With Youth Development programs rooted in our core values of caring, honesty, respect, inclusion, and responsibility, youth are given the foundation of creating foundational skills. From childcare to youth sports, our children can recognize the YMCA as a comfortable place to explore new interests, but more importantly as a place where they belong.

Ys across the California offer:

  • Full-day and Partial-day Childcare for infants through preschoolers
  • Before and After school care
  • Career Exploration
  • Mentoring
  • Workforce Development Opportunities
  • Swim—including Safety Around Water
  • Day and Overnight Camp
  • Youth Sports