ABOUT CAMP
YMCA CAMP MARSTON - A MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN JULIAN,CA
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| San Diego’s oldest and best-known camp, operating year-round, serving people of all ages. 230-acres of splendid mountain land, Lake Jessop & extensive activities We’re best known for our friendly, professional Camp staff We are told repeatedly that “the staff made the difference” in providing a wonderful program.
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YMCA CAMP MARSTON
- SUMMER CAMP
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AGED 7-17
We are San Diego's best known summer camp celebrating 92 years of overnight camping.
Children and Teens receive life changing outdoor experiencesat our traditional style summer camp.
Our summer programs all focus on our 4 Core Values:
CARING
HONESTY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
Three age-specific “Villages” designed to address the developmental needs of children and teens:
Explorers - Providing a safe and comfortable first step.
Challengers - Focusing on skills and achievement.
Mountaineers - Teens embark on memorable outdoor adventures
With a wide variety of safe, fun and engaging activities YMCA Camp Marston is the ultimate summer camp for Children and Teens aged 7-17.

Outdoor Education, also known as School Camp, provides overnight environmental education experiences to 5th and 6th grade students.
Hands-on experiential outdoor science classes
Curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards,andCalifornia's Education and the Environment Initiative
High energy activities in group dynamics, personal challenge and evening programs
Strong Character Development program woven through the experience
Serving over 6,000 students and 95 schools each year September through June
High quality staff providing instruction and supervision
Delicious and nutritious food served family style to promote conversation and community

GROUP RETREATS AND FAMILY CAMPS
AT YMCA CAMP MARSTON
Weekends available for group rentals/retreat from late August through mid June every year with groups sizes of 25-240.
Individual Families can register for one of our fantastic Family Camps: Labor Day Family Camp, Halloween Weekend, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day weekend and Memorial Day Weekend.
Great food, modern accommodations and safe, fun activitiesrun by our trained staff. Unfortunately our Lake is closed due to lack of rain. There is no Canoeing.
Make your weekend getaway a success - with as little stress as possible! Large indoor meeting space for your group's needs. Sample weekend schedule.
Special Events such as our Women's Wellness Weekend, Volunteer weekends, High School and Middle School Leadership weekends, and summer camp teen retreats happen throughout the year.


ACTIVITIES
The Climbing Tower
Our 42 foot centerpiece lead by our trained and certified staff. A great chance to challenge yourself.

Archery (photos)
Aim for a Bullseye with camp's own Bows and Arrows under the watchful eye of camp staff.

Night Hike
A short hike at night to enjoy the nocturnal world at camp. See the stars, listen for owls, and try some cool experiments that can only be done at night. We keep our flashlights off to save our night vision.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO ALL GROUPS AT THEIR LEISURE:
GAGA (photos)
A camp favorite. You have to play it to truly understand the attraction. (Israeli dodgeball)

Gold Panning
Discover the history of the Julian mountains by trying your hand at our new gold panning area.
Wild West Quest
Follow the character clues to different spots around camp and they will lead you to the final destination where you can find a prize.
Two athletic fields
Both fields are stocked with soccer balls, footballs and other sports equipment.
Geo Cacheing
Borrow a camp GPS (Global Positioning System) and get a quick tutorial to set out on the trails in search of one of 7 caches.
Frisbee Golf
Our course is on one of our hiking trails. It is a great way to see a less traveled part of the property.
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