WELCOME TO DAY CAMP AT MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA

HIGH FIVES

Age 5 | SEARCH CODE: CPHF25 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.

LIT Fieldwork

Age 13-16 | SEARCH CODE: CPLITF25 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 on-the-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for either a recreational or child care 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!

LIT Training

Age 13-16 | SEARCH CODE: CPLITT25 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. The LIT program is required each year for all participants regardless of past experience in the program.

Art/Art Mania

Ages 6-9 | SEARCH CODE: CPART25 FIND SESSIONS
Campers will get a chance to explore the wonderful world of art by adventuring through different forms of art. Your artist will learn about famous artists and create masterpieces using their techniques. Campers will learn about color design, line texture and balance in this awesome camp!

Basketball

Ages 6-11 | SEARCH CODE: CPBSK25 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.

Cooking

Ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPCK25 FIND SESSIONS
Order up! As one of our most popular choices, this camp will continue to bring you all-day cooking! Campers will work with experienced chefs from Arimaw Productions to create everything from appetizers to main courses and desserts! Join us as we turn your camper into a culinary expert. Join your campers at the end of the week for a showcase of their culinary skills!

Creative Discovery

Ages 6-9 | SEARCH CODE: CPCDSC25 FIND SESSIONS
Want a day camp that offers games, arts and crafts? This traditional-style camp will provide your young camper with unforgettable experiences like racing through obstacle courses, the Y Splash Pad and pool. This camp will focus on getting your camper's creative juices flowing!

Dave & Busters

Ages 7-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPDB25 FIND SESSIONS
Get into the fun at Dave and Busters! Campers will travel to Dave and Busters and have access to play for two hours a day! The remainder of the day will be spent at local park and on-site where campers will participate in other exciting challenges and traditional camp activities.

Gymnastics

Ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPGYM25 FIND SESSIONS
Campers will learn new skills at the Y's Gymnastics Center in Carlsbad for two-and-a-half hours of ability-specific instruction by expert Y gymnastics coaches every day. Campers will be placed into small groups according to skill level by gymnastics instructors to maximize their skill development. The remainder of the day will consist of practice, open gym and fun camp activities. At the end of the week, campers will show off their new skills for parents, family and friends! Show is on Friday at the Y's Gymnastics Center.

Ice Skating

Ages 7-13 | SEARCH CODE: CPIS25 FIND SESSIONS
Looking to cool off this summer? Travel with Ecke YMCA camp staff to the San Diego Ice Arena! Campers of all skill levels are welcome to join the fun, and will receive some lessons in skating from staff. No skating equipment required.

Multisport

Ages 6-10 | SEARCH CODE: CPMSP25 FIND SESSIONS
Campers will be exposed to recreational skills building and fun games in basketball, baseball, soccer, flag football and more. Counselors will focus on sportsmanship and encourage all campers to try new sports. Become a true athlete!

Science Discovery

Ages 6-9 | SEARCH CODE: CPSCID25 FIND SESSIONS
Want a summer camp that offers games, arts and crafts? This traditional-style camp will provide your young camper with unforgettable experiences like racing through the 65-foot inflatable obstacle course and the Y Splash Pad and pool. Your camper will become a scientist with this camp’s activities and science-themed crafts!

Skate

Ages 7-12 | SEARCH CODE: CPSKT25 FIND SESSIONS
This camp is for the beginner skateboard level and up. Camper’s skills will be assessed on day one to determine group placement. The beginner groups will receive hands-on instruction time to gain the skills and confidence to skate on their own. The afternoons will be dedicated to free skate where the beginners are able to practice the skills they worked on in group instruction. The intermediate/advanced groups will be challenged to attempt new skills and tricks by counselors, but will not receive group instruction time. A Skate Jam will be held on Friday where families can watch campers show off their rad new skills.

Note: If your child is a first timer, we recommend 1-2 months of skateboard lessons prior to their camp week. The instruction in skate camp is more limited due to the size of the groups.

Slime Factory

Ages 6-11 | SEARCH CODE: CPSF25 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!

Soccer

Ages 6-11 | SEARCH CODE: CPSC25 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.