General Information -
Orientations:
Camp Orientations will be held on June 25th at the Sacramento Area YMCA and on June 29th at Oroville YMCA. Upon completion of registration, participants will be sent information regarding camp orientations. Orientations are open to parents and campers.
No special gear or supplies will be needed for camp, unless your child is participating in the Dirt Bike Lessons. Supply list and payment information will be sent with orientation information.
A limited amount of sleeping bags are available. Please note on your registration form if you will need assistance providing a bag for your camper or can donate a bag to camp.
Camp Safety & Staff:
All staff are 18 years or older with some college education and/or experience working with children. Staff is finger-printed and cleared through the Department of Justice prior to employment. Staff has also completed training in child abuse prevention, CPR, First Aid, and water safety. Drivers are Class B licensed with passenger endorsement through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Campers are assigned cabins by age group and gender. Campers do have an opportunity to request one cabin mate. Counselors are assigned eight campers and sleep in their assigned cabin with their campers. Some cabins will also be assigned a junior counselor who has successfully completed a two-week training program and a background check.
Camp does its best to meet all special dietary needs of campers. OTC and prescription medicines are kept locked and dispensed by the camp nurse. For the safety of all campers and staff, food and medications are not allowed in cabins. All sessions are Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
Cost:
YMCA Facility and Basic Members (includes all YMCA of Superior California members): $350.00/per session*
Program Participants: $375.00*
*Fees do not include transportation to and from camp
Transportation:
Campers: $25.00 per session/per camper*
C.I.T. (Counselors in Training): $50.00 per C.I.T. (includes both weeks)
*Parents are welcome to transport children to and from camp. Children cannot be dropped off at BVC before 3pm on the first Sunday of their camp
sessions and must be picked up no later than 11am the following Friday.
Session Dates & Ages:
July 12 - 17: Ages 7 - 15
July 19 - 24: Ages 7 - 15
July 26 - 31: Ages 7 -12
August 2 - 7: Ages 7 -12
August 9 - 14: Ages 7-12
Registration Information:
New participants can register by phone or at any YMCA facility within the YMCA of Superior California region. Past participants in YMCA programs can also register online.
For your convenience, registration forms may be downloaded here:
Bear Valley Camp Registration Form
(click here)
Deposits and Refunds:
To guarantee a camp reservation, a non-refundable deposit of $50.00
is required. Deposits are not refundable for any reason. Deposits
are forfeited if the balance is not paid in full by the due fate.
Refunds for camp fees must be requested in writing two weeks prior
to the session start date.
Camp Extras -
Snack Shack:
Deposit $10.00 for your child to pick up snacks,
drinks, or Bear Valley Camp goodies.
Dirt Bike Riding Lessons:
Fee: $50.00 per camper/per session*
*Dirt Bike lessons are limited to children ages 11 and up.
Children participating in Dirt Bike Lessons must bring appropriate
attire or will not be permitted to ride. Please refer to your "What
to Bring" list for information.
The YMCA Ragger and
Leathers Programs:
The YMCA Ragger and Leathers Programs are offered at Bear Valley
Camp. The program is designed for campers to examine their lives
and make conscious decisions to better themselves. The goal is to
have campers make personal challenges for self-improvement. Campers
who choose to participate in the Ragger program go through a
ceremony in which a triangle piece of cloth (a "rag") is tied around
their neck to serve as a reminder of their challenge.
The Ragger Program is open to all campers age 12
and up, and is open to people of all belief systems and religions.
All that is required is a desire for self-improvement.
The Leathers Programs has a similar goal of
self-improvement and is designed for campers 9-11 years old.
Campers go through a ceremony where they receive a leather symbol to
remind them of their personal challenge.
The YMCA offers your child more than just a safe, fun summer
experience. It's a place where children grow, meet new friends and
experience new things.