VARIETY OF CAMP EXPERIENCES OFFERED.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE - Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Family YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. is signing up campers for seven-day camp programs in July. YMCA leaders said the program offers a progressive camping experience for campers age 8 through high school, as well as an extensive leadership development program for teens. ``The goals of our resident camping program are to build self-esteem, instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. values, support families, have fun, promote good health and develop future leaders Future Leaders is a UK schools-led charitable organisation that aims to widen the pool of talented leaders especially for urban challenging secondary schools. It was founded in March 2006 by Nat Wei, a former founder of Teach First. ,'' said Laura Mayo, executive director of the Antelope Valley Valley YMCA. ``Summer camp is the perfect environment to learn all that.'' Camp Fox 2004 is a camp that runs July 4-11 for teens entering grades nine through 12. This camping program combines outdoor and water-based activities with social engagement and group work. These campers get to enjoy swimming, diving and kayaking. Cost is $400 per camper. Boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. ages 8 to 14 can go to Camp Whittle, located in the San Bernardino Mountains San Bernardino Mountains, part of the Coast Range, S Calif., extending c.60 mi (100 km) NW and SE through San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Notable peaks are San Bernardino Mt. (10,630 ft/3,240 m) and Mt. San Gorgonio (11,485 ft/3,501 m). near Big Bear from July 10-17. YMCA leaders said campers get a safe and nurturing environment in which to participate in a ropes challenge course, equestrian activities, swimming, campfire, archery, mountain biking mountain biking Sports medicine A sport in which participants use specialized bicycles to navigate rough, steep trails covered with unforgiving rocks Injury risk Concussions, fractures, death. See Extreme sport, Novelty seeking behavior. , canoeing, hiking, games and crafts. Campers lodge in cabins sleeping eight to 10, with one counselor for every five campers. The cost is $305. Twelve to 16-year-olds can attend the High Sierra Outdoor Adventure Aug. 21-27. The program focuses on building leadership, empowerment and a greater appreciation and awareness of the outdoors, YMCA leaders said. Besides participating in activities similar to those offered at Camp Whittle, these teens learn outdoor safety, fishing and climbing. The cost is $305 per camper. Campers will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. A $50 registration deposit is due at time of registration. The YMCA has financial assistance available for qualified campers. For information, call (661) 273-1525. |
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