Y Summerbridge San Diego - Summer 2026
Celebrating 32 Years
Career Exploration • Outdoor Education • Team building • Creative projects
June 8-july 10, 2026 | 8:30 am-5:00 pm
YMCA Summerbridge is a free five-week, experience for students ages 11 to 14 that blends career exploration, outdoor education and hands-on activities. Students take part in team-building, creative projects and recreational activities including weekly swim days while building confidence, forming strong connections, and discovering new interests.
“Being a part of the Y Summerbridge family has not only helped me to grow academically but has also helped me excel as a leader in my community.”
— Summerbridge Student
Key dates/Times
- Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F)
- Enrollment application open: April 24, 2026
- Parent orientation: June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm
- Program dates: June 9 – July 11, 2026
Note: There will be no programming Friday, July 3, 2026.
Visitor's day: Monday, June 23 | 9am - 11am
Please join us on Visitor’s Day. Our doors will be open to allow families and donors to see what goes on at Summerbridge. Visitors will be given the chance to sit in on a regular program day and observe daily activities.
FAQs
How do I register?
Register through our Community Portal here. We can serve 70 students this year. It will be first come, first served, so please do not wait.
Where will Summerbridge be located?
Urban Discovery Academy | 840 14th Street, San Diego, CA 92101 — get directions.
What school does my student have to go to apply?
We accept students attending all schools in San Diego County.
Do we need to provide lunch and snack?
Free lunch is provided by SDUSD. We recommend that students also bring snacks and a water bottle daily.
On what dates does Summerbridge take place? If my student misses a few days of the program for vacation can I still apply?
Our program runs from Monday, June 8 to Friday, July 10. CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 3. Since our program is only five weeks long, missing a single week results in missing out on 20 percent of the content. We strongly recommend participants remain in the program for the entirety of its duration.
For More Information or Questions:
Please contact the Summerbridge Director, Nicolas Galarreta O’Connor, at [email protected] or call 858-292-9622 ext. 3267.
