Trekkers (ages 11-14)

During their two-week session, Trekkers participate in progressive “skill track” programs that give campers confidence and competence in specific activities while focusing on building their community. Skill tracks include rock climbing, hiking and backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, wilderness skills, film making, and fine arts. And depending on the skills of the staff, additional skill tracks will be offered.

In 2012 we have changed the format of the Skill Tracks due to an increase in the number of campers we have coming to camp, and to offer Trekkers the opportunity to do more activities. Trekker campers will be signing up for morning and afternoon skill tracks, so campers could do 4 different skill tracks during their time here at camp. The morning Mini Tracks will be 1 hour in length, and there will be two of them in the morning. Then in the afternoon the skill tracks will be 3 hours in length to allow for a deeper exploration of the skills chosen. Trekkers will also participate in afternoon electives and a variety of evening programs with the whole camp. Depending on the group, some skill tracks like Video may also include the morning sessions.

Also, different in 2012 is that our skill tracks will be focused more on being in camp. Our kayaking, rock climbing, and backpacking skill tracks will be staying on camp, rather than heading off camp. If your camper is really interested in getting off camp and doing those three activities, we have expanded our Teen Adventure Camp program for those campers that really want to expand their skills in those areas.

Session Dates (overnight resident camp – 2 week sessions)

Session 1: Sunday, June 10th – Saturday, June 23rd
Session 2/3: Sunday, June 24th – Saturday, July 7th
Session 4/5: Sunday, July 8th – Saturday, July 21st  
Session 6/7: Sunday, July 22nd – Saturday, August 4th

Session Rate

Rate:

Session 1: $1095 YMCA Member Rate. $1145 Non-Member Rate.

Sessions 2/3, 4/5, 6/7: $1195 YMCA Member Rate. $1245 Non-Member Rate.
$50 per weekend stayover (if registered for multiple sessions, there is no stayover between Session 1 and Session 2/3)
$40 horseback riding
$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
9:30-12:30 Mini Skill Tracks
12:30-1:15 Lunch & Afternoon Announcements
1:15-2:15 Rest Hour
2:15-4:15 Cabin Group Activities or Skill Tracks
4:15-6:00 Smorgasbord Games & Camp Store
6:00-7:00 Dinner & Evening Announcements
7:30-9:00 Evening Program
9:00-9:30 Friendship Circle and Recognition
9:30-10:00 Cabin Time
10:00 Lights Out

Sample Activities

  • Smorgasbord Games, Camp Store – a variety of activities offered by the staff including the pool being open. The activities will be different each day. Snacks available at Camp Store
  • Cabin Group Activities – a variety of activities to choose from each afternoon including fishing, archery, dance, yoga and more
  • Evening Programs – campfires, games and skits
  • Friendship Circle and Recognition – sing songs, roast marshmallows, spend time with cabinmates, and recognize those campers who have positively affected camp that day.
  • Santa Maria Challenge - all-camp adventure event
  • Horseback Riding - optional horseback ride, additional fee
  • Rafting - optional rafting trip, additional fee
  • Skill Tracks: (Some of the skill tracks that will be offered)
    • Hiking & Backpacking – hiking, camping, and leave no trace skills,
    • Kayaking - paddling and rolling skills at camp
    • Mountain Biking - biking, and maintenance skills.
    • Rock Climbing – climbing skills, rope and knot skills.
    • Film Making – all aspects of film making including script writing, acting, directing, editing and premier of film for all camp
    • Fine Arts - use of several different media, application of nature to art, art show for all camp