Welcome to Camp Surf
Forty-five acres right on the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, CA. YMCA Camp Surf is one of a kind. Enjoy summer camp at the beach year round.
Our staff are committed to working with children and teens to help them develop the skills and relationships they will need to be confident, healthy and connected as they grow.
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Our Facilities
You won’t find another facility like Camp Surf anywhere in Southern California. From Pirate’s Cove Amphitheater to McKinney Dining Hall to our beachy cabins, this nautical-themed paradise is fantastically unique. Not to mention the quarter-mile of open beachfront to enjoy.
Happy Campers
This was my daughter’s first time at Camp Surf and she said it was like no other camp she has ever been to. She wanted to stay longer! Put it this way, she had so much fun she said she forgot to write me a letter! I will DEFINITELY SEND HER AGAIN!
Meet Our STaff
We know one spectacular visit can change a camper’s life. That’s why we invest so much in hiring and retaining the best team possible! Our highly trained and professional staff are passionate about providing an exciting, fun, and welcoming experience for our campers, and are lead by our experienced on-site directors who are known throughout the resident camping industry for the excellent quality of their work.
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