Traditional Trailblazers (Ages 13-16)Member Price: $1068 |
Option 1: Mountain Adventure Trailblazers Camp - 6 days, 5 nights
Session 1 (June 2-7), Session 2 (June 9-14), Session 6 (July 7-12), Session 10 (Aug 4-9)
Start breaking in your hiking shoes today… because campers will spend their week at YMCA Camp Santa Maria developing rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking skills out of the basecamp of a traditional cabin. Elevate your belay skills under the close supervision of experienced instructors, get to know the trails from the dynamic perspective of your mountain bike, and connect with nature on Leave on Trace guided hikes. Teens are welcome to bring their own mountain bikes and climbing shoes, but these are not required. Our campers help create community and foster independence, resilience and confidence, and they'll learn a mountain-load of hard skills and outdoor knowledge. There will also be plenty of time for camp classics, such as hiking, tie-dye, archery, kayaking and paddleboarding, swimming and s'mores eating as well as beloved traditions, including Breakfast of Champions, opening and closing campfires, Battle for the Paddle and a bead ceremony.
Option 2: Waterfront Trailblazers Camp - 6 days, 5 nights
Session 3 (June 16-21), Session 4 (June 23-28), Session 7 (July 14-19),
Session 8 (July 21-26), Session 9 (July 28-Aug 2)
Welcome to Waterfront Trailblazers Camp. Where campers will make a splash as they master their skills on the flatwater, from paddleboarding to canoeing to kayaking. Teens can look forward to plenty of time in the pool surrounded by friends in addition to archery, tie-dye, gaga ball, Leave no Trace guided hiking and NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp activities. Weather permitting, campers can look forward to a s'mores sneakout and an evening astronomy session. Teens can expect to take a step (or a plunge!) out of their comfort zone as they explore what it means to take care of themselves, their cabinmates and their environment with the support of friends new and old. Campers will also take part in special YMCA Camp Santa Maria traditions such as Breakfast of Champions, opening and closing campfires, Battle for the Paddle and a bead ceremony.
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