YMCA Skate Camp
YMCA Skate Camp at Sequoia Lake offers overnight skateboarding instruction and traditional camp activities for ages...
▌ Editor's read YMCA Skate Camp is an overnight program for ages 8-17, operating at YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on the 'About Us' page. It is also licensed by the State of California, with license number 300600494. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for overnight camps. Safety measures include background checks for all staff, as mentioned on the 'Safety & Well-Being' page. The camp is owned and operated by the YMCA, a non-profit organization.
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
YMCA Skate Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 49716 Highway 180, Miramonte, CA 93641
- Phone: (559) 336-2404
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Tiered pricing available, from $1120 to $1400. Financial assistance is also available.
Runs Overnight, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Jun 14 to Jul 3.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,400
- Session 2 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $1,400
- Session 3 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,400
↗ What parents like
- Tiered pricing available
- Financial assistance available
↘ Watch for
- Registration portal is down
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Skate Camp
- What ages does YMCA Skate Camp accept?
- YMCA Skate Camp is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA Skate Camp cost?
- YMCA Skate Camp publishes $1,400/week for the standard session. USD. Tiered pricing available, from $1120 to $1400. Financial assistance is also available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Skate Camp's hours?
- YMCA Skate Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is YMCA Skate Camp accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Skate Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA Skate Camp?
- YMCA Skate Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Skate Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA Skate Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does YMCA Skate Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Miramonte?
- YMCA Skate Camp is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Miramonte that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare YMCA Skate Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA Skate Camp.
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake · Miramonte, CA · Ages 8–16 · $1,076/week
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- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Youth Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 8–14 · $1,076/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Teen Adventure Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 14–16 · $1,290/week
- Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 · Ages 16–18 · $2,692/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Leader-In-Training Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 16–17 · $939/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Youth Skate Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 8–17 · $1,400/week