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Summer programs: YMCAs

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 03.16.2008
Lighthouse/City YMCA
2900 N. Columbus Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
795-9725
www.tucsonymca.org
Summer Day Camp — Ages 5-12. Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-Aug 8. Full time, 4-5 days $98; part time, 1-3 days $65.
Activities for children ages 5-12. Activities include group games, arts and crafts, team building, character development, swimming, guest speakers, physical education, weekly themes and field trips.
Children are placed in age-appropriate groups, which help them build strong friendships and confidence.
Mulcahy/City YMCA Day Camp
5085 S. Nogales Highway
Tucson, AZ 85706
294-1449
www.tucsonymca.org
yevettes@tucsonymca.org
Day Camp — Great Expectations Academy, Sahuarita. Ages 5-12. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., June 2-Aug. 1. $15 membershi
$5 deposit each week registered, $112 per week. Themes will include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, cooking, swimming, guest speakers, performers and field trips.
Day Camp — Mulcahy YMCA. Ages 5-12. Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-Aug. 1. $15 membershi
$5 deposit each week registered; $112 per week. Themes will include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, cooking, swimming, guest speakers, performers and field trips.
Ott Family YMCA
401 S. Prudence Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
885-2317
www.tucsonymca.org
oliviag@tucsonymca.org
Day Camps in Vail — Ages 10-14. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-July 3. $105 per week, deposit required. Old Vail Middle School and Corona Foothills Middle School. Activities include field trips, computer, cooking, speakers, arts and humanities and sports/fitness.
Ott Camp — Desert Willow Elementary. Ages 5-11. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-July 3. $105 per week. Activities include field trips, computer, cooking, speakers, arts and humanities and sports/fitness.
Dietz Discovery Camp — Ages 7-11. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-July 25. $105 full day per week, deposit required. Activities include weekly themes, arts/crafts, field trips, swimming and more.
Erickson Explorers Camp —Ages 5-11. Mon-Fri 7a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-July 25. $105 full day, per week, deposit required. Activities include weekly themes, arts/crafts, field trips, swimming and more. Must have kindergarten experience.
Fun Club — Ages 5-11. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 27-Aug. 8. $75 for 5 daily coupons. Recreational drop-in program that includes swimming every afternoon. Come one day, one week or all summer long. Must have kindergarten experience.
Junior Discovery — Ages 5-7. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-Aug. 8. $105 full day, per week, deposit required. Activities include weekly themes, arts and crafts, field trip, swimming daily and more. Must have kindergarten experience.
Ott Camp at Desert Willow Elementary — Ages 5-11. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-July 3. $105 per week per child, deposit required. Weekly themes, arts and crafts, field trips, swimming and more. Must have kindergarten experience.
Teen Adventure Camp — Ages 12-15. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 2-July 25. $80 per week per child. A values-based program that includes leadership, team building, field trips, swimming, skate park, community-service projects.
YMCA Jacobs Community Center
1010 W. Lind St.
Tucson, AZ 85705
888-7716
www.tucsonymca.org
YMCA Camp Wannago —Ages 5-14. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-Aug. 8. $93 for three days; $125 for five days. Swimming, field trips, meals, games, songs and more. Build character with core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.
YMCA Camp Wannago Leaders in Training (LITs) — Ages 13-15, by application. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27-Aug. 8. $90 per week. Swimming, field trips, meals, games, songs. CPR/first-aid certification, learn-to-lead groups and teams, teen certification on weight equipment.
YMCA Triangle Y Ranch
34434 S. Y Camp Road
Oracle, AZ 85623
884-0987
www.tucsonymca.org
camp@tucsonymca.org
Counselor/Wrangler in Training — Two-week residential sessions. Ages 16-17. June 8-Aug. 2. $225 Y members, $250 program members. After successful completion of the LIT program, campers can return as a CIT/WIT. This is a hands-on experience, allowing participants to work closely with staff.
Explorer Camp — One-week residential sessions. Ages 7-9. June 8-Aug. 2. $370 Y member, $385 program member. Includes archery, hiking, nature programs, climbing wall, horseback riding, swimming and more.
Trailblazers — One-week residential sessions. Ages 10-12. June 8-Aug. 2. $370 Y member, $385 program member. Includes hiking, teepee camp-out, horseback riding.
High Adventure Camp — One-week residential sessions. Ages 13-15. June 8-Aug. 2. $370 Y members, $385 program members. Activities include, archery, riflery, hiking, caving, rappelling, horseback riding and more.
Leaders in Training — One-week residential sessions. Ages 15-17. June 15-Aug. 2. $225 Y member, $250 program member. Designed to build strong leaders. Offered every other session during the summer.
Memorial Day Family Camp — For the whole family. May 24-26. Enjoy the Catalina Mountains. Activities include horseback riding, caving, climbing wall and much more.
Mini Camp — Ages 6-9. June 1-4. $170 Y member, $185 program member. Mini-camp for youths who aren't ready for an entire week of camp. Archery, hiking, horseback riding, climbing wall.
Mustang Camp — One-week residential sessions. Ages 10-15. June 8-Aug. 2. $400 Y members, $425 program members. Experience horse ownership. Activities include equestrian care, horseback riding, arena work, climbing wall and more.