Registrationbegins March 19(See page 13)

MAKING MEMORIES ONE SUMMER AT A TIME

2012 SUMMERPROGRAM GUIDETORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA

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MAKING MEMORIES ONESUMMER AT A TIMEOvernight, day or specialty camps at the Y share one thing:they’re about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explorenature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence,and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’sfun too.

Summer also is a time to discover how to become and stayactive to develop healthy habits for a lifetime. The benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining confidence or connecting with others, joining the Y is aboutbuilding the whole person, from the inside out.

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WHO WE AREThe Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committedto strengthening communities through youthdevelopment, healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR MISSIONThe Torrance-South Bay YMCA puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

ABOUT OUR LEADERSOur camp leaders are caring people who possessthe qualifications necessary to ensure that yourchild grows and learns in a safe environment.Leaders go through general child development andspecialty training, and many have had years ofprior camp experience. They are certified in CPRand First Aid and are committed to your child’s physical and emotional safety.

YMCA MEMBERSHIPThe Torrance-South Bay YMCA is a non-profitmembership organization here to help all peoplelive a healthy, balanced life in spirit, mind andbody. Your child may participate in summer programs as a Program Member. Or a Full FacilityMembership gives you complete use of all facilities. For more information about a FullFacility Membership, contact our member servicesoffice at 310-325-5885 ext 2703.

JOIN THE Y TODAY.Financial assistance available

CONTACT INFORMATIONTorrance-South Bay YMCA2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505Ph 310-325-5885 | Fax 310-539-6049

WEBSITEymcala.org/tsb

FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday to Friday 5:00 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

CHILD CARE/CAMP OFFICE HOURS(STARTING APRIL 30)Monday to Tuesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Wednesday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

DAY CAMP PROGRAMS HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Extended Care 7:00 am – 9:00 am4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Extended care is offered at no additionalcost.

LICENSED CHILD CARE SITE/SPORTS &SPECIALTY HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday to Friday 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

TABLE OF CONTENTSMaking Memories One Summer at a Time 2

Camp: Helping Children Thrive 4-5

Locations 6-7

2012 Summer Camp Calendar 8-9

Preschool & Child Care 10-11

Child Care & Summer School Care 12

Day Camp Programs 13-16

Specialty Camps 17-25

Resident Camps 26-27

Teen, Family, Adult Programs 28-29

Registration 30

Registration Form 31

Waiver 32

Registration & FAQ’s 33

FAQ’s 34-35

HELP OUR CHILDREN THRIVEAt the Y, we integrate the following positive experiences in our camps:

Caring environment. Camps provide caring, encouragingenvironments for children.

Adult role models. Camp directors and staff model positive,responsible behavior.

Positive peer interaction. Campers interact with othercampers who model responsible behavior in safe, well-supervised settings.

Creative activities. Campers participate in music, art anddrama to encourage and enhance their creativity.

Self-esteem. Our staff and activities help campers feel successful and good about themselves.

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HELPING CHILDREN THRIVE

At the YMCA, we partner with the Search Instituteto help adults connect with children and youth ina positive way to help young people thrive.Research shows that there are essential elementsthat are crucial to their healthy development. Wecall these elements “Developmental Assets”—thepositive experiences, relationships, opportunitiesand values that young people need to thrive. Weintegrate these into all our programs and services.The essential building blocks for young people’ssuccessful growth and development fall into eightcategories:

1. Support—Young people need to experiencesupport, care, and love from their families andmany others. They need organizations and institutions that provide positive, supportive environments.

2. Empowerment—Young people need to be valued by their community and have opportunitiesto contribute to others. For this to occur, theymust be safe and feel secure.

3. Boundaries and Expectations—Young peopleneed to know what is expected of them andwhether activities and behaviors are “in bounds”or “out of bounds.”

4. Constructive Use of Time—Young people needconstructive, enriching opportunities for growththrough creative activities, youth programs, congregational involvement, and quality time at home.

5. Commitment to Learning—Young people needto develop a lifelong commitment to educationand training.

6. Positive Values—Young people need to develop strong values that guide their choices.

7. Social Competencies—Young people needskills and competencies that equip them to make positive choices, build relationships, and succeedin life.

8. Positive Identity—Young people need a strongsense of their own power, purpose, worth, andpromise.

You have the power to change lives. By buildingassets with Torrance-South Bay YMCA’s childrenand youth, you can help them to become competent, caring, and responsible adults.

For more information on what you can do, visitwww.Search-Institute.org

CAMP

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MAIN BRANCHTorrance-South Bay YMCA2900 West Sepulveda BoulevardTorrance, CA 90505310-325-5885

PRESCHOOLLevy Adult Center3420 West 229th PlaceTorrance, CA 90505310-530-6882

SPECIALTY & SPORTS CAMPSAdams Elementary2121 238th StreetTorrance, CA 90501310-326-1452

Carr Elementary School3404 West 168th StreetTorrance, CA 90504310-329-0824

Victor Elementary School4820 Spencer StreetTorrance, CA 90505310-370-4133

CHILD CARE LOCATIONSAnza Elementary School21400 Ellinwood DriveTorrance, CA 90503310-316-8072

Arlington Elementary School17800 Van Ness AvenueTorrance, CA 90504310-352-1135

Arnold Elementary School4100 West 227th StreetTorrance, CA 90505310-373-5212

Carr Elementary School3404 West168th StreetTorrance, CA 90504310-329-0824

Hickory Elementary School2800 227th StreetTorrance, CA 90505310-530-9381

Riviera Elementary School365 Paseo de ArenaTorrance, CA 90505310-375-9970

Wood Elementary School2250 235th StreetTorrance, CA 90501310-534-3510

DAY CAMP LOCATIONSCharles Wilson Park (East Side)2200 Crenshaw BoulevardOff of Washington AvenueTorrance, CA 90501

Edison Elementary School3800 W. 182nd StreetTorrance, CA 90505310-715-6197

Torrance Elementary School Cafeteria2125 Lincoln AvenueTorrance, CA 90501310-320-2562

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RESIDENT CAMPSCamping Services OfficeP.O. Box 70Fawnskin, CA 92333909-866-3000

Camp Whittle31701 Rim of the World DriveFawnskin, CA 92333

Camp Round Meadow42500 Highway 38Angelus Oaks, CA 92305

Catalina Camp at White's LandingOperated by The Catalina Experience

Located at White’s Coveon Catalina Island888-829-5553

CAMP WEEKS & PAYMENT DATESAll camp weeks are five days, unless notedotherwise. Payment is due approximately two and ahalf weeks prior to camp week.

Duration Payment DueWeek 1 June 18 – June 22 May 31Week 2 June 25 – June 29 June 7Week 3 July 2 – July 6* June 14Week 4 July 9 – July 13 June 21Week 5 July 16 – July 20 June 28Week 6 July 23 - July 27 July 5Week 7 July 30 – Aug 3 July 12Week 8 Aug 6 – Aug 10 July 19Week 9 Aug 13 – Aug 17 July 26Week 10 Aug 20 – Aug 24 Aug 2Week 11 Aug 27 – Aug 30* Aug 9

*Closed July 4 / Aug 31

PRE-CAMP DATESHeld at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA

Explorers & Adventure CampThu, June 7, 7:30 pm

Good TimesThu, June 7, 7:30 pm

Specialty & Sports CampThu, June 7, 6:15 pm

Summer Child Care ProgramThu, June 7, 6:15 pm

RESIDENT CAMPS:

Camp Round MeadowTues, June 19, 7:00 pm

Camp Whittle6th & 7th Grades - June 26, 7:00 pm8th & 9th Grades - June 27, 7:00 pm10th & 11th Grades - June 28, 7:00 pm

Catalina CampThurs, July 19, 7:00 pm

For almost 100 years, YMCA summer programs have helped children and teensin the Los Angeles area grow into leadersand caring, creative, contributing adults.

PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL US!

Andrea ThatcherCamp & Child Care RegistrationAndreaThatcher@ymcala.org213-639-7498

Casandra McKeanCamp & Child Care RegistrationCasandraMcKean@ymcala.org213-639-7495

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RESIDENT CAMPS & FAMILY CAMPS

WEEK1June 18-22

WEEK 2June 25-29

WEEK 3July 2-6*

(4 day Week)

WEEK 4July 9-13

WEEK 5July 16-20

Preschool/Specialty Camp (2 1/2-5 Years) / Regular Preschool available daily M-F ages 2 1/2-5

Licensed Child Care: Summer Child Care (Grades K-6)

Day Camp: Explorers Camp (Grades 1-3)

Buggin' Out withFriends

Planes, Trains andAutomobiles United We Stand Feel the Beat Inventions &

Imaginations

Day Camp: Adventure (Grades 4-6)

Day Camp: Good Times Camp (Grades 7-9)

Specialty & Sports Camps (Grades 1-3)

Crazy Chemworks

Drum (2-3 grade)

Ice Skating

Sports Fundamentals

Star Wars

Cheer & DanceCooking for Kids

Fun in ArtHave a Ball (2-3 grade)

Tennis (2-3 grade)

"Ahoy Matey" Pirate

Basketball

Ceramic

Mulligan's Fun

Rock Climbing

Treasure Chest

Robo-Dragon ExtremeTechno Challenge

Bowling

Fun Fitness

Pop-Hip Hop

Self Defense

Baseball

Camp Aloha

Hula Hoop (2-3 grade)

Math: Count on Us

Soccer

Specialty & Sports Camps (Grades 4-6)

Teen Camps: Specialty & Sports Camps (Grades 7-9)

Leaders in Training (Ages 15-17) Limited Space Available. Available all weeks.

Crazy Chemworks

Drum

Sports Fundamentals

Drum Action Movie Workshop“Hollywood Style”

Have a Ball

Tennis

Yosemite Family July 3 - 8

Round Meadow: grades 3-6July 7-14

Catalina: White's Landinggrades 7-10

July 28 - Aug. 1

Green Screen Filming Amusement Park

Scrapbooking

Basketball

Ceramic

Mulligan's Fun

Rock Climbing

CIT at Round MeadowAges 16-17

Action - Movie Workshop"Hollywood Style"

Baking Camp

Cheer & Dance

Flight

Fun in Art

Have a Ball

Tennis

Basketball

Ceramic

Mulligan's Fun

Rock Climbing

Robo-Dragon ExtremeTechno Challenge

Bowling

Fun Fitness

Green Screen Filming

Pop-Hip Hop

Amusement ParkBaseball

Camp AlohaCooking for Kids

Hula HoopIce Skating

Musical Theatre (2 week camp)Scrapbooking

2012 SUMMER CAMP CALENDARCalendars available on the website June 8, 2012 at www.ymcala.org/tsb

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Adventure City Boomers Sparks Game Johns IncrediblePizza Disneyland

Day Camp: Discovery Camp (4-5 Years)

Movin’ and Groovin’ Time Travelers Team Spirit Game Show Mania Disco Days

Johns IncrediblePizza Boomers Sparks Game Knott's Berry Farm Disneyland

Heritage Park Raging Waters Sparks Game Knott's Berry Farm Griffith Park

Teen LeadershipProgram at

Camp WhittleAug. 4-11

Camp Whitte: CITAges 16-17

WEEK 6July 23-27

WEEK 7July 30-Aug 3

WEEK 8Aug 6-10

WEEK 9Aug 13-17

WEEK 10Aug 20-24

WEEK 11Aug 27-30*(4 day Week)

Day Camp: Explorers Camp (Grades 1-3)

Preschool/Specialty Camp (2 1/2-5 Years) / Regular Preschool available daily M-F ages 2 1/2-5

Licensed Child Care: Summer Child Care (Grades K-6)

Splish Splash Recyclable Likeables Olympics SportsZone Y in the World Y's Chef Blast off to the Last

Bit of Fun

Newport Dunes Long Beach Aquarium Disney's CaliforniaAdventure IMAX Bowling/Laser Tag Mulligan's Family Fun

Center

Day Camp: Discovery Camp (4-5 Years)

Fun in the Sun Fear Factor Olympic Week Buggin Out Around the World Going Green

Newport Dunes Long Beach Aquarium Disney's CaliforniaAdventure IMAX Bowling/Laser Tag Mulligan's Family Fun

Center

Camping (2 days) Orange County Fair No Good Times - Sign up for Whittle

Disney's CaliforniaAdventure Irvine Regional Park Long Beach

Aquairiam & The Pike

Day Camp: Adventure (Grades 4-6)

Day Camp: Good Times Camp (Grades 7-9)

Specialty & Sports Camps (Grades 1-3)

Leaders in Training (Ages 15-17) Limited Space Available. Available all weeks.

Camp Whittle: grades 6-11Aug. 4-11

Animal CampBaking CampChess Part 1

Eyewitness News (3 grade)

Lego Pre-Engineering

Rock ClimbingSummer Science

Spectacular

Chess Part 2

Lego Animation (2-3 grade)

Olympic/International Sports

Robotics

Star Wars (3 grade)

Book Club (2-3grade)

Cooking School atBristol Farms

Ice Skating

Soccer

Write Right Now

Bowling

iKids (3 grade)

Musical Theatre

Fort Building (2-3 grade)

Lego Pre-Engineering

Tennis (2-3 grade)

Fit Kids GymnasticsFun Fitness

Specialty & Sports Camps (Grades 4-6)

Teen Camps: Specialty & Sports Camps (Grades 7-9)

Chess Part 1Eyewitness News

Lego Pre-Engineering

Math ManiaMusical Theatre

Rock ClimbingSummer Science

Spectacular

Chess Part 2

Horsemanship

Lego Animation

Olympic/International Sports

Get the Write Stuff

Robotics

Star Wars (4-5 grade)

Book Club (4 grade)

Cooking School atBristol Farms

Photography

Red-Hot Robots

Self Defense

Bowling

iKids

Scrapbooking:Project a Day

Volleyball

Fort BuildingLego

Pre-EngineeringTennis

Fit Kids GymnasticsFun Fitness

Rock Climbing Horsemanship Scrapbooking:Project a Day

Volleyball

Tennis

Guarantee your spot – Sign up today!Call 310-325-5885 for details.

Check out our exciting resident campprograms on pages 26 & 27!

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Sylvan: Get ready forKindergarten

SUMMER PRESCHOOLWe provide a well rounded program encouragingthe development of children to their fullest potential. Preschool has age-appropriate, hands-on activities that provide many opportunities for learning and growth, using theHigh Scope curriculum. High Scope is a child-ledcurriculum that encourages children to follow theirinterests and ensures they are active participantsin their environment. The YMCA is a safe, nurturing environment that encourages independence, confidence and positive self-esteemin children. We encourage critical thinking andconflict resolution skills.

GET READY FORKINDERGARTENSylvan Learning Center will provide your child withkindergarten readiness tools. At the end of theweek your child will bring home what skills theylearned. This camp will run from 1-3pm.Ages: 4-5 years old – potty trainedDates: Aug 13-17 Fee: $115

LICENSED SUMMER CHILD CAREThese programs are state licensed and school-based, and take place in YMCA child caremodular buildings. Quality supervision is providedby our caring staff. Children travel on a bus fieldtrip once a week, except for holiday weeks. Thisprogram operates 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mondaythrough Friday, and offers crafts, games, youthfitness and healthy snacks in the am and pm daily.

Summer child care provides safe, fun, licensed,quality care for children ages 5 through 12.

All children will be swim tested prior to any watertrips. If your child is attending Torrance EducationFoundation summer school, please see the summerschool care program (page 12).

Location: Various locations (see next page)Ages: 5 – 12 years oldDates: June 18 – Aug 30 Hours: Mon. – Fri. 6:30am – 6:00pmRatio: 1 staff leader to 14 childrenFee: $140/week

$120/week (July 2-6 and Aug. 27-Aug. 30)

Preschool & Child Care

REGISTER FOR PRESCHOOL &SCHOOL YEAR CHILD CAREPreschool: for children ages 21/2 to 5 whoare fully potty trained, call 310-530-6882, 7 am to 6 pm to register.School-Age Child Care: Sign-ups for beforeand after school child care begin in May andJune. Call 213-639-7495 or 213-639-7498after April 29 for fall 2012 information.Enrollment is limited, and transportation pick-up locations require a minimum of fivestudents. Middle school students may berequired to walk.

Please bring lunch and sunblock.Children must wear closed toed/heeledshoes and are responsible for theirown belongings. Please mark whichweeks your child will be attending onyour registration form. A $25 non-refundable and nontransferabledeposit is required at registration, for each week, as well as a one time$25 registration fee.

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LICENSED SUMMER PROGRAMS(CONTINUED): TRAVELS WEEKLY

Week Theme

June 18-22 Buggin’ Out with Friends

June 25-29 Planes, Trains &

Automobiles

July 2-6* United We Stand

July 9-13 Feel the Beat

July 16-20 Inventions & Imaginations

July 23-27 Splish Splash

July 30-Aug. 3 Recyclable Likeables

August 6-10 Olympic Sports Zone

August 13-17 Y in the World

August 20-24 Y’s Chef

August 27-30* Blast Off to the Last Bit of Fun

All walking/bus field trips are subject to change.

*Closed July 4 and August 31

FIELD TRIP TRAVEL DAYS

Anza: Tuesday

Arlington: Wednesday

Arnold: Friday

Carr: Wednesday

Hickory: Thursday

Riviera: Tuesday

Wood: Friday

Adams Elementary State License #191603070

Anza Elementary State License #191608526

Arlington Elementary State License #197412182

Arnold ElementaryState License #191671713

Carr Elementary SchoolState License #191609876

Hickory Elementary SchoolState License #191671712

Riviera ElementaryState License #191671718

Victor Elementary (Summer School)State License #191602086

Wood Elementary State License #197400717

Child Care

GIVE TO KIDS-TO-CAMPPlease help ensure that no child is turnedaway from camp if their families are unableto pay the full cost by sending a check toYMCA Campership Fund or clicking GiveNow at www.ymcala.org/tsb.

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SUMMER SCHOOL CARE:ARLINGTON & ARNOLDELEMENTARYGrades 1 – 6Date: June 25- July 20Program runs Monday to Friday during the weeksof Torrance Education Foundation summer school.The program will operate from 6:30 am until summer school begins and from summer schooldismissal time until 6 pm. Children will need to beregistered for other camps if care is neededbeyond the summer school weeks. There will bewalking and bus field trips, a variety of age-appropriate activities and healthy snacks provided in the am and pm daily. Minimum numberof children is required to run the program. $105 per weekArlington YMCA ModularArnold YMCA Modular

SUMMER SCHOOL CARE:VICTORGrades 1 – 6Date: June 25-July 20

Monday care includedTuesday-Friday only summer school

This program will operate from 6:30 am until summer school begins and from summer schooldismissal time until 6 pm. Program includes careMondays, 6:30 am to 6 pm, at no additional cost.Children will need to be registered for othercamps if care is needed beyond the summerschool weeks. A variety of age-appropriate activities will be provided. There will not be anyfield trips. The afternoon portion will be conducted outside. Minimum number of childrenis required to run the program. $110 per weekVictor YMCA Modular

Child Care & Summer School

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DISCOVER YMCA CAMPSWe have a safe and fun-filled place for your children during the summer days with qualitysupervision. Day Camp programs are conducted inan outdoor park setting with travel once or twicea week for bus or walking field trips.

Day CampsAt the Y, our traditional day camps focus on ageappropriate curriculum to stimulate your child’simagination and development.

Weekly activities revolve around themes andinclude outdoor games, swimming, craft projects,songs, and skits. Your child will participate incharacter building and recreational activities toenhance social and leadership skills.

In our Explorer (1-3 graders), Adventure (4-6graders) and Good Times (7-9 graders) camps, ourtrained staff will work with your child to developself-confidence and a sense of accomplishmentthrough crafts, group building and sports throughCharacter Counts. Ratio in camp 1:10 and inextended care will be higher.

Typical Daily Schedule for Explorer andAdventure Camps7 am-9 am Extended Care (board games,

free play, and art and crafts)

9-9:30 am Camp Assembly andIntroductory Game

9:30-10 am Team Building Activity

10 am-12 pm Rotating Stations(craft, field games, skits, exploring time, etc.)

12-1 pm Lunch/Social Time/Character Counts

1-3:30 pm Calendar Activity

3:30-4 pm Camp Assembly

4-6 pm Extended Care

Day Camps

Please bring lunch and sunblock. Childrenmust wear closed toed/heeled shoes andare responsible for their own belongings.Please arrive to camp by 7:45 am on tripday. The Day Camp program operatesfrom 9 am to 4 pm and includes extendedcare from 7 am until the camp day starts;starting again at the end of the camp dayuntil 6 pm, Monday–Friday. Some dayshave extended hours due to field trips. A light afternoon snack will be served. A $25 non-transferable, non-refundabledeposit per week. In addition a one-time$25 registration fee is required.

Online registration for allsummer camps begins March 19

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DISCOVERY CAMP - NEW!This camp is designed for children ages 4-5 yearsold. Your child will enjoy exploring arts, imagination, songs, skits and many other fun activities. We will have walking field trips andspecial guests.

Location: Edison Elementary SchoolYMCA Modular Building

Ages: 4-5 year olds

Dates: June 18 – Aug. 30

Hours: Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pm

Free Extended Care available 7-9am / 4-6pm

Fee: $175/week$145/week (July 2 & Aug. 27)

Day Camps

WEEK

June 18-22

June 25-29

July 2-6*

July 9-13

July 16-20

July 23-27

July 30-Aug 3

August 6-10

August 13-17

August 20-24

August 27-30*

THEME

Movin’ and Groovin’

Time Travelers

Team Spirit

Game Show Mania

Disco Days

Fun in the Sun

Fear Factor

Olympic Week

Buggin Out

Around the World

Going Green

*Closed July 4 & Aug. 31

EXPLORER CAMPOur Explorer Camp includes two field trips eachweek and many other amazing activities.

Location: Wilson Park

Ages: Entering Grade 1 to 3

Dates: June 18 – Aug. 30

Hours: Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pm

Free Extended Care available 7-9am / 4-6pmat Torrance Elem. School - Cafeteria

Fee: $ 175/week$ 145/week (July 2 and Aug. 27 weeks)

Day Camps

WEEK

June 18-22

June 25-29

July 2-6*

July 9-13

July 16-20

July 23-27

July 30-Aug 3

August 6-10

August 13-17

August 20-24

August 27-30*

THEME

Movin’ andGroovin’

Time Travelers

Team Spirit

Game Show Mania

Disco Days

Fun in the Sun

Fear Factor

Olympic Week

Buggin Out

Around theWorld

Going Green

FIELD TRIPS

Adventure City

Boomers

Sparks Game

John’s IncrediblePizza

Disneyland

Newport Dunes

Long BeachAquarium

Disney’s CaliforniaAdventure

IMAX

Bowling/Laser Tag

Mulligan’s FamilyFun Center

All field trips are subject to change. Camp Travel Days: Monday & Wednesday

Note: Sparks Game will be Thursday.

*Closed July 4 & Aug. 31

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ADVENTURE CAMPOur Adventure Camp includes two field trips eachweek and many other adventurous activities.

Location: Wilson Park

Ages: Entering Grade 4 to 6

Dates: June 18 – Aug. 30

Hours: Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pm

Free Extended Care available 7-9am / 4-6pmat Torrance Elem. School - Cafeteria

Fee: $ 175/week$ 145/week (July 2 and Aug. 27 weeks)

Day Camps

WEEK

June 18-22

June 25-29

July 2-6*

July 9-13

July 16-20

July 23-27

July 30-Aug 3

August 6-10

August 13-17

August 20-24

August 27-30*

THEME

Movin’ andGroovin’

Time Travelers

Team Spirit

Game Show Mania

Disco Days

Fun in the Sun

Fear Factor

Olympic Week

Buggin Out

Around theWorld

Going Green

FIELD TRIPS

John’s IncrediblePizza

Boomers

Sparks Game

Knott’s BerryFarm

Disneyland

Newport Dunes

Long BeachAquarium

Disney’s CaliforniaAdventure

IMAX

Bowling/Laser Tag

Mulligan’s FamilyFun Center

All field trips are subject to change. Camp Travel Days: Monday & Thursday

*Closed July 4 & Aug. 31

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GOOD TIMES CAMPOur Good Times camp includes multiple field tripseach week. Your Teen will enjoy adventure, funand excitement. And while they do, you will enjoypeace of mind knowing that your son or daughteris involved in activities that meet with yourapproval. Good Times activities are fast movingand challenging, designed to meet the uniqueneeds of the junior high participant. No GoodTimes August 6 – 10 during our Camp WhittleResident Camp week. Sign up early for CampWhittle, an amazing sleep-away camp at ymcala.org/tsb.org.

Location: Traveling daily (walking/bus)

Ages: Entering Grade 7 to 9

Dates: June 18 – Aug 30

Hours: Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pm

Free Extended Care available atTorrance-South Bay YMCA High Adventure Room 7-9 am/4-6 pm

Fee: $215/week$185/week (July 2 and Aug. 27weeks)

Day Camps

WEEK

June 18-22

June 25-29

July 2-6*

July 9-13

July 16-20

July 23-27

July 30-Aug 3

August 6-10

August 13-17

August 20-24

August 27-30*

FIELD TRIPS

Heritage Park

Raging Waters

Sparks Game

Knott’s Berry Farm

Griffith Park

Camping (2 days)

Orange County Fair

No Camp - Sign up forCamp Whittle

Disney’s CaliforniaAdventure

Irvine Regional Park

Long Beach Aquarium& The Pike

All field trips are subject to change. Bus travel days: Tues., Thurs., Fri.

*Closed July 4 & Aug 31

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ACTION-MOVIE WORKSHOP-“HOLLYWOOD STYLE” Grades: 4 - 6, 7 - 9Are you a big fan of fast-paced movies loaded withaction-packed scenes? In this exciting workshop,Movies By Kids will help you write, direct, and produceyour own action sequence for the camera featuringmartial arts experts assisting with all stunt-fight training and film choreography. That’s not all, wait untilyour footage hits the editing room where we dub in sizzling sound effects and voice-overs. No experience isnecessary! Let our experts show you how easy it is tobe the next action star for the camera. All projects willbe edited and a DVD will be provided to every child inthe camp. The Y will contact you for pickup.Fee: $285Week: June 25-29Victor YMCA Modular

“AHOY MATEY” PIRATE CAMP - NEW!Grades: 1 – 3Come and enjoy a week of swashbuckling fun as we setsail on our “Citizen Ship”! Allow your mateys theopportunity to work in teams with their fellow shipmates to find clues and seek out buried treasures.Adventures on the high seas await us as we learnabout the history of pirating and enjoy searching fortreasures and great pirate projects! Arrrr, a one-dayvoyage to the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Buena Parkis scheduled. Fee: $220Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Victor YMCA Modular

AMUSEMENT PARK CAMPGrades: 4 – 6, 7 – 9Travel to four different amusement parks: Knott’sBerry Farm, California Adventure, Disneyland and SoakCity. One day will be a trip to a local park. Fee: $425Week: July 16-20Carr YMCA Modular

ANIMAL CAMPGrades: 1 – 3Experience a variety of live animals both local andexotic. Children will receive hands-on experience bytrained instructors as they visit local animal venuesand zoos. Camp travels on 3 days. Fee: $275Week: July 23-27Adams YMCA Modular

BAKING CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6Cookies and cakes and pies, oh my! For three hoursdaily, children will be transported to Torrance Bakerywhere they will get hands-on experience at makingtheir own baked goodies. Campers will mix, bake anddecorate their own cookies, pies, breads and cakes andtake their creations home daily.Fee: $315Week: June 25–29 (4 – 6 grade)Week: July 23–27 (1 – 3 grade)Victor YMCA Modular

BASEBALL CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 For the beginner and intermediate baseball player.Learn the fundamental baseball skills of throwing,catching, fielding and game strategy. Baseballglove required. Three hour session daily. Will travel one day to a baseball game.Fee: $235Week: July 16-20Adams YMCA Modular

BASKETBALL CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9For the beginner and intermediate basketball player.Learn fundamental skills of passing, dribbling andshooting with a tournament at the end of the week.Transported to the YMCA. Will travel one day to aSparks game. Three hours daily.Fee: $235Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Victor YMCA Modular

Specialty Camps

*4 day week

SPECIALTY CAMPSFor grades 1 – 9Operating hours are 6:30 am to 6 pm. Your child will need to be at camp by certain times due to field trip scheduling. Please refer to calendar. All specialty and sports camps have a portion of the day that includes other camp activities. Camps may be consolidated.

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BOOK CLUB – NEW!Grades: 2 – 4Learn to love to read! Campers at all reading levels arewelcome. Every morning we will use Reader Theater,poetry, popular book series and your child’s imaginationto increase their confidence in reading and get themexcited to read. The afternoon will be filled with traditional camping activities and challenges. Camperswill practice reading one on one daily. We will also walkto the library. Fee: $165Week: Aug 6-10Victor YMCA Modular

BOWLING CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6Learn the beginning fundamentals of bowling — how tohold and aim the ball, bowling etiquette and terminology.Taught by a P.V. Bowl Coach. Includes lesson,shoe rental and two games a day. Children aretransported to P.V. Bowl in Torrance for twohours daily from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Fee: $215Week: July 9-13Victor YMCA ModularWeek: Aug 13-17Adams YMCA Modular

CAMP ALOHAGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Imagine you’re in Hawaii and learn various dances suchas Hula, Tahitian, Samoan and Mori. Make traditionalleis and study Hawaiian culture in a fun way.Fee: $190Week: July 16-20Carr YMCA Modular

CERAMIC CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9All grades will be transported to Color Me Mine fortwo hours daily where your child will learn how topaint with various painting techniques and styles.Create custom bowls, mugs, plates and figurines toenjoy and share with the family. Pieces will be firedand ready in one week (parents to pick up projects).Must wear clothes that can get paint on them.Fee: $260Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Adams YMCA Modular

CHEER AND DANCE WITH CHIVAS USACHEER SQUADGrades: 1 - 3, 4 - 6At our cheer and dance camp we will take you througha whirlwind week of jumps, dances, and cheers. Childrenwill learn dance routines and practice teamwork 2hours daily with the Chivas USA Cheer Squad. Fee: $220Week: June 25-29Carr YMCA Modular

CHESS CAMP: PART 1 Grades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Come learn the basic elements of chess one hour dailyof professional time, taught by Academic Chess.Playing time and fun chess tournaments. Fee: $175Week: July 23-27Carr YMCA Modular

CHESS CAMP: PART 2Grades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Come learn different strategies to chess, taught byAcademic Chess one hour daily of professional time.Playing time and fun tournaments. Participants musthave taken Part 1 or have chess experience. Fee: $175Week: July 30-Aug 3Adams YMCA Modular

COOKING FOR KIDSGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6Kids will have fun while they learn to prepare and cooktheir favorite foods. In this exciting camp, kids willacquire basic cooking skills, participate in meal planning,learn nutrition and cooking safety. Everything ishands-on and campers each receive recipes daily, anda free embroidered apron. This is a fun atmosphereand Junior Chefs get to show off their Iron Chef skillswhile making new friends. We will transport them toCooking for Kids at Hesse Park for 3 hours daily.Fee: $375Week: June 25-29 (1-3 grade)Week: July 16-20 (4-6 grade)Adams YMCA Modular

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COOKING SCHOOL AT BRISTOL FARMSGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 If you’re looking for fun in the kitchen during the lazydays of summer, this is the place to be. For threehours daily at Manhattan Beach’s Bristol Farms.Children will receive hands-on experience, cook themerelated menus and sample food they make to sharewith the family. Daily themes include rise & dine breakfast, fiesta lunch, cookin’ in the firehouse, wickywacky luau, and beach party picnic.Fee: $325Week: Aug 6-10Carr YMCA Modular

CRAZY CHEMWORKS - NEW!Grades: 1 - 3, 4 - 6Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a junior chemist!These five days of chemistry are packed solid with coolreactions. Children learn to swirl, pour and mix like ascientist! Chill down and heat up at the atomic level asyou change liquid to solid and back again. Learn how tohandle laboratory tools, build and break molecules, andpick up some tricks on chemical changes with solids,liquids, and gases. Hop on board the chemistry expressthis summer for a high-speed science experience! Three hours daily with Mad Science. Fee: $270Week: June 18-22Carr YMCA Modular

DRUM CAMPGrades: 2 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9 Come learn drumming techniques from a former poptour drummer. Learn to use your hands and feet andexpand your drum knowledge. Kids will have 2 hoursdaily at Fuentech Drum School and will practice ondrum pads and actual drum sets. Coordination, handand foot techniques and drum rudiments will betaught. Kids will be taught at beginning or intermediate level, based on instructor evaluation. All kids will receive drumsticks and a t-shirt. Fee: $325Week: June 18-22Adams YMCA Modular

EYEWITNESS NEWS - NEW!Grades: 3 – 6 Attention aspiring performers! Do you want to experiencethe excitement of reporting the latest breaking newsstory? In this camp, you will be acting on a giant blue-screen stage and learning the subtleties of actingin a live news broadcast. Choose your anchor position...Would you like to be a sports reporter? Entertainmentnews? Political commentator? Weather? Whatever youdecide, it’s gonna be a blast! At the end of the camp,all footage will be professionally edited together like areal news broadcast and provided on DVD. (The Y willcontact you for pickup.) Three hours daily with MoviesBy Kids. Fee: $315Week: July 23-27Victor YMCA Modular

FIT-KIDS GYMNASTICS CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Learn tumbling, balance beam, bars and trampolinethree hours daily between 9am to noon of non-competitive gymnastics, including safety, positive techniques and terminology. Participants are transported daily to Fit-Kids Gymnastics in Torrance.Bring workout clothes. Fee: $285Week: Aug 27-30Adams YMCA Modular

FLIGHT - NEW! Grades: 4 – 6Take to the sky and soar! Design and build hot air balloons, planes, rockets, kites and more withEdutainment Arts Co. Learn the principles of flight andsee where your imagination can take you. Trip to theMuseum of Flight in Torrance on June 28.Fee: $240Week: June 25 – 29Victor YMCA Modular

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FORT BUILDING - NEW!Grades: 2 - 3, 4 - 6You've done it since you were two, surrounding yourself with piles of stuffed animals and couch cushions. Now build your forts with tons of friendsand have the fun of building, and competing. Each daynew forts will be made out of different whacky materials: Some small forts, and some large. Teams will compete for best design, best fortified, longeststanding and more. Castle vs. castle, fort vs. fort, funvs. more fun. Five hours daily with Edutainment Arts.Fee: $240Week: Aug 20 - 24Victor YMCA Modular

FUN IN ARTGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6Enjoy creating your own art masterpieces using paintand watercolors while learning about art principles andelements. An introduction to Monet, Van Gogh andother famous artists. Daily art projects and a field tripto a local art museum. Three hours daily. Fee: $210Week: June 25 – 29Carr YMCA Modular

FUN FITNESS CAMP - NEWGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6Believe In U (BLVINU) has created a fun, fitness-basedprogram for children of all fitness levels. This camp isdesigned to increase overall conditioning, improvecoordination and balance, increase endurance, improveconfidence for children and focus on positive reinforcement and building self-esteem. This camp willconsist of exercises using jump ropes, hurdles, ladders,cones, hula hoops, and more all designed to increasethe heart rate, energize the system and bring fun backto getting fit. Three hours daily with Believe In U staff. Fee: $265Week: July 9-13Victor YMCA ModularFee: $240 Week: August 27-30 (closed Aug 31)Adams YMCA Modular

GREEN SCREEN FILMING - NEW!Grades: 4 – 6, 7 – 9Learn the beginning of green screen filming, specialeffects for film, story boarding, rehearsing, directingand filming and put it all together to create an actionpacked movie to screen for your friends and family!Some campers will find a love for behind the scenesstorytelling, while others will be called by the camera.Five hours daily with Edutainment Arts.Fee: $225Week: July 9-13Victor YMCA Modular

HAVE A BALL – NEW!Grades: 2 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9Get ready for this exciting camp that will featureKickball, Dodgeball, Handball, etc. This camp will buildyour eye-hand coordination, agility and learn sportsmanship while learning to have a ball.Fee: $215Week: June 25-29Victor YMCA Modular

HORSEMANSHIP CAMPGrades: 4 – 6, 7 – 9Campers will learn basic riding skills, horse safety, trailetiquette and stable maintenance. Other fun time consists of horse story time, equine breed and color discussions and art projects. Five hours a week in groupriding lessons and five hours in group trail rides.Campers will be transported to Los Angeles EquestrianCenter in Burbank from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Riding helmet is provided; campers must wear long pants andclosed toe shoes. All riding is done on the trails ofGriffith Park. Must be at least 4' tall and under 200 lbs. Fee: $435Week: July 30 – Aug 3Carr YMCA Modular

HULA HOOP CAMPGrades: 2 – 3, 4 – 6Music ‘N Motions newest fun-filled fabulous campoffers the art of Hula Hooping. We demonstrate thephysics at play in each movement in child-friendlyterms. Children discover the science and mystery ofwhy the hoop falls down or stays up. Kids will benefitfrom this fun camp by increasing vitality, build corestrength, improve balance and coordination, as well aselevate mood and build self-confidence. They will learnwaist hooping, hip hooping, spins, off body tricks andmuch more. Two hours daily from 10am to 12N.Fee: $265Week: July 16-20Carr YMCA Modular

ICE SKATING CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6For the beginning ice skater. Participants are transported to Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo forhalf-hour instruction, 1 hour of practice time daily andfree skate time from 2:15 to 5 pm. Includes skates. Fee: $230Week: June 18-22 (1-3 grade)Carr YMCA ModularWeek: July 16-20 (4-6 grade)Victor YMCA ModularWeek: Aug 6-10 (1-3 grade)Victor YMCA Modular

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iKIDS - NEW!Grades: 3 – 6Wanna make an exciting webisode like iCarly? In thisincredible camp, campers will get the opportunity tocreate and star in their own webisode. You will decidethe characters, you will create the skits, and you willbe the star! Become the quirky-comic-relief character,or the cool gossip king. It’s all possible with iKids! All webisodes will be edited and streamed at www.moviesbykids.com. (The Y will contact you forpickup.) Three hours daily with Movies By Kids. Fee: $315Week: Aug 13-17Carr YMCA Modular

LEGO™ ANIMATIONGrades: 2 – 3, 4 – 6Ready to take your fascination with Legos to the nextlevel? We will have all the Legos you need to createamazing stopmotion animation movies. The ideas will beyours, the sets will be built by you, and you will operate all the equipment to bring your masterpiece tothe big screen. Whether it’s a re-creation of an epicpirate battle scene or an adventure in another galaxy,this workshop is the ultimate place to play with Legos.All projects will be professionally edited and a DVD willbe provided to every child in the camp. (The Y will contact you for pickup.) Three hours daily with Movies By Kids.Fee: $285Week: July 30 – Aug 3Victor YMCA Modular

LEGO™ PRE-ENGINEERING CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Build a town, city or star base with houses, buildings,pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers and more. Explorethe many possibilities of Lego building systems whilelearning useful construction techniques. Three hoursdaily with experienced instructors from Play WellTEKnology. Fee: $250Week: July 23-27, Aug 20-24Victor YMCA Modular

MATH CAMP: COUNT ON US!Grades: 1 – 3We will transport children daily from 1-3 pm to SylvanLearning Center in Torrance, where students will practice the basics of math to strengthen their foundational skills. Students will enhance their basicknowledge and incorporate practice with manipulatives. They will utilize critical thinking skills in each new assignment and work with new problemsolving strategies to help with those ever-tricky wordand story problems. Increase your child’s confidence ina high-spirited learning environment.Fee: $245Week: July 16-20Adams YMCA Modular

MATH CAMP: MATH MANIAGrades: 4 – 6We will transport children to Sylvan Learning Center inTorrance from 1 to 3 pm daily. Students will cover higherlevel math concepts like long multiplication, division andfractions. They’ll also expand their basic knowledge,incorporate practice with manipulatives, and will beencouraged to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills in each new assignment. Increase yourchild’s confidence in a high-spirited learning environment.Fee: $245Week: July 23-27Adams YMCA Modular

MULLIGAN’S FUN CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9 Children will get to do mini-golf, jungle gym, bouncehouse, paddle boat (up to 80 lbs.), laser tag, ropescourse, 1-3 grade Rookie go-carts, 4-9 grade SpeedWay go-carts and batting cages (no batting cages onTuesdays). Transport to Mulligan’s Fun Center daily fora four hour stay that includes lunch. Fee: $235 (1-3 grade)Fee: $260 (4-9 grade)Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Adams YMCA Modular

MUSICAL THEATREGrades: 1 - 3, 4 - 6Audition, rehearse and put on an entire show for anaudience! We will either put together a musical revueshowcasing the talents of each performer, or performan abbreviated version of a popular musical. (Showbased on experience level and make up of studentbody of the camp). The end of the week brings parentsand friends together to watch the magic happen!Fee: $450Week: July 16 – 27 (4-6 grade) - 2 week campFee: $225Week: Aug 13 – 17 (1-3 grade)Victor YMCA Modular

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OLYMPIC/INTERNATIONAL SPORTSCAMP – NEW!Grades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 The summer Olympics have begun at the Y. Learn newsport games from different parts of the world. At theend of the week we will put these games together forour Y Olympics. Will travel two days to YMCA.Fee: $235Week: July 30-Aug 3Victor YMCA Modular

PHOTOGRAPHYGrades: 4 – 6Learn about shading, lighting, balance and focus.Children will create a variety of picture frames andpresent an art exhibit at the end of the week. Fivehours daily with Edutainment Arts. Children will beprovided an SD card.Fee: $230Week: Aug 6 – 10Victor YMCA Modular

POP/HIP HOP CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6This high energy class combines the culture of streetdancing with the technical training of dance that isupbeat and fun. Children will count music as well asmemorize dance steps to fun filled choreography. Theywill learn 4 different and exciting routines to perform forloved ones on the last day of camp. Their dance moveshelp focus on rhythm, coordination and confidence. Themusic is age appropriate, new and popular. Two hoursdaily from 10am to 12N with Music n’ Motion.Fee: 265Week: July 9-13Carr YMCA Modular

RED-HOT ROBOTS! - NEW!Grades: 4 – 6 Join Mad Science for a week of discovery and fun in thisfive-day Red-Hot Robots Camp! Learn the many uses ofrobots in our world and spend time working with supercool, amazing robots. Experiment with sound-sensingrobots, line-tracking robots, amphibious robots androbots that can even play soccer! Discover the nuts andbolts of robots while learning the science of circuits.Then see how robots use sensors that enable them tolearn about their environment. It’s “Robots 101” as youlearn Asimov’s Laws of Robotics and some applicationsof robotic technology. Use all this knowledge and skill tobuild your very own working robot to take home with youat the end of camp! Three hours daily with Mad Science. Fee: $265Week: Aug 6 – 10Victor YMCA Modular

ROBO-DRAGON EXTREME TECHNOCHALLENGE - NEW!Grades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Children will uncover dragon mysteries as you bring yourmotorized robo-dragon creation to life. Children willdecide what tools their robot will need to follow theircommands as we prepare to battle and race at the ultimate Robo-Dragon Rally. Three hours daily withDestination Science.Fee: $225Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Carr YMCA Modular

ROBOTICS CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Learn how robots get around and think. Then build onethat the campers control in a hands-on building project.Two hours daily 10am to 12N with Rolling Robots inRolling Hills Estates. Transported daily. Fee: $340Week: July 30-Aug 3Victor YMCA Modular

ROCK-CLIMBING CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9 Learn basic climbing skills and commands, climbinggear education and techniques. Work on strength,balance and flexibility. All safety gear is provided. Two hours daily with an instructor at Hangar 18 inHawthorne. Transported daily.Fee: $230Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Victor YMCA ModularFee: $250Week: July 23-27Carr YMCA Modular

SCRAPBOOKING CAMPGrades: 4 – 6, 7 – 9 After campers walk to A-Z Scrapbooking in Torrance,they will learn techniques including lettering, borders,coordinating colors, journaling, punch art, rubberstamping and tool tricks. Children need to bring scissors and pictures of family and friends daily. Two hours daily. Fee: $230Week: July 16-20Victor YMCA Modular

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SCRAPBOOKING: PROJECT A DAYGrades: 4 – 6, 7 – 9After students walk to A-Z Scrapbooking in Torrance,they’ll work on a different project (mini-albums, explosion boxes, wall hangings and frames) for twohours daily. Children need to bring scissors and pictures of family and friends daily. Fee: $240Week: Aug 13-17Victor YMCA Modular

SELF DEFENSE CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 Children will learn self defense techniques and strategies to help develop balance, flexibility andstrength, as well as self-confidence and character. The emphasis will be on fun! Children will be transported to United Studios of Self Defense inTorrance/Redondo Beach for a daily 2 hour session. Fee: $270Week: July 9-13 (1-3 grade)Victor YMCA ModularWeek: Aug 6-10 (4-6 grade)Carr YMCA Modular

SOCCER CAMPGrades: 1 – 3For the beginner soccer player, with a focus on trapping, passing, shooting and defense. Prepare yourskills for the upcoming soccer season. Shin guards andwater bottle required daily. Two hour session dailywith a qualified coach.Fee: $250Week: July 16–20 (includes a field trip to the HomeDepot Center on July 18 for a soccer game)Victor YMCA ModularFee: $210Week: Aug 6–10Adams YMCA Modular

SPORTS FUNDAMENTALS CAMPGrades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6Kids will have fun while developing skills for baseball,soccer, softball and flag football. They will also gainself confidence, basic skill development and goodsportsmanship. The camp provides beginning andintermediate players with basic sports skills, twomorning hours daily. Camp will travel one day toAnaheim Stadium for a tour.Fee: $230Week: June18-22Adams YMCA Modular

STAR WARSGrades: 1 – 3, 3 – 5It’s Jedi Training Time. We will start with light sabertraining, create the perfect Jedi outfit and learn aboutthe force. A camp filled with futuristic fantasy, crafts,and plenty of fun. May the fun be with you! Five hoursdaily with Edutainment Arts. Fee: $225Week: June18-22 (1-3 grade)Week: July 30-Aug 3 (1-5 grade)Adams YMCA Modular

SUMMER SCIENCE SPECTACULAR - NEW!Grades: 1 – 3, 4 – 6In this fun-filled camp, young scientists will explore science and how it affects the world around them.Water, volcanoes, earthquakes, and the mysteries ofminerals are just the beginning. The forces of the worldcome together in one exciting day devoted to gravity,inertia and energy. Children will investigate howscientific principals help to make their favorite toys fun

and learn how to build and fly stunt planes. Discover“Watts Up” in an electrifying day filled with magnets,plasma balls, electrical circuits and much, much more. Itwill be a SPECTACULAR summer! Three hours daily withMad Science. Fee: $270Week: July 23–27Adams YMCA Modular

TENNIS CAMPGrades: 2 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9 For the beginner. Learn fundamentals of tennis: forehand, backhand, serve and terminology. Studentstransported to South Bay Tennis Center (SBTC) inTorrance for two hours daily of instruction and practicefrom 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Bring a tennis racquet; the SBTChas a limited supply. Fee: $240Week: June 25–29Adams YMCA ModularWeek: Aug 20–24Victor YMCA Modular

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TREASURE CHEST CAMP - NEW!Grades: 1 – 3Allow your child the opportunity to put their creativityto work and experience how toys are constructed.Campers will learn how to build their own woodencrafts, make toys from scratch, decorate papier macheprojects and treasures to fascinate their imagination.Come and enjoy a hands-on experience as we createand design our own toys and treasures!Fee: $230Week: July 2-6* (closed July 4)Carr YMCA Modular

VOLLEYBALL CAMPGrades: 4 – 6, 7 – 9Introductory program exploring volleyball skills. Threehours daily with experienced instructor. Transportationincluded to YMCA.Fee: $260Week: Aug 13-17Adams YMCA Modular

WRITING CAMP: WRITE, RIGHT NOW!Grades: 1 – 3We will transport children (1–3 pm) daily to SylvanLearning Center in Torrance, where children practicewriting short essays about their lives and their families. They will be encouraged to bring in familyphotographs or draw pictures to illustrate their stories, and gain experience in writing essays similarto those they are assigned in school. Classes willinclude an introduction to grammar and parts ofspeech. They will bring home a notebook of their workat the end of the week-long session. Fee: $245Week: Aug 6-10Adams YMCA Modular

WRITING CAMP: GET THE WRITE STUFF!Grades: 4 – 6We will transport children (1–3 pm) daily to SylvanLearning Center in Torrance, where children practicewriting short essays about their lives and their families. They will be encouraged to bring in familyphotographs or draw pictures to illustrate their stories, and gain experience in writing essays similarto those they are assigned in school. This class willinclude a review of grammar and the parts of speech.They will bring home a notebook of their work at theend of the week-long session. Fee: $245Week: July 30-Aug 3Adams YMCA Modular

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RESIDENT CAMPS LED BYTORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCASleepway camp is an amazing experience that yourchild will remember for years to come. Sign yourchild up for adventure this summer. Select theadventure of your choice and we will chart yourcourse to summer fun. We offer well-planned,safe, dynamic programs including teamwork andemphasizing the small group experience. For more details on Resident Camps or CITPrograms contact Ami Costa at 213-639-7493or amicosta@ymcala.org.Registration for resident camps is available onour website at www.ymcala.org/tsb.

CAMP ROUND MEADOW Entering Grades 3-6This week long camp focuses on skill developmentand overall achievement. Campers have the opportunity to try each camp activity and developskills in activities that include arts & crafts, teambuilding, archery, canoeing, campfire skits, stories,songs and more! The cabin group is the heart ofthis camp, where children foster respect for themselves and others in their group. Campersmake new friends and experience new activities.Week: July 7 -14Pre-Camp Orientation: June 19 at 7pmFees: Price A $395 Price B $445 Price C $495

CATALINA WHITE’S LANDINGEntering Grades 7 – 10 Looking for an exotic island adventure this summer? White’s Landing on Catalina Island is theanswer. After the cruise from Long Beach Harbor,campers can swim, kayak, snorkel, fish, and loungeon the beach. They will participate in archery, artsand crafts, nature awareness activities, sportsand campfire programs.Week: July 28-Aug 1Pre-Camp Orientation: July 19 at 7pmFees: $525

CAMP WHITTLEEntering Grades 6-9Camp Whittle is a traditional Y camp set in theSan Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake, CA.Campers will enjoy swimming, crafts, hiking adventures, theme meals, archery, boating, campfire skits, stories and songs. All programsare done in cabin groups that emphasize the smallgroup experience, ensuring that campers formclose bonds with leaders and cabin mates(Transportation to Camp Whittle by coach bus isincluded in the registration fee.)Week: August 4-11Pre-Camp Orientation:

6th & 7th grade June 26 at 7pm8th & 9th grade June 27 at 7pm

Fees: Price A $460 Price B $510 Price C $560

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPEntering Grades 10–11Located at Camp Whittle, this camp is an opportunity for our teen campers to build responsibility, teamwork and friendship! Filled withchallenging adventures, this week is designed toinstill confidence, nurture independence and develop leadership skills. Teen Leadership camperswill participate in a community service project during the week. Apply early, this camp has filledquickly the last six years!Week: August 4-11Pre-Camp Orientation: June 28 at 7pmFees: Price A $460 Price B $510 Price C $560

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THREE PRICE OPTIONS… ONE GREAT EXPERIENCEThe YMCA will continue to offer 3 prices for the same experience of summer camp. Weunderstand the economy is still on shakyground and have made these pricing options tohelp families choose what fits their budget best.

Price A - $460 ($395 Round Meadow) –This is the price of one amazing week of summer camp for your child.

Price B - $510 ($445 Round Meadow) –Same amazing week as Price A plus overheadcosts of camp operations including equipmentand facility upkeep.

Price C- $560 ($495 Round Meadow) –Same amazing week as Price A & B plus longterm costs of camp operations necessary tokeep camp running. (Represents the true costof camp.)

FINANCIAL AID AND MILITARY FAMILYSCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FORTHOSE WHO QUALIFY.

Camper selection of price is completely confidential and in no way affects the qualityof the summer camp experience each childreceives.

CIT - COUNSELOR IN TRAININGPROGRAMSResident Camp Counselor in Training (CIT) programs are available at both Camp RoundMeadow and Camp Whittle. These programs aredesigned for students ages 16-17 years old. Thetraining and volunteer experience gained duringthis week away from home will help teens gainimportant leadership skills and skills working withchildren. Mandatory trainings begin in May. Teensare required to fill out an application and they willbe selected by an interview process. Some applicants may not be selected for the program.

CAMP ROUND MEADOW CIT PROGRAMAges 16 – 17Our CIT program is for older teens interested inbecoming future volunteer camp staff. The program includes lessons in child development,group leadership and providing hands-on leadership opportunities while at camp. Mandatory trainings begin in May.Week: July 7 -14Fees: $80

CAMP WHITTLE CIT PROGRAMAges 16 to 17 The CIT program at Camp Whittle is designed toprovide 16-17 year olds an opportunity toacquire and develop the tools and skills necessaryto become a true counselor, leader, guide and rolemodel. CIT’s will get interactive training sessionsbefore camp, a camp staff t-shirt and will learnmany skills that can translate to any workplace.Mandatory trainings begin in May.Week: August 4 -11Fees: $80

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TEEN DAY CAMP PROGRAMLEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM AT DAY CAMPAges: 15 – 17 (Grades 10 – 12)This all-inclusive program will give your son or daughter the training and knowledge to lead a groupof children in a supportive and constructive way. Theprogram begins with a mandatory all day training onSaturday, June 2. After that the LITs will begin helpingin a YMCA Day Camp located in the South Bay.They’re limited to a maximum of 30 hours per week,and the number of weeks they work is flexible. LITswill also be mentored and evaluated by senior staff.

Part of the training for this program is going throughthe job application and interview process. Some teensmay not be selected for the program. Space is limited,apply early. Participants may also wish to enroll in theCIT program (see page 27). Special requests cannotbe guaranteed. Space is limited. Week: June 18 – Aug 30Fee: $60 per week

FAMILY PROGRAMSYOSEMITE FAMILY CAMPFamilies of all agesJoin us for our 19th Annual Summer Family Camp.This camp has sold out the last 10 years. Be a part ofhikes, bike riding, kids crafts and more fun activitiesin beautiful Yosemite for a 4 or 5 night stay.

The YMCA provides staff support and a variety ofactivities hosted by volunteers. Accommodationsare at Yosemite Lodge and Curry Village andinclude cabins with or without bath, standardmotel rooms or tent cabins. A pre-camp meetingis set for June 20 at 6:30 pm. For information anda brochure, call Sharon Drobka at 213-639-7484or email sharondrobka@ymcala.org. Last day tosign up is May 4. After May 4, call for availability.Director: Sharon DrobkaWeek: July 3 - 8

ADULT EXTENDED TOURS FOR 2012Bring a friend and experience the joy of seeingour beautiful world in comfort as we travel aboarda deluxe coach and leave all the worries to an experienced tour escort. Below is a partial list ofavailable tours. Canadian Adventure tour

May 6-19, 2012Springtime Tulip tour

May 5-14, 2012Niagara Falls tour

May 15-23, 2012Best of the West tour

June 4-14, 2012Sedona & Lake Powell tour

September 4-9, 2012Fall Foliage New England tour

September 29-October 9, 2012Scenic South West tour

October 4-11, 2012Kentucky Autumn tour

October 19-26, 2012 Note – Trieloff tours is our primary travel wholesaler with over 20 other tour destinationsavailable. To learn more and how to register for the tour of your dreams contact David Villasenor at 213-639-7509 or email davevillasenor@ymcala.org.

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53rd Annual YOSEMITE THANKSGIVING FAMILY CAMP – Nov 21-25, 2012Sign-ups begin April 25, 2012

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AQUATICS PROGRAMSSPLASHAges 3 & UpAs part of our community outreach, the Torrance-South Bay YMCA is hosting the nationalYMCA Splash program. This program is designedto show children and parents the unique YMCAswim lesson program in a fun and caring environment. We will teach swim skills to improvestroke, enhance water safety and explore waterfun. This fun five day splash program is taught bycaring, knowledgeable and certified swim instructors.

You do not have to be a YMCA facility member.Pre-registration is required. Tell a friend and joinus at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA. Do not register using the camp registration form located in this book.June 25 – 29 / $15 per childDec 17 – 21 / $15 per childFor more information contact Art DeLaRosa at213-639-7488 or email artdelarosa@ymcala.org

YMCA ADVENTURE GUIDESBuild memories with your child in our program forparents and their kids ages 3 and up! Parents andtheir children will join a group and participate inactivities like games, arts & crafts, camping, lasertag, parades, ice skating, bowling, field trips andmore. After all families that play together, staytogether! This program serves the Torrance,Lomita, Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan Beachareas.

We have programs for all ages of youth and theirparents:

Little GuidesLittle Guides is for kids 3-4 years old and theirparents. Share big adventures with your littleone! Families will meet new friends and enjoyoutings together such as swimming with theduckies, train rides, pumpkin patch, bumperbowling, drum circle, pajama story time andmore!

Adventure GuidesAdventure Guides is for kids in grades K-2ndand their parents. Join the Adventure Guides forbig adventures including camping, pinewoodderby, zoo, ice skating, pirate cruise, bowlingand more! In our Explorers group we havedad/child, mom/child and family groups. In ourVoyagers group that serves the Manhattan andHermosa Beach areas we have dad/daughter anddad/son groups.

TrailblazersTrailblazers is for youth in grades 3rd-5th andtheir parents. This group blazes new trailstogether! They have big adventures such as thesoap box derby, ski and snowboard trip, St.Patrick’s Day parade, horseback riding, andcanoe/camping trips! The Trailblazers havedad/child, mom/child and family groups andserves the Torrance-South Bay and beach cities areas.

PathfindersPathfinders is for teens and pre-teens in grades6th-12th and their parents. This group is ready for big adventures! Our oldest group participates in activities such as laser tagovernight, go carts, community service projects,campouts, parties and river rafting.

Contact Ami Costa at 213-369-7493 or amicosta@ymcala.org for more information.

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REGISTRATION IS EASYMarch 19: Register onlineMarch 30: Camp sign-up day, 5-7pm at YMCAAfter March 30: Mail-in, walk-in or online

STEP 1: CHOOSE...� Select the camp of your choice.

STEP 2: COMPLETE...� Camp Registration form on page 31

� Waiver page 32

STEP 3: ATTACH DEPOSIT OR FULL PAYMENT...� See deposit information below.

� Full payment at time of registration.

STEP 4: MAIL OR DELIVER...� All completed forms, required documents and

camp deposit in person or mailed to Torrance-South Bay YMCA, Attn: Camp Dept., 2900 W.Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505. Please note: We do not accept registrations viafax due to required credit card security practices.

Deposits and Payments • Day Camps and Child Care Programs require a $25

deposit per week for each child and a one-time registration fee.

• Specialty Camps require a full payment and a one-timeregistration fee.

• Resident Camps deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable please visit www.ymcala.org/tsb formore information.

Final payment for camp is due 2 1/2 weeks before thestart of the session. Failure to make final payment beforethe deadline may result in loss of your registration anddeposit. All deposits and payments should be made tothe Torrance-South Bay YMCA by check, VISA orMasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash, MoneyOrder or Cashiers Check. You may make arrangements toautomatically charge your camp balance to your creditcard at the time it is due. There will be a $25 servicecharge for all returned checks or rejected credit cards.

Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance is available for individuals andfamilies unable to pay the full camp fees. Awards forfinancial assistance are based upon income, familysize, and the YMCA’s available resources. Funds forFinancial Assistance are made available through thegenerous contributions of YMCA friends, specialevents and the YMCA’s annual Community SupportCampaign. Apply early for financial assistance. TheYMCA staff will try to respond to your request within 10 business days. A $25 deposit is requiredto register your child. Although financial assistancecan be applied to your final payment, it cannot beapplied to your deposit.

Please download the financial assistance applicationform from www.ymcala.org/tsb or call 213-639-7481.Please send the completed financial assistanceapplication and camp registration form along withthe required deposits to the YMCA. Also provideyour 2011, 1040 form, proof of residency and proofof one month’s current income. Please allow twoweeks for processing.

ChangesAll changes must be made in writing to the YMCA, not at the camp or program site. The first change is complimentary, all subsequent requests are $25 per child.

Child Care, Summer School Care, Explorers Camp,Adventure Camp, Good Times, Leaders in Trainingand Specialty Camps changes must be made by theThursday two weeks before the camp. ResidentCamp changes must be made before the pre-camp.

Cancellations and RefundsChild Care, Summer School Care, Explorers Camp,Adventure Camp and Good Times cancellations mustbe made before the payment due date in order toreceive a refund. Any payment made beyond the non-refundable deposit will be refunded minus a $25 processing fee per transaction. Specialty Camp,and Leaders in Training cancellations must be madeby the Thursday two weeks prior to camp in order toobtain a 50% refund or to transfer 50% of the fee.(continued on page 33)

Registration

2012 YMCA CAMP REGISTRATION FORM(EACH CHILD REQUIRES A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM)

PLEASE COPY THIS FORM FOR OTHER CHILDREN. COMPLETE BOTH SIDES

Do not use this form for Resident and

Family Camps.

Torrance-South Bay YMCA2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd.Torrance, CA 90505310-325-5885

Child’s Name: First _________________________________________________ Last _______________________________________________ Birthdate: _____/_____/_____

Billing Address: _____________________________________________________ City ___________________________ Zip ____________ Sex: � M � F Age______Phone: ________________________________________________________ Grade (Fall ‘12) _______________ Ethnicity (Optional) _______________________________(Mr./Mrs./Ms.)Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________ Cell Phone:_________________________________________Work #:_______________________________________ Emergency #:________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________Employer: __________________________________________________________________ Occupation: _________________________________________________________________(Mr./Mrs./Ms.)Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________ Cell Phone:_________________________________________Work #:_______________________________________ Emergency #:________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________Employer: __________________________________________________________________ Occupation: _________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________________

CAMP PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY*I understand that deposits are nonrefundable. The deposits forprograms are as follows: $25 per week/child for childcare and daycamp. Remaining balance is due 2 1/2 weeks before each session.Specialty camps require full payment.

*I understand my registration may be cancelled if the balance is notpaid 2 1/2 weeks before the start of each camp session. If space isavailable, I may re-register with a new $25 deposit.

* A valid credit card is mandatory for security deposit for all campsand programs. Credit cards will be charged to recover unpaidamounts due to: checks returned for non-sufficient funds; rejected

ats drafts; unpaid fees; YMCA late fees and bank charges or otherfees; and/or damages to facility and/or property.

*Cancellations may be made in writing up to 2 1/2 weeks prior tothe start of the camp week to receive a refund less deposit and $25processing fee. Otherwise, payments made will not be refunded.

*By signing up for the programs indicated below, I understandand accept the above policies and I am responsible for payment:

_________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian’s Signature)

PAYMENT INFORMATIONName on Card ______________________________________________________ [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard [ ] Discover [ ]American Express [ ] DebitAddress / City / Zip _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Card Number ___________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _________________ Signature_______________________________________

[ ] My child(ren) is (are) on the continuous (year-round) child care payment plan. Not guaranteed a specific spot, must choose a program.

Please check one of the following payment options for children NOT on continuous (year-round) child care payment plan. See page 30 for deposit information. Subsequent payments are due 2 1/2 weeks in advance for ALL camps (excluding resident camps) or child may not attend.[ ] 1. First deposit of camp per week per child is payable now. YMCA will charge my credit card by the due dates unless I cancel in writing tothe YMCA 2 1/2 weeks in advance. Late fees will apply; see page 33 for details.[ ] 2. First deposit of camp per week per child is payable now. I will pay by cash, check or credit card by due dates unless I cancel in writing tothe YMCA 2 weeks in advance or YMCA will charge my credit card, late fees will apply; see page 33 for details.[ ] 3. PAYMENT IN FULL. Please charge my credit card account for full payment of all camps requested and available.

SESSIONS PROGRAM LOCATION FEE PAYMENT/DEPOSIT FINAL PAYMENT DUE

June 18 – 22

June 25 – 29

July 2 – 6*

July 9 – 13

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug 3

August 6 – 10

August 13 – 17

August 20 – 24

August 27 – 30*

May 31

June 7

June 14

June 21

June 28

July 5

July 12

July 19

July 26

Aug 2

Aug 9

$25.00 REGISTRATION FEE

TOTAL DUE

TOTAL PAYMENT

BALANCE DUE

NOTE: Participant is enroling in this YMCA Program withsubsidy funds paid for by:_____YMCA_____Other agency.

A YMCA Letter of Acceptance/Agency Contract must be included at the time of registration.

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Office Use: Payment:_____ Membership:_____

Signed Waiver:_____ F/A:_____Y_____N_____%

3rd Party_____Y_____N Copy:____

Staff Sign:____________________________________________

* 4 day week

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YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Release

RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY & INDEMNITY AGREEMENTIN CONSIDERATION for being permitted to utilize the facilities, services, and programs of the YMCA (or for my childrento so participate) for any purpose, including, but not limited to observation or use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any off-site program affiliated with the YMCA, the undersigned, for himself or herself and such participating children and any personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin (hereinafter referred to as “the undersigned”) hereby acknowledges, agrees and represents that he or she has, or immediately upon entering or participating will, inspect and carefully consider such premises and facilities and/or the affiliated program. It is furtherwarranted that such entry into the YMCA for observation or use of any facilities or equipment or participation in suchaffiliated program constitutes an acknowledgement that such premises and all facilities and equipment thereon andsuch affiliated program have been inspected and carefully considered and that the undersigned finds and accepts sameas being safe and reasonably suited for the purpose of such observation, use or participation by the undersigned andsuch children.IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE YMCA FOR ANY PURPOSE INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO OBSERVATION OR USE OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY ON-SITE OR OFF-SITEPROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE YMCA, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:1. THE UNDERSIGNED, ON HIS OR HER BEHALF AND BEHALF OF SUCH CHILDREN, HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the YMCA, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (hereinafter referred to as “releasees”) from all liability to the undersigned or such children and all personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin of the undersigned for any loss or damage, and any claim or demandson account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned or such children whether causedby the negligence, active or passive, of the releasees or otherwise while the undersigned or such children is in, upon,or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.2. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releasees, and each ofthem, from any loss, liability, damages or costs they may incur, whether caused by the negligence, active or passive, ofthe releasees or otherwise while the undersigned or such children is in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities orequipment therein or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.3. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE to the undersigned or such children due to negligence, active or passive, of releasees or other-wise while in, about or upon the premises of the YMCA and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITYAGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if anyportion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITYAGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO LICENSED CHILD CARE SERVICES. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Printed Name___________________________________________________________________________ Receipt________ Date________ Initial________

Date ______________________________________________________________________________________ Packet________ Waiver________

Signature of Applicant/Parent______________________________________________________ Enrolled at Site: [ ] Yes [ ] No Name________

Name(s) of Child(ren) in Program and/or YMCA Facility ______________________ [ ] Continuous [ ] School Year

____________________________________________________________________________________________ Shirt Rec’d Date________ Signature________

Revised 5/22/08

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Cancellations and Refunds (continued)For Resident Camp please refer to camping services – www.ymcala.org/tsb forcancellation/refund policy.

If you cancel after the pre-camp, no refunds,transfers or credits will be given.

If we cancel a camp you will receive a full refundor credit toward another YMCA camp or program.Certain camps have minimum enrollment numbersrequired to run. If these are not met, the YMCAhas the right to cancel the camp.

Other Fees:• Payments made after the due date are charged

an additional $25 per week.• NSF payments are assessed a $25 fee per

check as well as applicable late fees.• Late child pick up fees are $10 for every 15

minutes or portion there of per child.

Special NeedsYMCA leaders are encouraging and patient andcan help facilitate successful camp experiences forchildren with mild and moderate disabilities. Ourprograms are not designed for campers who needsignificant assistance or personal care, requireconstant one-on-one support, or have great difficulty managing their behavior in group settings. For those camp needs, the YMCA recommends locating a special needs camp via the American Camp Association.

EARN YOUR WAY TO CAMPYou can also “earn your way to camp” by sellingYMCA peanuts. Each case you sell earns you $33credit toward the camp of your choice. If you mailor walk in your camp registration, you can pick upYMCA peanuts Friday, March 30. For more information or to pick up your case of peanuts,contact the YMCA child care and camp office at310-325-5885 ext 7498 or ext 7495.

JOB OPPORTUNITIESWe have many summer job opportunities. Youmust be a minimum of 18 years old or a highschool graduate and enjoy working with children.It is preferred that you have had college classesrelated to working with children, but not required.Day Camp directors must be a minimum of 25years old. Apply at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA.For more information, please contact SuzanneVilla at 213-639-7481.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBecome a Resident Camp counselor at CampRound Meadow, White’s Landing or Camp Whittle.You must be a minimum of 18 years old. Someexperience and college classes related to workingwith children are helpful, but not required.Teenagers between the ages of 16 and 17 canvolunteer as CITs. Apply at the Torrance-SouthBay YMCA. Training and staff meetings start soon!See pages 27 & 28.

FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONSWhat if I need to pick up my child early?Or drop off late? Our staff does their best toaccommodate late arrivals and early departures.Please communicate with your child’s camp director or make arrangements with our staff sothey know in advance. Note: For field trips wecannot wait for late children due to arrival reservations with the vendors.

What if my child becomes ill or getsinjured while at camp?If your child becomes ill while at camp, our staffwill contact you to pick him or her up. Camp is notdesigned to handle ill children, so it is importantto tend to your child in a timely manner. If yourchild is injured, the staff will take whatever stepsnecessary to obtain medical care. If we are unableto reach you and your child needs medical attention, she or he will be transported to thehospital by ambulance.

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I heard some buses don’t have seat belts.Is that right?Yes, that is correct. Don’t worry, according to theNational Safety Council in 1996, school buses are172 times safer than your family automobile.

How much instruction will my child receive in hisor her sports camp?Please remember, you are signing up your child toattend a sports camp, not a sports clinic. Oursports camps are designed to teach self-esteem,leadership, teamwork and character values. Theywill execute drills, learn new techniques, playgames and practice the sport. Always remember, ifyour child would like more intensive instruction,encourage him or her to ask the camp staff!

What camps have additional waivers?How do I get them?Every summer, a handful of our specialty campsrequire additional waivers. The following campsrequire an additional waiver: Fit Kids Gymnastics,Rock Climbing, Horsemanship, Self-defense, andIce Skating. You should receive the waiver at thetime of registration and/or confirmation. If youneed one sent or faxed to you, please contact thecamp/child care office.

The camp I want to register for is already full. Is there a waitlist?We do not have a waitlist. When a camp fills up,the registration staff begins an interest list. Allpeople on the interest list are called when a spacebecomes available. The first to respond will beenrolled.

I only need to send my child to camp a few daysa week. Will you prorate fees?We believe that a true camp experience is a week-long experience. Unfortunately, we cannotprorate fees because we pay our vendors andassign staff for the week.

Will sunscreen be applied to my child throughout the day?Of course! We count on parents to apply sunscreen before children come to camp. We applysunscreen at snack time, lunchtime and in theearly afternoon. Children in 4th grade and upapply their own sunscreen.

Each child needs to bring a supply of sunscreen forthemselves. If you do not want sunscreen appliedto your children or would like a special type ofsunscreen, please send a note to your child’scamp staff on Monday. If your child burns easily,he or she may need to bring some additional protective gear like a hat, t-shirt or rash guardthat he or she can wear while participating in outdoor activities.

What should my child bring to day camp?• Sack lunch with non-perishable items only (soft

lunch coolers work better than paper bags).• Swimsuit and towel (varies depending on

specific camp’s weekly schedule).• Sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and other

protection from the sun (hat, visor, etc.).• Please label all belongings. The YMCA is not

responsible for lost or stolen articles.• Please do not send valuable or expensive items

to camp.• The YMCA covers all expenses during the camp

day; spending money is not required unlessspecified by camp director.

Why do you need a credit card?Unfortunately, in the past we have occasionallyfound that some members’ checks have bounced,children have caused some damage to the facili-ties or there have been instances which haverequired the YMCA to recover its costs. We nowrequire a credit card. Most of the time it will notbe charged unless directed by the member, byselecting the weekly charge box.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION: FAQSWhat is my username and password?An email may have been sent to the email addresson record that will contain both your usernameand password. If you did not receive an email withthe information or deleted the email, but the YMCAhas your email address on record, you may requesta username and password by going to the loginscreen for online registration and clicking on the“Forgot your username/password information” link.

How do I get a username and password?A username and password will be created automatically for you when you first register for aYMCA program or a facility membership. An emailwill be sent with your information to the emailaddress on record.

How do I reset my password if I forget it?If you know what your username is or the emailaddress on record, you can reset your passwordby going to the login screen for online registrationand clicking on the “Forgot your username/password information” link. If you have troublewith this, you can contact your YMCA at 310-325-5885 and a staff member will resetyour password and email the information to you.

Where is the online registration site?Please visit the YMCA webpage atwww.ymcala.org/tsb and click on the Register forClasses link at the top of the web page. ForResident Camp, under the programs tab, click camp.

Can we update our personal information online?Yes. After logging into the online registration site,click on the Profile link to be taken to your personal information page.

Can I apply for financial assistance with program costs online?No. To apply please visit us at the YMCA.

OTHER INFORMATIONRequired Swim TestA swim test is required before a child participatesin a swimming activity such as a trip to RagingWaters or the beach. We have set aside time inone of our pools at the YMCA on Sundays from12 to 4 pm, starting June 17. An appointment isnot required. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this time, otherwise the test will bedone during the camp week.

Children who do not receive a swim test will betreated as non-swimmers and only allowed inshallow areas on a water trip. Non-swimmers maybe in pool water up to their armpits, and up totheir knees at the beach. Swim tests are requiredone time for the summer if the form is signed by aparent and our lifeguard.

The YMCA has a very stringent water policy; toensure the safety of the children, please sign upchildren for water camps only if they are strongswimmers.

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20TH ANNUAL TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA SEND A KID TO CAMP GOLF TOURNAMENTLos Verdes Golf CourseMonday, May 7, 2012

Proceeds from this tournament provide“camperships” to give deserving childrenthe life-changing experience of attendingYMCA Summer Camp. In 19 years, wehave raised $1 million and sent 3,334kids to camp who otherwise would nothave been able to attend.

For more information contact JC Bass at213-639-7630 or jcbass@ymcala.org.

TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA2900 West Sepulveda Blvd.Torrance, CA 90505

310-325-5885www.ymcala.org/tsb

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