This branch is currently open with limited amenities such as outdoor fitness, group exercise classes and swimming. For up to date information, please visit our information page.
Check out the Virtual YMCA for helpful family resources, workout videos, fun activities for kids and more.
All YMCA branches will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some programs will remain open. Please check with your program director or call (858) 514-4411 for information reguarding your program.
The Dan McKinney Family YMCA (formerly La Jolla YMCA) has been proudly serving La Jolla families since 1964 and recently opened a second location, the Shepherd YMCA Firehouse, in 2016. Dedicated to empowering people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, the Y believes a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. As a leading nonprofit organization, the Y offers programs that foster youth development, promote healthy living and advance social responsibility.
Staying connected matters. As we navigate these incredibly challenging times, we're still committed to help everyone in our community stay active and engaged. We are happy to announce we are currently offering:
We hope to see you at the Y soon. Stay safe and stay with us!
Membership at the YMCA includes plenty of opportunities to learn, play and get healthy. That’s because when you join one Y, you join them all! When you enroll at a YMCA near you, your membership will include all the benefits at your home branch with access to the offerings at 18 locations across San Diego County.
You are experiencing one of the most complete YMCAs in the United States. Our goal is to provide our members and community with access to quality programming, attentive service, and state-of-the-art facilities — all at an affordable price.
The Dan McKinney Family YMCA offers state-of-the-art wellness center complete with cardio equipment, circuit training, free weights and group exercise studios.
Look at our sports, aquatics and special-interest programs, including running, dance and hiking to try a new activity or pursue one you've always loved.
We offer two outdoor pools for swim lessons for all ages, family swim, water aerobics, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs.
The YMCA is the nation's leading provider of child care. Playful, engaging options are plentiful for young children at the Y.
The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to offer several amazing camps where every child can build confidence and make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment. Members get up to 25 percent off camp registration and we offer scholarships to families who qualify.
The Y is a place where you can challenge yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, foster connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bring your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities.
The YMCA offers financial scholarships to reduce membership and program fees to those that qualify, helping ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our scholarship program is based on a sliding fee scale that is designed to fit each family's financial situation, and is available thanks to our generous Annual Campaign donors.
Apply online for a scholarship here and find out if you are qualified for a membership and/or program assistance through express or traditional verification methods.
The YMCA is a charitable, cause driven nonprofit. We are able to have the impact in our communities and on the lives of people because of those who dedicate themselves to making a difference.
622 homeless young adults and teens were served by the YMCA of San Diego County’ Youth & Family Services.
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See How You Can Get InvolvedIt is with deep gratitude that we recognize and acknowledge our partners for their continued dedication and support of the Y's mission.
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