At the YMCA of San Diego County, we believe all kids deserve the chance to experience the life-changing power of camp. Since 1882, our camps have inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships.

We offer a unique learning environment where youth are introduced to outdoor experiences, can nurture their passions and explore new interests.

TIPS FOR A SMOOTH SIGN-UP

For the best experience when registering for camp, get started by logging in to your My Y account. The Y recently invested in new technology to better serve you, and if you have not logged into your account since November 1, 2022, you must create a new account to purchase programming. Setup is easy. Learn more here. Also, please note that an active membership is required at the time of the program start date to receive the member pricing discount. 

DAY CAMP LOCATIONS

Find a variety of day camps at 14 locations in the county.

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have any questions or need help registering, email us at [email protected].

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• A $50 deposit can be made at the time of registration to save a spot in camp without immediately paying the full amount. Deposits are non-refundable – but can be applied as a deposit for another camp if space is available.
• Full payment is due by end-of-day Monday, a week before camp. Non-payment will result in the camper being removed from the roster and their space becoming available to new registrants. 
• Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage anyone interested in camp to register as soon as possible.
• These unprecedented times have created an unprecedented need for financial assistance. Please email us at [email protected] to discuss options that may be available to you.
• Vouchers can be applied to new day camp registrations during checkout.
  • Vouchers are tied to the same account you registered with, and are applied to new programs during the checkout process.
  • You can also choose to apply the voucher to another Y program, convert the voucher into a refund, or donate all or part of it to help support the YMCA’s efforts in supporting our community.
  • If you register for a camp and do not see the voucher application option appear during the checkout process, don't worry — simply register for the camp with a $50 deposit to save your space, then email us at [email protected] for help.
• Friend Requests
  • Requests must be received by the Wednesday before camp starts
  • Requests must be provided by the families of both campers
  • Both campers must be registered for the same camp
  • Campers are limited to 1 friend request per camp each week

HEALTH & SAFETY

Our top priority is the health and safety of our campers, their families, our staff and the community. We work closely with local health officials, the American Camp Association and the CDC to ensure all recommended safety measures are met.

View Day Camp Health and Safety Protocols

CAMP HOURS AND GENERAL POLICY

Camps run for 8 hours per day and have extended camp options for those who need it. Please visit branch pages for specific hours information.

Authorized parent(s)/guardian(s) must accompany their camper through the mandatory sign-in process, which includes a temperature check and an intake screening. Any camper with a temperature exceeding 100°F degrees will not be allowed to attend camp that day.

Pens will be labeled clean or used and will be sanitized after each use to provide the legal signature required at drop-off and pick-up. A government-issued photo ID is also required at pick-up.

LATE PICK-UP POLICY

Children not picked up at the end of the camp day will be supervised by our staff.

A fee of $1 per minute will be charged when camp closes. For example: A full day of camp ends at 4:30 pm, and if a child is picked up at 4:56 pm, there will be a charge of $26. Every attempt will be made to contact parents or a listed authorized pick-up.

If by 5:30pm all contacts are not reachable, and the child has not been picked up, Child Protective Services will be contacted. A late fee will be assessed starting at 4:30 pm according to our clock.

ADDITIONAL DAY CAMP POLICIES

For more information about Day Camp at the YMCA of San Diego, visit our Day Camp Policy page here.

View Day Camp Policy for the YMCA