Summer Programs Guide 2022 - Mission Viejo Family YMCA | ymcaoc.org/mv - YMCA of Orange County

2022
Summer Programs
    Guide

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ADVENTURE AWAITS!
We are VERY excited about Summer! We have planned months of camps, activities, sports and more to ensure
you and your family find the best adventure this summer!

Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character, and making friends. Camps provide
opportunities for kids to become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to
contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities. Find the camp that’s perfect
for your child!

CAMPS
ADVENTURE CAMP
Sessions: Starts the week of 6/6/22. See below for detailed weekly information.
Frequency: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $175 members/$225 non-members
Ages: 4-9
Adventure camps are perfect for children ages 4-9 who are new to camp or want to meet new friends! Camp runs
daily and has different activities daily around a weekly theme including sports and play, arts and crafts,
enrichment activities including STEM and Cooking, and different water play activities to end each day! Camp is held
indoors and outdoors with various activities to keep your children busy all morning! Emails with activities are sent
weekly on the Friday prior to camp to help prepare your child for their week!

Weekly Camp Themes
   June 6-10: Superhero!
   June 13-17: Jurassic World
   June 20-24: Pirates and Princesses
   June 27-July 1: Wild Wild West
   July 4-8: Party in the USA
   July 11-15: Outer Space
   July 18-22: Shark Week
   July 25-29: Safari
   August 1-5: Hawaiian Hullaballoo
   August 8-12: Under the Big Top / End of Summer Bash
   All personal items should be labeled with the child’s name

COOKING CAMP
Sessions: Week of 6/20/22 and 7/18/22
Frequency: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $175 members/$225 non-members
Ages: 5-10
Our most popular camp is back! We will be cooking around the world creating recipes from dishes around the
world as well as local favorites! Children will learn how to measure, mix and create dishes that they will get to
sample and take home! All children will get a cookbook of their creations at the end of camp.
Mission Viejo Family YMCA | ymcaoc.org/mv                                                                     3

SWIM CAMP
Sessions: For the weeks of 6/20/22, 6/27/22, 7/5/22, 7/25/22
Frequency: Monday-Friday
Fee: $200 members/$225 non-members
Ages: 6-12
Time:10am-1:00pm
Come join the fun in the sun this summer. Summer swim camp will include an hour swim lesson every day along
with fun activities and water safety aspects.
    Parents must sign their child in and out of class each time
    Participants should bring water and a snack daily
    Participants should come dressed in their swimsuits, with sunscreen on, a towel, and closed-toe shoes
    All personal items should be labeled with the child’s name

SPORTS CAMP
Sessions: Weekly starting 6/6/22 and ending the week of 8/8/22
Frequency: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $175 members/$225 non-members
Ages: 5-11
Sports and Games Camp is a week of fun activities in a variety of events to enhance the participants’ overall
athleticism. The goal of the camp is to offer participants the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports and
games, from traditional sports/games to new sports/games.
    Parents must sign their child in and out of class each time
    Participants should bring water and a snack daily
    Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and comfy clothes

SCIENCE CAMP
Sessions: Begin 7/11/22
Frequency: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $175 members/$225 non-members
Ages: 5-9
Science Camp promotes a healthy interest in science by giving your children a chance to do fun and interactive
experiments as well as incorporating STEM activities throughout the week. This camp is the perfect way to keep
your children learning over the Summer while having a blast with friends!

                   Scan here to learn more about all of our camps and register today!

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BALLET
                                             SPORTS
Session: June 2022
Frequency: Thursdays at 4:30pm month-to-month
Fee: $120 members | $200
Ages: 4-8
Let’s move with YMCA Dance! Dance classes are a great way for youth to develop coordination and discipline while
discovering movement through music. All participants will learn choreography and artistic expression through a
variety of dance styles. This Ballet class at the YMCA will teach participants the basics of ballet through games,
music, and dance. The emphasis will be on coordination, musicality, and movement. The session will run for 8 weeks
with a recital at the end.

SOCCER
Session: Begins 5/7/22
Frequency: Saturdays at 9:30am/month-to-month
Fee: $60 members | $100 non-members
Ages: 3-5
Classes will focus on the development of fundamental skills and the growth of your child in our 4 core values;
caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Participants will learn the basic building blocks for success in a fun
environment. Classes are held at the Mission Viejo Family YMCA out on the outdoor Soccer Arena.

SOCCER
Session: Begins 5/7/22
Frequency: Saturdays at 10:15 am/month-to-month
Fee: $60 members | $100 non-members
Ages: 3-5
Classes will focus on the development of fundamental skills and the growth of your child in our 4 core values;
caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Participants will learn the basic building blocks for success in a fun
environment. Classes are held at the Mission Viejo Family YMCA out on the outdoor Soccer Arena.

ESPORTS - ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE LAGUNA NIGUEL FAMILY YMCA
Session: Year-round
Frequency: Tuesdays & Thursdays or Mondays & Wednesdays
Fee: $175 members | $225 non-members
Ages: 8-13
Does your child like to play video games? This program offers curriculum-based learning while also being engaging
and fun for kids who are passionate about video games. Each session will provide:
    Gaming improvement strategies
    Teamwork & Communication skills
    Physical & mental wellness exercises
    Goal setting techniques
Students will be provided access to an experienced esports coach and the highest level of Esports equipment.

Mission Viejo Family YMCA | ymcaoc.org/mv                                                                         6

SWIM PROGRAMS
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
Strong Swimmer. Confident Kids. The YMCA’s youth swim lessons teach your child how to become a safe and
confident swimmer in a friendly and supportive small-group setting. As their skills and confidence in the water grow
young swimmers progress from learning basic water safety to swimming skills including How to tread and float in
the water, Proper breathing techniques, Key swimming strokes (such as the front crawl and backstroke) needed to
pass the YMCA swim test, Safety and rescue skills, Proper conditioning and personal fitness habits.

Youth and Preschool Lessons
Session: Run Monthly
Frequency: Monday /Wednesdays | Tuesday/Thursdays| Saturdays
Fee: $105 members/$200 non-members

Parent-Child Lessons
Session: Run Monthly
Frequency: Saturdays at 9:30 am
Fee: $70 members/$120 non-members

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Session: Begins 5/3/22
Frequency: Tuesday/Thursday Fee: $125 members/$190 non-members
Ages: 7-16
Junior Guard Training program is designed to build strength and endurance for participants to pass the Jr. Guard
swim test at your local Jr. Guards program. With a focus on conditioning and speed, this is not your standard swim
lesson! We will be using both shallow water and deep water to help develop multiple skills!
Prerequisites: Participants must be able to swim independently at least two (2) lengths freestyle, two (2) lengths
breaststroke, and able to jump into deep water and get back to the wall on their own.

OPEN SWIM
Session: Begins 5/3/22
Frequency:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 10 am - 12:30 pm & *2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:20 am - 12:30 pm & *2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 11:20 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fee: $125 members/$190 non-members
Ages: All ages welcome
Visiting the pool is a great family activity, and the Y makes sure families can enjoy swimming together. We reserve
“Open Swim” time in our pool so that individuals and families can enjoy time to play, splash and swim laps together.
* Lap lanes may be needed for group swim lessons.

Mission Viejo Family YMCA | ymcaoc.org/mv                                                                    8

HERE FOR GOOD SUMMER SERIES EVENT CALENDAR

June
Date: Week of June 6 - ALL WEEK!
Time: Vary
Cost: Free
What: Join us for a week of family fun. Each day we will be offering a little
something extra to kick-off summer.

July
Date: July 4th
Time: 8 am
Cost: $45 for adults & $25 for kids
Location: Laguna Niguel Family YMCA
What: Annual Laguna Niguel Run In The Parks 5k & Kids Races!
Register at ymcaoc.org/community-events/
Date: July 15th
Time: 7-9 pm
Cost: Free
What: Join us for family movie night at the Y. Enjoy free popcorn, drinks and other
snacks and enjoy the movie: TBD

August
Date: August 6th
Times: 12-2pm
Cost: Free
What: End of Summer BBQ. Enjoy hot dogs, cheeseburgers, drinks and veggie
burgers and activities & giveaways for the whole family!

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