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TODAYS CAMPER, TOMORROW'S CHANGEMAKERS

SUMMER IS A TIME FOR KIDS TO BE KIDS. AND Y DAY CAMP IS THE PLACE!

OUR CAMP EXPERIENCE With more than 100 years of camping experience, YMCA camps are a safe and nurturing place where children build self esteem, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world around them.

OUR ACCREDITATION Accredited by the American Camp Association, our YMCA camps meet the highest standards in nearly 300 areas, including health, safety, personnel, transportation, and facilities.

OUR COMMITMENT Your child will find the confidence for creative self-expression through songs, art, physical activities, new friendships, and new adventures. We offer more than just nonstop fun. Your child will learn how to apply time, talent, and energy toward a caring, honest, respectful, and responsible life.

OUR LEADERS We are caring, competent, and experienced. Our training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, First Aid, and more, making your child’s experience both safe and fun.

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ADVENTURE CAMPS

YMCA Adventure Day Camp is a daily escapade of fun for young people. Camp provides opportunities for personal growth and group spirit in a safe, fun, and supportive atmosphere. Children are involved in games, crafts, and theme related activities planned specifically for their age group. Each week will also include special activity days. The special activities can include field trips, swimming or special guests.

7am-6pm Weekdays • Ages 5-12

SPORTS CAMPS

At Y Sports Camp, we offer a full day experience that keeps kids engaged and active. In addition to developing skills and techniques for a variety of games and sports, your child will also have the opportunity to experience other enriching activities such as arts & crafts, team building exercises, STEM activities, and more! Each week will also include special outings, such as swim days and exciting field trips. A new adventure awaits every day!

7am-6pm • Ages 5-12

CAMP RAVENCLIFF

Majestic forests. Sunny Days. Star-filled nights. Trails leading to amazing adventures. Welcome to Camp Ravencliff, where kids thrive in a safe, caring supportive community and learning is by experience. Lessons learned here last well beyond the final camp-fire, they help to shape young lives and inspire new goals and dreams.

At Camp Ravencliff, kids and teens discover not just the wonders of the outdoors, but the joy of exploring their unique personalities, talents and interests. Campers gain independence, make new friends, build resilience and learn to try new things.

Nestled on a hillside along the Eel River, in the town of Redway in Southern Humboldt County. Our rustic, natural environment and small camp size offers a rich environment for kids to learn about themselves, their surroundings, and how to live in their community.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM

Teens 13-15 will gain leadership skills and camp counseling experience with the Counselor In Training program. Learn teambuilding techniques, risk management, project planning, and methods for interaction with youth. The CIT program is a supportive atmosphere for teens to develop the ability to lead, gain understanding of self and others, and experience volunteering with youth in our camp programs.

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