YMCA of San Diego County Day Camps
YMCA of San Diego County, 3708 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
About
YMCA of San Diego County Day Camps offer outdoor play as a core part of the daily camp experience. Camps run for 8 hours per day, and families can also use extended camp options when needed. Dedicated, trained and caring staff lead the camp days and activities.
• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Schedule: Camps run for 8 hours per day, with extended camp options available.
• Price: COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Up to 10% off day camp and up to 10% off overnight camp. COMMUNITY PLUS MEMBERSHIP: Up to 15% off day and overnight camps. At the time of registration, families may choose to pay in full (includes an up-front, nonrefundable deposit of up to $60 per camp week, based on membership type) or pay an up-front, nonrefundable deposit of up to $60 per camp week, based on membership type at the time of registration. Any day camps less than three days will have no deposit and must be paid in full at time of registration. A deposit of up to $60, based on membership type, can be made at the time of registration to save a spot in camp without immediately paying the full amount. A fee of $1 per minute is charged when children are not picked up at the end of the camp day.
The YMCA of San Diego County was established in 1882 and is ACA Accredited. The leadership team includes President & Chief Executive Officer Todd Tibbits and several executive and vice president roles overseeing operations, finance, mission advancement, brand, social impact, resources and legal, information, community engagement, human resources, policy and advocacy, development, social services, and compliance and ethics. The YMCA of San Diego County states that the Y is where individuals and families grow together in spirit, mind and body, and that it is driven by purpose and the power of community through mission-driven programs and services, while honoring its faith-based heritage and aiming to be a catalyst to transform lives and communities. The organization states that it is focused on community well-being and belonging and works on place-based, person-centered, community-responsive solutions to help address the social determinants of health that advance equity, opportunity and upward mobility for all, using an evidenced-based, measured approach.
Day camps include inclusion support and financial assistance is available through the Y’s ACCESS scholarship program or through third party payment support. Vouchers can be applied to new day camp registrations during checkout and can be applied to another Y program, converted into a refund, or donated. Friend requests are allowed when the request is received by the Wednesday before camp, provided by both families, for the same camp, and limited to one friend request per camper each week.
Authorized parents or guardians must accompany their camper through a mandatory sign-in process that includes a temperature check and an intake screening, and any camper with a temperature exceeding 100°F is not allowed to attend camp that day. Pens used for signatures at drop-off and pick-up are labeled clean or used and are sanitized after each use, and a government-issued photo ID is required at pick-up.
Last updated April 9, 2026.
• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Schedule: Camps run for 8 hours per day, with extended camp options available.
• Price: COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Up to 10% off day camp and up to 10% off overnight camp. COMMUNITY PLUS MEMBERSHIP: Up to 15% off day and overnight camps. At the time of registration, families may choose to pay in full (includes an up-front, nonrefundable deposit of up to $60 per camp week, based on membership type) or pay an up-front, nonrefundable deposit of up to $60 per camp week, based on membership type at the time of registration. Any day camps less than three days will have no deposit and must be paid in full at time of registration. A deposit of up to $60, based on membership type, can be made at the time of registration to save a spot in camp without immediately paying the full amount. A fee of $1 per minute is charged when children are not picked up at the end of the camp day.
The YMCA of San Diego County was established in 1882 and is ACA Accredited. The leadership team includes President & Chief Executive Officer Todd Tibbits and several executive and vice president roles overseeing operations, finance, mission advancement, brand, social impact, resources and legal, information, community engagement, human resources, policy and advocacy, development, social services, and compliance and ethics. The YMCA of San Diego County states that the Y is where individuals and families grow together in spirit, mind and body, and that it is driven by purpose and the power of community through mission-driven programs and services, while honoring its faith-based heritage and aiming to be a catalyst to transform lives and communities. The organization states that it is focused on community well-being and belonging and works on place-based, person-centered, community-responsive solutions to help address the social determinants of health that advance equity, opportunity and upward mobility for all, using an evidenced-based, measured approach.
Day camps include inclusion support and financial assistance is available through the Y’s ACCESS scholarship program or through third party payment support. Vouchers can be applied to new day camp registrations during checkout and can be applied to another Y program, converted into a refund, or donated. Friend requests are allowed when the request is received by the Wednesday before camp, provided by both families, for the same camp, and limited to one friend request per camper each week.
Authorized parents or guardians must accompany their camper through a mandatory sign-in process that includes a temperature check and an intake screening, and any camper with a temperature exceeding 100°F is not allowed to attend camp that day. Pens used for signatures at drop-off and pick-up are labeled clean or used and are sanitized after each use, and a government-issued photo ID is required at pick-up.
Last updated April 9, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.