YMCA of San Diego County Camps

YMCA of San Diego County Camps offers day camps with outdoor play and activities such as surfing, STEM, cooking, ceramics, slime, and sports. It also offers overnight camps through YMCA Camp Marston, YMCA Raintree Ranch, and YMCA Camp Surf, plus Family Camp weekends with lodging, meals, and staff-led activities.

Programs

• Day Camps — children · YMCA day camps offer outdoor play and activities such as surfing, STEM, cooking, ceramics, slime, sports, and more at 15 locations throughout San Diego County.
• Overnight Camps — children · The YMCA of San Diego County operates three unique overnight camps: YMCA Camp Marston and YMCA Raintree Ranch in Julian, and YMCA Camp Surf just south of San Diego.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old

About the provider

The YMCA of San Diego County was established in 1882. It is an organization open to all people and welcomes and values individuals of all age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or financial circumstance.

• Family Camp — families · Unforgettable weekends full of fun and adventure for the whole family at overnight camp locations; each weekend package includes lodging, meals, and staff-led activities.
• Adventure Clubs — parents and children ages 5–17 · Adventure Clubs are described as weekend getaways and opportunities for families to build stronger bonds and lifelong memories.

The YMCA of San Diego County is an organization open to all people. It welcomes and values individuals of all age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or financial circumstance.

What families say

“I owe everything to camp! Camp gave me the confidence, the feeling of self-worth and the greatest friends I could have ever asked for! It completely banished the awkward, self-doubting, anxious person I was and made me into someone I am truly proud to be.” — HAPPY CAMPER

Last updated October 4, 2026.