Noozhawk’s ParentNooz Camp Guide is officially here and we made sure to make things easy when planning your child’s summer!
To give parents the tools to help make informed decisions about Summer Camps for their kids in Santa Barbara, Noozhawk has conducted a series of interviews with representatives of local programs for this year’s Summer Camp Guide.
In this interview, Noozhawk spoke with Stefan Korfas, Marketing Coordinator at Page Youth Center, to learn more about the summer programs they are offering this year.
Page Youth Center
Question: What is the name and focus of your camp or program?
Answer: The name of our camp is the Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps. The focus of our program is to provide a fun and inclusive environment where campers can develop their skills in basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and multi-sport, make new friends, and learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Q: How long have you been running the program? Do you have any professional accreditations or certifications?
A: The Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps have been running for several years, providing a fun and engaging summer sports experience for children in our community. Our staff includes experienced coaches who are passionate about working with children and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. We are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where campers can develop their skills, make new friends, and have a blast.
Q: What goals will the participants be working on to achieve?
A: The goals for participants in the Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps include developing their skills in their chosen sport, building confidence, making new friends, and learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Additionally, our camps aim to provide a fun and engaging environment for campers to stay active and healthy during the summer months.
Q: How would you best describe the educational aspects of your program?
A: While the primary focus of the Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps is on developing athletic skills and promoting physical activity, our program also includes important educational aspects. Our experienced coaches and staff emphasize the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for oneself and others. These values are reinforced through group activities, individual skill-building exercises, and team competitions. Additionally, our camps offer opportunities for campers to develop social skills, make new friends, and build self-confidence.
Q: Describe the types of activities a child would participate in on a typical day.
A: On a typical day at the Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps, campers will participate in a variety of activities related to their chosen sport, as well as other group activities designed to promote teamwork, communication, and socialization. These activities may include individual skill-building exercises, team drills and practice sessions, small group competitions, and full team games or matches. In addition, campers will have opportunities for structured playtime.
Q: What is the typical age range for your camps?
A: The Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps are designed for boys and girls in grades 1st-6th, typically ranging in age from 6 to 12 years old.
Q: Do you offer full day and 1/2 day options?
A: The Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps offer full-day options only, running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We do not currently offer half-day options.
Q: What is your policy regarding background checks and training for staff? What is the child to staff ratio?
A: The safety and well-being of our campers is our top priority at the Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps. To that end, we require all of our staff to undergo rigorous background checks and training before working with children. This includes a thorough screening process that includes criminal background checks and reference checks.
In addition, we maintain a low child-to-staff ratio to ensure that each camper receives individual attention and supervision. Our typical child-to-staff ratio is 1:6 for the younger group of campers and 1:10 for older group of campers . This allows our staff to provide personalized attention and support to each camper, ensuring that they have a safe and engaging experience at our camps.
Q: What is the cost of your camp? Do you offer any scholarships?
A: The cost of the Page Youth Center Summer Sports Camps is $295 per camper, except for the Multi-Sport camp during the week of July 4th, which is prorated to $236 due to the holiday. We do offer scholarships to make our programs accessible to as many families as possible. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to participate in our camps, regardless of financial means. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact us directly for more information on the application process.
Click here to learn more about Page Youth Center’s Camps and Programs!