Rancho Family YMCA

You are experiencing one of the most complete YMCA’s 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. 

• Indoor pool
• Outdoor pool with water slide
• Fitness center
• Free WiFi
• Locker rooms
• Spas
• Group exercise classes
• Child Watch
• Off-site gymnastics center
• Off-site, Outdoor Camp and Sports Complex

Rancho Family YMCA offers a 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 Rancho Y
• 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 Rancho Y
• 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 gymnastics to try a new activity or pursue one you've always loved.

• Youth 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 Rancho Family YMCA, including lessons, open play, and league opportunities 
• Dance
  • Dance at YMCA of San Diego is an effective and creative workout experience that's fun for all ages
  • Use our Program Finder to find dance classes at Rancho YMCA
• 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 Rancho, 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 Rancho Y's current martial arts classes and programs

Our location has an indoor and outdoor pool which offers 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 at Rancho Family YMCA

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

• Child Watch 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
  • Monday through Fridays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 pm.

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% 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 Rancho Family YMCA's Summer Day Camp!
  • To see what other Day Camp opportunities Rancho Family YMCA 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 Rancho Y
• 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 Rancho Y with our Program Finder
• Many of our branches across San Diego offer several fun-filled Birthday Party options.
  • At the Rancho Family YMCA, we offer birthday parties featuring archery, sports, or gymnastics
  • Browse our all available birthday sessions at Rancho on the Program Finder
• Y Active Adult: Age 50+ group
  • In addition to offering health and wellness activities geared toward the active older adults, Mission Valley YMCA also offers events for the Y Active Adults to socialize and go on outings
  • To see what's coming up, contact our YAA Program Coordinator, Francine Brule at [email protected] 

The YMCA offers  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