Childcare
Y DAY CAMPS AT REDUCED COST
PRIORITY REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 3
Thanks to the generous support from the San Diego Foundation COVID-19 Community Response Fund, the YMCA of San Diego County is honored to administer a grant to provide free and reduced fees for day camp to parents who are going back to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
You may be eligible to receive free day camp sessions!
At the Y, we believe every child should experience the life-changing power of camp. We want to assist as many families as possible by providing the Best Summer Ever for children in a safe, nurturing environment.
View the summer day camp page for information on day camps that are available, hours of operation, details about health and safety and answers to commonly asked questions.
Space is limited – learn how to register below!
DAY CAMP STARTS JUNE 22
Camps will run weekly at the following YMCA facilities:
Cameron Family YMCA in Santee
Dan McKinney Family YMCA in La Jolla
Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in Oceanside
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA in Southeast San Diego
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas
Mission Valley YMCA
Palomar Family YMCA in Escondido
Ryan Family YMCA in Point Loma
South Bay Family YMCA
Toby Wells YMCA in Kearny Mesa
We recommend checking out camps at Jackie Robinson Family YMCA.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Starting June 3, qualified families can call 858-514-4411 to register. Our call center is open from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
We have a limited number of camp weeks available, and registration will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sign up by Friday, June 5 if you can! We'll be opening up registration for additional groups the following day.
Our team will make every effort to register your child for camps at the facility nearest your home, but we cannot guarantee that placement. Find a list of camp locations and address on our summer day camp page.
Day camp registration is available for children ages 5 to 17.
If you were previously approved for a scholarship for the 2020 summer day camp session, this funding may be applied to your new registration.
All financial assistance for camp will be administered through our call center.
Note: If you had previously registered for camp, your registration has been canceled, then you must re-register. If we are not able to accommodate your family through our grant funding, you will have the opportunity to re-register online starting June 6.
SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
We are making final adjustments to our schedule of camps now, and rapidly preparing our facilities and staff to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone. Following guidelines established by state and local authorities, with additional guidance from Y-USA, the American Camping Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our campers, their families, our staff and the community.
WHY THE Y
The YMCA has been a trusted provider of day camp for more than 130 years. We are thrilled to be able to provide children the opportunity to unplug, play outside, build friendships and explore in a safe and nurturing environment.
If you have questions, please write to memberservices@ymca.org or call us at 858-514-4411.