beams and the ever-popular foam pit. Camp will feature arts and crafts, games and camp songs, highlighted by a gymnastics performance for parents at the end of the session. The instruction will take place in our state-of-the-art Gymnastics Center at Toby Wells.

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Hip Hop Camp

Junior Achievement

Ages 7 – 12 • $232/$289 Week 9 • Mission Valley Week 4 • Toby Wells

Ages 9 – 12 • $233/$290 Week 8 • Mission Valley

Campers learn different styles of hip hop dance, including top rock, popping and break dancing. Dancers of all skill levels (from zero to music videoready) are welcome! So come rock out and dance until you can’t dance anymore! All our campers will have a good time. This camp will make you move your feet, and dance to crazy hip hop beats!

Ice Skating Ages 7 – 12 • $233/$290 Week 1 - 10 • Toby Wells This camp is designed to be a fun and educational experience for beginner and intermediate ice skaters. Traveling to San Diego Ice Arena, campers will get 30 minutes of instructional lessons every day. Lessons are followed by a two-hour public session where they will skate to the latest tunes. Parents are invited to a basic skills show on Fridays. Only skates are provided, however, campers may bring their own skates and gloves. *Campers must bring socks and bike helmets each day. If you don’t have a bike helmet, one will be provided.

Inflate-A-World Ages 6 – 12 • $242/$302 Week 1, 5 • Toby Wells Inflatable slides, jumping rides and obstacle courses are some of the HIGH DEMAND! adventures you can expect in a week of the non-stop fun of Inflatable World. We will be bouncing, springing and vaulting into two different facilities across San Diego like Pump It Up and Inflatable World and exploring all the inflatable wonders they have to offer. *Camper must bring a waterbottle to camp each day.

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Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown Camp is an exciting week full of fun activities NEW! that will jump-start your child’s entrepreneurial spirit. The campers will be visiting the McGrath Family JA BizTown on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The campers will participate in skills assessments, job applications, job interviews, and then will be placed in a job position within the town. The campers will also start a new business venture, complete with business plan and product.

Kool Kayaks Ages 8 – 12 • $232/$289 Week 4 • Mission Valley Week 5 • Toby Wells This camp is designed to teach campers how to safely begin kayaking. NEW! They will be taught correct paddling techniques, safety procedures, kayak etiquette and how to enter and exit a kayak from the water. Campers will enjoy kayaking daily, as well as participate in fun competitions and water games! Don’t miss out on the fun.

Laser Tag

Learn to Sail

Ages 7 – 12 • $258/$323 Week 1-10 • Mission Valley

Ages 10 – 16 • $310/$389 Week 2, 11 • Mission Valley

The Mission Valley YMCA is proud to offer this exciting and immensely HIGH popular camp through our partnership DEMAND! with ULTRAZONE, the Ultimate Laser Tag Adventure. Campers of all ability levels enjoy the full range of laser tag experience including an exciting team building and game tactical component. During the five-day period, campers will play a wide variety of game formats and become seasoned, veteran players. They will discover their inner leader as they chart out their team’s strategy and learn how to best achieve the goals of each game. An all-new set of take-home game analysis documentation is now available, as well.

This nautical training camp will teach campers the “ropes” of sailing! Quite TEENS literally, these campers will get hands-on experience at Mission Bay, learning how to set sail and make way across the open sea! Days will include classroom time and instruction in the water. By the end of the week, campers should have the necessary skills to safely pilot a one-manned sabot. *Please Note: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for 5 minutes and pass a swim test the first day of camp.

A special note: YMCA campers are exposed to exclusive ULTRAZONE special game formats, which are typically not available to the public during regular play.

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Lego Fury Ages 7 – 12 • $244/$305 Week 1, 4 • Mission Valley Week 5, 10 • Toby Wells This intense LEGO-building camp is for the extreme Lego camper. Campers will learn how to craft, NEW! build and construct different Lego structures, through exciting games and instruction. Campers will also have the opportunity to use their imagination to create their own structures and masterpieces. Fun awards and small prizes will be awarded daily! Campers will end the week with the ultimate trip to LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA.

Lego Mindstorm Robotics Ages 9 – 14 • $275/$342 Week 3 • Mission Valley Week 11 • Toby Wells Explore the world class robotics challenge! Build a cutting edge EV3 HIGH robot, and control its movements with DEMAND! motors and sensors. Get your robot to be the best in class at retrieval and target missions on a LEGO playing field! Campers will travel to LEGOLAND California daily and have the opportunity to visit the LEGOLAND Sea Life Aquarium.

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Lego We Do Robotics Ages 6 – 10 • $275/$342 Week 8 • Mission Valley Build chomping alligators, kicking soccer players, and bobbing birds! Make your creations move, using LEGO We Do Robotics software, especially designed for ages 6-10! Campers will travel to LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA daily and have the opportunity to visit the LEGOLAND Sea Life Aquarium.

Mad Science Crazy Chem

Mad Science NASA Space Academy

Ages 6 – 10 • $258/$322 Week 6 • Mission Valley

Ages 6 – 11 • $258/$322 Week 6 • Toby Wells

Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of pH paper and create a stopper-popping reaction. Campers have a blast as they make some crazy concoctions with Mad Science of San Diego. Take-home projects include a reaction tube kit, atomic coins, thermo-color cup, slippery slime and more!

Mad Science Operation Invention Ages 6 – 11 • $258/$322 Week 10 • Mission Valley Join Mad Science as we take junior inventors on a journey of discovery from the real life inventions of Da Vinci, Edison and the Wright brothers to Isaac Asmiov’s dreams of future inventions. With a little bit of ingenuity, campers will be challenged to recreate some of the most important and exciting inventions of all time; including catapults, bridges, circuits and light bulbs! Next they’ll overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and the most important tool of all, their minds!

Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement HIGH DEMAND! and wonder of space in the NASA Space Academy Camp. This is your camper’s chance to be a rocket scientist! They will explore the science involved in rocket construction and build a rocket. Watch an amazing rocket launch as it soars into the sky. Use teamwork to complete an important space Mission and build a model space station. Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in our Mad Science planetary tour. This stellar camp is a ticket to the stars and a journey through the galaxy.

Mad Science Robots Recruit NEW!

Ages 6 – 9 • $258/$322 Week 9 • Toby Wells Join Mad Science for an introduction to robots! Throughout the week, campers will become robot engineers as they build a unique motorized robot that transforms into four unique creatures, each increasing in difficulty. Discover the inner workings of robots by experimenting with circuits, gears, sensors and power supplies. Learn about root programming and the different task roots preform in our world. Experiment with sound sensing, line tracking and solar powered robots.

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Magic Camp Ages 7 – 12 • $253/$315 Week 11 • Mission Valley Week 3 • Toby Wells A magician never tells, but this week we will have some master magicians HIGH DEMAND! who may just share a secret or two with our young magicians to be. Campers will learn tricks and illusions to blow your friends’ minds and then you can decide whether or not to tell the secrets of the craft.

Mountaineering Ages 7 – 12, 9 - 13 • $232/$289 Week 1, 3, 5*, 7, 9, 11 • Mission Valley Week 8* • Toby Wells

Paddle Sports Ages 10 – 16 • $310/$389 Week 1 • Mission Valley Each day, campers will rotate through either stand-up paddling or kayaking TEENS with the group of 12-15 campers. They will get an orientation and practice time on both of these two popular paddle sport activities. Once campers are introduced to proper paddle techniques, they will kayak or SUP to a remote beach where they will participate in games on the equipment for 3 hours. *Please Note: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for 5 minutes and pass a swim test the first day of camp.

Come scale new heights! Campers will receive 2 hours of daily instruction in the fundamentals of rock climbing at Solid Rock Gym, San Diego’s premier indoor rock climbing facility. Experienced climbers will also teach your campers about different knots and a variety of techniques for successful climbing. No previous climbing experience is necessary. Equipment for rock climbing will be provided. Vendor waiver is required. Waiver will be available at the front desk June 1. Parents must present this waiver on the first day of Mountaineering camp. *NOTE: Week 5 and week 8 will be teen weeks for Mountaineering Camp Ages 9-13. All other weeks are scheduled for 7-12 year olds.

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Paintball Ages 9 – 16 • $303/$378 Week 6 • Toby Wells Traveling to Mr. Paintball in Escondido daily, your sharp shooter will crawl, roll and dart through 13 fields covering more than 100 acres for a fun-filled experience. Goggles, jump suits, guns, protective headgear and paintballs are all provided, but campers are welcome to bring their own equipment as well.

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Please Note: Although all paintball guns are checked by the referees and set for safety at a velocity of 250 feet per second or less, some hits may still cause bruising. THIS CAMP REQUIRES A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. Vendor waiver is required. Waiver will be available at the front desk June 1st. Parents must present this waiver on the first day of Paintball camp.

Park Hoppers Ages 9 – 16 • $308/$383 Week 3 • Mission Valley Week 5, 9 • Toby Wells This is the camp not to miss this summer! We have taken the best of the best field trips and put them all in the same week. Campers will be visiting a new park every day. Highlights include the San Diego Wild Animal Park, Universal Studios, San Diego Zoo and, did we mention DISNEYLAND!?

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*Please Note: Please plan to drop your child off between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and pick up between 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the days we go to Disneyland and Universal Studios.

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Radical Reptiles

Science Zone

Ages 7 – 12 • $258/$322 Week 2, 8 • Mission Valley Week 10 • Toby Wells

Ages 7 - 12 • $244/$305 Week 2 • Mission Valley Week 5, 10 • Toby Wells

Meet the cold-blooded creatures of the animal world, including snakes, HIGH DEMAND! frogs, tortoises, turtles, lizards, bugs and other creepy crawlies. This hands-on experience will be enhanced by art projects, games and activities that investigate the lives of reptiles. If your camper likes reptiles and other creepy crawlies, this is certainly an ideal camp.

GET READY…GET SET…GO! Let your little expert shine in this over the top, NEW! high-energy fun zone! Campers will enjoy erupting volcanoes, exciting exploding projects and so many more fun, hands-on science experiments. Campers will also get to enjoy and partake in other enjoyable traditional camp activities.

SeaWorld Camp Ages 6 – 9 • $244/$305 Week 5, 10 • Mission Valley Week 4, 9 • Toby Wells Visit SeaWorld free for the rest of 2015 if you sign up for one of our most popular camps! Animal enthusiasts have a chance to see virtually all of the aquatic wild life and exciting shows SeaWorld has to offer including dolphins, walruses, sharks, and sting rays. Find out how these animals survive in their watery habitats and how humans impact those habitats. Throughout the week, campers will have a chance to get up close to many different animals. If you love to learn about marine life, then this camp is sure to be a hit. *Please Note: SeaWorld fun card included.

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Sewing Camp

Super Stylist

Ages 7 – 12 • $253/$315 Week 7 • Mission Valley Week 11 • Toby Wells

Ages 6 – 9 • $253/$315 Week 9 • Mission Valley

Let your camper join the world of sewing, crocheting and knitting. Each NEW! day your little seamstress will work on basic sewing and yarn projects! Don’t know how to knit? No problem! Our Airmaw instructors will make learning fun and easy with step-by-step instruction.

Join us for a week of empowering yourself. This camp will build NEW! self-esteem, endurance and confidence in your little camper. Learn the basics of nutrition, simple meals, skin and nail care, yoga, self-defense, and basic working out! We will have several vendors visiting us during the week to lead these activities, as well as our own YMCA staff.

Skate & Scooter Ages 6 – 15 • $230/$282 Week 1 - 11 • Mission Valley Kick-flip your way into camp by enrolling your skater into this camp, designed for beginner to advanced skateboarders and/or kids who like to ride Razor scooters. Beginner-level curriculum is designed for kids that have never been on a skateboard or scooter and are just getting started. Instructors focus on basic safety, balance, and simple maneuvers so that kids can master the basics. Advanced riders can expect a focus on higher-level techniques so that campers can perfect skills that they already know. Instruction takes place at the Krause Family Skate Park. Campers also have the choice to bring Razor scooters to utilize at the park. We now offer scooter lessons for kids who are looking to get started or advance their skills and learn the ropes of scooter riding in a skate park environment. * Please Note: Skaters and scooter riders must bring and wear all safety gear including helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, as well as their skateboards.

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Surf Camp

Teen Extreme

Ages 7 – 16 • $245/$305 Week 8 • Mission Valley

Ages 12 – 16 • $253/$315 Week 11 • Toby Wells

Yo Dude, come hang ten with us this summer! Get your feet wet in the HIGH DEMAND! world of surfing in a safe, supervised, fun environment with YMCA surf staff. Start the week off on the beach learning how to pop up on your board and read the ocean. We will investigate different sets, breaks, and tides. Surfers will learn paddling techniques, and ultimately how to drop into the wave with our experienced instructors who will also teach about water safety and equipment care. Daily instruction will be based on participants’ level of ability. Each participant will average two hours per day in the water. Campers will also participate in beach sports and games. Limited beginner boards are available. (Children sharing loaner boards may experience limited time in the water.) Any boards brought by surfers must have nose and fin guards. In the event of inclement weather or poor ocean conditions (rip tides, stingrays), campers will participate in beach activities until water entry is safe. Rash guards required daily. *Please Note: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for 5 minutes and pass a swim test the first day of camp.

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This exclusive teen camp features our most popular San Diego based field TEENS trips. Come scream down the slides at a waterpark, putt through mini golf and drench your friends in bumper boats at Boomers, strike out the competition at a local bowling alley and finish the week off with a BBQ at one of our gorgeous San Diego beaches. Celebrate summer exploring San Diego with us!

Wacky Water Sports Ages 7 – 16 • $317/$395 Week 3, 10 • Mission Valley Love being in the water but can’t decide how you want to enjoy it this summer? We have the camp for you! Wacky Watersports camp is a tour of all the coolest activities you can do in the water around San Diego. This camp includes tubing, boogie boarding, sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling! It’s a water enthusiasts dream! *Please Note: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for 5 minutes and pass a swim test the first day of camp.

Wake Boarding

Water Palooza

Ages 7 – 16 • $317/$395 Week 6, 9 • Mission Valley

Ages 7 – 12 • $244/$305 Week 7, 11 • Toby Wells

This extreme popular sport is sure to please this summer! Wakeboarding is like snowboarding or skateboarding on the water! Campers will spend the afternoon wakeboarding, tubing, knee boarding and taking Jet Ski rides on beautiful Mission Bay. US Coast guard licensed drivers will safely teach beginners how to ride or help experienced riders to progress their skills to the next level. *Please Note: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for 5 minutes and pass a swim test the first day of camp.

This wet and wild camp will be a great way to escape the summer heat. HIGH DEMAND! Our campers will be keeping cool with water balloons, games galore, extended swim time, the world’s longest slip and slide, and a trip to a local water park. This camp will also enjoy the use of their very own inflatable waterslide on Friday to end the week-long water madness.

Zoo Camp Ages 6 – 10 • $225/$282 Week 3, 6 • Mission Valley Week 5, 8 • Toby Wells The Mission Valley YMCA partners with The World Famous San Diego Zoo to give you a VIP experience you won’t forget. A zoo guru will spend a full hour touring campers behind the scenes at some of your favorite exhibits. On Monday, there is a bus tour to get a great overview of the entire zoo. See some of the phenomenal flora and fauna at one of the world’s largest botanical gardens. If you love monkeying around, this expedition is for you. Don’t forget your walking shoes!

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LITs AND CITs Beginner Trainee Ages 13 – 17 • $212/$265 Week 1, 3, 4, 6 • Mission Valley The beginner program is for all teens ages 13-17 who have never participated in our programs before or did not participate in our 2014 summer. In this training, your trainee will interact in developing the idea of what a leader does and how a leader acts. In addition, there will be specific training on camp leadership skills (working with 5-12 year olds, camp songs, games, and crafts) and all will earn CPR and First Aid certification.

Returner Review Ages 13 – 17 • $146/$189 Week 1, 2, 5 • Mission Valley The review program is for all teens ages 13-17 who participated in the training level 1 program in 2014 summer. In this training, your student will be re-introduced to leadership skills and actions during the first three days of camp training. After proving their abilities, the teens will work in a placement camp for the remaining two days. *Note if your teen participated in summer 2014, but has expired CPR/ First Aid cards they will need to complete Beginner Trainee.

Leaders in Training Placement Ages 13 – 15 • $120/$163 Week 2-12 • Mission Valley Week 2-12 • Toby Wells LIT Placement is an opportunity for LITs who have successfully completed our training course to use their leadership skills in the field of camp and enjoy the rewards of working with the YMCA’s incredible staff team. LITs will experience various camp programs, assist in the daily operations of camp, and receive valuable on-the-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for either a recreational or child care career, in addition to helping them work on their leadership skills. Our LIT coordinator will be making placements into age-appropriate camps the Friday of the week prior to camp. If you sign up over the weekend, your camp placement will be made Monday morning by 8:30 a.m. Join our team in making a difference in the lives of many young campers this summer while earning school-required volunteer service hours! *Please Note: Depending on placement, LIT may travel.

Counselor in Training Placement Ages 16 – 17 • Free/$50 Week 2-12 • Mission Valley Week 2-12 • Toby Wells The CIT Placement program is geared towards teens who are beginning the transition to becoming Camp Counselors. They will have additional responsibilities and expectations, more aligned with those of our staff. Teens will earn school required volunteer service hours by participating in this program. It is the perfect opportunity to complete this requirement and make a difference in our camp community.

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