Activities for Kids in East County, San Diego

The eastern suburbs of San Diego are known as "East County" despite the fact that most of the area is within the western part of the county. The cities of Santee and El Cajon are two of the largest East County cities, both lying on its western edge. There are plenty of activities for kids in these areas.

  1. East County Family YMCA

    • One of the camps at East County Family YMCA focuses on gymnastics.

      East County Family YMCA in Santee offers a wide variety of activities for kids of all ages, including camps throughout the summer for ages five and up. There are several camps to choose from, including traditional outdoor camps that focus on environmental activities, team work and arts and crafts; gymnastics camps set in the 17,000-square-foot gymnastics center; cheer camps where YMCA-certified instructors teach the kids new cheer routines; and circus camps teaching juggling, trapeze, balancing, clown acts and trampolining.

      Cameron Family YMCA
      10123 Riverwalk Drive
      Santee, CA 92071
      619-449-9622
      eastcounty.ymca.org

    City of Santee Skatepark

    • The City of Santee Skatepark is place for East County kids to skate and ride BMX.

      For active kids of all ages in East County, the City of Santee Skatepark offers a safe, supervised place to skate and ride BMX. The park also runs lesson programs given by experienced instructors for skaters of all abilities. The park is available to book for private parties. Park operating hours depend on the season and school vacation timetable.

      Woodglen Vista Skate & BMX Park
      10250 Woodglen Vista Drive
      Santee, CA 92071
      619-258-4100
      ci.santee.ca.us

    Bostonia Center, El Cajon

    • Kids can use the games room at the Bostonia Center for a variety of games.

      The Bostonia Center is open Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and is situated opposite Bostonia Elementary School. The center is located in a two-acre park that includes a playfield and playground. Inside the center is a gymnasium, games room, meeting room and activity rooms. Bostonia Park is next to the center and has playground equipment with slides and climbing areas for kids.

      Bostonia Center
      1049 Bostonia Street
      El Cajon, CA 92021
      619-441-1670

    Renette Park, El Cajon

    • Renette Park includes a basketball court.

      Renette Park in the city of El Cajon in East County has a lighted outdoor basketball court, playing field, picnic area, the "Plaza" play court ,which is suitable for skate boarding and roller blading, and an activity playground for toddlers. The indoor recreation center on the park's grounds has a games room, gymnasium and a program of supervised activities running from Monday to Saturday.

      Renette Park
      935 South Emerald Avenue
      San Diego, CA 92109
      619-441-1678
      ci.el-cajon.ca.us

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