Channel Islands YMCA Summer Camps

Channel Islands YMCA Summer Camps include activities such as art, STEM activities, sports and outdoor recreation, field trips, hikes, athletics, swimming, wrestling, boxing, and handball. The camps include YMCA Day Camps, YMCA Enrichment Camps, and Sleepaway Camp. Weekly themes are part of the camp structure, and weekly rates are available.

• Ages: 5–17 years old

The Channel Islands YMCA states that its summer camps are ACA accredited, and ACA accreditation involves a peer review of areas such as staff qualifications, staff training, and emergency management. The organization describes Y Summer Camps as supervised programs that cultivate values, develop skills, nurture relationships, and encourage children to explore their imagination. YMCA Day Camps are described as being packed with activities and new friendships, and YMCA Enrichment Camps focus on building skills in specific areas of interest. The Counselor In Training Program is for young teens who support YMCA Camp programs and receive volunteer hours for their time. Sleepaway Camp is described as offering outdoor adventures and friendships that last a lifetime. The Channel Islands YMCA identifies itself as a charitable organization that bases its programs on Christian principles and serves people of all ages, races, religious beliefs, and economic status to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The Channel Islands YMCA is an association of seven YMCAs in Camarillo, North Ventura, Montecito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, and Lompoc, and it reports that it has been active in Santa Barbara and Ventura since 1887. The organization states that thousands of volunteers, donors, leaders, and partners across San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties are involved in its work.

Last updated June 28, 2026.