Our mission is to provide camping and community programs that promote spiritual, mental, and physical growth, and respect the worth and dignity of all people.

YMCA Camp Surf operates within the greater Y of San Diego County mission of helping to nurture a health mind, body, and spirit while honoring our faith-based heritage. YMCA Camp Surf's environmental and outdoor education program's more specific mission is to provide youth opportunities to develop connections with each other, connections within their selves, and connections with the ocean and coastal environments. We educate on conservation, sustainable practices, ocean and coastal science, and environmental ethics. We operate on US Navy land, with a stated dual mission of protecting our 45 acres of open coast and dunes surrounded by an urban environment.

The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, through programs, services, and relationships that are based upon the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. There are a variety of programs including aquatics, before and after school enrichment, camp, health and fitness, childcare and early education, health and fitness, and sports and recreation.

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.