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YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp

Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club · $389/week

YMCA Camp Surf's Water Sports Day Camp offers a variety of water activities including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing for campers in Mission Bay.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Camp Surf Water Sports Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the YMCA of San Diego County, a non-profit organization. The camp focuses on water activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing, taking place at the Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club. The website indicates that staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing camper safety. While the specific camp program doesn't have a direct Google review presence, the YMCA of San Diego County generally holds a strong reputation. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcasandiego and a Facebook handle ymcasandiego. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular program, nor was a state license number listed on the website. The camp is designed for children entering grades 1-8.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp 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 sports 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Thu), 9:00am-2:00pm (Fri)
  • Address: 2606 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
  • 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 - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp

What ages does YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp accept?
YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp cost?
YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp publishes $389/week for the standard session. That sits 20% above the $324 median for sports camps in San Diego — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. 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 - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp's hours?
YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp runs 9:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Thu), 9:00am-2:00pm (Fri). 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 - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp?
YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day 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 YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp provide lunch?
YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day 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 YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp compare to other sports camps in San Diego?
YMCA of San Diego County - YMCA Camp Surf - Water Sports Day Camp is one of 14 sports 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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