WELCOME TO DAY CAMP AT BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA

Your family can count on Border View Family YMCA to ensure your child is having fun in a safe, nurturing environment. The Y offers single-day, weekly and specialty camps to meet the needs of parents and match the interests of our campers. 

Since 1882, our camps have inspired kids with countless opportunities to laugh, lead and make lasting friendships. 


FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!

WINTER 2023/2024 DAY CAMP SIGN-UPS

  • January 2–5, 2024

REGISTER TODAY

MEMBERS SAVE ON CAMP!

YMCA members save up to 15% on camp!

To receive the Y member rate for any program, your membership must be active throughout the duration of the registered program session(s), otherwise the non-member  fee will be applied.

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Y member, and join us today! 

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YOUR GUIDE TO DAY CAMP

Learn more about our 2023 day camps! Check out the camp descriptions below.

SAVE TIME WITH SEARCH CODES

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When you're ready to fill your cart, open a tab to our program finder, and log in to your My Y account. Find your camp selections quickly by typing in (or copying/pasting) the SEARCH CODE (e.g. CPSPEC44).

 

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Looking for a camp that specializes in sports or STEM? Browse through the specialty camps section for camps that combine the traditional fun of YMCA day camps with the more specialized skills by providers or YMCA experts. When you're ready to register, go straight to the program finder and type or copy/paste a search code (e.g., CPSPEC44) into the search bar to zero in on your camps.

SPORTS TECH EXPLORERS

Ages 7-14 | SEARCH CODE: CPSTE44 FIND SESSIONS

Welcome to the thrilling world of Sport Tech Explorers Camp, where kids embark on an extraordinary journey blending the realms of technology, science, and sports! Our camp offers an exhilarating opportunity of young minds to dive into the captivating world of sports while also exploring the fascinating intersections with cutting edge technology and scientific discoveries. Let your child’s imagination soar as they discover the limitless possibilities at the intersection of sports, technology, and science!

 

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About Us

Our Branch

Border View Family YMCA
Address: 3601 Arey Dr, San Diego, CA 92154
Phone: (619) 428-9622

Camp Locations and Hours of Operation

Border View Family YMCA
Address:  3601 Arey Dr, San Diego, CA 92154
Camp Hours: Full-day: 7:30am-5:00pm
Drop-off: 7:30-8:30am | Pick-up: 4:00-5:00pm

Directors and Supervisors

CAMP DIRECTOR

Juan House
[email protected]  | (858) 292-9622 ext. 1873

Alejandro Villasenor
[email protected] | (619) 428-9622

About Our Staff

Border View Family YMCA takes pride in hiring the best people to fill our camp staff. Each camp leader was hand-selected through an extensive hiring process to ensure the safest environment for everyone. Staff training includes CPR and First Aid certification, transportation safety, behavior management and bully prevention, child protection and abuse prevention, field trip and off-site safety procedures, risk management/prevention and more.


PAYING FOR CAMP

At the time of registration, you may choose to:

  • Pay in full (includes a $50 non-refundable deposit)
  • Place a $50 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration. Balances will be due the Monday prior to the first day of camp.
  • An active membership is required at the time of the program start date to receive the member pricing discount.
  • Financial assistance is available through the Y's ACCESS scholarship program.

Deposits are non-refundable but can be immediately applied as a deposit for another camp if space is available or applied to an already existing camp balance within the same season. See our Refund/Voucer/Transfer Policies for more information.

Here's what our parents tell us:

"Thanks to YMCA  for making this camp possible. My child was lonely at home and I was scared to send him to the camp. I decided to trust your organization. Overall my son had a lot of fun and came home with exciting stories about his camp experiences."


REQUIRED FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS

Day Camp Parent Manual

Check out our Day Camp Parent Manual for easy reference on what to expect and how to best prepare your camper for day camp.

UPDATED SAFETY GUIDELINES:

Your family's safety is our top priority. We have implemented safety protocols that follow state and local guidelines. It's our priority to help your children enjoy a safe and fun program that builds lasting friendships.

Medical Release Form - Required

In order to register, all campers must have a current medical release form updated and submitted to the YMCA after January 2023. Medical release forms can be updated through your My Y account in our Community Portal.

Vendor Waivers

Some specialty camps, particularly those that travel to an off-site location, require an additional vendor waiver. Camps that require a waiver to be completed will be contacted and provided the waiver before the start of camp.

Camp Scholarships

Financial assistance is available to families who qualify. Applications are available at the service desk and online. Assistance is based on verified income and completed applications.

Apply for a Program Scholarship

Inclusion Program

If your camper has special needs, please let us know when registering. Border View Family YMCA funds and operates an Inclusion Program that may be able to provide an aide for your camper. For more information regarding the Inclusion Program, please call (619) 428-9622.

More Policies

For more information about YMCA Day Camp policies, expectations and helpful information, visit our Day Camp Policy page.

Giving Back

For every session of camp, the Y provides program scholarships for families seeking financial assistance. This is made possible through the generosity of our community. If you wish to help a child go to camp, please see our Camp Director for information.


Feedback

We love to hear from our campers and parents! Camp leadership teams use your feedback to make positive changes to our program. Please feel free to contact our Camp Director, Juan House at [email protected] or Alejandro Villasenor at [email protected], with any questions, comments or concerns!