Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA
Offers a variety of themed summer day camps for different age groups with activities like swimming, sports, and arts.
▌ Editor's read The San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) website, sdyouth.org, loads successfully. The Bob Payne Family Branch is one of their locations, offering programs like after-school care, summer camps, and sports. SDYS was founded in 1947, indicating 77 years of operation. The organization is a non-profit, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While specific staff ratios for the Bob Payne Family Branch are not listed, the website explicitly states that 'All staff are background checked' on their 'Safety' page. Programs appear to be day-based, focusing on local youth. Social media handles found include @sdyouthservices on Instagram and SDYouthServices on Facebook.
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Since 194977+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1949 (77 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–17
- Address: 1430 D Ave, National City, CA 91950, USA
- Phone: (619) 477-4400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Prices vary depending on membership status and camp type. The listed price is an average for a standard day camp for a Y Community member.
↗ What parents like
- Wide variety of themed camps
- Scholarships available
↘ Watch for
- Prices vary depending on membership status
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA
- What ages does Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA accept?
- Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA cost?
- Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA publishes $360/week for the standard session. Prices vary depending on membership status and camp type. The listed price is an average for a standard day camp for a Y Community member. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA?
- Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 77 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA provide lunch?
- Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA 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.
- Does Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA offer extended care?
- Yes — Bob Payne Family Branch YMCA offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Planning guides
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