Camp · STEM · Ages 5–13 · $278/week
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YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports

YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA · $278/week

The Border View Family YMCA offers STEM & Sports day camps for children, focusing on hands-on learning and physical activity in a safe, supervised environment.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Diego County's Border View Family YMCA offers a STEM & Sports day camp. The camp is part of the larger YMCA of San Diego County, a well-established non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are trained and undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program description highlights activities like science experiments, coding, and various sports, suggesting a balanced approach to learning and physical activity. The camp is specifically for children in grades K-8, with different age groups for activities. The YMCA's extensive network and community involvement are notable strengths.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Address: 3601 Arey Drive, San Diego, CA 92154
  • Phone: (619) 428-9622
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports

What ages does YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports accept?
YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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 YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports cost?
YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports publishes $278/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports's hours?
YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports runs 8:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports?
YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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 YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports provide lunch?
YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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 YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports compare to other stem camps in San Diego?
YMCA of San Diego County - Border View Family YMCA - STEM & Sports 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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