CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

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1 CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE A GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SUMMER EVER. Summer Camp 2018

2 WELCOME TO CAMP WHERE KIDS GO TO ADVENTURE We re here to inspire kids to play together, build friendships and memories that will create a lifetime of laughable moments. EXPLORE We re here so that every kid is able to experience something brand new. Showing them that if they believe in themselves, anything is possible. DISCOVER We re here to make your kid feel welcome, feel comfortable being themselves and know they re a part of something great. BE CHALLENGED We re here to help your camper reach their full potential as they are challenged through an energetic and high paced program. WHAT MAKES Y CAMPS SPECIAL? > Y Camp activities create a foundation for building emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills in your child. > Y Camps are led by caring and trained youth developers who are dedicated to bringing out what is special and unique about your camper. > Integrating activity with nature is a priority that allows your camper to experience how great it feels to disconnect from electronics and connect with the great outdoors. 2 > At Y Camp, your camper will gain independence, confidence, and develop the sense of responsibility for themselves.

3 Good fun in good hands. GENERAL INFORMATION Camp Rally Nights ORIENTATION Come find out more about Y Camp. Leaders In Training Rally Tues, May 22 6:30 pm Y Camp Staff We play, we smile, we move. We are Y Camp staff, a special breed of youth developers with a propensity for fun and an unbridled passion for making summer camp a special experience for your child. Day Camp Where and When You Need Us Whether you live or work in La Cañada, Montrose, Northern Glendale, La Crescenta, Tujunga or Sunland, one of our day camp locations is just a few minutes drive. And, to make life easier, our extended care camp is available at no extra charge (Discoverers not applicable, see page 8). Everywhere We Go, Our Camp Shirts Go Too! Parents, when Y Camp is out and about you can t miss us. Each camper will wear their Camp T-Shirts on Outdoor Adventure and Big trips. Discoverers Wed, May 23 6:30 pm Explorers Wed, May 23 7:30 pm Adventurers Thurs, May 24 6:30 pm Challengers Thurs, May 24 7:30 pm Jr. High Fox Tues, Jun 19 6 pm School-Age Fox Tues, Jun 26 6 pm Family Fox Tues, Aug 14 6 pm Join us at the Pancake Breakfast Camp Kick Off Sat, May 5 7:30 am CRESCENTA VALLEY FAMILY YMCA 4 Camp Rally Nights Location CRESCENTA-CAÑADA FAMILY YMCA 1930 Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge

4 More weekly fun for campers entering grades 1-8. (Shhhhh, don t tell it s about learning too.) SPARKS An integral part of Explorers, Adventurers, and Challengers week at camp is SPARKS. At the Y, a SPARK is something that a camper is passionate about an activity that ignites his or her energy and joy. We introduce your camper to a wide menu of activities and connect their interest with one of our caring camp staff who shares the same interest with more energy and joy. This will also encourage other campers to try something new, and SPARK a new passion. When we do that, research shows that your child will feel connected and valued, which is a significant indicator that they are thriving. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE The water, rocks, trees, birds, sand, and flowers are awaiting discovery! Summer is a time to be outside. At the Y, we believe that it is vital that your camper has a connection with nature. Your camper will have the opportunity to canoe/kayak, wall climb, hike to waterfalls, learn about plants and animals, and so much more! Your camper will be in awe of the many hidden adventures this beautiful city has to offer. Under the guidance of Y adventure coaches, your camper will experience how great it feels to be outside again! C O R E EXPERIENCE CHOICES During Concentrated Opportunity to Receive Enrichment activities (C.O.R.E.), your camper will be able to choose a subject that they are interested in that are often overlooked during the school year. We partner with professionals of their fields, to connect your camper with the most caring and knowledgeable instructors. C.O.R.E. activities complement what your camper learns during the school year by diving deeper into their favorite topics, and by using hands-on minds-on teaching methods. Your camper will immerse themselves in their chosen C.O.R.E. activities for up to three 90-minute sessions each week. Campers choose one area each week to receive in-depth and expert immersion: > S.T.E.M.-pede! This summer we are going full steam ahead with S.T.E.M., and S.T.E.M.-peding towards discovery, invention and innovation. We will learn why the experts say, don t try this at home! All while we learn through different topics of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.). Campers who choose this C.O.R.E. experience will learn through hands-on, minds-on experiments and make discoveries for themselves that they will never forget! > Arts-press Yourself! From the first time a child s crayon hits the paper or the camera flash of their first picture, they are able to express themselves in a non-verbal way. Campers that choose this C.O.R.E. experience will be able to put their creativity on display through a variety of arts including: painting, drawing, film-making, and photography. > Dreamwork Teamwork! Who hasn t dreamt they were Blake Griffin slamming home an alley-oop from Chris Paul, or Alex Morgan kicking in a game winning goal? Since inventing basketball and volleyball over a century ago, the Y has led the team approach to youth sports. Campers will get to experience these great team sports, as well as learn about new ones. Inclusive activities provide each camper the opportunity to develop as a leader. > Summer Spotlight! Ever dreamt of becoming a superstar? Every dancer, actor, musician,and comedian starts somewhere. We want our talented campers to say they got it at Y-camp! Campers will able to shine like a star by being able to learn how to keep their cool under the bright lights, practice routines, and perform. Campers who choose this C.O.R.E. experience will be able to say they got their start in the foothills! > Top Camp Chef! What makes people happy more than food?! Today s celebrities are actors, musicians, athletes, and CHEFS! Campers will learn everything from how to make delicious and nutritious treats, to how to safely maneuver in the kitchen. Who knows, with the skills they pick up in this C.O.R.E. experience, your camper will be serving you a three course meal before you know it! Also, by including the Y s Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards, campers will learn what they put in their body is just as important as being actives. 6 7

5 8 Day Camp for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners. DISCOVERERS This camp is the best. My child loves everything and loves the counselors, which make him comfortable in camp and inspires him to make new friends. Give your young camper the opportunity to make new discoveries every day! They will explore nature during outdoor adventures and be introduced to fun, physical activity during kinder gym and swim instruction. Discoverers will also improve on their language skills, build-up their self-esteem, and gain independence through exploration and activities that nurture your child s curiosity and boost early learning. Create memories that last a lifetime in a safe, nurturing environment. Y Camp Parent Camp Hours Extended Care 8 am - 4 pm EAST 4-5 pm WEST 7-8 am, 4-6 pm ($30 week) Base Locations EAST* Palm Crest Elementary School, 5025 Palm Dr, La Cañada Flintridge WEST Verdugo Hills Family YMCA Preschool, 6840 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga *Swim and Gym: Crescenta-Cañada YMCA for East site, Verdugo Hills YMCA for West site. PRESCHOOL DISCOVERERS for Ages 3-4 and Entering Preschool in the Fall Your little camper will seize the opportunity to do hands-on, messy, outdoor activities that are both fun and educational. The curriculum is designed to encourage growth in the whole child (cognitive, social, emotional, physical and mental). Move, play and swim are the cornerstones of how we build a strong foundation for our kids being active and healthy. Each week campers take swim lessons and engage in body movement during Kindergym. (PS. Preschool Discoverers must be potty-trained.) Weekly Family Member $221 Program Participant $277 KINDER DISCOVERERS for Ages 4 ½ - 5 and Entering Tk or Kindergarten in the Fall For Discoverers entering kindergarten in the fall, this camp provides daily activities that align with the state recommended guidelines and ensure your child is excited and prepared for school. Your child will participate in the progressive next step of fun, educational (and even messier!) activities with weekly swim lessons, engage in movement during Kindergym, and immerse themselves in activities that encourage growth of the whole child. Kinder Discoverers also experience daily Learning Centers and daily participation in the raising a reader curriculum. Weekly Family Member $221 Program Participant $277

6 10 Day camp for students entering grades 1-2. EXPLORERS We knew our son loved camp, when on day my son said, Don t pick me up early from camp today, I think I m going to be having too much fun to go home! Y Camp Parent Explorer day camp is all about having brand new experiences, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. We make this happen by specifically designing field trips, activities, and programming for your first and second grader, that are not only fun, but develop skills and form the assets that will help your child thrive. Your young Explorer will be inspired to create, play games, explore nature, use their imaginations and learn about teamwork and good sportsmanship, all of this while constantly laughing and making lasting friendships. We will be sure that they go home feeling more confident, and excited to share with with you what they did each day. Camp Hours Extended Care 9 am - 4 pm 7 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm Base Locations Base Locations EAST Palm Crest Elementary School, 5025 Palm Dr, La Cañada Flintridge WEST Christian Life Church, 3013 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta Sessions Big Trip Outdoor Adventure Session A Jun 4 - Jun 8 * Mountaisa East Site Olympics (*East only) Session 1 Jun Scooters Jungle Sandcastles Zuma Beach Session 2 Jun Science Center Mobile Rock Climbing Deukmejian Session 3 Jun Hurricane Harbor Tide Pooling Matador State Beach Session 4 Jul 2 - Jul 6 * Knott s Berry Farm Hike Griffith Berlin Forest (*No Camp Jul 4) with Observatory Session 5 Jul 9-13 Adventure City Eaton Canyon Animals of California Session 6 Jul Sky High Paradise Falls Session 7 Jul Disneyland Archery On Site Session 8 Jul 30 - Aug 3 Underwood Family Farms Biking at Griffith Park Session 9 Aug 6-10 Aquarium of the Pacific Wacky Water Play Session B Aug * Mountaisa West Site Olympics (*West only) Weekly Family Member $282 Youth Members $311 Program Participant $335

7 12 Day camp for students entering grades 3-5. ADVENTURERS Every day when I pick up my son from camp he excitedly tells me the following, I made new friends today! Y Camp Parent All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are, what they can achieve, and to branch out. With that firm belief, we have designed Adventurers Camp to give your camper outdoor games, hikes, and fun opportunities to develop leadership skills, team building skills, and social skills. We encourage your camper to step out of their comfort zone, helping them find new hobbies, passions, and talents. Keeping both mind and body active during the summer is essential, and is why C O R E (page 6) and SPARKS (page 6) were developed. So when your camper writes a What I Did Last Summer essay upon returning to school, it will flow onto the paper, not just because of the fun they had, but because your child grew intellectually. Camp Hours Extended Care 9 am - 4 pm 7 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm Base Locations Base Locations EAST Palm Crest Elementary School, 5025 Palm Dr, La Cañada Flintridge WEST Christian Life Church, 3013 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta Sessions Big Trip Outdoor Adventure Session A Jun 4 - Jun 8 * Mountaisa Eaton Canyon (*East only) Session 1 Jun Six Flags Kayak Santa Fe Reservoir Session 2 Jun Raging Waters Mobile Rock Climbing Deukmejian Session 3 Jun Underwood Family Farm Monrovia Canyon Session 4 Jul 2 - Jul 6 * Sky High Zuma Beach (*No Camp Jul 4) (With the Challenger Campers) Session 5 Jul 9-13 Knotts Berry Farm Paradise Falls Session 6 Jul Fulcrum Ropes Tide Pooling Matador State Beach Session 7 Jul Disneyland Archery On Site Session 8 Jul 30 - Aug 3 Scooters Jungle Biking at Griffith Park Session 9 Aug 6-10 Pirates Show Zuma Beach Session B Aug * Mountaisa West Site Olympics (*West only) Weekly Family Member $282 Youth Members $311 Program Participant $335

8 Day camp for students entering grades 6-8. CHALLENGERS My daughter felt a strong sense of belonging and acceptance by participating in your program. She made such good friends and really enjoyed camp. Y Camp Parent Who said having fun at camp is just for elementary school kids? Challengers Camp is an energetic, high-paced, and enriching program for the junior high student an excellent way to discover who you are and what you can achieve. Challengers combine an ambitious schedule of exciting trips with weekly service learning and leadership development activities. Setting our teens up with opportunities for future success. At the Y, we believe that teens need and enjoy being challenged. Sessions Big Trip Outdoor Adventure Session A Jun 4 - Jun 8 * Mountaisa Eaton Canyon (*East only) Session 1 Jun Six Flags Kayak Santa Fe Reservoir Session 2 Jun Raging Waters Mobile Rock Climbing Deukmejian Session 3 Jun Underwood Family Farm Backpack Paradise Falls Session 4 Jul 2 - Jul 6 * Sky High Zuma Beach (*No Camp Jul 4) (With the Adventurer Campers) Session 5 Jul 9-13 Knotts Berry Farm Tide Pooling Matador State Beach Session 6 Jul Glow Zone Monrovia Canyon Session 7 Jul Disneyland Archery On Site Session 8 Jul 30 - Aug 3 Fulcrum Ropes Courses Biking at Griffith Park Session 9 Aug 6-10 Pirates Show Zuma Beach 14 Camp Hours Extended Care 9 am - 4 pm 7 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm Base Locations Base Locations EAST Palm Crest Elementary School, 5025 Palm Dr, La Cañada Flintridge WEST Christian Life Church, 3013 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta Session B Aug ** Mountaisa West Site Olympics (**West only) Weekly Family Member $282 Youth Members $311 Program Participant $335

9 Resident camps for all ages. And families too. CAMP FOX Ages Camp Dates Entering grades 7-9 Junior High Fox July 1-7 Entering grades 3-6 School-Age Fox July 8-14 Families, all ages Family Fox Aug The best part about camp is that every year I hear about a kid that either accomplished something or tried something new. I feel as if that is part of the purpose of camp. Compared to kids just staying home all day and doing nothing, they are out trying new things and exploring. Y Camp Parent Unplug and reconnect at the beautiful Camp Fox on Catalina Island. Campers will spend the week in fun-filled activities like swimming, marine lab, tide pooling, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, sand volleyball, and gaga games. The sheltered cove provides a perfect setting to disconnect from the distractions of home and tune into the sun, sea, campfire, active lifestyle, and friends. School-Age and Junior High Fox Family Member $651 Youth Member $711 Program Participant $759 Family Fox Family Member $265 per person Program Participant $291 per person Under 2 years old $64 per person

10 18 Developing leaders of tomorrow. LEADERSHIP Day Camp Our Leaders in Training (LIT) program is designed to give our past campers a place where they have the opportunity to grow. Transitioning from camper to LIT will provide them with the opportunity to work as a team, gain confidence, and learn key communication skills to develop into leaders. Our LIT s now get to experience what it s like to have campers see them as the role models, and some day get to be them. Camp Fox This intensive training program at Camp Fox on Catalina Island, during Junior High Camp and School Age Camp, is an excellent experience if you are interested in becoming a leader and a future camp counselor. LIT: Leaders in Training DAY CAMP For students entering grades 9-12 Weekly leadership fee (depending on LIT year) covers the LIT direct expenses, supervision, and development. 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year You will develop confidence, team building, and communication skills. You will be taking on the challenge and responsibility of our opening and closing ceremonies. You will be working alongside a counselor who will act as a mentor throughout the summer. You will now further develop your character, leadership values and embark on life skills. Participation depends on applications and interviews. Applications due Mar 20. Spaces are limited. Weekly 1st Year $120 2nd Year $100 3rd Year $60 4th Year Free, stipend upon completion of a portfolio project. LIT: Leaders in Training CAMP FOX For students entering grades Camp costs are required of participants prior to attending camp. For more information or to apply now, visit the Leaders in Training page at ymcafoothills.org/camp

11 Parents who shared their Y Camp stories. My child felt a strong sense of belonging and acceptance by participating in your program. She made such good friends and really enjoyed camp. My daughter excitedly introduced me to her camp counselor. That showed me that she was having a good time and that she felt safe there. This helped me trust the counselors and the YMCA program. Thank you for all you do. I feel that my kids are in safe hands when they are at Y Camp. There are always interesting and challenging activities on the schedule and even during slow times, the counselors are funny, creative, cool and engaging. Well done YMCA! My child really likes/liked the counselors he had, to the point that he wants to be one of them when he gets older. They take the time to talk with the kids and especially to help them out when they are having a bad day. We started our second week with the East Discoverers. My daughter, Violet, had a difficult time transitioning to the new environment last week. I was a bit surprised because she has been in daycare since she was 7 months old. Counselor Treasure was so patient and supportive of Violet. Violet has told me how much she loves him and that she looks forward to seeing him every day. Violet only liked girls until she met Treasure. I am relieved that I can go to work knowing she s in great hands and has someone who helps her learn new ways to meet new friends. I am very appreciative of Treasure s work with Violet. I can see her gaining confidence. I appreciated the interaction with the counselors and how they seemed to know my son well. He adored the counselors and was thrilled to be a Camper of the Week.

12 Frequently Asked Questions ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22 Day Camp FAQ Do I need a camp shirt and how do I get extra? Yes, on trips we ask every camper to wear their camp shirt. Shirts will be available for sale for $10 at all three locations. June 4th shirts will only be available at the day camp sites. How do I receive communication about weekly activities? Weekly schedules are available at ymcafoothills.org/camp. Site leaders will send weekly bulletins with updates and detailed information in regards to the upcoming week. Social media for Day Camp Facebook Day Camp at YMCA of the Foothills Instagram Yfoothillscamp camp How can I apply to be a Summer Camp Counselor? If you are interested in providing a safe, positive experience where every camper is surrounded by people who care about them, fill out a Summer Camp application for either volunteer or paid positions, available online at ymcafoothills.org/camp Camp Fox FAQ What is Camp Fox and is it that special? Camp Fox is located on beautiful Catalina Island and it really is! This island paradise combines the relaxation of the tropics beachfront with activities like snorkeling, kayaking, tide pools, fishing and swimming. It also has traditional camp activities like archery, hiking, nightly campfires, climbing walls and much more. We like it so much that we take three different age groups to Camp Fox each summer. Why is there no East site Challenger Camp the week of July 1-7? That is the week that our junior high age campers are at Camp Fox. We believe that the Y resident camp experience is so important for youth that we close down Challengers Camp for the week. For those who don t meet age requirements, the West site is open for the week. Social media for Resident Camp Facebook Resident Camp at YMCA of the Foothills Instagram Yfoothillscamp camp We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to a better community for everyone. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve under the guidance of adults who care about them and believe in their potential. We see every interaction with young people as an opportunity for learning and development. HEALTHY LIVING Health and well-being are all about balance. That s why we help people and families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind and body in their everyday lives. By helping kids, adults, families and seniors from all backgrounds improve their health and wellbeing, we build a stronger community. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY With our doors open to all, we work every day to connect people from all backgrounds and support those who need us most. We take on the most urgent needs in our community and inspire a spirit of service in return. Our members, volunteers, supporters and staff demonstrate the power of what we can achieve by giving back together.

13 YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS CRESCENTA-CAÑADA FAMILY YMCA 1930 Foothill Boulevard La Cañada, CA CRESCENTA VALLEY FAMILY YMCA 3931 Lowell Avenue La Crescenta, CA VERDUGO HILLS FAMILY YMCA 6840 Foothill Boulevard Tujunga, CA ymcafoothills.org