New For You At Rancho Family YMCA
Facility News & Updates • Events & Special Activities • Health & Wellness • Family & Kids • Y's Active Adults (50+)
• Community Support Services

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Help Us Ensure Access for All
As a leading nonprofit, our Y is making a difference in the lives of 8,446 community members annually in the Rancho Peñasquitos community through our programs and services. Thanks to generous donations to our annual fundraising campaign, we are opening doors and changing lives. When you invest in the Y, your dollars will directly benefit kids and families in under-served communities and provide scholarships to fulfill our mission to serve all people regardless of their ability to pay. The need is urgent and growing…and it can’t be met without you! Please give to Rancho Family YMCA. The more we raise, the more people we can help.
OUR GOAL: $152,000
Facility News and Updates
Check here for news about special happenings and updates that may affect your visit to the Y! Scroll down to see more specific information for different programming areas.
REFER A FRIEND AND SAVE!
It's a great time to refer a friend to the Y. Now through January 31, your friend pays no join fee and you get a month free. Learn more.
NEW MY Y COMMUNITY PORTAL
Set up your new My Y account! In November 2022, we launched a new platform for program registrations and YMCA accounts. Learn more and find out how to get connected here.
NEW YMCA APP
The new YMCA app makes it easy to stay connected to the Y. Use it to scan in at the Y, check schedules for group fitness classes, pools and facilities, add activities to your calendar and more. Learn more.
BECOME A LIFEGUARD AT THE Y
Lifeguard Academy is now FREE for all applicants who pass tryouts. Get certified to save lives and start getting paid within two weeks! Learn more.
NEW ACTIVITY POOL HOURS
We have expanded the activity pool hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 12:45pm
CHILD WATCH MEMBERSHIP OPTION
Family members can opt to add a Child Watch option to their accounts, which includes unlimited use of the service for $20 monthly. Use your Child Watch benefit at any YMCA that offers the service. While you exercise or relax at the Y, children can play under the supervision of trained YMCA staff. Child Watch is open to children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old!
Health and Wellness
PICKLEBALL
Join us every week for open play pickleball in Studio 3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am – 1pm! All levels welcome.
Private lesson 3 or 6 session packages are now available! Lessons take place from 12:00pm-4:00pm. For more information contact Morgan at [email protected].
ADULT MARTIAL ARTS
Martial arts class will be starting on Mondays at 6:00pm for those 13+! Get ready to kick it and learn various martial art forms. For more information contact Morgan at [email protected].
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Check the group fitness class schedule to see all of your options — all included with membership:
- Zumba at 5pm, Mondays
- Kid Fit at 4pm, Wednesdays
- Please note: Wednesday TRX class will be moved to Mondays at 9:15am starting August 1
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ORIENTATION
Meet with a wellness coach to get acquainted with equipment and classes, ask questions and chart a path to reach your goals. Schedule your 30-minute orientation at the Welcome Center! Learn more.
LIVESTRONG
LIVESTRONG is at the YMCA! This important program for cancer survivors By focuses on health, rather than the disease, and has helped over 35,000 cancer survivors in 40 states move beyond illness to reclaim their wellness in both spirit, mind and body. Learn more about the program here and contact Francine at [email protected] for more information.
Activities for Kids and Families
ADVENTURE CLUBS
Adventure Clubs offer a unique experience for parents and their children to enjoy a mix of group activities and outdoor adventures while creating close and enduring relationships. Families can now register for our 2022-2023 campouts! Learn more.
FEBRUARY SWIM LESSONS
Sign up for group or private swim lessons in February! Register today.
FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS
Our family martial arts class will be starting on Saturdays at 11:15am for those 7+! Get ready to kick it together and learn taekwondo, judo, jiujitsu and more! For more information contact Morgan at [email protected].
YOUTH SPORTS
Youth sports clinics and peewee lessons are a great way to be active, learn teamwork and connect with a sport. Sign up your young athlete for youth sports clinics! When enrolling online, use the top left location filter to find options for Rancho Family YMCA.
- Available Programs in February & March:
- Youth Clinics: YMCA Jr. Seals lacrosse, soccer and basketball. Register now for youth sports!
- Peewee Lessons: Soccer and basketball. Register now for peewee sports!
- All ages: Karate lessons. (Register in branch)
We need parent volunteers! If you are interested in getting involved in coaching our youth sports clinics or lessons, contact our Sports Coordinator at [email protected]. Training is provided!
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
When school is out, fun is in at the Y! Register for camp today.
DANCE
Introduction to youth ballet classes are available for those ages 3-5 and ages 6-10! View our dance classes here.
- Ballet: Ages 3-5 and 6-9
LITTLE NINJAS
Little Ninja classes for ages 3 to 5 at the gymnastics center at Canyonside Recreation Center. The class is a perfect introduction to our parkour classes. Learn more and sign up.
GYMNASTICS
Jump into fun with gymnastics! Toddlers and teens can grow strong, get confident and find balance in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. Learn more.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
- Gymnastics Parties: Bounce, swing and jump at our gymnastics party. Enjoy the gym with our gymnastics coaches leading safe activities then celebrate with presents and food in a separate party space! Learn more and book your party today.
- Pool Birthday Parties: Splish, splash and swim! Have fun at our pool parties! Pool birthday parties are two hours long to include an hour of pool time fun in the pool (and Splash Pad if applicable) and an hour of room time for activities, food or cake (provided by parent). Contact Richard at [email protected] for information.
Y’s Active Adults (50+)
FITNESS CLASSES TO TRY
Thanks to our versatile, excellent instructors, most moves in our group fitness classes can be modified to suit any fitness level. If you're new to our group fitness classes and start here:
- Deep Water Aqua
- Aqua Interval
- Aqua Arthritis
- Exercise Lite
- Zumba Gold
Events and Special Activities
Check here for exciting events happening at the Rancho Family Y!
BOOK CLUB
Book club coming soon! Interested in joining? Contact Francine at [email protected].
MASTERS VS. MINIS
Join us for our Masters vs. Minis Swim Meet on February 4 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm!
SYLVAN LEARNING TUTORING
The YMCA has partnered with Sylvan Learning to hold on-site tutoring at Rancho Family YMCA. Raise your child’s confidence and grades with the largest tutoring company in America. Sylvan Learning offers flexible hours, an affordable research-based curriculum, tracking and reporting, customized solutions and measurable results. They’ll also pay for your YMCA membership. Ask how! For more information, write to [email protected] or call 858-413-9090.
Community Support Services
Connecting You To Care
We've streamlined the child care search process with our enhanced referral system to help parents make the best decision for their families. Learn more!
KEEP IN TOUCH
CONNECT ON SOCIAL
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COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
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CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns, our membership team is here to help! Call us at (858) 484-8788 during regular business hours or send an email: [email protected] and we'll get back to you soon!