Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton
The Armed Services YMCA is the constant in a military family’s life: on the home front and during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace.
The Armed Services YMCA is an Association of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active duty military service members and their families of all six armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the Armed Services YMCA has been “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861 through its 12 branches and 24 affiliate partners, serving 87 military installations and facilities nationwide. Our nationally and locally tailored programs and services for our nation’s troops and their families are offered at no or low cost and require no dues or membership fees.
The Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton has served the military community for the past 80 years, providing services for military members and their families that increase their quality of life, strengthen family bonds, and reduce the stresses of military life. We accomplish this by providing a number of dynamic programs and events that focus on educational, emotional, and financial support. The Armed Services YMCA is committed to promoting its goal of strengthening military families.
Physical and mental health are critical for Camp Pendleton military families, which is why we offer a variety of programs for the whole self and the whole family.
Health and wellness services include:
Children are the heart of our organization because they are the ones who often sacrifice the most. We are honored to provide programs that educate, engage, and entertain children of all ages.
Youth development programs include:
Mission readiness is as much of a mindset as it is a tactical operation. It’s critical that service members know the home front is safe and sound when they deploy for duty.
Social Responsibility initiatives include:
Samantha Holt
Executive Director
Shela Bularan
Business Manager
Audrey Rogal
Director of Donor Relations
Esmeralda Carranza
Director of Services
Brittany Marquis
Director of Youth Programs
Denise Solis
Director of Events and Community Relations
Dolly Nave-Quintana
Office Manager
Our Board of Management is a talented group of individuals who dedicate their time, talent, and treasure!
The Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton provides free or low-cost programs and services for military children, spouses, and the family unit to help ease the unique challenges of military life. This is how we strengthen our military families.
57,322
Individuals Served in 2023
82,527
Pounds of Food Distributed
3,935
Families Supported Through Youth Programs
Our mission is hard at work. Connect with us to see how our local and national programs and services are making a difference in the lives of young military families, or find informative contributions from military spouses across the country.
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