Explore Digital Arts at Mission Valley YMCA Digital Studio
The Digital Studio at Mission Valley YMCA offers a learning environment outfitted with high-tech tools for esports, programming/coding, LEGO robotics, 3D design and more.
Mission Valley YMCA Digital Studio provides a safe, out-of-school learning opportunity for students from our community. The Digital Studio is the first of its kind in San Diego. It serves as an after-school outlet where local youth can tap into their passions and develop skills.
The studio features high spec PCs, equipment with the latest programming software, 3D design software, games and so much more!
DIGITAL STUDIO PLAY PASS
Gain access to gaming, Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, 3D modeling, LEGO robotics, creative building, coding, esports, homework help, community building and more! Plus receive exclusive discounts on programs!
Monthly Fee: $30 for non-members | $25 for YMCA members
Please visit the Welcome Center to purchase your Play Pass today!
BENEFITS OF A PLAY PASS MEMBERSHIP
This membership will allow participants ages 7-17 to use any open station freely during our open hours. Open hours are Monday-Friday from 4:00-7:30pm.
Included in your Play Pass membership:
- Daily Access to Digital Studio during Play Pass hours from 4:00–7:30pm (Two-hour limit)
- Member Rates on Digital Studio Programs
- Free Access to gaming and activities
- Power Hour coming soon! Get ready for one-hour sessions packed with creativity, fun and discovery! Join us in the Digital Studio as we explore different interests — from Minecraft adventures to all things Nintendo and more. Bring your curiosity and dive into something new each week!
GAMING & FUN
Looking for a fun and inviting social environment to spend your free time? Mission Valley YMCA’s newly renovated Digital Studio offers access to many high spec gaming stations with fast internet. As a member, you will also receive discounts on our programs, gaming tournaments, leagues, birthday parties and more.
Enjoy playing your favorite games on high spec PCs, our Nintendo Switches and PlayStation 5 — including Super Smash Bros., Overwatch, Fortnite, Rocket League, Minecraft, League of Legends and many more!
CURRENT OFFERINGS
Ages 7-17
Programs and offerings are subject to change month to month.
Minecraft Architecture and Design | Ages 7-12
Where creativity and teamwork come to life! Each week, students – individually and in teams – explore different aspects of Minecraft building and architecture as they design builds on paper to add to our sprawling Minecraft city. Once their designs have been cleared by an instructor, they’ll take their creative and bring them to life as new additions to our city. Join now to leave your creative mark on an actively growing Minecraft metropolis!
MINECRAFT PIONEERS | AGES 7-12
Surviving in Minecraft requires teamwork and skill! In this class, you will learn the basics of how to survive and thrive in Minecraft as you work together with others to gather resources, create towns, and settle the untamed wilds of the Overworld and beyond. Do you have what it takes?
LEGO WEDO ROBOTICS | AGES 7-12
This beginner LEGO robotics program blends creativity and technology as participants build and program using LEGO WeDo kits. Students will take on exciting projects that promote problem-solving, teamwork and engineering skills, making it a great introduction to creativity and early programming concepts!
LEGO SPIKE PRIME ROBOTICS | AGES 13-17
LEGO Spike challenges students to think critically and creatively as they work in teams to design robots and solve challenges. Each week, teams will be given prompts on what problems their robots will need to solve and what method the robots will need to use to solve said problems. If you love working with LEGOs and tackling challenges with detail oriented, out of the box thinking, this is the class for you!
Contact Us
For more information about the Digital Studio and its programming contact our Program Director, Marisa Henson at mhenson@ymcasd.org.