YMCA Initiatives

• “Send a Kid to Camp"

YMCA Partnerships

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  The Taylor Family Foundation operates Camp Arroyo during the summer months.  This foundation enhances the quality of life for children in Northern California suffering from life-threatening illnesses and disabilities through enabling them to attend summer camp.  They build lasting friendships in a supportive environment. 
• East Bay Regional Park District

YMCA Programs

• Day Camps
• Camp Loma Mar in San Mateo County has offered a rich tradition of values programming in a nurturing environment has continued since 1914.They offer youth, teen (CILT), and family resident camps, day camps for local children, and rental use for conferences and retreats.
• Camp Arroyo is situated on 138 acres in the hills of Livermore Valley.It offers environmental education for schools and individuals, a conference and retreat center, and partners with the Taylor Family Foundation.
• Camp Ravencliff, located in Humboldt County, offers youth, teen (CILT), and family camps throughout the summer in a variety of resident camps.
• The CILT Program is a unique YMCA program for 10-12th graders that focuses on enhancing and developing valuable leadership skills in a fun, safe and values-oriented environment. Through interactive training, the opportunity to help lead a small group of children, and trust and team-building activities with their peers, teens will have a fun and challenging way to spend part of their summer.
• YMCA Camp Counselor Exchange is a program through the Camp Loma Mar YMCA.  Students from abroad may come and work as counselors for the duration of the summer.

Other Resources

• “Day in the Park” with Taylor Family Foundation sponsors children with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities to attend summer camp. 
• American Camping Association, enriching lives, building tomorrows.