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South County Summer Programs

Click here for information on programs during the school year.

To register online for South County Summer Camps click here

Summer Day Camps

Grover Beach
Planet Y a4-10 NEW!!!

Ages: 4-10

Planet Y Camp is an exciting new camp based on site at Grover Beach Elementary School. This new camp format will provide children with a FUN, enriching summer camp experience in a safe and supportive environment. Campers will participate in age appropriate activities based on weekly themes and will enjoy beautiful local parks and beaches. The campers will meet new friends and develop lifelong memories. YMCA Camps also include unique components to build character and the total person – spirit, mind & body.

Click here for the Planet Y Camp calendar

Location: Grover Beach Elementary
Dates: June 15 – August 16.
Closed July 5th.
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $115 - 5 days

$80 - 3 days

(MWF) plus a one time $25 registration fee and an annual program membership Fee of $20 per member or $35 per family if not already paid for the year. A camp T-shirt is included.

Registration: Click here to download a registration packet
Contact: Dana Vicars 543-8235 ext. 106, dvicars@sloymca.org.

South County Character Camp K-4

Summer Day Camp

Ages: Entering Kindergarten through 4th Grade

YMCA Character Camp K-4 is designed to provide children with exciting, enriching, challenging and recreational activities in a safe and supportive environment. We offer awesome age-appropriate activities such as swimming, hiking, cooking, and local field trips. Camp field trips include Boomers, museums, beaches, lakes, water slides, local pools, and much more. Camps also include unique components to build character and the total person – spirit, mind & body.

Location: Shell Beach Elementary
Dates: June 15-Aug. 16. Closed July 5th

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

Cost: Enroll for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days
$155 for 5 days

$135 for 4 days

$115 for 3 days

$75 for 2 days

Plus:

• One-time $25 registration fee and
• Annual Program Membership Fee (if not already paid for the year)

Registration Form: Click here to download a registration packet

Paquete de Inscripción, Spanish: Haz Clic Aquí

Click here for the Character K4 Camp calendar

Parent Information Handbook: Click here

For more information Contact:
South County Camps Program Director

Dana Vicars 543-8235 ext. 106

dvicars@sloymca.org

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Shell Beach Club 58

Summer Day Camp

Ages: Entering Grades 5 through 8

YMCA Club 58 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. Camp field trips include Beaches, lakes, Boomers, and Pismo Bowling to name a few. A Camp T-shirt is included.

Location: Shell Beach Elementary School

Dates: June 16-Aug. 16,

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

Cost: Enroll for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days
$165 for 5 days

$140 for 4 days

$120 for 3 days

$80 for 2 days

Plus:

• One-time $25 registration fee and
• Annual Program Membership Fee (if not already paid for the year)

Click here for the Club 58 Camp calendar

Registration Form: Click here to download registration packet

Parent Information Handbook:

Click here

For more information Contact:

South County Camps Program Director

Dana Vicars 543-8235 ext. 106

dvicars@sloymca.org

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South County Programs during School Year

Click here for information on programs during the summer.

Year-Round Programs

Shell Beach Elementary Club Y (Pismo)

Before and After School

Age: K-6th Grade

Our Club Y  program at Shell Beach Elementary School is 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

Shell Beach Kinder:

NEW THIS  YEAR:

Level pay plan- parents pay the same amount EACH month

Parents can enroll up to 2 children on one form

New registration packet, fewer pages!

Shell Beach Club Y Reg Form 2010-2011

For more information call:

South County: Linda Wingert at 781-3518 x 107

or lwingert@sloymca.org

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Fairgrove Elementary School (in Grover Beach)

Before & After School Programs

Before School Care (Fairgrove)

Age: Elementary school students (K-6)

Time: 7am-to start of school

This program is designed to help families who need assistance before the school bell rings. Parents who want to ensure their children are properly supervised in a safe environment before school can enroll their children in the Y's Before School Program, which offers kids a safe and supervised place to go before school. 

Fairgrove Before School Reg Form 2010-2011

After School Enrichment & Safety Program (Fairgrove)

Bright Futures 2010 Sign-up Day Flyer!

Age: Elementary school students (K-6)

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 Lucia Mar 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.

Registration: Please contact your school for registration information.

For more information contact:

South County Regional Director:

Linda Wingert at 781-3518 x 107 or

lwingert@sloymca.org

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Fairgrove Elementary School Kindergarten - 12:30-2:45 pm

Age: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Children enjoy a positive kindergarten learning experience with the YMCA's Kinder Care program.  Children will participate in a spectrum of age-appropriate activities to best prepare them for the first grade.  Activities include crafts, physical fitness, social skill and character development.  A daily snack is included. This program is provided by the YMCA through a

grant managed by the Lucia Mar School District.

Please contact your school for registration information.

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Grover Beach Elementary School

Before & After School Programs

Before School Care (Grover)

Age: Elementary school students (K-6)

Time: 7am-to start of school

This program is designed to help families who need assistance before the school bell rings. Parents who want to ensure their children are properly supervised in a safe environment before to school can enroll their children in the Y's Before School Program, which offers kids have a safe and supervised place to go before school. 

Grover Beach Before School Reg Form 2010-2011

After School Enrichment and Safety Program (Grover)

Age: Elementary school students (K-6)

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 Lucia Mar 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.

Registration: Please contact your school for registration information.

For more information contact:

South County Regional Director:

Linda Wingert at 781-3518 x 107

lwingert@sloymca.org

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Grover Beach Elementary School

Kinder Club - 1:15-2:35 pm

Age: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Children enjoy a positive kindergarten learning experience with the YMCA's Kinder Care program.  Children will participate in a spectrum of age-appropriate activities to best prepare them for the first grade.  Activities include crafts, physical fitness, social skill and character development.  A daily snack is included.

For more information contact:

Grover Beach Site Director :

Linda Wingert, 781-3518 x 107
lwingert@sloymca.org

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Year-Round Sports Programs

Bitty Sports

Parents rave about the fun they and

their children have participating in the Y’s Bitty Sports series. Bitty Sports is designed for boys and girls ages 3-5 and their families with a number of goals in mind. Not only do the children learn concepts of each sport, but they also learn the philosophies of teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship. They have

the opportunity to develop friendships and new skills. It is a soft approach to sports for preschool age children. Fees include a team T-shirt.

Ages: 3-5

Times: Evenings and weekends

Bitty T-Ball (Spring)

South County Bitty T-Ball Registration Packet

OR

Click Here for Online Registration

Bitty Soccer (Fall)

Bitty Basketball (Winter)

Contact: For questions please contact

Gilbert Almendarez (805) 543-8235 Ex.124,

galmendarez@sloymca.org

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Youth Roller Hockey

Targeted to all skill levels, including

beginners, the Roller Hockey program was developed to offer children an alternative sport that provides great body conditioning without the “down time” seen in other sports such as baseball. The program strives to encourage skill

development, self-confidence and positive

peer interaction. It also provides a unique

opportunity for parents to share quality time

with the children, and have fun doing it!

Spring Season:

Registration Dates: Begins January 4th, 2010, late registration begins February 12th, (add additional $10). Registration closes March 4th.

Season Dates: March 10th - Jun 14th, 2010
Game and Practice Location: Paulding Middle School (Arroyo Grande)

Time: Games will be Saturday mornings, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, and depend on the team. Practices will be be on Wednesday evenings.

Cost: $80 per participant + fees

Fees: $20 Program Membership Fee per participant or $35 Program Membership Fee per family (2+ children) if not already paid for the year.

Late Fee: Add $10 after February 12th

Registration Form:

YMCA Spring 2010 Roller Hockey Registration Form

Division breakdown:

A Division 5-8 yrs

Online Registration

B Division 9-12 yrs

Online Registration

C Division 13-17 yrs

Online Registration

D Division 3 on 3 (advanced) 14-17 yrs

Required Equipment:

-helmet with face guard

-knee, elbow, and shin guards

-hockey gloves

-athletic cup (males

-colored mouth guard

-hockey stick

-skates (no brakes)

**Starter equipment packages and used equipment packages are available.**

Team/Program Sponsorships:

Team sponsorships opportunities are also available. 

Sponsoring a team is a great way to help the youth

of our community and promote your business. For more information please contact Isaac Gonzales 543-8235 x 109, or igonzales@sloymca.org

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Five Cities Adult Roller Hockey

Ages: 17-adult

Location:

Paulding Middle School (Pismo)

Online Registration

Dates:

April 10 - June 14, 2010

Cost: $75

Format: 3 on 3 with 3 skaters with a Goalie.

Registration & Draft: Only 3 players are allowed to sign up as a unit. All other players will be assigned to a team by the YMCA Administration at the Draft night. A maximum of 7 players will be placed as a team.

Registration through March 10th, 2010

Team Sponsorships:

Team sponsorships opportunities are also available. 

Sponsoring a team is a great way to help the youth

of our community and promote your business. 

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South County NFL Flag Football

Ages: Boys and Girls 4th-6th Grade

Boys and Girls 7th and 8th Grade

Click Here for Informational Flyer

Registration: Now-July 26th - Limited to first 84 players

Flag Football Sign-Up Night: May 26th, 6pm – 8pm

at the Mission Inn Hotel, Pismo Beach

by mail, fax, in person, or online

Download Registration Form

or

Click Here for Online Registration

Season: August 24th - November 4th 2010
Practice Beings: August 10th
Jr. High Tryouts: Sunday, August 1st
Game Locations: Pennington Field at Talley Farms -Arroyo Grande

Time of Day: 4:15 game or 5:15 pm game

Games per Week: 1 0r 2 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
Teams: Teams will be formed by school

Registration Fee*: $95 per participant ($90 for additional sibling)

*$22 goes to the NFL for uniform and equipment cost. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis

Required Equipment

• Colored Mouth Guard (NOT Clear)
• Loose/athletic clothing (no pockets)
• NFL Flag Jersey (included)
• Cleats

NFL Flag, the NFL’s official non-contact Flag Football League, emphasizes basic football skills such as passing, catching, defending, and running. Learn about formation, pass patterns, and different types of defense. For more information on Flag, visit www.NFLflagfootball.com

Contact Information:

David Ross at 805-710-1714 or hvbbl@yahoo.com.

.

Instructor Information:

Gilbert Almendarez at 543-8235 x 124 or galmendarez@sloymca.org.

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Five Cities Youth

Basketball League

Ages: Grades 1st through 8th

YMCA’s Five Cities Youth Basketball

League is a collaboration with the City of Arroyo Grande and the Five Cities Youth Basketball Board of Directors.  The program strives to encourage skill development, self-confidence and a positive peer interaction.

Locations: Various locations in Five Cities

Dates: November – March

Times: Evenings and Weekends

Cost: TBD

Contact:

For more information contact Gilbert Almendarez

at 543-8235 x 124 or galmendarez@sloymca.org

Registration:

Tentative dates for registration are Sept. 16, 18, 24, 25, 30

Location TBD

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Special Holiday Day Care - South County

The YMCA offers a fun and enriching day care during school holidays, such as Martin Luther King Day and President's Day.

Special Holiday Day Care is offered to families not otherwise enrolled in YMCA after-school programs. For those families currently enrolled, care on this day is included as part of your monthly membership.

Special Holiday Care is designed to provide your children with fun, safe, and exciting place for your child to spend their day off from school on select school holidays.

The YMCA incorporates the 6 pillars of character into every aspect of our day of fun, as well as offering unique components of asset development designed to develop the total person-spirit, mind, and body. We do art projects, teambuilding activities, physical activities, and offer a nutritional snack. Sign your child up today, and rest assured that they will spend the day in good hands. Please be sure your child dresses in play clothes and brings along a healthy lunch & water (please no soda).

Location:

Shell Beach Elementary School

2100 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach Room # 19

Registration:

Please complete if your child is not otherwise enrolled in the YMCA's Club Y.

If your child is already enrolled in Club Y for the week additional registration is not necessary and there will be no additional charge.

Information:

For more information please contact Alicia Seibel at 805-458-1357 or email her at aseibel@sloymca.org.

Thanksgiving Break Day Camp 2010

Dates: TBA

Location: Pismo Beach House, 340 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach

Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

For more information call:

Linda Wingert at 781-3518 x 107

or lwingert@sloymca.org

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Winter Camps - South County

Winter Holidays 2010-2011

Location:

Grover Beach Elementary School, 365 S. 10th Street, Grover Beach Room #6

Dates: TBA

The YMCA offers a fun and enriching day camp during the winter school break.
Winter Camp is designed to provide your children with fun, safe, and exciting place for your child to spend their winter break. Children will make new friends, go on weekly field trips, feel the importance of being a part of their community, and just have fun. 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. We do daily art projects, teambuilding activities, physical activities, and offer 2 nutritional snacks daily. Sign your child up today, and let them make memories and friends that will last a lifetime.
A daily lunch & water is required daily (please no soda). See you there!

Time: 7am- 6pm
For more information call:

South County: Linda Wingert at 781-3518 x 107

or lwingert@sloymca.org

2011 Spring Camps - South County

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.

Sessions are offered for two age groups: 

K-4th Grades

5-8th Grades

Location: Fairgrove Elementary School

2101 The Pike, Room #24

Grover Beach

Cost:  $30 per day

Time: Site Hours are 7am – 6pm

What to bring:
Healthy lunch, tennis shoes, play clothes, jacket & water.

Director: Alicia Seibel 543-8235 ext. 108, aseibel@sloymca.org