What We Offer - For Kids
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.
YMCA Summer Day Camp provides youth with supervised activities that teach core values, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
The YMCA is committed to providing high-quality, affordable programming at ten locations. From preschool to high school, the YMCA has a program for your child.
YMCA Aquatics is about water safety, skill development and fun for everyone. We have an aquatic program for every skill level and interest.
Drop your kids off at ChildWatch while you workout, where they will have fun playing age-appropriate games in this semi-structured and supervised program.
Having a birthday party? The YMCA is the ideal place to celebrate your child’s special day!
From annual camping trips to Friday Family nights, our family programming has something for everyone!
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.