Enrichment at Dan McKinney Family YMCA
The YMCA of San Diego County's enrichment programming provides a safe environment where children will engage in imaginative play and activities that stretch both mind and body, including physical education, creative arts, science, cooking, swimming and more. Utilizing both indoor and outdoor spaces, students will follow all guidelines for health and safety.
About Us
Our Branch
Dan McKinney Family YMCA
Address: 8355 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla, CA, 92037
Phone: (858) 453-3483
Enrichment Program Hours
Monday: 3:30–5:00pm
Tuesday: 3:30–5:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00–5:00pm
Thursday: 3:30–5:00pm
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Information
Pick-up for classes is at 5:00pm from Dan McKinney Family YMCA. Pick Up locations will vary as we utilize the following rooms and spaces for our classes: Studio D, Outdoor Courts, Rec Field, CR1, CR2, Adventure Center, Studio C, and our Teaching Kitchen.
Directors and Supervisors
Department Head
Lauren Gregg | [email protected]
Program Coordinator
Reese Kirkpatrick | [email protected]
Phone: (858) 292-9622 ext 2662.
About Our Staff
Dan McKinney Family YMCA takes pride in hiring the best people to fill our programming staff. Each leader was hand-selected through an extensive hiring process to ensure the safest environment for everyone. Staff training includes CPR and First Aid certification, transportation safety, behavior management and bully prevention, child protection and abuse prevention, field trip and off-site safety procedures, risk management/prevention and more.
SAVE TIME WITH SEARCH CODES
When you're ready to fill your cart, open a tab to our program finder, and log in to your My Y account. Find your program selections quickly by typing in (or copying/pasting) the SEARCH CODE (e.g. CPSPEC28).
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
DANCEAges 6-12 | Day: Monday | SEARCH CODE: FPDN28 |
KIDS CREATEAges 5-12 | Day: Monday | SEARCH CODE: FPKC28 |
ALL STAR SPORTSAges 4-12 | Day: Monday | SEARCH CODE: FPALLSS28 |
KIDS IN THE KITCHENAges 5-12 | Day: Tuesday | SEARCH CODE: FPKITK28 |
FULL STEAM AHEAD!Ages 4-12 | Day: Tuesday | SEARCH CODE: FPFSA28 |
CLIMBINGAges 6-12 | Day: Tuesday | SEARCH CODE: FPCLMB28 |
HALF DAY ENRICHMENTGrades: UTK–5 | Day: Wednesday | SEARCH CODE: FPHALF28 |
KIDS IN THE KITCHENAges 5-12 | Day: Thursday | SEARCH CODE: FPKITK28 |
FULL STEAM AHEADAges 4-12 | Day: Thursday | SEARCH CODE: FPLEGO28 |
DANCEAges 6-12 | Day: Thursday | SEARCH CODE: FPENR28 |
CLIMBINGAges 6-12 | Day: Saturday | SEARCH CODE: FPCLMB28 |
ROOKIE SPORTSAges 6-12 | Day: Saturday | SEARCH CODE: FPENR28 |
Additional Information
Prices are based on a 4-week month. Actual weeks may vary and will be prorated.
Program Times
Enrichment staff will meet students attending Torrey Pines Elementary School at school dismissal at 3:00pm (12:30pm on Wednesdays) and will walk to the Dan McKinney Family YMCA.
Please note: Students who do not attend TPES, should meet at 3:30pm (1:00pm on Wednesdays) at the Dan McKinney Family YMCA.
Absent Policy
If your child is going to be absent from the program, please notify us by calling (858) 292-9622.
The YMCA does not provide refunds or vouchers for sick or missed days of enrichment classes.
More Information
An email with details of times, class locations, and updates pertaining to each month will be sent out within the week prior to the start of the class.
Please contact Lauren Gregg, [email protected], if you have any further questions.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to families who qualify. Applications are available at the service desk and online. Assistance is based on verified income and completed applications.
Apply for a Program Scholarship
Giving Back
The Y provides program scholarships for families seeking financial assistance. This is made possible through the generosity of our community. If you wish to help a child, please contact Reese Kirkpatrick | [email protected] | (858) 292-9622 ext 2662.