Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-17
Julian, Southern California
Established in 1921
Are you ready for positive, life-changing experiences in the outdoors? Look no further than YMCA Overnight Camps of San Diego. With three unique overnight camps across the San Diego region. combine the fun your children want with the growth experiences they need.
Set in the mountains of Julian, CA, YMCA Camp Marston is the oldest summer camp in San Diego County. For over 100 years Camp Marston has been a San Diego favorite for thousands ...read moreof children and families. Camp Marston offers you adventure, fun, friendships, and great staff – all on a spectacular 236-acre site – with activities including archery, swimming, climbing, crafts, canoeing, and more. We also offer a 4 day backpacking excursion on Catalina Island for our more adventurous campers. You'll find something for everyone!
Our camps add laughter, leadership, and lifelong memories to a host of activities. We teach kids how to make friends and provide positive staff role models to help them be successful at camp and connect with others while focusing on the YMCA's core values.
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 8-17
Imperial Beach, Southern California
Established in 1969
YMCA Camp Surf, one of 3 overnight camps with YMCA of San Diego County, is a spectacular ocean-front camp just south of San Diego, CA. This 45 acre treasure offers one-week and two-week overnight sessions for 3rd through 11th grades as well as one-week day camp sessions.
You'll get the true SoCal experience of surfing, boogie boarding, and jumping waves on our very own beach. Then learn some skateboarding skills at our on-site ...read moreskate park. Camp Surf is perfect for all skill levels! Combine these with traditional camp activities including archery, climbing tower, teambuilding, campfires, cookouts, and crafts. Two-week teen programs head off-site on short bike excursions and an overnight surf and camping trip to San Onofre State Park.
Our staff are committed to working with children and teens to help them develop the skills and relationships they will need to be confident, healthy, and connected as they grow. Camp Surf adds laughter, leadership, and lifelong memories to a host of activities. While the ocean is certainly a big draw and part of camp, we are not strictly a surf camp. The value and benefits of the YMCA Camp Surf experience extends far beyond that. Campers will develop strong friendships, spend great time outdoors, develop social skills, feel a sense of belonging, and exhibit increased confidence. Thank you for choosing Camp Surf!