Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines - Day Camp

4.6

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55 Hitchcock Way Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3149

Your child will have a truly enriching summer experience in a structured and fun environment. Activities are designed for age-appropriate groups, with a perfect balance of physical activities and creative pursuits. The focus on character development helps children build confidence and social skills. Enjoy convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up, weekly themes, and trained counselors. With early bird discounts, it delivers exceptional value.
Your child will have a truly enriching summer experience in a structured and fun environment. Activities are designed for age-appropriate groups, with a perfect balance of physical activities and creative pursuits. The focus on character development helps children build confidence and social skills. Enjoy convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up, weekly themes, and trained counselors. With early bird discounts, it delivers exceptional value.
Your child will have a truly enriching summer experience in a structured and fun environment. Activities are designed for age-appropriate groups, with a perfect balance of physical activities and creative pursuits. The focus on character development helps children build confidence and social skills. Enjoy convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up, weekly themes, and trained counselors. With early bird discounts, it delivers exceptional value.

About Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines - Day Camp

About Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines - Day Camp

Active adventures building character and confidence
Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
STEM
Philosophy: Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Philosophy: Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Philosophy: Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Ages:

5

-

12

years old

Pricing:

$49-$54/day

/day

$235-$270

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Boys & girls aged 5-12Mon–Fri from 8:30AM5:30PM25/day & 100/week
Early Bird (2/1/25-3/31/25): $235 members, $260 non-members

Regular (4/1/25-8/15/25): $245 members, $270 non-members

$25 weekly deposit required at registration

Prorated pricing for weeks with holidays (no camp on 6/19/25 and 7/4/25)

Special rates of $196-$216 for shortened holiday weeks
Early Bird (2/1/25-3/31/25): $235 members, $260 non-members

Regular (4/1/25-8/15/25): $245 members, $270 non-members

$25 weekly deposit required at registration

Prorated pricing for weeks with holidays (no camp on 6/19/25 and 7/4/25)

Special rates of $196-$216 for shortened holiday weeks
Early Bird (2/1/25-3/31/25): $235 members, $260 non-members

Regular (4/1/25-8/15/25): $245 members, $270 non-members

$25 weekly deposit required at registration

Prorated pricing for weeks with holidays (no camp on 6/19/25 and 7/4/25)

Special rates of $196-$216 for shortened holiday weeks

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

swimming
arts
crafts
STEM activities
sports
outdoor recreation
field trips
team-building games
singing
nature exploration
hiking
character development activities
water games
themed activities
weekly special events
camp songs
group challenges
physical fitness
creative expression
social skill development
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
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What people are saying

4.6
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

55 Hitchcock Way Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3149

Additional info

Additional info

Food: Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks daily.

Transportation: Convenient drive-through drop-off and pick-up procedures are in place.

Camp Groups: Children are organized into three main age groups:

Adventure (Ages 5-6)

Pioneer (Ages 6-8)

Explorer (Ages 9-12)


Registration: Online registration is available now for summer 2025, with a $25 weekly deposit required to secure your child's spot.

Holiday Schedule: The camp will be closed on June 19th and July 4th, 2025, with prorated pricing available for these shortened weeks.

Safety: The camp is ACA Accredited, meeting the American Camp Association's health and safety standards reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies.
Food: Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks daily.

Transportation: Convenient drive-through drop-off and pick-up procedures are in place.

Camp Groups: Children are organized into three main age groups:

Adventure (Ages 5-6)

Pioneer (Ages 6-8)

Explorer (Ages 9-12)


Registration: Online registration is available now for summer 2025, with a $25 weekly deposit required to secure your child's spot.

Holiday Schedule: The camp will be closed on June 19th and July 4th, 2025, with prorated pricing available for these shortened weeks.

Safety: The camp is ACA Accredited, meeting the American Camp Association's health and safety standards reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies.
Food: Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks daily.

Transportation: Convenient drive-through drop-off and pick-up procedures are in place.

Camp Groups: Children are organized into three main age groups:

Adventure (Ages 5-6)

Pioneer (Ages 6-8)

Explorer (Ages 9-12)


Registration: Online registration is available now for summer 2025, with a $25 weekly deposit required to secure your child's spot.

Holiday Schedule: The camp will be closed on June 19th and July 4th, 2025, with prorated pricing available for these shortened weeks.

Safety: The camp is ACA Accredited, meeting the American Camp Association's health and safety standards reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: ACA, ADA, YMCA

Special needs

Special needs

Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.
Channel Islands YMCA-Gaines offers a truly enriching summer experience where your child will thrive in a structured yet fun environment. Kids are organized into age-appropriate groups (Adventure, Pioneer, and Explorer) ensuring activities perfectly match their developmental stage. The camp's ACA Accreditation means it meets rigorous health and safety standards reviewed by leading youth organizations.

Your child will enjoy a perfect balance of physical activities like swimming and sports alongside creative pursuits and STEM learning. The character development focus helps children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important social skills in a supportive community.

For parents, the convenient hours with flexible drop-off and pick-up times make summer planning easier. The weekly themes keep the experience fresh and exciting throughout summer, while the trained counselors provide attentive supervision and positive role models. With early bird discounts and special rates for holiday weeks, this camp delivers exceptional value for a memorable summer experience your child will talk about for years to come.