2008 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

Ages: Entering Kindergarten through 4th Grade

Our YMCA Character Camp K-4 is designed to provide children with challenging, exiting, entertaining, recreational and enriching activities in a safe supportive environment. We offer awesome age appropriate activities for our campers, such as swimming daily, cooking, field trips, service-learning, arts & crafts and more! Field trips this year will include Paso Park Cinemas, Bowling, Atascadero Zoo, Children’s museum, local parks along with on site presenters

such as Karate instructors, animal

presentations, Gymnastics instructors,

Hip hop dancers and more. A Summer

Camp T-shirt will be included.

Location:
North County/Centennial Park Paso Robles
600 Nickerson Dr. Paso Robles, Ca. 93446

Dates:
Week 1 June 16-20
Week 2 June 23-27
Week 3 June 30-July 3 (4 days)
Week 4 July 7-11
Week 5 July 14- 18
Week 6 July 21-25
Week 7 July 28-August 1
Week 8 August 4-August 8
Week 9 August 11-15
Week 10 August 18-21 (4 days)

Time:
7:00am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Cost: (enroll for 3, 4, or 5 days)
$150.00 5 days
$130.00 4 days
$105.00 3 days

Plus:

• $10 deposit for each week after the first week of camp (with a maximum of a $10 deposit due per week for families with 2 or more children).
• One-time $15 Administrative Fee
• Annual $15 Program Membership Fee (if not already paid for the year)

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 Hartzell 237-0845
mhartzell@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

Our YMCA Club 58 Day Camp provides adolescents with fun filled summer days that have been specifically designed especially for this age group. Campers will participate in a variety of activities and travel throughout the county, while building skills, making friends, and challenging themselves on a daily basis. Group activities will focus on leadership and teamwork. Character development and asset building are incorporated on a daily basis. Campers will participate in service learning projects that promote civic responsibility and serve to connect young people with their community. Camp field trips will include Moro Bay submarine rides, Star farms, Culinary Arts, Cayucos Beach, and Atascadero Zoo to name a few. There will also be on site presenters such as Karate instructors, animal presentations, Gymnastics instructors, Hip hop dancers and more. A Summer Camp t-shirt will be included.

Location:
North County/Centennial Park Paso Robles
600 Nickerson Dr. Paso Robles, Ca. 93446

Dates:
Week 1 June 16-20
Week 2 June 23-27
Week 3 June 30-July 3 (4 days)
Week 4 July 7-11
Week 5 July 14- 18
Week 6 July 21-25
Week 7 July 28-August 1
Week 8 August 4-August 8
Week 9 August 11-15
Week 10 August 18-21 (4 days)

Time:
7:00am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Cost: Enroll for 3, 4 or 5 days
$160.00 5 days
$140.00 4 days
$115.00 3 days
Summer school rates also available

Plus:

• $10 deposit for each week after the first week of camp (with a maximum of a $10 deposit due per week for families with 2 or more children).
• One-time $15 Administrative Fee
• Annual $15 Program Membership Fee (if not already paid for the year)

Registration Form: Click here

Paquete de Inscripción, Spanish: Haz Clic Aquí

Calendar of Activities:

Click here for a daily calendar of activities.

Parent Information Handbook:  Click here

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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Atascadero Specialty Summer Camps

A-Town Hero’s Camp

Dates: June 25 - 27

Ages: 4 - 8 years old

Location: Atascadero Colony Park Community Center

Time: Noon to 2 pm

Cost: $40.00 includes supplies and snack

Do you want to learn about your town’s local heroes? YMCA’s
A-Town hero’s camp will teach your child about the heroes all around them. Visitors from the Atascadero Police Department and the Atascadero Fire Department will give presentations and a paramedic will give a small 1st Aid demonstration. Maybe someday your child will be an A-Town hero too.

Register online at: http://activenet8.active.com/cityofatascadero/

Or at the City of Atascadero at Colony Park

For more information please contact:
Shannon Bowman
sbowman@sloymca.org
(805) 238-0909

Princess Camp

Date: July 7 - 9

Ages: 4 - 8

Location: Atascadero Colony Park Community Center

Time: Noon to 2 pm

Cost: $40.00 includes supplies and snack

Have you ever dreamed of being a princess? Make your little princess’s dreams come true. Enroll in the YMCA’s princess camp. Princess’s will be; learning how to waltz and use princess etiquette, playing in castles, and making royal crafts.

Register online at: http://activenet8.active.com/cityofatascadero/

Or at the City of Atascadero at Colony Park

For more information please contact:
Shannon Bowman
sbowman@sloymca.org
(805)238-0909

Art Camp

Ages: 4-8 years old

Let you little artist’s imagination run wild in YMCA’s art camp. Three fun days working with all forms of art; paint, water color, and even clay. Learn some fun facts about famous artist and create great memories.

Date: July 7th -9th

Location: Atascadero Colony Park Community Center

Time: 3 - 5 pm

Cost: $40.00 includes supplies and snack

Register online at: http://activenet8.active.com/cityofatascadero/

Or at the City of Atascadero at Colony Park

For more information please contact:
Shannon Bowman
sbowman@sloymca.org
(805)238-0909

Giant Sports Camp

Ages: Sessions offered for each age group

• 4-6 year olds
• 7-9 year olds
• 10-12 year olds

Come have some fun in Giant Proportions. Safe over-sized sports balls used to play classic games like basketball, soccer, and crochet. No fundamentals practiced here just giant healthy activity.

Dates:

• June 18th- 20th (4-6 yr)
• June 25th -27th (7-9 yr)
• June 30th-July 2nd (10-12yr)

Location: Atascadero Colony Park Community Center

Time: 9 - 11 am

Cost: $40.00 includes supplies and snack

Register online at: http://activenet8.active.com/cityofatascadero/

Or at the City of Atascadero at Colony Park

For more information please contact:
Shannon Bowman
sbowman@sloymca.org
(805)238-0909

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Gymnastics Summer Mini Camp

Ages: 5-9 years

The focus will be on basic gymnastics skills, games & fun activities. Come join us for a fun active week. Do you want to share gymnastics with your child for more than just a few ways?

Click here for information on our weekly class schedule offered year-around.

Location: Centennial Park
Gymnastics Center, Paso Robles
Dates: July 7th-July 11
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Cost: $60.00
Registration: At Centennial Park in Paso Robles or click below to download a registration form.

For more information:

Gymnastics Director
Shannon Bowman
sbowman@sloymca.org

North County Regional Director:
Shelly Dargatz 237-0845

sdargatz@sloymca.org

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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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Atascadero Futsal (Indoor Soccer)

Ages: 5-14

Cost: City of Atascadero Resident: $45.00, Non-resident: $49.00
Registration: Through March 21st
Season: April 4th-June 6th
Practice: April 7th-April 11th

The City of Atascadero Parks and Recreation and the San Luis Obispo County YMCA are proud to bring you Futsal. Futsal is indoor soccer played

on a small court with a variation of the outdoor soccer rules; it is played with five players at a time. For more information on the game itself, visit

www.futsal.com.

Practices are determined by

the coaches, games will be held on Fridays.

Register online at: http://activenet8.active.com/cityofatascadero/
Or at the City of Atascadero at Colony Park

For all YMCA sports information

contact: Katie Allison at (805)

543-8235 x106 or

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2008 North County Programs during School Year

Click here for information on programs during the summer.

Little Adventures

Preschool

Location: Paso Robles Centennial Park

Dates: September - late May, Monday-

Thursday (Excludes school holidays)

Times: Los Ranchos 9 am-12 pm

Centennial Park 8 am-11 am

Cost: See registration form for fee

schedule

Registration Forms

YMCA Little Adventures Preschool is

designed for 2 1/2 to 5 year olds to learn

through positive experiences in a

structured environment. Each day

includes a variety of activities to

develop both large and small motor

skills, group activities and a craft. Zoo-

phonics curriculum is taught daily, and

this method of teaching the alphabet is

a great tool in reading readiness. Little

Adventures Preschool prides itself in

building character and teaching skills

that last a lifetime.

Paso Robles:  Shelly Dargatz

at 237-0845 or sdargatz@sloymca.org

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Club Y - Before and After School

Age: K-6th Grade

Locations:

Cappy Culver Elementary School (Heritage Ranch - licensing in process)

Centennial Park (Paso)

Our Club Y locations are licensed by

the State of California. The staff is

college educated and works with the

goal of providing a safe, fun and

enriching experience for your child.

Safety is priority at the YMCA and we

always go the extra mile. We ensure

that our sites model all the best

practices. When your child participates

in Club Y, they receive more than just

quality, licensed childcare. Children feel

valued, are mentored by positive adult

role models, are taught character

through our Character Counts

curriculum and gain a sense of

appreciation for their community. Our

Club Y program offers specialized clubs

that meet your child’s developmental

needs and interests. The children gain

confidence, practice good citizenship

and develop skills that will last a

lifetime. Each month your child will

have the opportunity to enroll in

activities that suits their own needs and

interests. Clubs include but are not

limited to homework club, drama club,

sports clubs and for the 5th and 6th

graders, leadership club.

Dates: School Year, Monday –Friday

(Excludes some holidays, includes

some in service days- see Club Y

Calendar for more details)

Times: Before School 7am-to start of

school

Club Y-From dismissal to 6:00 pm

(actual hours vary from site to site)

Cost: See registration form for fee

schedule

K-6 Registration Forms:

Packet

LIC613A--personal rights

Licensing paper

New Parents Rights

License Number:

Centennial Park Paso Robles
Facility # 406207021

For more information call:

North County: Shelly Dargatz at 237-0845 or

sdargatz@sloymca.org

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After school Enrichment and Safety Program

Age: Elementary School

Locations: Cambria Grammar School and

Carrisa Plains Elementary School

Please contact your school for registration information .

Age: Middle School

Location: George Flamson and Daniel Lewis Middle Schools (Paso). 

Please contact your school for registration information .

The San Luis Obispo County YMCA offers a

dynamic after-school enrichment and safety

program, funded through a grant and overseen

by the California Department of Education in

partnership with the Paso Robles Unified School District.

The YMCA program offers age-appropriate after school

enrichment activities designed to support academic

achievements. Beyond academics, the YMCA after-school

programs are dedicated to teaching each of the six pillars

of character and increasing assets in our youth. Through

programs such as these, the Y is helping youth develop

skills such as self-regulation, communication, problem solving,

negotiation and critical thinking. We know that all of these

skills make learning easier as students grow. The students

also receive healthy snacks and are involved in recreational

activities aimed at increasing their activity and lowering the

incidence of childhood obesity.

For more information contact:

North County Regional Director:

Shelly Dargatz at 237-0845 or

sdargatz@sloymca.org

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Y Teen X-Treme

Ages: 6th – 8th grade

Location: Centennial Park Game

Room, Paso Robles

Dates: September through June

Time: Monday – Thursday, after school

until 5:15pm

Cost:  Free!

Middle school kids now have a cool

place to hang out after school. Food,

games, sports, projects, art, community

service, leadership development and a

chance to make some new friends is

what Y Teen X-Treme is all about. This

program consists of field trips,

character development and lots of

other activity choices. Come on by

and grab a snack— we’re sure you will

want to stay!

For more information call: Jeri

Baxter at (805) 237-0845 or

jbaxter@sloymca.org

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2008 Spring Camps

YMCA Spring Camp is a great place for your children to spend their Spring Vacation!

Find the session below that best fits your needs and relax, your children couldn't be in better hands!

Spring Camp Opportunities

• Atascadero
• Paso Robles

Atascadero Spring Camps

Held at the New Atascadero Colony Park!

Art Camp: Calling all future Picasso’s!

March 25-27, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Learn how to design beautiful masterpieces

and have fun! Artists will work with color and

different forms of art: clay, painting, watercolors

and recycled materials. There will be an art show

at the end of camp. Each artist will receive a

framed piece of their artwork.

Princess Camp:

March 25-27. 1:00pm-4:00pm

Children will spend 3 magical days learning

princess etiquette, playing in castles, and

making princess treats and accessories. There

will be a royal tea party the last day of camp.

Participants are encouraged to dress in their

favorite princess attire.

Superhero Camp:

March 25 -27, 9:00am-11:00am

Calling all Superhero’s! Camp is designed

to provide children with an opportunity to dream,

play and be more powerful than a locomotive.

Participants are encouraged to come dressed

as their favorite superhero.

Bitty Sports Camp:

March 25 - 27, 9:00am-11:00am

Learn to play basketball, soccer, and golf!

Kids will be active, have fun and learn healthy

fundamentals.

Cost Per Session:

City of Atascadero Resident: $40.00

Non-resident: $44.00

Register online at: http://activenet8.active.com/cityofatascadero/

Or at the City of Atascadero at Colony Park

For any other questions please contact

Shannon Bowman (805) 237-0845

sbowman@sloymca.org

Paso Robles Spring Camps

Offered March 17 -28 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 develop the total person—spirit, mind, and body. Sign your child up today, and let them make memories and friends that will last a lifetime.

Sessions are offered for two age groups: 

K-5th Grades

6-8th Grades

Cost:  $30 per day

Time: Site Hours are 7am – 6pm

What to bring:
Lunch, tennis shoes, jacket & water bottle

Site Phone#: 237-0845
Site Director: Mandy Hartzell mhartzell@sloymca.org

Registration
Click here for your registration form.

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Winter Camps

The YMCA offers camp during the winter school break.

Dates and locations vary by district. Details will be listed

in the Fall.

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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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San Miguel Karate

Ages: All ages!

Location: Lillian Larsen Elementary,

Multipurpose Room, San Miguel

Dates: year round. Classes are on

Monday & Wednesday evenings.

Cost: 1 class/week = $50 per month

2 classes/week = $60 per month

Discounts for additional family members.

Learn the art of self-defense with

family and friends! The YMCA in San

Miguel is offering karate for youth,

adults and families by Shorin-Ryu

Karate, which is a traditional Okinawan

Karate and Kobudo style. Sensei Glen

Rathwick teaches classes, under the

direction of Renshi David Rogers (239

3232). Registration forms are available

at the YMCA Fitness Facility at Lillian

Larsen Elementary School.

For more information call: Shelly

Dargatz at 237-0845 or

sdargatz@sloymca.org

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San Miguel Fitness

Facility

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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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.

School Year Hours Are:

3:00 to 6:00 pm Monday & Tuesday

2:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesday

3:00 to 6:00 pm Thursday & Friday

1:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday

Teens, grades 6th through High School, may use this

Center for no cost. The Teen Center is funded by many

local charity non-profit agencies and events

(i.e. Lions Club, Country Coast Classic Bike Ride,

Cambria Mayor's Race, & Rotary Club). 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 Katie Allison at

kallison@sloymca.org or 927-7776.

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