WOMEN &/OR TRANS ADULT SKATE RETREAT
@ YMCA SKATE CAMP AUGUST 9-13, 2021
**CAMP IS NOW SOLD OUT, JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE**
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ABOUT CAMP
We can't wait to skate with you! The YMCA Skate Camp is a skateboarder’s paradise! Located on a beautiful lake outside Sequoia National Park, skate camp offers a unique connection to nature and community. For over thirty years, YMCA has run skate programs at this magical space. Making history this year, Skate Like a Girl is taking over and offering a 5 day/4 night skate retreat for Women and/or Trans skaters! We can’t wait to shred, sing karaoke, swim, and become lifelong friends with you! Just a 4 hour drive from Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, the camp features 5 different skate parks (wood + concrete), a lakeside launch ramp, swimming, boating, arts & crafts, wilderness skills & activities, climbing wall & high ropes course, beach parties and campfire hangouts every night.
Whether you've been skating for years or it's your first time on a board, this camp is for you!
Location: YMCA Skate Camp, Camp Sequoia Lake: 49716 HWY180 Miramonte, CA 93641
Note: This camp is an exclusive space for skaters 18 years and older who identify as women, trans, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming. Learn more about why we call our programs Women &/or Trans here in our general FAQs.
Traveling to camp from outside of California:
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp. Unfortunately due to covid, there are NO shuttles this year to and from Fresno Airport/Amtrak and YMCA Skate Camp. We recommend flying in and out of either Fresno Airport (FAT), LAX (or any of the surrounding airports), SFO, OAK or SJC and renting a car to drive to camp and/or working together with other campers to make it more cost effective. We will sending out a shared google document on Monday 7/26 to registered campers for those who would like to share their contact info to coordinate carpools. You will be able to connect directly with each other. Skate Like a Girl cannot guarantee any assistance with coordination and/or communication.
Whether you've been skating for years or it's your first time on a board, this camp is for you!
Location: YMCA Skate Camp, Camp Sequoia Lake: 49716 HWY180 Miramonte, CA 93641
Note: This camp is an exclusive space for skaters 18 years and older who identify as women, trans, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming. Learn more about why we call our programs Women &/or Trans here in our general FAQs.
Traveling to camp from outside of California:
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp. Unfortunately due to covid, there are NO shuttles this year to and from Fresno Airport/Amtrak and YMCA Skate Camp. We recommend flying in and out of either Fresno Airport (FAT), LAX (or any of the surrounding airports), SFO, OAK or SJC and renting a car to drive to camp and/or working together with other campers to make it more cost effective. We will sending out a shared google document on Monday 7/26 to registered campers for those who would like to share their contact info to coordinate carpools. You will be able to connect directly with each other. Skate Like a Girl cannot guarantee any assistance with coordination and/or communication.
CAMP REGISTRATION FEE = $489
Includes lodging, meals and all activities.
CAMP SCHEDULE
INFO & FAQ
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Every moment of the day will be magic at skate camp! Read below and get pumped!
7AM Rise and Shine For our early risers, we’ll be offering some type of physical activity to get our bodies moving and ready for the day! 7:45AM Circle Up at Homebase Homebase is the community meeting area where campers gather before meals. Here we announce the activities for the days as well as conduct fun team bonding games, exercises or just get weird with a silly check in question. 8AM Breakfast Breakfast is seeeeeerved! It is crucial for campers to make it to breakfast, so they can sign up for workshops and lake time for that day. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free will be available at every meal, and additional diets can be accommodated - please note on your registration form! 9:15AM Freshin’ Up This is the time for campers to brush their teeth and/or shower, and get their gear together for morning activities. 10AM Open Skate or Workshops Between 10am-11:30am, campers can shred the multiple skate parks at the YMCA facility on their own accord, or participate in some amazing workshops, both skate specific and otherwise. During breakfast, campers can sign up for their workshops for that specific day. Below are some of the workshops.
11:30AM Back to our cabins The bell rings to signify the end of the morning session. Everyone heads back to their cabins to regroup and head to homebase for circle up. 11:45AM Circle Up at Homebase Just like the morning, this is our time to come together as a camp, share any wins from the morning and introduce the activities for the afternoon. 12PM Lunch Time to fuel up and get ready for a raring afternoon water fun and skating! Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free will be available at every meal, and additional diets can be accommodated - please note on your registration form! 1PM Open Skate Or Lake Life Between 1-5pm are some of the hottest parts of the day! During the afternoon, campers can enjoy various lake activities, including kayaking, swimming, boating, SUP, and the legendary lake launch. During breakfast, campers can sign up for their lake time, either lake session A from 1-2:30pm, or lake session B from 3-4:30pm. Outside of lake activities, campers can enjoy open skate at any of 4 YMCA skate facilities on campus. 4:30PM Back to our cabins Get ourselves nice and clean for dinner time! 4:45PM Circle Up at Homebase Final announcements for the evening and hear more wins from the day! 5PM Dinner By this time, the temperature has cooled down and Sequoia lake begins to glisten with the sherbert hues of dawn. Eating on the patio offers a gorgeous view of the campgrounds. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free will be available at every meal, and additional diets can be accommodated - please note on your registration form! 6PM After dinner, we shred again This tends to be the best skate session of the day because it’s not as hot and there is beautiful sunset lighting. Skate Like a Girl personnel will be stationed at every skate park on campus, to provide encouragement, trick tips, shoot your photo, or maybe help you get a clip! If you weren’t able to take a shower in the morning, 6-8PM is another time slot for you. 8PM Back to our cabins The sunlight is gone. Time to clean up and wind the evening down with spectacular activities. 8:30PM Campfire & Evening Hangz Campfire is where we spend our nights laughing until our bellies hurt. The evenings of camp will include activities such as guest speakers, trivia, karaoke, film screenings, and more! 10PM Back to our cabins Time to take showers, brush our teeth, and prepare for bed. 11PM Lights out Catch that beauty rest before another epic day of skate camp! |
Who this Camp is For
COVID Protocols
Lodging
Traveling to Camp
What to Bring to Camp
Important To Know
Is there wifi / does my cell phone work at camp?
No. There is no cell reception or wifi available at camp. One of the best things about camp is its remote location, and the opportunity to interact in-person with other campers without screens or technology. Plan accordingly, as there will be no access to internet or phone data until you leave camp. If someone needs to reach me while at camp what should they do?
The easiest way to contact a skater during the camp session is via email at Sk8@campsequoialake.org. Another option is to call the office at (559) 624-1110. How are food allergies handled at camp?
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options will be provided at each meal. For any additional dietary needs, campers must list their food allergies/requests on the Skate Like a Girl camper registration form. Upon registration, Skate Like a Girl will communicate your dietary needs to the YMCA Food Service Director, and the YMCA kitchen staff will make accommodations as per your needs. Campers are encouraged to speak up in-person about their dietary needs to ensure the food matches their requests. Do I need to bring safety gear?
Yes! All campers must wear a helmet at all times while skateboarding at camp. Pads (elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads) are strongly recommended. Skate Like a Girl will bring a VERY limited supply of helmets as a back-up, however, there will be enough for everyone and campers must bring their own helmet. Are we gonna be contactless skate coaching at YMCA?
Participants will be invited to join various skateboarding workshops to learn skills and specific tricks, and will not be required to make contact with instructors. However, certain tricks are not able to be taught by instructors without contact (example: Drop-ins, going down ramps), and therefore campers may need to adjust their skateboarding goals to stay safe while learning new moves. WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
COVID Related Refunds In the event of Covid exposure during camp hours, camp will not be cancelled for the remainder of the week. Skate Like a Girl will follow the YMCA protocol for Covid exposure (listed below). However, any campers who decide to leave camp due to the Covid exposure, will be entitled to a full refund. If our staff are exposed to Covid they will not continue to work, and therefore the camp schedule may be altered as a result. If participants are exposed to Covid or test positive prior to camp, they should not attend camp and will be entitled to a full refund. Non Covid Related Refunds All registrations generally have a 10% non-refundable deposit. This non-refundable deposit covers administrative processing and costs of registration. Any general refund request will be honored in full, minus the 10% non-refundable deposit, if requested more than 14 days prior to the first day of the program. No refunds will be processed within 14 days of the program start date, however, we can honor a program credit to be used towards a different Skate Like a Girl program. Refunds can only be processed (a) back to the original form of payment, (b) a mailed check, or (c) as a credit towards a future Skate Like A Girl program. WHAT ARE YMCA'S COVID CAMP OPERATING PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL?
Social Distancing - Is defined by the current guidance from the State of California—Health and Human Services Agency - California Department of Public Health. Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household. To practice social or physical distance, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Daily COVID protocol while at camp We will be requiring all those at camp (staff and campers) be following 2 of the 3 social distance requirements at all times:
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment Emergency PPE will be offered while at camp by Skate Like a Girl. This includes- extra masks, gloves, sanitizer, first aid, temperature checks upon arrival and at mealtime. The following individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings at all times:
Health Screening Pre-Arrival Health Screening Documentation & Expectations Upon arrival there will be a COVID Checkpoint where all campers will be asked to provide a completed 14 day health log. This will be sent out in a welcome email prior to camp. Campers will also abide by the following expectations to ensure optimal safety:
Daily Health Screening - Skate Like a Girl personnel will take temperature checks prior to each meal. Response and Management - Below are procedures detailing the response and management of medical concerns regarding COVID-19 or other public health issues. Cause - Anyone showing symptoms or who has had recent contact with a person with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID19 cannot attend camp until they are asymptomatic and tests negative for SARS-COV-2. Symptoms - Any camper showing symptoms such as: fever of 100.4 °F or greater, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, nausea, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, vomiting, etc. while on Camp premises. Step 1 - Initial Quarantine ● Place camper or staff member in isolation (Directors cabin in Millwood), and initiate COVID-19 Testing Protocol ● Testing Protocol - If COVID-19 Testing Protocol indicates a suspected case in a staff member or camper:
Cabins are sanitized between each camp session. Cleaned and ventilated. Windows left open for two hours prior to cleaning crew going in.
Procedures and Precautions: ● Hand sanitizer will be available at the entryway of dining hall ● No campers are permitted in the dining hall without supervision ● Social distancing rules MUST be as followed 1. Masks - masks to be worn at all times when inside the building. 2. Social Distancing - Every effort must be made to maintain a 6-foot distance from others
Pre Meal: ● All tables and serving areas must be sanitized and wiped down with EPA recognized chemical (Re-Juv-Nal) Post Meal: ● All tables and serving areas must be sanitized and wiped down with EPA recognized chemical (Re-Juv-Nal) ● Allow to air dry Bathrooms - Camp buildings containing either toilets, showers, sinks, or a combination of all three ● No personal belongings should be kept in the bathrooms. ● Sanitation procedures- followed and recorded daily. Record sheets will be displayed at all entryways. Procedures:
● Hand washing stations are spread throughout camp ● Hand sanitizer stations are at every entrance to communal buildings / program areas that do not have easy access to sinks Pre Existing Medical Conditions Conversations have been taking place with everyone regardless of their conditions. We are very open about the dangers for those with preexisting conditions, or if you care for / live with anyone that meets these criteria. Campers are encouraged to roll their fees over to next year if they have any concern about coming to camp. In the case of a COVID Outbreak or Health Emergency due to COVID-19:
DO I HAVE TO WEAR A HELMET?
YES! CAMPERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN HELMET. All campers must wear a helmet at all times while skateboarding at camp. Pads (elbow pads, wrist guards, knee pads) are strongly recommended but not required. CAN ROLLER SKATERS / ROLLER BLADERS, BMX AND/OR OTHER WHEELS ATTEND?
No, sorry. While we love and appreciate our friends on quads, bikes and various wheels, this camp is limited to skateboarding only. To ensure the safety of our participants, we cannot instruct or allow any other type of wheels at camp that isn't skateboarding. I can’t make it for the entire week of camp (Monday-Friday). Can I attend a portion of the week?
No. All Campers must arrive Monday 8/9 between 12-3pm and depart Friday 8/13 by 12pm. I AM INTERESTED IN CARPOOLING WITH OTHERS, IS THAT POSSIBLE?
We will be sharing a contact list for folks to add their name and info to once registration closes. Those who want to connect directly with each other to figure out carpooling (either looking for a ride or offering a spot in their car) will have the opportunity to do so. Participants are ultimately responsible for coordinating communication and transportation logistics to get to and from camp on their own -- Skate Like a Girl unfortunately cannot assist with this beyond the contact list. CAN I BRING ALCOHOL TO CAMP IF I'm 21 YEARS OLD or OVER?
No. YMCA does not allow alcohol, drugs, tobacco, pets, weapons, or fireworks on site. Do not bring these things or we could risk our partnership and ability to host camp again next year. We will be enforcing this rule, so leave any all of the above at home. CAN I BRING MY DOG OR PET, THEY ARE FRIENDLY!
No. YMCA does not allow alcohol, drugs, tobacco, pets, weapons, or fireworks on site. Do not bring these things or we could risk our partnership and ability to host camp again next year. We will be enforcing this rule, so leave any all of the above at home. I’m traveling from outside of California, what’s the best way to get to camp?
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp. Unfortunately due to covid, there are NO shuttles this year to and from Fresno Airport/Amtrak/Greyhound and YMCA Skate Camp. We recommend flying in and out of either Fresno Airport (FAT), LAX (or any of the surrounding airports), SFO, OAK or SJC and renting a car to drive to camp and/or working together with other campers to make it more cost effective. We will sending out a shared google document on Monday 7/26 to registered campers for those who would like to share their contact info to coordinate carpools. You will be able to connect directly with each other. Skate Like a Girl cannot guarantee any assistance with coordination and/or communication. |
