January is Free at the Dan McKinney Family YMCA

You are experiencing one of the most complete YMCAs in the United States. Our goal is to provide our members and community with access to quality programming, attentive service, and state-of-the-art facilities — all at an affordable price. 

• Two outdoor pools
• Splash Pad Water Park
• Spa
• Water Climbing Wall
• Fitness center
• Member lounge and patio
• Free WiFi
• Café with beverage and deli offerings
• Locker rooms, including family locker room and mother's privacy room
• Studios for group exercise classes
• Sports gymnasium
• Gymnastics center
• Adventure Center
• Outdoor sports courts
• Recreation field
• Sauna and steam room
• Massage and reiki room
• Child Watch & Kids Club
• Kitchen for cooking demonstrations and classes

The Dan McKinney Family YMCA offers state-of-the-art wellness center complete with cardio equipment, circuit training, free weights and group exercise studios.

• Personal Training
  • Learn more about the different types of personal training we offer, the benefits of personal training, and costs
  • Use our Program Finder to learn more about open personal fitness sessions at Dan McKinney
• KickStart
  • KickStart is a personalized wellness program consisting of three one-on-one sessions over thirty days, free for all members of the YMCA!
• Group Exercise Class
  • The Y offers a wide variety of group exercise classes, for all types of people and all types of goals
  • See our live Group Exercise schedule to find out what classes are happening this week at McKinney Y
• Healthy Lifestyle
  • At Dan McKinney, we offer massages, nutrition appointments with a registered dietician, workshops on healthy eating, and acupuncture
• LIVESTRONG
  • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a small group program developed and established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their spirit, mind and body

Look at our sports, aquatics and special-interest programs, including running, dance and hiking to try a new activity or pursue one you've always loved.

• Youth and Adult Team Sports
  • Learn more about sports at YMCA of San Diego, including our featured programs and their benefits
  • Use our Program Finder to learn more about the open opportunities for sports at Dan McKinney Family YMCA, including lessons, open play, and league opportunities 
• Gymnastics
  • Gymnastics is a fun and challenging sport and discipline offered at YMCA of San Diego
  • To see what gymnastics classes and opportunities are currently being offered at Dan McKinney, see our Program Finder
• Martial Arts
  • YMCA of San Diego offers many high quality martial arts programs with encouraging and experienced instructors
  • Our Program Finder shows McKinney Y's current martial arts classes and programs

We offer two outdoor pools for swim lessons for all ages, family swim, water aerobics, and many kinds of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs.

• Youth and Adult Swim is offered at many locations across YMCA of San Diego as a learning and strengthening experience
• Please see our Pool Schedule to know when swim lessons, open lap swim, and public swim occurs
• Use our Program Finder to find swim lessons and competitive swim team opportunities at McKinney YMCA

The YMCA is the nation's leading provider of child care. Playful, engaging options are plentiful for young children at the Y.

• Child Watch and Kids Club
  • Child Watch and Kids Club is a program where the YMCA provides up to two hours of free supervised playtime in a safe, enriching environment for those with family memberships while they utilize the Y's facilities
  • The hours for Child Watch, for children 6 weeks to 12 years old, are
    • Sunday 8:00 am-1:00 pm
    • Monday through Thursday 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 3:00 pm-7:30 pm
    • Friday 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
    • Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm
• Preschool
  • Dan McKinney YMCA offers a preschool that is licensed by the State of California
  • To learn more about it, contact our Preschool Director Brenda Stevens at [email protected] 
• Character Builders
  • Character Builders is an on site before and after school program
  • For more information, contact our Character Builders Director Allison Crooks at [email protected]

The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to offer several amazing camps where every child can build confidence and make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment. Members get up to 25 percent off camp registration and we offer scholarships to families who qualify.

• Day Camp
  • Day Camp is a weekday adventure for children offered by locations across the YMCA of San Diego
  • Registration is now open for McKinney YMCA's Summer Day Camp!
  • To see what other Day Camp opportunities Dan McKinney Y is currently offering, check our Program Finder
• School Break Camps
  • Locations across YMCA of San Diego offer School Break Camps for children to attend during the winter breaks and holidays. 
  • Our Program Finder shows what School Break Camps are currently being offered by Dan McKinney
• Overnight Camps
  • YMCA of San Diego is also proud to present Overnight Camp opportunities at three fantastic properties: Camp Marston, Raintree Ranch, and Camp Surf

The Y is a place where you can challenge yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, foster connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bring your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities.

• Adventure Guides and Family Camp are opportunities for parents and children to develop strong bonds and set the foundation for positive, lifelong relationships.
  • See what Adventure Guides and Family Camps are upcoming at Dan McKinney with our Program Finder
• Many of our branches across San Diego offer several fun-filled Birthday Party options.
  • At the Dan McKinney, you can have a birthday party at our pool or adventure center jungle gym or have a gymnastics or sports birthday
  • Browse our available birthday sessions at McKinney on the Program Finder
• YMCA of San Diego offers many opportunities for Social Groups & Outings from book club to Mahjong
  • To see what social groups and outings you can be a part of at Dan McKinney Family YMCA, use our Program Finder
• Y Active Adults: Age 50+ group
  • In addition to offering health and wellness activities geared toward the active older adults, Dan McKinney YMCA also offers events for the Y Active Adults to socialize and go on outings
  • To see what's coming up, use our Program Finder or contact the YAA Program Director, Gabby Lopez, at [email protected] 

The YMCA offers financial scholarships to reduce membership and program fees to those that qualify, helping ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our scholarship program is based on a sliding fee scale that is designed to fit each family's financial situation, and is available thanks to our generous Annual Campaign donors.

Apply online for a scholarship here and find out if you are qualified for a membership and/or program assistance through express or traditional verification methods.

The YMCA is a charitable, cause driven nonprofit. We are able to have the impact in our communities and on the lives of people because of those who dedicate themselves to making a difference. 

• Join the Y: Be a part of a cause for strengthening community that is committed every day to helping you and your kids to learn, grow and thrive
• Give to the Y: Donate vital financial resources for nurturing the potential of kids, improving your neighbor's health and well-being, and giving back and supporting the community
• Volunteer with the Y: Take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood by volunteering
• Advocate with the Y: Address the nation's most pressing social issues, with a nonprofit that has the long-standing track record and on-the-ground presence to not just promise, but deliver, lasting personal and social change