<h1>Camp Oakes Resident Camp:</h1>
Summer Resident Camping is a YMCA tradition without equal. We offer a traditional Summer Resident Camp program with all of the classic Summer Camp activities.  Children learn about the outdoors, build meaningful and lasting friendships, and develop memories that will last through the years.

<strong>2012 Resident Camp Schedule:</strong>

Saturday, July 7th to Saturday, July 14th, 2012

<span style="color: #ff0000;">Please Note:  Our 2012 Camp Oakes program is full and no longer accepting registrations. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please call the Rancho Cucamonga YMCA at 909-987-0777.</span>

<strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-706" title="oakesropes" src="http://www.weymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/oakesropes.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="117" />Camp Oakes:</strong> Ages 8-13 <span style="color: #ff0000;">(FULL)</span>

Camp Oakes, located in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear City, features the best in resident camping with horseback riding, swimming, kayaking and canoeing on the lake, archery, nature lore and low and high Ropes Courses to teach teamwork and self-confidence. All campers join in the fun at Camp Oakes’ famous Campfire program with songs, skits, and crazy stunts.

<strong>Camp Oakes Leadership:</strong> Ages: 14-15 <span style="color: #ff0000;">(FULL)</span>

The West End Y’s Leadership training program offers younger teens the opportunity to learn leadership skills in a resident camp setting. Leadership campers participate in all regular camp activities while learning about leadership techniques, problem solving, and camp skills. These programs are a great stepping stone for future camp counselors.
<h3><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-709 alignleft" title="oakespool" src="http://www.weymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/oakespool.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="117" />Registration Information:</strong></h3>
Enrollments for our camping programs can be taken at any West End Y branch location.

Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  This program will fill up, so we recommend registering early to ensure a spot for your child.

Download the <a href="http://www.weymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/oakes2012.pdf">Camp Oakes 2012 Registration Form (PDF)</a>.
<h3><strong>Program Fees:</strong></h3>
<strong>Camp Oakes Youth:</strong> $475 (Members), $505 (Non-Members)
<strong> Camp Oakes Leadership:</strong> $475 (Members), $505 (Non-Members)
<h3>Interested in Helping Children go to Camp Oakes?</h3>
The Chino Valley YMCA has set up the "Connie Yankey Memorial Campership Fund" to provide financial assistance for families that wish to send their children to Camp Oakes but are unable to afford the program fees. Donations for the fund are always welcomed! More information can be found <a href="http://www.weymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/connieyankeefund.pdf">here</a>.
<h3><strong>Financial Assistance:</strong></h3>
Financial Assistance is available to assist families who qualify in managing the cost of camp fees. Applications can be obtained from all West End Y branches. For your child to be considered for Financial Assistance, an application, along with a $20 deposit (per child) must be received no later than June 1, 2012.