What We Offer - For Families

The YMCA has long been at the forefront of providing quality, low-cost programming for youth. Our programs are run by caring, experienced staff with a focus on youth development principles: safety, relationship building, skill building, community involvement, and meaningful youth participation.

NEW! The Chinatown YMCA facility has now reopened with 41,000 square feet of state-of-the-art equipment and a vast array of programs serving kids, teens, adults, families and seniors.


Family Camp

We use our old-growth redwood forest and a bio-diverse environment of nearly 1,000 acres as platforms to educate and inspire people about the natural world.

Community Center

The Chinatown YMCA is committed to providing a variety of experiences for Community Members.  The educational and recreational programs offered will provide youth, families, and seniors...

Summer Programs

Looking for family fun during the summer? Look into the Y!

Afterschool Programs

YMCA childcare provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children experience a curriculum rich in cognitive and creative skill building.

Resident Camp at Jones Gulch

Experience a week of camp at our 900+ acre facility nestled among old-growth redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.