# Thanksgiving Break Camp at McGrath Family YMCA (Spring Valley)

> 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: McGrath Family YMCA, 12006 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978
- Ages: Ages 5–6 and 7–12
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: YMCA of San Diego County
- Official page: https://www.ymcasd.org/camps/day-camp/mcgrath-school-break
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Traditional Extreme day camp over Thanksgiving break with arts and crafts, sports and games and science experiments, in groups for ages 5–6 and 7–12.

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