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How do I apply for financial assistance? 
Financial aid is available on a limited basis through the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Annual Campaign Fund. Funds for financial assistance program are raised through our Annual Campaign. All applications take at least two weeks to process. When completing the application process attach proof of all income. Two consecutive recent paycheck stubs or a copy of your 2024 W2 statement is considered proof of income. For additional information on the financial aid process, contact Angelica Cortez at 562.423.0491.

Can I register my four-year-old for Day Camp?
Campers must be at least 4 years and 9 months old before the start of the camp week. In addition, campers must be potty trained to attend Day Camp.

Where can I find the daily schedule for camp?
All the necessary information can be accessed on our sign in and out bulletin board.

My child has an aide/therapist. Will they be allowed to attend Day Camp?
Yes, if the aide/therapist is there for only one day, they can sign your child in and out. However, they must be on the authorized pick-up list. If they plan to stay for the entire week(s), they must submit a volunteer application as soon as possible before camp starts. A volunteer application can be found on our Day Camp website and must be submitted to the corresponding Day Camp Director.

What are the camper rules? 
• Fighting, both verbal and physical will not be tolerated.

• Campers are to stay with their assigned groups at all times, unless the counselor gives specific permission to leave the group temporarily using the buddy system.

• Campers are to show respect for other campers, staff and their surroundings.

• Campers are to act in a caring manner at all times.

• Campers are held responsible for their actions.

• Campers are asked to communicate honestly with each other and with their counselors.

What items should my child bring to Day Camp each day?
Your child will be participating in several indoor and outdoor activities each camping day. It is very important that your child be appropriately dressed for summer weather and outdoor activities. Please mark all clothing and belongings with your child’s name. Provided below is a list of appropriate clothing and camper needs. A lost and found bin will be placed at the sign in and out table at the beginning and end of each camping day. Please ask your child if they have all of their belongings each day. If your child is missing an item, please check the bin. The YMCA cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Sneakers & Socks –Sandals and other open toed shoes are not permitted at camp.

• Shorts & T-Shirts – Children should be dressed in “camp clothes”. Please do not allow your child to wear expensive or “dressy” clothes to camp. In addition, clothing should be age appropriate and non-offensive in nature. Children dressed inappropriately for camp will be asked to leave for the day. Children will be engaged in sports, games and arts & crafts, all known to be potentially messy.

• Bathing Suits –Although children may not swim every day, they may be engaged in water activities every day ranging from water balloon to a slip & slide. Campers may only wear one-piece bathing suits. Please check weekly calendar for water activity dates. Open Swim will take place each Friday of the week.

• Hat & Sunglasses – It is very important that your child has additional protection from the sun. We recommend that your child wear both to camp. Your child will be spending a significant amount of time outdoors.

Additional Camper Needs

Please clearly label your child’s name on the following camper needs with a permanent black marker:

• Water Bottle

• Waterproof Sun Block of 25 SPF or higher

• Towels

• Backpack

• Snacks

What is your camper to counselor ratio? 
Campers will be divided into camper groups based on age. Campers will be assigned a team and will interact in daily scheduled activities with their team. At certain times, campers will participate in camp wide events and activities. We will be adhering to the required American Camp Association ratios.

The following are the camper groups and camper to counselor ratios:

Children Ages 4-5/ 1:6 counselor to camper ratio

Children Ages 6-8/ 1:8 counselor to camper ratio Children

Ages 9-14/ 1:10 counselor to camper ratio