YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp
YMCA Camp Surf's Water Sports Day Camp offers a variety of water activities including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing for campers in Mission Bay.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Camp Surf Water Sports Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the YMCA of San Diego County, a non-profit organization. The camp focuses on water activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing, taking place at the Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club. The website indicates that staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing camper safety. While the specific camp program doesn't have a direct Google review presence, the YMCA of San Diego County generally holds a strong reputation. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcasandiego and a Facebook handle ymcasandiego. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular program, nor was a state license number listed on the website. The camp is designed for children entering grades 1-8.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Thu), 9:00am-2:00pm (Fri)
- Address: 2606 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp
- What ages does YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp accept?
- YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp is open to children ages 8–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp cost?
- YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp publishes $389/week for the standard session. That sits 20% above the $324 median for sports camps in San Diego — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. YMCA member/non-member pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp's hours?
- YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp runs 9:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Thu), 9:00am-2:00pm (Fri). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp?
- YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp compare to other sports camps in San Diego?
- YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp is one of 14 sports camps in San Diego that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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