North County YMCA Locations

• Atascadero
• Paso Robles
• Shandon
• Cambria

The San Luis Obispo County YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA welcomes you, regardless of age, gender or background. We have dozens of programs and services to help you grow, to expand your horizons and to connect more firmly with your community through volunteer and other activities.

For information about the programs offered at these North County locations, click here .

Atascadero

Atascadero's new Colony Park Community Center is one of our newest location for North County programs.  Click here for a map to this location.

Offered in partnership with the City of Atascadero.  YMCA programs span the ages, from bitty sports for 3-5 year-olds to adult fitness classes. Classes change regularly.

Paso Robles

A number of programs are offered daily including pre-school, teen after school enrichment and gymnastics. Located at Centennial Park at 600 Nickerson Road, in Paso Robles.

Click here for a map to this location.

Dynamic YMCA after-school enrichment and safety programs, funded through a grant and overseen by the California Department of Education in partnership with the school district are also offered at Daniel Lewis and George Flamson Middle Schools.

During the summer months, summer day camps are offered Monday through Friday for children ages 5 to 13 through Character Camp K-4 and Club 58.  See our program page for more information.

Shandon

The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is offering a dynamic after-school enrichment and safety program, funded through a grant and overseen by the California Department of Education in partnership with the Shandon Unified School District.  The YMCA program offers after school enrichment activities designed to support academic achievements. Beyond academics, the YMCA after-school programs are dedicated to teaching each of the six pillars of character and increasing assets in our youth. Through program such as this, the Y is helping youth develop skills such as self-regulation, communication, problem solving, negotiation and critical thinking. We know that all of these skills make learning easier as students grow. The students also receive healthy snacks and are involved in recreational activities aimed at increasing their activity and lowering the incidence of childhood obesity.

The YMCA is also active in the Community of Shandon with free family nights. Free activities such movie nights, Bingo & teen dances are offered monthly to the youth, teens & families of Shandon.

Cambria

In Cambria the YMCA offers a Drop-in After School Program for Coast Union Unified School District Students, grades 6th through HIgh School. The program consists of: Teen Center Activities, Homework Tutoring, Character Development (Character Counts); Asset Development (40 Developmental Assets); Library Use, Community Projects, Games and much more.

Teen Center Activities include Ping Pong, Pool Table, Air Hockey, Video Games, Computer Access, Local Field Trips, Lawn Bowling.

Occasional after hours activities include such things as a halloween haunted house; nearby field trips (parent transportation) to view the elephant seal, hearst castle, museums, wildlife
refuge, historical points of interest, nature hikes, environmental outings; dances, concerts, outings, entertainment, conferences and SLO County YMCA Teen Expeditions.

The Teen Center is located at 870 Main Street. Click here for a map to this location.

A YMCA after-school enrichment and safety program, funded through a grant and overseen by the California Department of Education in partnership with the school district, is also offered at Cambria Grammar School.

For information regarding programs at these North County locations, click here.

For North County staff contact information, click here.