WELCOME TO DAY CAMP AT RYAN FAMILY YMCA

ADAPTIVE CAMP

Ages 5-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPINC35 FIND SESSIONS
The YMCA Inclusion Program is designed to provide children with the opportunity to learn social skills, independent living skills and manage their own behaviors at day camp program in which they are enrolled. Our positive and supportive approach focuses on behavior management and play, social and self-care skills development all while fostering the opportunity for success.

Nonmember: $404 | Y Community Member: $364 | Y Community Plus Member: $344

CHALLENGERS

Ages 10-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPCHL35 FIND SESSIONS
Join our Y day camp for a week of fun with all the onsite activities our camp has to offer! Campers will build self-confidence, meet new friends, and create lasting memories through different activities like sports and games, arts and crafts, science experiments and more, all based on the weekly theme and interests of the campers. Day campers will be divided into small groups by age and will participate in activities appropriate to the interests and needs of their group.

Nonmember: $371 | Y Community Member: $334 | Y Community Plus Member: $316

CLUB 6/7

Ages 6-7 | SEARCH CODE: CPCL35 FIND SESSIONS
Join our Y day camp for a week of fun with all the onsite activities our camp has to offer! Campers will build self-confidence, meet new friends, and create lasting memories through different activities like sports and games, arts and crafts, science experiments and more, all based on the weekly theme and interests of the campers. Day campers will be divided into small groups by age and will participate in activities appropriate to the interests and needs of their group.

Nonmember: $371 | Y Community Member: $334 | Y Community Plus Member: $316

DISCOVERY

Ages 8-9 | SEARCH CODE: CPHF35 FIND SESSIONS
Join our Y day camp for a week of fun with all the onsite activities our camp has to offer! Campers will build self-confidence, meet new friends, and create lasting memories through different activities like sports and games, arts and crafts, science experiments and more, all based on the weekly theme and interests of the campers. Day campers will be divided into small groups by age and will participate in activities appropriate to the interests and needs of their group.

Nonmember: $371 | Y Community Member: $334 | Y Community Plus Member: $316

HIGH FIVES

Age 5 | SEARCH CODE: CPHF35 FIND SESSIONS
High Fives is a perfect fit for our younger campers. With staff supervision at low ratios, campers will spend their action-packed days doing arts and crafts, science projects, playing games and learning new skills.

Nonmember: $411 | Y Community Member: $370 | Y Community Plus Member: $350

LIT FIELDWORK

Ages 13-15 | SEARCH CODE: CPLITF35 FIND SESSIONS
LIT Fieldwork is an opportunity for teens 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. Teens will experience various camp programs, assist in the daily operations of camp, and receive valuable onthe-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for either a recreational or childcare career. Teens will be placed into age-appropriate camps prior to the start of the fieldwork week. Join our team in making a difference in the lives of many young campers this summer while earning school-required or volunteer service hours!

Nonmember: $120 | Y Community Member: $108 | Y Community Plus Member: $102

LIT TRAINING

Ages 13-15 | SEARCH CODE: CPLCITT35 FIND SESSIONS
The LIT program is designed for older campers to obtain the skills they need to become a camp leader. Teens will learn what it takes to work with campers and gain real world work and life experience through communication skills, management techniques and building their self-confidence. LIT’s will also receive CPR and First Aid training.

Nonmember: $322 | Y Community Member: $290 | Y Community Plus Member: $275

ANIMATION ART

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPAA35 FIND SESSIONS
For the camper that loves to draw, sketch and sculpt — we have the perfect camp for you! Animation Art camp will teach students basic animation skills, basic sculpting skills and the many artistic skills needed to turn a blank sheet of paper into an artistic masterpiece. Students will receive lots of practice in these various styles of artistic expression, gain skills, memories and a passion for art that could last a lifetime!

Nonmember: $499 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

ARCHERY

Ages 7-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPARCH35 FIND SESSIONS
Bull’s-eye! This summer, take a shot at a fun sport with archery experts. With steady hands, and straight aim, our little archers will be learning about equipment, shooting and technique. Campers will also participate in themed craft activities and games. All equipment needed to participate will be included.

Nonmember: $499 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

BASKETBALL

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPBSK35 FIND SESSIONS
Your camper could be the next big NBA star with this fundamental sports week. Daily activities include instruction in dribbling, passing, shooting and positioning. With the YMCA, basketball camp is for young athletes looking for a strong summer building fundamental skills.

Nonmember: $407 | Y Community Member: $367 | Y Community Plus Member: $346

BELMONT PARK

Ages 7-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPBPC35 FIND SESSIONS
Discover the thrill of summer at Belmont Park with Ryan Family YMCA! Our action-packed camp invites young adventurers to experience the magic of San Diego’s iconic beach front amusement park. From thrilling rides and oceanfront fun to team-building activities and seaside games, every day at Belmont Park is a new adventure. With our dedicated counselors and a vibrant community spirit, your child will create lasting memories, forge new friendships and soak up the excitement of a truly unforgettable summer by the sea. Dive into the joy of Ryan Family YMCA Summer Camp at Belmont Park – where the sun, surf and smiles never end!

Nonmember: $512 | Y Community Member: $461 | Y Community Plus Member: $436

BMX

Ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPBMX35 FIND SESSIONS
Learn from BMX world champions and Olympians at Dale Holmes Racing! Bikes, equipment and instruction for your budding BMX racing pro will all be provided. This high-demand camp is for beginners and experts alike. All campers will depart with goodie bags stuffed with a t-shirt, hat, stickers and copy of Extreme Cycling. PLEASE

PLEASE NOTE: Long pants and shirts, as well as closed-toe shoes are required for riding, but campers may bring shorts for post-riding time at camp.

Nonmember: $576 | Y Community Member: $519 | Y Community Plus Member: $490

CERAMICS

Ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPCER35 FIND SESSIONS
Do you like sculptures? Do you like to be creative and get a little messy at the same time? Then Ceramics camp is for you! We will create art as well as useful items like pinch pots, jewelry boxes and piggy banks. Campers will get to take home their projects every day to show family and friends. Ceramic camp is great for campers who like to make gifts to give to their family, like a “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mug or a heart with “Mom” engraved on it. Plus, we have all new ceramic figurines for our campers to paint and take home as well.

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

CLAYMATION

Ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPCLAY35 FIND SESSIONS
You may remember animated movies and shows such as Gumby, or the Island of Misfit Toys; these are example of stop-motion animation. At Claymation camp, campers will learn how to make their own stop-motion movies: learning the crafts of character creation and design (with clay), plot design, setting design and execution of the frame-by-frame video style that makes these movies a unique fixture in television and film. In addition to learning about Claymation, campers will have plenty of time to play with clay!

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

COOKING - A TASTE OF ITALY

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPCK35 FIND SESSIONS
Your camper will transform into a culinary expert after spending a themed week with our talented YMCA top chefs. Each day your little chef will learn to create different delicious, tasty treats combining traditional favorites with out of the box creative concoctions. Campers will create their own recipe books that they can easily follow to reconstruct their masterpieces for you at home. Current options include: A Taste of Italy, A Taste of Mexico, A Taste of The Middle East.

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

COOKING - A TASTE OF MEXICO

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPCK35 FIND SESSIONS
Your camper will transform into a culinary expert after spending a themed week with our talented YMCA top chefs. Each day your little chef will learn to create different delicious, tasty treats combining traditional favorites with out of the box creative concoctions. Campers will create their own recipe books that they can easily follow to reconstruct their masterpieces for you at home. Current options include: A Taste of Italy, A Taste of Mexico, A Taste of The Middle East.

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

COOKING - A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPCK35 FIND SESSIONS
Your camper will transform into a culinary expert after spending a themed week with our talented YMCA top chefs. Each day your little chef will learn to create different delicious, tasty treats combining traditional favorites with out of the box creative concoctions. Campers will create their own recipe books that they can easily follow to reconstruct their masterpieces for you at home. Current options include: A Taste of Italy, A Taste of Mexico, A Taste of The Middle East.

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

CROCHET AWAY

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPCRO35 FIND SESSIONS
Crocheting isn’t just a hobby for old ladies. One look at Pinterest or a Google search on cool crochet items can show you just how versatile and very cool things can be made by crocheting! Campers will learn how to make some of those very cool things from our crafty hobby experts!

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

FISHING CAMP

Ages 7-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPFISH35 FIND SESSIONS
Fishing Camp takes campers around to some of the best fishing spots in the county to try their hand at reeling in the big catch! We teach the fundamentals of fishing, such as how to put together the best line for the location and desired catch, how to safely handle a rod to prevent harm to yourself and those around you and the little behaviors that will better your chances of catching a fish. Throughout the week we will take them pier fishing at various locations and out on a half-day boat to go out onto the open water after the biggest catches possible.

Don’t have your own rod? No problem! While we encourage campers to bring their own rods, we do have loaner rods for those who don’t have their own that will still do the trick. Bait will be provided!

Nonmember: $470 | Y Community Member: $423 | Y Community Plus Member: $400

GAGA BALL

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPGGB35 FIND SESSIONS
Dodge, strike, run and jump and be the last one standing in Gaga Ball! Campers will enjoy extra playing time, specialized Gaga games, and learn new strategies. If you love Gaga, this camp is for you! When the children are not playing Gaga, they are having a blast participating in other camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, songs, sports and more!

Nonmember: $407 | Y Community Member: $367 | Y Community Plus Member: $346

GIZMOS & GADGETS

Ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPGG35 FIND SESSIONS
This week campers will prepare for battle! Using the engineering design process campers will create a life-size wooden catapult. Each camper will measure, cut and build each piece needed to create their very own take-home catapult. Campers will discuss tool safety and then be able to use real tools to build a catapult. This includes handsaws with miter boxes, drills and electric sanders. At the end of the week campers will test their catapults by creating forts and launching water balloons!

Nonmember: $477 | Y Community Member: $430 | Y Community Plus Member: $406

GYMNASTICS

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPGYM35 FIND SESSIONS
A camp you’ll flip over! Watch your child grow in confidence as they learn new skills on the floor, bars, beam, and vault. Campers will be put in smaller groups of up to 10 kids based on age and ability to practice their gymnastics skills every week. Each day, our gymnasts will spend around three hours of gymnastics time while also doing arts, crafts and games. This fun camp will finish with an exciting parent show on Friday.

Nonmember: $470 | Y Community Member: $423 | Y Community Plus Member: $400

HARRY POTTER

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPHP35 FIND SESSIONS
We have a few tricks up our sleeve for this camp! This week campers will learn if they are Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Gryffindor during the sorting hat ceremony and show some spirit while creating their Hogwarts House banners. They will get to make Polyjuice Potion, catch the Golden Snitch and win house points in a variety of magical games. It’s time to enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter!

Nonmember: $414 | Y Community Member: $373 | Y Community Plus Member: $352

ICE SKATING

Ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPIS35 FIND SESSIONS
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 Friday. Only skates are provided. However, campers may bring their own skates and gloves.

Please be sure your camper wears/packs a pair of socks.

Nonmember: $512 | Y Community Member: $461 | Y Community Plus Member: $436

JR. RANGERS

Ages 7-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPJRR35 FIND SESSIONS
Campers will learn the basics to becoming self-sufficient outdoorsmen by learning rope tying, setting traps, codes, identification of plants and animal tracks, basic first aid and more! At the end of the week campers will receive their Jr. Ranger Certificate.

Nonmember: $512 | Y Community Member: $461 | Y Community Plus Member: $436

LEGO BUILDERS

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPLGB35 FIND SESSIONS
This intense LEGO building camp is for the extreme LEGO camper. In this camp, your child will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with LEGOs, gears, motors and other building mechanisms. Campers will have the opportunity to use their imagination to create their own structures and masterpieces.

Nonmember: $477 | Y Community Member: $430 | Y Community Plus Member: $406

MAGIC

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPMG35 FIND SESSIONS
Abracadabra! Campers will learn incredible tricks with playing cards, coins, ropes and wands. Create a magic kit to take home and use again and again. Campers will prepare all week for a special magic show on Friday where they will astonish you with their newly acquired arsenal of magic tricks. Don’t forget your wand!

Nonmember: $278 | Y Community Member: $251 | Y Community Plus Member: $237

MUSICAL THEATRE

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPMT35 FIND SESSIONS
Take the stage in Musical Theatre camp! This camp will take campers through the various aspects of theatre and the steps that go into creating a successful performance at any level of theatre. Your child will work with our professional actors/theatre directors as we go through casting, rehearsal, stage and prop design, choreography and much more — all leading up to the matinée performance at the end of the week. This camp is a great way to build confidence and public speaking skills! It also sets the groundwork for aspiring theater artists. Arimaw Productions partners with the Y to teach acting, singing and choreography. Break a leg!

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

OLYMPICS CAMP

Ages 5-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPOGC35 FIND SESSIONS
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in their very own Y-lympics as they run, jump, swim, toss, challenge and race their way to gold, silver and bronze metals participating in a variety of Olympic events. Complete with opening and closing ceremonies, this camp is certain to have your camper shooting for the gold!

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

OUTRAGEOUS ART

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPOART35 FIND SESSIONS
Get ready to take art to the extreme! In this camp our artists will use different mediums to express themselves using clay, watercolors, pastels and more. Campers will get their hands messy and create art with their bodies using unconventional methods to make masterpieces. Be prepared, this camp is sure to be a little messy and a lot of fun!

Nonmember: $414 | Y Community Member: $373 | Y Community Plus Member: $352

PAINTBALL

Ages 7-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPPNTB35 FIND SESSIONS
Traveling daily, your sharpshooter will crawl, roll and dive for a fun-filled experience. Goggles, jump suits, guns, protective headgear and paintballs are all provided — campers are welcome to bring their own equipment as well.

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.

Nonmember: $562 | Y Community Member: $506 | Y Community Plus Member: $478

POKÉMON

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPPKM35 FIND SESSIONS
Campers, we choose you! Discover the wonderful world of Pokémon, full of mysterious creatures and plenty of adventures. In this camp you’ll learn about newly released Pokémon and brush up on facts about the classics, while learning the craft of battling, creating new Pokémon and so much more.

Nonmember: $414 | Y Community Member: $373 | Y Community Plus Member: $352

RADICAL REPTILES

Ages 5-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPRR35 FIND SESSIONS
Meet the cold-blooded creatures of the animal world as we are visited by snakes, frogs, tortoises, turtles, lizards, bugs and other creepy crawlies. Campers’ hands-on experience will be enhanced by art projects, games and activities that investigate the lives of reptiles. If you like reptiles and other creepy crawlies, this is certainly the camp for you!

Nonmember: $449 | Y Community Member: $405 | Y Community Plus Member: $382

SLIME FACTORY

Ages 5-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPSF35 FIND SESSIONS
Slime factory is the scientific study of all that’s NOT allowed at the dinner table. Campers will spend part of their day getting their hands dirty by using different ingredients such as glue, glitter, starch and paint to make the thickest, ooey-gooiest slime around! You won’t want to miss this one — it’s slime time!

Nonmember: $414 | Y Community Member: $373 | Y Community Plus Member: $352

SOCCER

Ages 5-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPSC35 FIND SESSIONS
Soccer fans will get a kick out of this camp! The YMCA will provide instruction featuring daily clinics, scrimmages and tournament play. Drills will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and position techniques.

Nonmember: $407 | Y Community Member: $367 | Y Community Plus Member: $346

SPLASH

Ages 5-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPSPLSH35 FIND SESSIONS
Splash camp will focus on swim instruction for the beginner to the intermediate swimmer. Campers will be taught how to perform basic strokes and gain confidence in the water. Campers will receive one 30-minute swimming lesson and one 30-minute free swim session each day combined with active games, crafts and other fun camp activities.

Nonmember: $407 | Y Community Member: $367 | Y Community Plus Member: $346

SPORTS GALORE

Ages 5-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPSG35 FIND SESSIONS
Why pick one sport when you can play them all? Each day will focus on a different sport such as soccer, basketball, football, dodgeball and more. Sports galore camp is designed to teach campers recreational sports and the value of exercise. Focus will be placed on team play and skill development.

Nonmember: $407 | Y Community Member: $367 | Y Community Plus Member: $346

SUBURBAN SAFARI

Ages 7-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPSAF35 FIND SESSIONS
It’s time for your camper to discover the animal kingdom, hands on! Up close and personal, this camp will travel on a different animal adventure every day. From learning about animals from around the world at the zoo to exploring marine life at the Birch Aquarium, your camper is sure to roar with excitement.

Nonmember: $555 | Y Community Member: $500 | Y Community Plus Member: $472

SURF CAMP

Ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPSRF35 FIND SESSIONS
Surf’s up! Come hang ten with us this summer, and get your feet wet in the 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 the ability levels of our campers, who will average an hour per day in the water. Our young surfers will also participate in beach sports and games. In the event of inclement weather or ocean conditions (e.g. rip tides, stingrays), campers will participate in beach activities until water entry is safe.

PLEASE NOTE: Campers must be able to swim 100 yards, tread water for five minutes and pass a swim test on the first day of camp.

Nonmember: $454 | Y Community Member: $409 | Y Community Plus Member: $386

SURVIVOR CAMP

Ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPSURV35 FIND SESSIONS
Does your camper enjoy competing? Loosely based off one of the longest-running reality competition shows, Survivor Camp will feature various challenges that test your camper’s endurance – both physically and mentally. Campers will compete within tribes, learning the importance of teamwork and collaboration through participating in fun-filled activities that range from physical fitness challenges, puzzles and games. They even get to test their senses, too! This is a great choice for campers who want to show off their unique skillsets.

Nonmember: $414 | Y Community Member: $373 | Y Community Plus Member: $352

YOGA

Ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPY35 FIND SESSIONS
Downward dog, sun salutation and warrior pose your way into this fun-filled camp. Campers will explore the many benefits of yoga including flexibility, body awareness, strength, relaxation and more. Get ready to practice mindful movements and learn about healthy living in a playful environment. Namaste!

Nonmember: $427 | Y Community Member: $385 | Y Community Plus Member: $363