# Thanksgiving Break Camp at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

> Program for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Ongoing
- Dates: Mon, Nov 23 – Wed, Nov 25
- Where: Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, 200 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Ages: Ages 5–13 depending on camp
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: YMCA of San Diego County
- Official page: https://community.ymcasd.org/s/registration?Location=Magdalena+Ecke+Family+YMCA&searchKeyword=CP25
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Three-day Thanksgiving break camp with choices including a Thanksgiving cooking camp (ages 6–12) where kids make classic dishes and a no-bake dessert, Create & Explore (ages 6–9), and other day-camp groups. Register through the Y's online system; members save.

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