DISCOVERY CAMP at WEST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA, Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA WEST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA. 11:45pm-12:45pm: Lunch

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1 8:00am-9:00am: AM Extended Program/Child Choices (Supervised Activities & Interest Areas) 9:00am-9:30am: Station Rotations 9:30am-10:15am: Outdoor Recreations & AM Snack (Provided by Parent) 10:15am-11:00am: Opening Ceremony & Group Activity Time 11:00am-11:45pm: Arts and Crafts 11:45pm-12:45pm: Lunch 12:45pm-1:30pm: STEM Education 1:30pm-3:00pm: Team Building (M-W)/Swim Time (TH-F) 3:00pm-4:00pm: Snack (Provided by the YMCA)/Camp Readers THEME: Ready, Set, Go 4:00pm-4:30pm: Camp Closing Ceremony SESSION 1: June 11 June 15, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:30pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care Objectives: It s time to kick-off the Let s have some fun as we get to know each other and make new friends. Today is the first day of the June 11, 2018 June 12, 2018 June 13, 2018 June 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 FIRST DAY OF CAMP ICE CREAM SOCIAL POOL DAY POOL DAY SPECIAL VISITING VENDOR Getting to Know You Group Name & Banners Soda Free Summer Pledges Water Balloon Relay Races Paper Spinners Hula Hoop Games Challenge Mosaic Summer Suns Wring-Out! T-shirt Relay EMOJI Bingo Side Hug Ball Relay Coffee Filter Sun Catchers Balloon Tennis Weaved Fish Newspaper Fashion Show! : Game On: Video Game Truck! Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm All About Me Posters Summer Safety Ice Cream Social How Much Sugar Is In Soda? & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

2 THEME: Sports of All Sorts SESSION 2: June 18 June 22, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: The barn doors have been slide open and the farm animals are grazing in the pastures! Join us as we learn about all of our barnyard friends, nature and gardening! June 18, 2018 Pre-Game Team-builders Circle Games Soccer Goal Challenge DIY Basketball June 19, 2018 Camp Boost: Bingo Basketball Shootout Leaky Bucket Races Sports Cards (I Want to Be Like Mike!) June 20, 2018 June 21, 2018 June 22, 2018 WEAR YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS JERSEY POOL DAY POOL DAY JEAN FLING (Wear Jeans) Sports Pennants Group Sports Jersey Design & Runway Show YMCA Summer Olympic Games! Challenge Yourself! Gold Medals Craft Olympic Torches & Victory Lap : GIANT Soccer Ball Game! Sport of the Day Sport of the Day Sport of the Day Sport of the Day Soccer Basketball Olympic Sports Swim & Aquatics Sports & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

3 THEME: A Jungle Book Story SESSION 3: June 25 June 29, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: Whether you were raised by wolves or by your parents, the Jungle awaits! Join us for an astonishing journey, as we venture and trek through a jungle of exploration! June 25, 2018 Chapter 1: Law of Jungle Obstacle Course Catapults Charter 2: Paper Bag Safari Vest Jungle Scavenger Hunt June 26, 2018 Chapter 3: Spoon Relay Crawling Through the Rainforest Maze Chapter 4: Tropical Jungle Mural Jungle Yoga June 27, 2018 June 28, 2018 June 29, 2018 WET N WILD POOL DAY POOL DAY CAMP BBQ Slithering Snake Race! Twirling Parrots Wet N Wild Wednesday Light Water Games Chapter 5: Jungle Journals Cooking Project: Tropical Smoothie : Safari BBQ Cookout & Games! Turkey Hot Dogs & all the fixings! Charades Trying Cactus Protecting Our Rainforest Jungle Limbo & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

4 THEME: Creepy Crawlers! SESSION 4: July 2 July 6, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: Critters galore, from creepy crawlers to spooky mysterious. This week, we will explore bugs, from bees to fleas, houseflies and butterflies; it s a Bug s Life, at Camp! July 2 Nature Walk & Leaf Bug Collages Water Color Butterfly Cocoon Mystery Bag My Favorite and Least Favorite Bug July 3 Bean Bag Toss Fork Firework Painting Pass the Torch Relay American Flag Craft July 4 July 5 July 6 CAMP CLOSED 4 TH OF JULY POOL DAY POOL DAY SPECIAL VISITING VENDOR DAY CAMP CLOSED Declaration of Independence Happy Independence Day Edible Bugs (Discussion) WHAT TO BRING WHAT TO BRING WHAT TO BRING WHAT TO BRING (4th of July)! Creepy Crawling Bingo Challenge Love Bugs Craft Critter Squad Assembly! Live animals! 1 hour Assembly; Time is TBA & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

5 THEME: STEM Academy SESSION 5: July 9 July 13, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: It might be summer, but school is back in session at our fun filled Science Technology Engineering and Math Academy! To graduate, you just have to challenge yourself! July 9 Sociology 101: What Would You Do? Drama 101: What Would You Do Group Skits Pilot Academy: Paper Airplanes Test Flights PE: Javelin Throw Challenge July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 BRING CARDBOARD BOXES TO CAMP WET N WILD POOL DAY POOL DAY MUSIC DAY Chemistry 101: Slime! Critical Thinking: Leaky Bucket Relay Cardboard Challenge! Bring some cardboard boxes from home! Astronomy 101: Moonwalk Relays Astronomy 102: Marshmallow Constellations Wet N Wild Wednesday Light Water Games Music 101: Musical Instruments Crafts Music 102: The Science of Rhythm School of Rock! Camp Musical! Musical Instruments Day! Global Learning Origami and Cootie Catchers Camp Boost Bingo! School Self Portraits International Music & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

6 THEME: Island Adventure SESSION 6: July 16 July 20, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: Join our Camp Ferry as we leave Costal California for a journey into a land surrounded by water! For real sea life to fantasy, from penguins to Mermaids! And, a luau too! July 16 LIMBO Challenge Hibiscus Flower Craft ʻulu Maika Game Tropical Fruit Kabobs Global Learning Hawaiian Culture (Common Words/Phrases) July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 WET N WILD DAY LUAU PARTY POOL DAY POOL DAY DJ DANCE PARTY Weaving Turtles Seaweed Tasting Wet N Wild Day Island Themed Light Water Games Keeping Our Oceans Clean Lei Necklaces Giant Group Surfboards Y Camp Luau Party! (See below) $5 for Pizza Music Games Dancing Mele Kalikimaka Tea-Light-Houses Island Giant Tic-Tac-Toe Paper Flower Crowns DJ Dance Party with Kid DJ Mike 1:00pm-3:00pm; Kid-Friendly DJ is going to be absent or late. Children may not arrive at camp after 10:30 am without making prior and belongings. PIZZA PARTY: Optional Lunch for $5 Cash (Cheese, Pepperoni or Supreme Pizza). Pizza is optional. Campers may bring their own lunch. Please alert staff of any allergies or objections to pork. & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

7 THEME: California Road Trip SESSION 7: July 23 July 27, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: The Golden State awaits, as we head from Southern to Northern California on this fantasy journey through our beautiful state! July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 (Southern California) (Northern California) WEAR A COSTUME (Hollywood) (Pacific Ocean) POOL DAY Special Visiting Vendor Group Street Art Mural Marvel Studio s Superhero Cape Race California License Plate Name Posters California Symbols Craftiness Golden Gate Bridge Challenge 101 Freeway Obstacle Couse Fisherman s Wharf Wheels Craft Chalk Petroglyphs Hollywood Walk-Of Fame Stars! Popcorn Straw Relay Races Costume Party! Wear Your Favorite Costume! Starfish Craft Crab Walk-Side-Ways Race Bubble-Mania Play Area! Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm Service Learning Cereal Necklaces Camp Beautification Camp Academy Awards! Recycle, Reduce, Reuse & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

8 THEME: Flashback Frenzy SESSION 8: July 30 August 3, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: Camp is getting wacky and weird and we don t know where this frenzy is going to lead us! Climb aboard, as we go on a random, mixed match journey to who knows where! July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3 WEAR YOUR CLOTHES INSIDE OUT WEAR CRAZY HAIR OR A CRAZY HAT CARNIVAL POOL DAY POOL DAY TALENT SHOW Upside-Down Painting Hypnotic Fidget Spinners Race to the Start Line! Reverse Freeze Dance Overhead Pass the Water Bucket Relay Halloween: Wacky Slime Valentine s Day: Headbands St. Patrick s Day: Treasure Hunt Thanksgiving: Feather Turkeys! Balloon Games! Straw Rockets Camp Carnival! Carnival Games Wacky Snacks Talent Show Rehearsals Camp Talent Show Show Your Talents (Group/Individuals) Service Learning Veteran s Day: Thank You For Your Service Photo Booth Silly Face Cut-Out Homeostasis & : Swim Time at the Pool (Free Swim & Swim Lessons)

9 THEME: Best. Time. Ever. SESSION 9: August 6 August 10, 2018 GRADES: 2-5 4:00pm-6:00pm: PM Extended Care (Supervised Indoor & Outdoor Choices) Objectives: As Summer comes to an end, it is time to reflect back on the Campers will have fun with friends, share memories and reflect on an awesome summer! August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 DRAMA DAY! DANCE PARTY! WET N WILD! CAMP COUNSELOR DAY! LAST DAY OF CAMP LAUSD Choice Favorite Art Projects Group Showcase Rehearsal Best Summer Ever Group Summer Memories Showcase! Daily Specials Rewind Running Man Challenge Choice Favorite Camp Songs Choice Favorite Group Project Thank You Cards to Counselors So, You Think You Can Dance? Dance Party! Group Votes: Favorite Camp Rewind Activity Soda Free Summer Group Skits & Awards Wet N Wild Wednesday! Favorite Water Games! Choice Favorite Outdoor Game Counselors Choice Activities Are You Smarter than a Camp Counselor? Pie Your Counselor! END OF SUMMER BASH! Camp Party & Celebration! Music Games Dancing Nachos Vegetarian Nachos (Reduced Fat Tortilla Chips, Cheese, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Salsa, Guacamole Daily Specials Scream! Back to School Relay Race! Choice Favorite Sports Game Daily Specials Autograph Books Choice Favorite Craft Project Daily Specials Friendship Cereal Bracelets Choice Favorite STEM Activity Nachos are optional. Please let the camp staff know if you prefer for your child to eat their own lunch END OF SUMMER INFORMATION & REMINDERS THANK YOU! Thank you for joining us for our 2018 Summer Day Camp program! We hope that your child had the best summer ever! The fun doesn t have to stop! We will be open again for fall, winter and spring break day camp. Also, if you are looking for before and/or after school programs, we provide those too! If we are not at your child s school and your school is in need of high quality before and after school programs, please let us know so we can contact them! Don t forget to complete the End of Summer Parent Survey! We need your feedback! Still need day camp next week? Our Bay Laurel location is open for one more week! Inquire with your Camp Director for more details. LAUSD starts back next week, but if your school district has one more week of summer, we have you covered!

VICTORY FAMILY YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER

VICTORY FAMILY YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER THEME: Sports Extravaganza SESSION 1: June 18, 2018 June 22, 2018 GRADES: K & 1ST 3:00pm-4:00pm: Group Teambuilding/Reflection Time Objectives: Wear your favorite sports attire and let s get wild! Children