During their two-week camp session, Adventurers focus on learning skills in a variety of adventure programs. Campers will kayak, rock climb and hike. This is a great introduction to activities that will be available to them as Trekkers. The Adventurers will also participate in a backpacking trip on YMCA Camp Santa Maria property.

Session Dates (overnight resident camp – 2 week session)

Session 1: Sunday, June 10th – Saturday, June 23rd

(Registration begins the first week of November 2011) 

Session Rate

Rate: Sign up before January 31st and receive the Early Bird rate, $50 off each week registered.

$1095 YMCA Member Rate. $1145 Non-Member Rate.
$40 horseback ride
$65 rafting

Daily Schedule

7:15-8:00 All Camp Wake-Up & Cabin Clean-up
8:00-8:45 Breakfast & Morning Announcements
8:45-9:30 Camp Chores
9:30-12:00 Village Activities
12:00-1:00 Lunch & Afternoon Announcements
1:15-2:15 Rest Hour
2:15-4:15 Cabin Group Activities
4:15-6:00 Lodge and Meadow Games & Camp Store
6:00-7:00 Dinner & Evening Announcements
7:30-8:45 Evening Program
8:45-9:00 Friendship Circle and Recognition
9:00 Cabin Time & Lights Out

Sample Activities

Teambuilding – focuses on working as a group and bonding
Hiking – hiking, leave no trace and camping skills
Kayaking - kayaking skills in the pool and on the lake at camp
Rock Climbing – climbing and safety skills
Cabin Group Activities – a variety of activities to choose from including fishing, archery, dance, yoga and more
Backpacking Trip – one night backpacking trip on YMCA Camp Santa Maria property
Santa Maria Challenge – all camp adventure event
Evening Programs – campfires, games and skits
Friendship Circle and Recognition- sing songs, spend time with cabinmates, and recognize campers who have positively affected camp that day.