Camp · STEM · Ages 5–13 · $309/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 5–13

Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp

Otay Mesa West · $309/week

Border View Family YMCA offers a STEM & Sports Day Camp for youth, focusing on hands-on learning and physical activity within a YMCA framework.

▌ Editor's read The Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp is a day camp program offered by the YMCA of San Diego County, a known nonprofit organization (ymcasd.org/camps/day-camp/border-view-summer). The camp focuses on a combination of STEM education and sports activities. While the website provides details on camp activities and registration, it lacks specific information regarding ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios. There is also no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's specific page, which is a potential area for further inquiry. The camp benefits from being part of a larger, established organization, which often implies a certain level of operational standards and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3601 Arey Dr, San Diego, CA 92154
  • Phone: (619) 428-9622
  • Cost notes: USD. Y Community Plus: $263, Y Community: $278, Non-Member: $309

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp

What ages does Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp accept?
Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp cost?
Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp publishes $309/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp's hours?
Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp?
Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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 Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp provide lunch?
Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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 Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp compare to other stem camps in San Diego?
Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports Camp is one of 8 stem 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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