COMMANDO KIDS—Above, YMCA campers crawl under a camouflage net as part of an obstacle course during “Character Kids Challenge,” the Y’s end-of-summer event on Aug. 26 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley. At left, Vanessa Velasco, 7, of Chatsworth carries a cup full of water during a relay race. More than 500 campers concluded their summer program with a full day of games, costume drama and songs focusing on the six pillars of character they learned about all summer—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
‘I CAN’T HEAR YOU!’—Joson Troth, 7, center left, and Sean Nemcoff, 5, center right, of Germain Street YMCA in Chatsworth, shriek with excitement while some of those around them cover their ears.