What We Offer - For Kids

Mission YMCA youth programs provide a safe and stimulating environment where kids can participate in both traditional and non-traditional physical activities, learn new skills, and take on leadership rolls whenever possible. Our youth programs are centered on supportive relationships that challenge youth to develop as young adults and strengthen the community that surrounds them.

Preschool

We're proud to be an NAEYC accredited preschool and recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards.

Afterschool Care

Our Childcare Programs provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children experience a curriculum rich in cognitive and creative skill building.

Summer and Holiday Day Camp

Our Day Camps presents children with new opportunities and broadens their experiences through group activities and adventure trips.

Youth Programs

Our youth programs are centered on supportive relationships that challenge youth to develop as young adults and strengthen the community that surrounds them.

Sports

Mission YMCA sports programs are centered around fair play, teamwork, and inclusiveness, and sports offer a great opportunity to teach values and foster self-esteem.  Our goal is to...

Free Saturday Family Programs

Free Weekend Programming at the Excelsior Youth Center Program facilitates youth development and promotes an active community environment for both youth and families.

Parents Night Out

Want to get away?  Parents Night Out (evening childcare) is bi-monthly on Fridays

Event Space Rentals

Looking for a comfortable setting for your next social event, birthday party, reunion, or meeting?  The Mission YMCA is the place!

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

Volunteer

Volunteers work closely with closely with youth to share their experiences, act as mentors, and have a great time while helping to build each child’s character.

Help a local family

Help a local family in need by giving them peace of mind!  You can give them a truly special gift - the knowledge that their loved ones are safe, making friends, and having great...

Looking for a gym or pool?

The Mission YMCA does not have a gym or pool. But other branches do!  Find them here.