YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Youth Programs

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Youth & Camp Programs offers youth and camp experiences that range from day camps to overnight adventures. The organization describes itself as the Center for Community Well-Being and focuses on healthy living, youth development, and social impact.

• Ages: 0–17 years old

The mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles states that health is shaped by access to food, safe spaces, learning, and human connection, which are described as social determinants of health at the core of its Center for Community Well-Being. The organization reports distributing more than 3.9 million pounds of food to families in need and teaching swim safety lessons to over 9,000 children and adults. It also reports that more than 50,000 members are engaged in work building a safer, healthier Los Angeles, and that more than 23,000 youth are developing skills through sports and programs. California YMCA Youth & Government is available at various YMCA locations statewide, with more than 2,000 California YMCA youth learning citizenship and diplomacy. The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles also reports providing more than $3 million in financial assistance to make its centers accessible.

Last updated July 1, 2026.