YMCA of San Diego County

Belong here, Thrive Everywhere

San Diego, it starts with one. One step, one stride, one swim. Wellness, childcare, camp, swim and sport — every branch, every program, every membership.

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San Diego, it starts with
1
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The first step is the hardest — and the only one you take alone. From youth sports to day camp, the Y gets San Diego's kids moving. Lunges, ladders, lifts and laps. Find your pace with people who'll keep it with you. Group fitness, HIIT, boxing and strength. Sweat is just belonging, in motion. Yoga, Pilates, mobility and warm-ups with friends. Stay loose, stay strong for the long run. Pools at branches across the county — lessons, laps, water fitness and family swim. Dive in.

Community
Well-Being
& Belonging

The Y is more than a gym. It's where San Diego comes to move, learn, play and connect — a place where everyone belongs, regardless of age, background, income or ability.

From wellness centers and pools to childcare, camp, youth sports and senior programs, every branch is built around one idea: when you thrive here, you thrive everywhere.

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Wellness

Fitness floors, pools, group ex, personal training and wellness coaching for every stage of life.

Childcare

Licensed preschool, before & after school care and enrichment that keeps kids safe, curious and active.

Camp

Day camp, overnight camp and school-break adventures across San Diego County and beyond.

Swim & Sport

Swim lessons, aquatics, youth leagues and adult sports. Learn it, love it, play it for life.

Join
Today!

Wellness, childcare, camp, swim and sport. Every branch, every program, every membership. Financial assistance is available so everyone can belong.

Good
Questions

Everything you need to know before your first step. Still curious? Any branch front desk can help.

Yes. Both Y Community and Y Community Plus memberships include full access to all 15 YMCA of San Diego County locations, plus Nationwide access to visit YMCAs across the country when you travel.

Both include fitness centers, unlimited group fitness classes, pools, splash pads, spas, gyms and courts, YMCA360 virtual programming and 55+ activities. Community Plus adds the ability to reserve a spot in select group fitness classes, Child Watch with reservations on family plans, covers family members 21 and under (vs. 17 and under), and deeper program discounts — up to 15% on child care and up to 25% on swim, sports, gymnastics and more.

Monthly rates start at $74 for adults (Y Community) or $89 (Community Plus). Senior 65+: $63 / $78. Teen 13–17: $48 / $52. Dual Adult: $107 / $122. Family with one adult: $96 / $111. Family with two adults: $118 / $139. Join fee is $99 ($30 for teens). No contracts or annual fees.

Yes. The Y's ACCESS financial assistance program reduces the cost of membership, program fees and child care. Active, veteran and retired military receive a waived join fee and 10% off monthly dues. Insurance-paid memberships are also available through select health plans.

Family plans cover one or two adults plus family members in the same household. Members save on child care, preschool, day and overnight camp, swim lessons, sports and gymnastics, and enjoy family programming like Adventure Clubs, family swim and Parent's Night Out. Community Plus family plans include Child Watch.