A week at Camp Big Bear..
The YMCA of Glendale's Camp Fox on Catalina Island has been a fun and exciting summer adventure since 1926. In 2023, we are adding a new adventure at Camp Bear, a beautiful mountain camp. It is located lakefront in the Boulder Bay area of Big Bear, CA. Come join the same YMCA of Glendale Camp Fox staff at a new, additional location up in the fresh mountain air!
Many activities await you such as:
Transportation will be by bus from Pasadena. Come make new camp friends and enjoy many camp activities in this beautiful outdoor paradise.
Many activities await you such as:
- Lakefront recreation (kayaking, tubing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, row boating, pedal boating)
- Swimming pool
- Archery
- Hiking
- High and low ropes course
- Quad games/ sports (including volleyball, basketball, gaga ball, frisbee golf, horseshoes, ping pong, tetherball)
- Crafts
- Lakefront campfire with skits and songs
- Plus extra daily fun activities and lifelong learning experiences for all age levels!
Transportation will be by bus from Pasadena. Come make new camp friends and enjoy many camp activities in this beautiful outdoor paradise.
Volunteer Information
If you are interested in being a volunteer counselor, contact Rebecca Messler at [email protected].
If you are interested in being a counselor in training (ages 15-17), you must first be registered as a camper. You will have the opportunity to apply on your forms after you have registered.
If you are interested in being a counselor in training (ages 15-17), you must first be registered as a camper. You will have the opportunity to apply on your forms after you have registered.
To know for camp....
All parents should read our full handbook that is available at the button below, but here is a selection of quick topics for all parents to know before camp.
Suggested Packing List
We want to make packing for camp an enjoyable experience for both parents and campers to engage in together. Please place your camper’s initials on all items your camper brings to camp. Below is a suggested list of items to pack to be used as a guide to be best prepared for a great camp experience:
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Optional suggested items include a disposable camera, musical instrument, and reading materials. All lost and found items left at camp will be taken back to the YMCA of Glendale. Items left after 1 month will be donated to charity. Pack all items in a roller or duffle bag with camper’s name written on the side.
Fees, Deposits, Cancelations, & Refunds
Fees
The 2024 Camp Bear Tuition is $750.00 for Youth & Teen Camps.
Deposit
There is a $100.00 non-refundable deposit that is included in the camp tuition, not in addition to. A deposit guarantees placement into a camp, but it shall be forfeited in the event of a cancellation.
Cancelation and Refunds
You are able to cancel your camp registration at any time, but please be aware that a cancellation does not guarantee a full or partial refund. Additionally, we request that any cancellation request be submitted through the online form found below.
The 2024 Camp Bear Tuition is $750.00 for Youth & Teen Camps.
Deposit
There is a $100.00 non-refundable deposit that is included in the camp tuition, not in addition to. A deposit guarantees placement into a camp, but it shall be forfeited in the event of a cancellation.
Cancelation and Refunds
You are able to cancel your camp registration at any time, but please be aware that a cancellation does not guarantee a full or partial refund. Additionally, we request that any cancellation request be submitted through the online form found below.
Furthermore, any and all refunds are all subject to approval from the Camp Program Director and must meet the following guidelines:
All refunds, including those that are based on medical needs, require the approval of the Camp Program Director. Any refunds that are based on medical needs may require a written doctor note with the prognosis submitted to the Camp Program Director before approval.
All refund requests are not automatically approved, and each are taken on a case-by-case basis and following the Camp Bear Refund Schedule located below.
- If canceling 8 weeks prior to camp, a refund request may be eligible for 75% of the amount paid after subtracting the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- If canceling 4 weeks prior to camp, a refund request may be eligible for 50% of the amount paid after subtracting the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- If canceling after the 4 weeks prior to camp, a refund request may be eligible on a case-by-case basis and approval from the Camp Program Director.
All refunds, including those that are based on medical needs, require the approval of the Camp Program Director. Any refunds that are based on medical needs may require a written doctor note with the prognosis submitted to the Camp Program Director before approval.
All refund requests are not automatically approved, and each are taken on a case-by-case basis and following the Camp Bear Refund Schedule located below.
Waiting Lists
If a camp session is fully booked, you may add yourself to the waiting list through our website following the same steps you would to register for that week of camp. You will not need to put any deposit down to register for a waiting list.
You will be able to check your child’s waiting list position from the link below.
You will be able to check your child’s waiting list position from the link below.
If a spot becomes available for any of our fully booked camps, we will notify the first person on the waiting list for that respective camp. The parent or guardian will need to confirm within 24 hours that they want that spot, or we will offer it to the next child on the waiting list.
Registration locks one week prior to each camp session. No additions from the waiting list will take place after that time.
Registration locks one week prior to each camp session. No additions from the waiting list will take place after that time.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Glendale provides financial assistance to the extent possible to those in need. Assistance will be granted on a first come, first served basis.
Our team will be in touch approximately 5-7 business days from request submission on next steps.
Get in Touch With Us
Email the camp department at [email protected] for all general questions, inquiries, and assistance with updating your account.
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Rebecca Messler
Camp Program Director Youth Camp & Family Camp Sessions Director |
Justin Kennally
Camp Registration & Administrative Coordinator |
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Kendall Huberman
Teen Camp Sessions Director |
Jhamahl Taylor
Camp Parent & Volunteer Communications Coordinator |