Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future

At the YMCA, we believe in nurturing the potential of every young person. Join us in fostering growth, confidence, and community through our diverse youth programs.

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Explore Our Youth Programs

Engaging programs for every youth's growth and development.

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    Camp Loma Mar

    2nd-12th Grade

    Explore Summer and Family Camp sessions. Registration for Summer 2026 sessions is open!

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    Before & After School Programs

    TK-8th Grade

    Explore before and after school care / ELOP programs at schools across the East Bay!

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    Youth & Government Programs

    6th-12th Grade

    Providing middle and high school students with an experiential leadership program by modeling United Nations and California’s legislature and courts.

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Youth Sports & Swim Lessons

Many of our Fitness Centers offer Youth Programs like Swim Lessons, Swim Team, and Youth Basketball! Explore options today!

Swim Lessons & More Youth Sports
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Support Youth Development Programs

Gifts to Youth Development provide resources for camp, youth and government, and ELOP programs that we can put to use immediately for our kids and families.

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