North County Programs
Sports Programs 
Click here for details on North County Sports programs.
Summer Camps
Registration for Summer Camp begins soon!
Click here for your guide
to the Y's summer and fall programs.
Good Fun In Good Hands!
The YMCA offers camps throughout the Summer. At Y Day Camp, kids grow in many ways. They grow in confidence. They develop new skills, and they learn what it means to be a good friend. YMCA Day Camp offers children ages 1 –14 fun and learning they’ll never forget!
Sports and Special Interest Camps are also offered throughout the summer! There is no better place this summer for your child to have fun and be safe, and for you to have peace of mind, than with the YMCA.
What Your Child Will Do At YDay Camps
Anything from swimming and team games to crafts and studying the environment. Most importantly, your child will be in a safe, friendly environment where the YMCA’s core values of trust, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship are an integral part of the curriculum.
Depend On Us
We choose our staff based on their experience and sensitivity to children’s needs. They will inspire your child and create opportunities for them to learn and explore the world around them.
Register Early
Camps are located throughout San Luis Obispo County. However, space is limited, so sign up soon! You do not have to be a YMCA member to register. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit for each week of camp must be paid at registration. Full payment is due prior to the start of camp. A late fee will be charged if payment is late.
Annual Program Membership Fee
The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is a membership-based community service organization. Everyone is welcome to join the SLO County YMCA and no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay. You can become a YMCA member by either enrolling as a Program Member which enables you to enroll in the YMCA’s other programs (but does not allow access to the fitness facility) or as a Health & Fitness Center Member.
Program Membership
- 1 Child - $20
- Household (for family with more than 1 Child) - $35
All Are Welcome at the YMCA
Financial Assistance
Every child should have the opportunity to attend camp or an after school program. Financial assistance available.
For more information...
Inclusive Recreation
The YMCA offers a program that is geared specifically for children from K- 8th grade with special needs. YMCA Inclusive
Recreation program successfully places children in YMCA programs. Click here to learn more.
After School (& Before School)
Good Fun In Good Hands!
The YMCA offers a number of Before and After School programs in South County. Our goal is to provide children a safe, fun and enriching experience after school, and to ensure they have a warm and secure place to wait before school (should they need it). In the Y's before and after school programs, kids have fun through age-appropriate activities to develop leadership skills, character, physical fitness, and support their school work.
Click here for Before and After School programs offered in North County - including Cambria, Paso Robles, Shandon and Carrisa Plains.
Teen and Family Programs
Be sure to explore these great teen and family programs
Youth In Government - The ultimate experience in citizenship
and civic duty for high school students.
Leadership Development - High school students can develop their leadership skills with this introduction to being camp leadership.
YMCA Adventure Guides & Princesses - For fathers and children (K-4th grade), to foster companionship, and understanding and set a foundation
for a positive, lifelong relationship between parent and child.
 Note: The forms on this page are in PDF format. If you have trouble opening them, please make sure you have Acrobat Reader 5.0 installed on your computer. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, you can download it here.
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2009 North County Summer Programs
Summer program descriptions follow program listings.
Click here for information on programs during the school year.
Summer Day Camps 
North County Character Camp K-4
Summer Day Camp
YMCA Character Camp K-4 provides children with challenging, enriching and recreational activities in a safe and supportive environment. We offer awesome age-appropriate activities such as swimming, cooking, field trips, service-learning, and arts & crafts! Field trips include Paso Park Cinemas, Bowling, Atascadero Zoo, Children’s museum, Karate, Gymnastics and more.
A Camp T-shirt is included.
Ages: Entering Kindergarten through 4th Grade
Location: North County/Centennial Park Paso Robles
600 Nickerson Dr. Paso Robles, Ca. 93446
Dates:June 15 - August 21
Monday through Friday, Closed July 3
Last day of camp is August 21
Time:
7:00am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Cost: Enroll for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days
$150.00 5 days
$130.00 4 days
$105.00 3 days
$75.00 2 days
Plus:
- One-time $25 registration fee and
- Annual Program Membership Fee (if not already paid for the year)
Weekly Camp Themes:
Week 1 Welcome Week
Week 2 Nature & The Outdoors
Week 3 Stars & Stripes
Week 4 Art Week
Week 5 Wet & Wild
Week 6 Space Week / Science
Week 7 Safari Week
Week 8 Culinary Week
Week 9 Hollywood Week
Week 10 Camp out / Family BBQ
Calendar of Activities:
Click here for a daily calendar of activities.
Registration Form: Click here
Paquete de Inscripción, Spanish: Haz Clic Aquí
Parent Information Handbook: Click here.
For more information:
Character Camp K-4 Site Director:
Mandy Mafnas 237-0845
mmafnas@sloymca.org
North County Regional Director:
Shelly Dargatz 237-0845
sdargatz@sloymca.org
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North County Club 58
Summer Day Camp
Ages: Entering Grades 5 through 8
YMCA Club 58 Day Camp provides adolescents with a summer of fun especially designed for this age group. Campers participate in activities and travel throughout the county while building skills and making friends. Leadership development, teamwork and civic responsibility connect young people with their community. Field trips to Submarine Rides, Star Farms, Culinary Arts, Cayucos Beach, and Atascadero Zoo. A Camp T-shirt is included.
Location:
North County/Centennial Park Paso Robles
600 Nickerson Dr. Paso Robles, Ca. 93446
Dates:
Starting June 15, Monday through Friday.
Closed July 3. Last day of camp August 21.
Time:
7:00am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Cost: Enroll for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days 
$160.00 5 days
$140.00 4 days
$115.00 3 days
$80 2 days
Plus:
- One-time $25 registration fee and
- Annual Program Membership Fee (if not already paid for the year)
Weekly Camp Themes:
Week 1 Welcome Week
Week 2 Nature & The Outdoors
Week 3 Stars & Stripes
Week 4 Art Week
Week 5 Wet & Wild
Week 6 Space Week / Science
Week 7 Safari Week
Week 8 Culinary Week
Week 9 Hollywood Week
Week 10 Camp out / Family BBQ
Calendar of Activities:
Click here for a daily calendar of activities.
Parent Information Handbook: Click here.
Registration Form: Click here
Paquete de Inscripción, Spanish: Haz Clic Aquí
For more information:
Club 58 Director:
Jeri Baxter 237-0845
jbaxter@sloymca.org
North County Regional Director:
Shelly Dargatz 237-0845
sdargatz@sloymca.org
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Cambria Teen Center 
The YMCA operates a drop-in after-school
& Saturday program for teenagers, grades
6th through High School, in the Cambria
area during the school year and
summer time.
Summer Hours:
Noon to 7:00 pm
Monday through Saturday
School Year Hours Are:
3:00 to 6:00 pm Monday & Tuesday
2:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesday
3:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday & Friday
1:00 to 7:00 pm Saturday
Teens, grades 6th through High School, may use this
Center for no cost. The Teen Center is funded by many
local charity events and service organizations
(i.e. Lions Club, Country Coast Classic Bike Ride,
Cambria Mayor's Race, & Rotary Clubs). The YMCA
administers the program and provides professionally
trained staff to work with the teenagers.
The Teen Center is located at 870 Main Street.
For more information contact Tyrone Armstrong
at tarmstrong@sloymca.org or 927-7776.
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Paso Robles Gymnastics
Ages: 18 months to 18 years
Location: Centennial Park Gymnastics Center,
Paso Robles
The YMCA offers a wide range of
classes for youth 18 months to
18 years old throughout the year.
All classes are month to month, and fees vary.
For a current schedule or information
visit the program's website:
www.sloymca.org/PasoRoblesGymnastics.htm
or contact North County Regional Director
Shelly Dargatz at 237-0845 or
sdargatz@sloymca.org
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
Ages: 3-12 years
Location: Centennial Park Gymnastics
Center, Paso Robles
Date: Saturdays
Time: Parties last for 1.5 hours,
Parents can choose any time
between 10am – 4pm
Cost: $90 members, $100 nonmembers,
up to 10 children. $10 per
extra child (limit 15 children)
The YMCA does gymnastics parties!
Tumble, roll, balance and swing your
way to a very happy birthday. Parties
include 1 hour of instruction, 1/2 hour
of supervised free play, and the
birthday child walks away with a
special YMCA t-shirt. Appropriate
gym clothes required.
For more information call: Shelly
Dargatz at 237-0845 or
sdargatz@sloymca.org
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North County Programs during School Year
Click here for information on programs during the summer.
Little Adventures Zoo Phonics Preschool Program
Age:
Potty Trained 34 months to pre-K
Location: Paso Robles Centennial Park
Dates: Sept 1- Mid June 2010
Monday-Friday (Choose 2-5 days
per week)
Times:
Morning Program:
Centennial Park 8 am-11 am
Afternoon Program:
Centennial Park 11 am -2 pm
Cost:
AM Program Only:
Fees (Monthly):
5 days $300 (5-day rate includes Kids Gym) + Annual Program Membership Fee.
4 days $240+ Annual Program Membership Fee.
3 days $180+ Annual Program Membership Fee.
2 days $130+ Annual Program Membership Fee.
AM andAfternoon Extended Program Combined:
(Combination Plan includes both morning and afternoon)
Fees (Monthly):
5 days $480 (includes Kids Gym) + Annual Program Membership Fee.
4 days $385+ Annual Program Membership Fee.
3 days $290+ Annual Program Membership Fee.
2 days $195+ Annual Program Membership Fee.
A discount will be applied for multiple preschool-program enrollments.
Morning Program
This program is designed to introduce your child to a fun learning environment. We incorporate the “Zoo-phonics” literacy program that teaches letter recognition, letter sounds, and letter combinations. The Zoo-phonics program will teach children pre-reading, and beginning reading skills by the end of the year. This exciting kid-friendly curriculum places emphasis on the development of the whole child, focusing on self help skills, hands-on learning through play, music and movement, physical fitness, stories, and creative expression through art and dramatic play. A healthy morning snack is provided.
Afternoon Program
*Must currently be enrolled in the Little Adventures Morning Preschool Program to attend the Afternoon Kinder Readiness Program.
The “Zoo-phonics” program is extended into the afternoon to add to the morning “Zoo-phonics” literacy program for Kindergarten Readiness skills. Afternoon programming is also designed to develop healthy lifestyles and promote physical activity. This healthy kid’s curriculum will give the children the opportunity to be involved in physical activity such as sports, cooperative games, hiking, outside exploration, science, and nature for a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Registration Form:
Will soon be available.
Contact:
Preschool Director, Mary Przybyla - Site Phone: 237-0845
Kids Gym
Child (ren) must currently be enrolled in Zoo Phonics Preschool Program in order to participate.
Cost: $70.00 per month
Kids Gym A.M. (stretching, tumbling, mini trampoline, music & movement)
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 am
Active Kids P.M.
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Children will participate in sports, hiking, cooperative games, music & movement, dance and outdoors exploration.
Registration Form:
Will soon be available.
Contact:
Preschool Director, Mary Przybyla - Site Phone: 237-0845
mprzybyla@sloymca.org
All General YMCA Program Questions? Call Shelly Dargatz @ 237-0845
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Club Y - Before and After School
Age: K-6th Grade
Location:
Centennial Park (Paso)
The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is a licensed program that strives to provide the best care for children. We offer a fun, safe environment with a wide variety of enriching activities. We also offer Homework, Club Sports, Art and special events. We encourage strong character development through our six pillars, which include trustworthiness, caring, respect, citizenship, fairness, and responsibility. We offer healthy snacks that include two food groups daily. The Paso Robles school district provides transportation from all elementary
schools in the Paso Robles District to Centennial Park
where we are located.
Dates: August 24nth- Mid June 2010
Monday –Friday
(Excludes some holidays, includes
some in-service days. See Club Y
Calendar for more details)
Times: From dismissal to 6:00 pm
(actual hours vary from site to site)
Cost: See registration form for fee
schedule
Registration Form:
Will soon be available.
License Number:
Centennial Park Paso Robles
Facility # 406207021
For more information call:
Amanda Mafnas @ 237-0845
mmafnas@sloymca.org
All General YMCA Program Questions? Call Shelly Dargatz @ 237-0845
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After School Enrichment & Safety Program
The San Luis Obispo County YMCA offers
dynamic after-school enrichment and safety
programs, funded through a grant and overseen
by the California Department of Education in
partnership with the local school districts.
 At Cambria
Grammar School
Program Collaboration: Coast Unified School District and San Luis Obispo County YMCA
This program is free for children K-5th grade. Children will participate in Academics, Sports, Cooking, Dance, Karate & much more. Nutritional snacks are provided before homework. Daily classes are offered to students in three key areas; academic core classes, support classes, and educational enrichment. All classes are integrated with state learning standards. Students may pick different classes each hour that the program is open. This gives students a variety of learning experiences in addition to the emphasis on team building and character development. Registration form, with parental signature, is required before participation in the program.
Location: Cambria Grammar School
Directors: Jennifer Vialpando
Ages: K – 5th
Time: After School until 6:00 p.m.
Session: School year
Fee: Free!
Registration: Please contact your school for registration information.
Contact: Jennifer Vialpando e-mail: jvialpando@sloymca.org
All General YMCA Program Questions? Call Shelly Dargatz @ 237-0845
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Paso Robles Middle School Students
Locations: George Flamson & Daniel Lewis Middle Schools (Paso).
Free for Middle School Students 
This program is free for middle school kids which include: Academics, Sports, Cooking, Dance, Gymnastics, Karate, Free Running & much more. Nutritional snacks are provided before homework. Daily classes are offered to students in three key areas; academic core classes, support classes, and educational enrichment. All classes are integrated with state learning  standards. Students may pick different classes each hour that the program is open. This gives students a variety of learning experiences in addition to the emphasis on team building and character development. Registration form, with parental signature, is required before participation in the program.
Location:
Flamson- Room #205
Lewis Middle School- White Oak Room
Directors: Jessica Stewart, and Shawna Hood
Ages: Jr. High (grades 6 - 8)
Time: After School until 6:00 p.m.
Session: School year
Fee: Free!
Registration: Please contact your school for registration information.
Contact:
Lewis- Shawna: svolpa@sloymca.org
Flamson- Jessica:jstewart@sloymca.org
All General YMCA Program Questions? Call Shelly Dargatz @ 237-0845
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At Shandon Elementary School
For Grades K - 8th Grade
Program Collaboration: Shandon Unified School District and San Luis Obispo County YMCA
This program is free for children K-8th which include: Art, Academics, Sports, Cooking, Dance, Karate & much more. Nutritional snacks are provided before homework. Daily classes are offered to students in three key areas; academic core classes, support classes, and educational enrichment. All classes are integrated with state learning standards. Students may pick different classes each hour that the program is open. This gives students a variety of learning experiences in addition to the emphasis on team building and character development. Registration form, with parental signature, is required before participation in the program.
Location: Shandon Elementary School
Director: Nikole Kepins
Ages: grades K- 8th
Time: After School until 6:00 p.m.
Session: School year
Fee: Free!
Contact: Nikole Kepins, nkepins@sloymca.org
All General YMCA Program Questions? Call Shelly Dargatz @ 237-0845
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IN Between Scene
Centennial Park
We offer a free drop in program for all teens in Jr. High & High School!
Sol Café located inside teen center stocked with goodies.
Location: Centennial Park Gymnasium / Teen Center
Time: Monday thru Friday after school until 6:00
When: School Year
Requirements: Parent signed registration form.
Ages: 6th- 12th Grade
Come join us for open mike, karaoke, local artists, special guest performances, Video Game tournaments, pool and the option to just hang with your friends in a fun & respectful environment!
Teen Director: Jeri Baxter Phone# 239-3047 jbaxter@sloymca.org
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Year-Round Sports Programs
Paso Robles Gymnastics
Ages: 18 months to 18 years
Location: Centennial Park Gymnastics Center,
Paso Robles
The YMCA offers a wide range of
classes for youth 18 months to
18 years old throughout the year.
All classes are month to month, and fees vary.
For a current schedule or information:
Kinder Gym (Ages 3-5)
A structured class introducing basic gymnastic skills on bars, balance beam, vault,
and floor exercise; along with spring boards, mini trampoline, and rope. Children also develop motor skills using bean bags, hoops, balls, and moving to music.
Intro to Gym: Age 5 and older
This class is designed for the first- time gymnast, both boys and girls. Children learn
basic gymnastic skills in a highly- structured environment. This class uses floor, bars, beams,
vault and tumble track courses.
Beginning Gym: Age 5 and older
This class is a beginning course taught on floor, bars, beams, vault and tumble track.
The gymnast will learn basic routines on all equipment. This class stresses form, strength, flexibility, and gymnastics safety. This class is open to both boys and girls.
Beginning Free Run: Age 8 and older
his sport is new and exciting! It is a cross between snowboarding, Skateboarding and Gymnastics but requires no equipment. This class will teach you how to use the environment around you to create acrobatic tricks. This sport normally takes place in the outside environment; but by utilizing the Gym you can perfect your tricks in a more padded environment.
Advanced Free Running
Let’s kick it up a notch! Using the new skills that you have learned in beginning free run class, you will now apply the basics to start becoming more creative by adding your own personal style and talent to make it your own.
Open Gym:
Every Saturday we staff the Gym to allow Gymnast to work on skills of their choice. Staff is on hand to ensure safety and to help spot when needed. All Ages are welcome children under 8 must have a parent on site.
For more infomration:
Contact North County Regional Director
Shelly Dargatz at 237-0845 or
sdargatz@sloymca.org
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
Ages: 3-12 years
Location: Centennial Park Gymnastics
Center, Paso Robles
Date: Saturdays
Time: Parties last for 1.5 hours,
Parents can choose any time
between 10am – 4pm
Cost: $90 members, $100 nonmembers,
up to 10 children. $10 per
extra child (limit 15 children)
The YMCA does gymnastics parties!
Tumble, roll, balance and swing your
way to a very happy birthday. Parties
include 1 hour of instruction, 1/2 hour
of supervised free play, and the
birthday child walks away with a
special YMCA t-shirt. Appropriate
gym clothes required.
For more information call: Shelly
Dargatz at 237-0845 or
sdargatz@sloymca.org
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San Miguel Fitness
Facility - Currently closed.
Possible re-opening in July.
For more information call: Shelly
Dargatz at 237-0845 or
sdargatz@sloymca.org 
Ages: open to all ages
(children 10 & under must be
accompanied by an adult)
Location: Lillian Larsen Elementary,
San Miguel
Dates: year round
Hours of Operation: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, 6pm – 9pm
Cost: FREE!!!
Looking for something to do in San
Miguel? The San Luis Obispo County
YMCA is operating a FREE fitness
facility at the Don Wolf Recreation
Center at Lillian Larsen Elementary
School. The facility consists of weight
and cardio equipment, and a huge
indoor, air conditioned gymnasium for
basketball, volleyball and badminton.
Including fun and fitness in your life
has never been so easy!
For more information call: Shelly
Dargatz at 237-0845 or
sdargatz@sloymca.org
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Shandon Activities
The YMCA regularly provides family nights in Shandon. Movie nights, dances, Bingo, craft nights, Family Fun Days, and more! The Y’s focus in Shandon is providing special events and activities for middle school kids and families. These events are
great fun and most of them are FREE!
For more information call: Jeri
Baxter for a list of upcoming events,
237-0845 or jbaxter@sloymca.org
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2008 Winter Camp - Paso Robles 
The YMCA offers camp during the winter school break.
Our YMCA Winter Day Camp programs are designed to provide children with challenging, exciting, entertaining, recreational and enriching activities in a safe and supportive environment. We offer awesome age appropriate activities for our campers, service-learning, arts & crafts and more! YMCA camps also offers unique components of asset development & character building, designed to develop the total person – spirit, mind & body – while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Sign up your child for Winter Day Camp and they will have a week of fun they will never forget.
Where: Centennial Park Paso Robles
Ages: K-6th
Were open daily from: 7:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.
Weekly Camp Cost:
$30.00 per day + + annual YMCA Program Membership
$20.00 registration Fee
Bring Lunch Camp includes: a.m. & p.m. snack
Fun activities will include: Gymnastics, Art, Cooking, Sports & Science
Registration: In the Acorn room at Centennial Park
Questions? Shelly Dargatz @ 237-0845, sdargatz@sloymca.org
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2009 Spring Camps
YMCA Spring Camp is a great place for your children to spend their Spring Vacation!
Date: March 30 – April 10, 2009– Paso Robles
Location:
Offered at Centennial Park
in Paso Robles.
Spring Camp is designed to provide your children with challenging, exciting, entertaining, recreational and enriching activities daily. The YMCA also incorporates the 6 pillars of character into every aspect of our day, as well as unique components of asset development designed to evelop the total person—spirit, mind, and body. Sign your child up today, and let them make memories and friends that will last a lifetime.
Financial assistance avaiable.
Sessions are offered for two age groups:
K-5th Grades
6-8th Grades
Cost: $30 per day + annual YMCA Program Membership
Time: Site Hours are 7am – 6pm
What to bring:
Healthy lunch, tennis shoes, jacket & water.
Site Phone#: 237-0845
Site Director: Mandy Mafnas, mmafnas@sloymca.org
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