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YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CA · EIN 952039198 · $198.4M rev · operational · www.ymcasd.org
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YMCA of San Diego County provides youth development, fitness, and enrichment programs across multiple locations in San Diego County. The organization offers a wide range of services including gymnastics, childcare, sports, and wellness programs for children, teens, and adults. It operates as a community-based nonprofit focused on promoting health, safety, and personal growth.

activities · 59

what they do

direct service · 59
  • Administer financial assistance and membership support Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Offers scholarships, subsidies, and financial aid through the ACCESS program, tiered membership plans, military discounts, and fee waivers to ensure broad access to services for 88,000 individuals annually.
  • Administer financial assistance and scholarship programs Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Provides financial aid through the ACCESS scholarship program and offers subsidized services, military discounts, and tiered membership plans to increase access to programs. Provided scholarships or subsidized services to 88,000 individuals.
  • Aquatics Programs and Water Safety Training Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Offers aquatics programs, including lifeguarding, swim instruction, and coaching, to enrich lives and provide water safety skills training to individuals. The organization provided water safety skills training to 37,000 individuals.
  • Aquatics and Water Safety Programs Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Provides aquatics programs including swim instruction, lifeguarding, coaching, and water safety training to approximately 37,000 individuals annually. Offers certification training for staff and recreational aquatics as part of youth and family programming.
  • Before and After School Programs After-School Youth Development Programs
    Offers before and after school programs that support youth development through skill-building, creativity, and supervised activities led by youth leaders. Includes Teens in Motion, an afterschool program for high school students with special needs.
  • Child Care and Early Learning Programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides preschool programs and child care services designed to nurture children's potential in a safe, structured, and creative environment. Offers on-site child watch services and respite care for families of individuals with special needs.
  • Child Care and Early Learning Services Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Operates preschool programs and before-and-after school care that provide safe, structured environments for children to learn and grow, including on-site child watch services and respite care for families of individuals with special needs.
  • Child Care and Preschool Services Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides child care services, including before and after school programs, and operates preschool programs designed to nurture children's potential, develop new skills, and expand creativity in a safe and structured learning environment.
  • Community Engagement and Family Support Programs Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Hosts free family events such as Healthy Kids Day, offers family passes, and runs social programs that support connection and growth among families and friends across San Diego County.
  • Community Impact and Service Reach Family Support and Resource Connection
    Reaches nearly 10% of San Diego County's population through its programs and services, impacting 340,496 individuals during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
  • Deliver aquatics programs and water safety training Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Provides swim instruction, lifeguarding, and coaching programs while training 37,000 individuals in water safety skills annually. Programs include certification training for staff and are offered across multiple locations in San Diego County.
  • Deliver community-wide program access and impact Family Support and Resource Connection
    Reaches nearly 10% of San Diego County's population through its programs and services, impacting 340,496 individuals during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, through a combination of memberships, scholarships, and community support initiatives.
  • Deliver gymnastics programs for children and adults Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Offers gymnastics programs for all ages and skill levels, including preschool classes, recreational gymnastics, and specialty programs in tumbling, cheer, parkour, and cirque, aligned with USA Gymnastics guidelines.
  • Deliver mental and behavioral health services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Provides clinical mental and behavioral health support through a professional team operating across San Diego County, serving individuals accessing Y programs.
  • Deliver youth development and child care programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides comprehensive child care, preschool, and before-and-after-school programs that nurture children's growth in safe, structured environments. Includes skill-building activities led by youth leaders and supports social development for children and teens.
  • Deliver youth development and child care programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides child care, preschool, and before-and-after-school programs designed to nurture children’s potential in a safe and structured environment, with scholarship support available through the ACCESS program. These programs serve thousands of children across San Diego County, fostering growth through structured activities and youth leader support.
  • Deliver youth development programs through childcare, preschool, and before/after school programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Provides childcare, preschool, and before/after school programs designed to nurture children's potential in safe, structured environments. Serves children across San Diego County with programs focused on skill development, creativity, and social growth.
  • Deliver youth sports and gymnastics programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Offers youth sports coaching in lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and flag football, along with gymnastics programs for children and adults. Programs include recreational classes, specialty tracks in tumbling, cheer, parkour, and cirque, and age-specific offerings aligned with USA Gymnastics guidelines.
  • Deliver youth sports and recreational programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Offers coaching and recreational programs in lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, flag football, and gymnastics, including specialty programs in tumbling, cheer, parkour, and cirque for all skill levels.
  • Family and Community Programs Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Offers family and social programs that support growth and connection, provides community support programs, and hosts free family events like Healthy Kids Day celebrations.
  • Family and Community Support Programs
    Offers family and social programs that foster connection, growth, and community engagement. Hosts free family events and provides community support programs to ensure individuals have safe spaces to grow and thrive.
  • Financial Assistance and Subsidized Services Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Provides financial assistance, scholarships (ACCESS scholarship program), and military discounts to reduce costs for membership, programs, and child care, having provided scholarships or subsidized services to 88,000 individuals.
  • Offers gymnastics programs for all ages and skill levels, including preschool, recreational, and specialty programs (tumbling, cheer, parkour, cirque), focusing on developing self-confidence, strength, flexibility, balance, and motor skills.
  • Gymnastics and Specialty Movement Programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Provides gymnastics programs for children and adults across all skill levels, including preschool classes, recreational gymnastics, and specialty programs in tumbling, cheer, parkour, and cirque, aligned with USA Gymnastics guidelines.
  • Host community and family engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Hosts free family events and offers one-week family passes during Healthy Kids Day week to promote community participation. Offers family and social programs that support connection and growth.
  • Measure and report community impact Family Support and Resource Connection
    Serves nearly 10% of San Diego County’s population and directly impacted 340,496 individuals through membership and programming in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
  • Membership and Financial Access Programs Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Offers tiered membership plans (Y Community and Y Community Plus), financial assistance via the ACCESS scholarship program, and discounts for military personnel, providing subsidized or free access to services for 88,000 individuals annually.
  • Membership and Financial Assistance Programs Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Offers tiered membership plans (Y Community and Y Community Plus) with benefits including reservation-based child watch. Provides financial assistance, military discounts, and scholarship programs such as ACCESS to subsidize membership, programs, and child care for 88,000 individuals.
  • Mental and Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Delivers mental and behavioral health services through a clinical team across San Diego County.
  • Mental and Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Delivers mental and behavioral health services through a clinical team across San Diego County, supporting individuals and families with accessible care.
  • Mental and Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Delivers clinical mental and behavioral health services through a professional team operating across San Diego County.
  • Offer family and community enrichment programs Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Hosts free family events, provides family and social programs, and offers tiered membership plans to support connection and growth among families. Includes annual Healthy Kids Day celebrations with free passes and discounts to increase access.
  • Offer mental and behavioral health services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Provides clinical mental and behavioral health services across San Diego County through a professional clinical team, including respite care for families of individuals with special needs.
  • Offer respite care for families of individuals with special needs Respite Care for Disabilities
    Provides respite care services that offer relief time to families caring for individuals with special needs.
  • Offer youth sports and recreational programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Provides coaching and participation opportunities in lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, flag football, and gymnastics. Gymnastics programs follow USA Gymnastics guidelines and include preschool, recreational, and specialty programs in tumbling, cheer, parkour, and cirque.
  • Offer youth sports coaching programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Provides youth sports coaching in lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and flag football to support youth development and physical activity.
  • Operate camp programs for youth Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure Programs
    Runs day and overnight camps across mountain and beach locations in San Diego County, offering youth recreational games, outdoor activities, social development, and safe engagement during summer and throughout the year.
  • Operate day and overnight camps for youth Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure Programs
    Runs day and overnight camp programs that engage children and teens in outdoor activities, social development, and recreation. Operates three overnight camps in mountain and beach locations during summer and offers day camps across San Diego County.
  • Operate membership and financial assistance programs Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Offers tiered membership plans (Y Community and Y Community Plus) with discounts for military personnel and financial aid through the ACCESS scholarship program, which subsidized services for 88,000 individuals and helped reduce costs for membership, programs, and child care.
  • Runs overnight and day camp programs at mountain and beach locations during summer, engaging youth in outdoor activities, social development, recreational games, sports, drama, and aquatics. These programs serve children and teens across San Diego County.
  • Operate youth camps and outdoor programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure Programs
    Runs day and overnight camps in mountain and beach locations for children and teens, focusing on outdoor activities, social development, and recreation. These include structured programs in drama, sports, aquatics, and adventure activities to support youth engagement and growth.
  • Programs for Individuals with Special Needs After-School Youth Development Programs
    Provides respite care services for families of individuals with special needs and operates "Teens in Motion," an afterschool program for high school students with special needs to develop skills and serve as role models.
  • Provide aquatics and water safety programs Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Offers swim instruction, lifeguarding, coaching, and water safety training to individuals of all ages, including certification programs for staff. In the past year, provided water safety skills training to 37,000 individuals across San Diego County.
  • Provide aquatics programs and water safety training Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Offers swim instruction, lifeguarding, coaching, and water safety skills training to approximately 37,000 individuals annually. Programs include certification training for staff and are available to all ages.
  • Provide aquatics programs including swim instruction, lifeguarding, and water safety training Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Offers aquatics programs such as swim instruction, lifeguarding, and coaching, with certification training for staff. Provided water safety skills training to 37,000 individuals and delivers ongoing aquatics programming to enrich lives of individuals and families.
  • Provide child care and early learning programs Child Care & Early Learning Programs
    Offers preschool, before- and after-school, and on-site child care services designed to nurture children’s development in safe, structured environments. Includes specialized programs for children with special needs such as Teens in Motion and respite care services.
  • Provide family and community support programs Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Hosts free family events such as Healthy Kids Day, offers family passes, and runs social programs that foster connection among families and friends. Maintains safe community spaces for growth and engagement.
  • Provide family and social connection programs Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Hosts free family events such as Healthy Kids Day, offers family memberships with benefits like unlimited visits and child watch reservations, and supports social growth and connection through structured programming and community events.
  • Provide mental and behavioral health services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Delivers mental and behavioral health services through a clinical team across San Diego County, supporting individuals with special needs and their families, including respite care and targeted afterschool support.
  • Provide mental and behavioral health services Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
    Delivers mental and behavioral health services through a clinical team across San Diego County, supporting community well-being.
  • Provide on-site child watch and membership services
    Offers on-site child watch services with reservation options for Y Community Plus family members and promotes membership access through discounts and enrollment incentives.
  • Provide subsidized access through financial assistance programs Subsidized & Tiered Membership Access
    Offers scholarships, military discounts, and financial aid via the ACCESS program to reduce costs for membership, child care, and programming. Provided subsidized services to 88,000 individuals and supported 340,496 people through membership and programming in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
  • Summer and Day Camp Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure Programs
    Runs day and overnight camps across mountain and beach locations in San Diego County, engaging youth in outdoor recreation, social development, and skill-building activities during summer and throughout the year.
  • Operates day and overnight camps across mountain and beach locations in San Diego County, engaging children and teens in outdoor activities, social development, recreational games, sports, drama, and aquatics during summer and other times.
  • Youth Camps (Day and Overnight) Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure Programs
    Operates both overnight and day camps for children and teens, engaging them in outdoor activities, social development, recreational games, drama, sports, and aquatics across San Diego County.
  • Youth Sports Coaching
    Offers youth sports coaching programs in various sports including lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and flag football.
  • Youth Sports and Coaching Programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Offers organized sports coaching for youth in lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and flag football, promoting physical activity and team development.
  • Youth Sports and Gymnastics Programs Youth Gymnastics & Specialty Movement Programs
    Offers youth sports coaching in lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and flag football. Provides gymnastics programs for all ages and skill levels, including preschool gymnastics, recreational gymnastics, and specialty programs in tumbling, cheer, parkour, and cirque.
  • Youth and Family Aquatics Programs Swim Instruction & Water Safety Training
    Provides swim instruction, lifeguarding training, and aquatics coaching for individuals of all ages, including water safety skills training delivered to 37,000 individuals annually. Programs follow structured curricula and include paid certification for staff.
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named programs · 6

what they call their work

Before & After School Programs
Youth development programs hiring staff to support childcare and enrichment activities outside of school hours
Competitive Team
Year-round competitive programs for girls and boys (USAG Junior Olympics), Xcel, and TeamGym for gymnasts aiming to compete and advance to higher levels
Gymnastics
Comprehensive gymnastics programs for children and adults including preschool, recreational, specialty, and competitive levels following USA Gymnastics guidelines
Preschool Gymnastics
Classes for children ages 18 months to 5 years focusing on motor development, balance, coordination, and social skills in a safe, fun environment
Recreational Gymnastics
Progressive classes for beginners to advanced gymnasts ages 3+ focusing on skill development in vault, bars, beam, floor, and strength training
Specialty Gymnastics
Programs including tumbling, cheer, parkour, cirque, and private lessons that develop strength, creativity, and coordination beyond traditional gymnastics
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • George Marston Government — YMCA of San Diego County's founder, after whom the virtual assistant 'George' is named.
  • George Marston Partner — George Marston is the founder after whom the YMCA of San Diego County is named.
  • USA Gymnastics Network — Follows USA Gymnastics guidelines for skill development in gymnastics programs.
  • United Cerebral Palsy Partner — Collaborates with United Cerebral Palsy through participant engagement and volunteer pathways, as demonstrated by Clark's employment and volunteer role.