Explore Digital Arts at Mission Valley YMCA Digital Studio
Mission Valley YMCA 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 under-resourced communities. 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 professional-quality equipment, including 20 computers — loaded with the latest programming and 3D design software and fast gaming PCs.
GAMING & FUN
Looking for a fun and inviting social environment to spend your free time? The Mission Valley YMCA's newly renovated digital studio offers access to 20 PC or gaming stations with high-speed 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 20 PCs or one of our Nintendo Switches, including Super Smash Bros, Overwatch, Fortnite, Rocket League, Minecraft, League of Legends, and many more!
Play Pass Membership
To sign up for a Digital Studio Play Pass membership, please visit the front desk at Mission Valley YMCA. Come join the fun and experience our warm, inviting social environment today!
- YMCA Members:
- Monthly Pass/Membership: $25
- Six-Month Pass: $150
- Annual Pass: $300
- Participants/Non-members:
- Monthly Pass/Membership: $30
BENEFITS OF A PLAY PASS MEMBERSHIP
This membership will allow participants to use the computers freely during our open hours. Open hours are Monday–Friday from 3:00pm–7:00pm.
Some perks of the membership are:
- Member exclusive classes
- Free events (keynotes, demos from field experts and Teen Night)
- Member rates on Digital Studio programs
- Open space for gaming, socializing and school/work
- More to come in the future!
CURRENT OFFERINGS FOR YOUTH
Mission Valley Y's Digital Studio provides a safe and supervised digital gaming opportunity for students and is the first of its kind at the Y in San Diego. It serves as an after-school outlet where youth can tap into their passions and develop technology skills in a learning environment outfitted with high-tech tools for designing and building robots, 3D printed creations, gaming, exploring the world of making and more. Ages range from 6-17.
ROBOTICS
- Programming and Coding: Arduino| Ages 10–16
DIGITAL ARTS
- Artists 101| Ages 10–16
- Character Design | Ages 10-16
DESIGN
- 3D Design & Printing | Ages 10-16
GAMING
- Minecraft: Builders| Ages 8–13
- Minecraft: Survivor | Ages 8-14
- Minecraft: Modded | Ages 8–14
- Esports: Smash Bros. Ultimate | Ages 8-16
- Esports: Valorant | Ages 12–16
- Esports: Mario Kart 8 | Ages 8-16
- Dungeons and Dragons (DND) | Ages 8-16
Play Pass Membership
To sign up for a Digital Studio Play Pass membership, please visit the Welcome Center at Mission Valley YMCA. Come join the fun and experience our warm, inviting social environment today!
- YMCA members:
- Monthly pass/membership: $25
- Participants/nonmembers:
- Monthly pass/membership: $30
BENEFITS OF A PLAY PASS MEMBERSHIP
This membership will allow participants to use the computers freely during our open hours. Open hours are Monday–Friday from 2:00pm–7:00pm.
Some perks of the membership are:
- Member exclusive classes
- Free events (keynotes, demos from field experts and Teen Night)
- Member rates on Digital Studio programs
- Open space for gaming, socializing and school/work
- More to come in the future!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why should I support my child in their interest in gaming and esports?
YMCA esports is the development of values through a progressive program emphasizing skill development, fun, physical fitness and friendly competition.
All youth have the opportunity to play and families are encouraged to participate.
Additional benefits include:
- Improved hand-eye coordination.
- Improved attention & visual acuity.
- Improved basic visual processing and executive function.
- Problem-solving & strategy skill development.
- 71% of parents report gaming having net positive effects for children.
- Boosts self-confidence and player socialization.
- 54% of gamers say gaming helps them connect with friends.
- In the span of just five years, over 125 higher education institutions have created varsity collegiate esports programs.
- More than thirty U.S. colleges and universities offer scholarships for gamers.
Does the YMCA supply equipment?
All players will supply their own equipment for esports league and tournaments. Systems can include Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation or PC.
Contact Us
For more information about the digital studio and its programming contact:
Contact Digital Studio Coordinator, Thomas Beamon at [email protected].