YMCA Camps for Kids
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At the YMCA of San Diego County, we believe all kids deserve the chance to experience the life-changing power of camp. Since 1882, our camps have inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships. We offer a unique learning environment where youth are introduced to outdoor experiences, can nurture their passions and explore new interests.
SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES
Get ready to lock in your camp picks! Check out our summer 2025 day camp offerings by viewing our online camp guides — find your nearest branch below!
- Central San Diego (Cameron, Copley-Price, Dan McKinney, Davis, Jackie Robinson, McGrath, Mission Valley, Rancho, Ryan, Toby)
- Members: February 19, 2025 | 8:00am
- Nonmembers: February 21, 2025 | 8:00am
- North & South San Diego (Border View, Ecke, Mottino, South Bay, Camp Surf)
- Members: February 26, 2025 | 8:00am
- Nonmembers: February 28, 2025 | 8:00am
FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
WHY THE Y
- Wide variety of activities for your child to explore
- Outdoor play
- Opportunity to make friends
- Peace of mind for working parents
- ACA Accredited
- Safe environment
- Inclusion support
- Dedicated, trained and caring staff
MEMBER BENEFITS
To receive the Y member rate for any program, your membership must be active throughout the duration of the registered program session(s), otherwise the non-member fee will be applied. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Y member, and join us today!
Y COMMUNITY PLUS MEMBERSHIP
Up to 15% off day camp and up to 10% off overnight camp. This rate also applies to active members who have not yet upgraded to one of our new membership plans.
Y COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
TIPS FOR A SMOOTH SIGN-UP
Please note that you must create a My Y account in order to register. If you are new to the Y, you can set up your account now. If you already have an account, please log in prior to registering to make sure your profile is complete with payment method, valid email address, child’s birth date and full name, etc.
UPCOMING DAY CAMP
- Spring day camp registration is open!
OVERNIGHT CAMP
- Summer 2025 registration is open!
DAY CAMP LOCATIONS
Find a variety of day camps at 15 locations in the county.
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA – Chula Vista | San Ysidro
YMCA CAMP SURF — Imperial Beach
CAMERON FAMILY YMCA – Santee
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA – City Heights | Kensington
JOHN A. DAVIS FAMILY YMCA – La Mesa | El Cajon
JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA – Oceanside
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA – Mountain View | National City
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA – Encinitas | Carlsbad
MCGRATH FAMILY YMCA – Rancho San Diego | Spring Valley | Jamul
DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA – La Jolla | University City
MISSION VALLEY YMCA – Mission Valley
RANCHO FAMILY YMCA – Rancho Peñasquitos
SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA – Chula Vista
T. CLAUDE AND GLADYS B. RYAN – Point Loma
TOBY WELLS YMCA – Kearny Mesa
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have any questions or need help registering, email us at memberservices@ymcasd.org.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
At the time of registration, you may choose to:
- Pay in full (includes a $60 non-refundable deposit).
- Place a $60 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration. Deposit discounts may apply based on membership type.
- Note: any day camps less than three days will have no deposit and will require to be paid in full at time of registration.
- For Summer sessions, balances will be due three weeks prior to the first day of camp.
- For school break camps, balance dues will be one week before the camp date.
- An active membership is required at the time of the program start date to receive the member pricing discount.
- Financial assistance is available through the Y’s ACCESS scholarship program or through third party payment support.
- A $60 deposit can be made at the time of registration to save a spot in camp without immediately paying the full amount. Deposits are non-refundable but can be immediately applied as a deposit for another camp if space is available or applied to an already existing camp balance within the same season. See our Refund/Voucher/Transfer Policies for more information.
- Full payment is due by end-of-day Monday, three weeks before camp. Non-payment will result in the camper being removed from the roster and their space becoming available to new registrants.
- Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage anyone interested in camp to register as soon as possible.
- These unprecedented times have created an unprecedented need for financial assistance. Please email us at memberservices@ymcasd.org to discuss options that may be available to you.
- Vouchers can be applied to new day camp registrations during checkout.
- Vouchers are tied to the same account you registered with, and are applied to new programs during the checkout process.
- You can also choose to apply the voucher to another Y program, convert the voucher into a refund, or donate all or part of it to help support the YMCA’s efforts in supporting our community.
- If you register for a camp and do not see the voucher application option appear during the checkout process, don’t worry — simply register for the camp with a $60 deposit to save your space, then email us at memberservices@ymcasd.org for help.
- Friend Requests
- Requests must be received by the Wednesday before camp starts
- Requests must be provided by the families of both campers
- Both campers must be registered for the same camp
- Campers are limited to 1 friend request per camp each week
HEALTH & SAFETY
CAMP HOURS & GENERAL POLICY
Authorized parent(s)/guardian(s) must accompany their camper through the mandatory sign-in process, which includes a temperature check and an intake screening. Any camper with a temperature exceeding 100°F degrees will not be allowed to attend camp that day.
LATE PICK-UP POLICY
Children not picked up at the end of the camp day will be supervised by our staff.
A fee of $1 per minute will be charged when camp closes. For example: A full day of camp ends at 4:30 pm, and if a child is picked up at 4:56 pm, there will be a charge of $26. Every attempt will be made to contact parents or a listed authorized pick-up.
ADDITIONAL DAY CAMP POLICIES
For more information about Day Camp at the YMCA of San Diego, visit our Day Camp Policy page here.
Teen Leadership Camps
Leaders in Training (LIT) and Counselor in Training (CIT)
School Break Camps
Kids Can Play and Thrive Throughout the Year
When school’s not session, we provide a fantastic experience where kids can still learn and grow.
Adventure Guides
Camping Trips for a Parent and Child
This long-standing program is dedicated to strengthening the bonds between parent and child. Adventure Clubs strengthen the relationship through fun activities like hiking and camping.
