Summer at the ‘Y’: sports, songs, games...

Summer at the ‘Y’: sports, songs, games

The YMCA summer day camp program began June 20 and camps are

filling up fast. Each week of camp is devoted to a different theme

that campers explore through sports, songs, games, crafts, skits,

hands-on activities and field trips. The camp program is open to

children ages 3 to 17 and runs through Sept. 2 at the West County

YMCA in Huntington Beach.

Children can sign up for one week at a time or for the entire

11-week experience. Children 3 to 5 can enroll in the YMCA

pre-kindergarten program, held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Campers in first

through ninth grade will meet new friends, enjoy arts and crafts,

explore nature and embark on weekly field trips from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Extended care is available from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at no

additional charge. Campers in 10th to 12th grade can work on

leadership skills in the YMCA Leader in Training program.

All YMCA day camps are accredited by the American Camp Assn.,

which requires low ratios of camp counselors to campers, 18 hours of

training before camp begins and certification in first aid and CPR.

Additionally, all counselors are fingerprinted, drug screened and

must have at least three references to be considered for hire.

Camp costs vary. Financial aid is available for families who

qualify. To register, visit the YMCA website at www.ymacoc .org or

register in person at the West County YMCA, 2100 Main St., Suite 200.

Information: (714) 847-9622.