Anthony Joseph Ramon, a former YMCA summer camp counselor in Morgan Hill, California, faces allegations that he sexually assaulted three 10-year-old girls during a day-camp field trip.
Morgan Hill police arrested Ramon three separate times in July 2026 as additional families contacted investigators. Authorities allege that all three incidents occurred while the children were under Ramon’s supervision at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center.
Police continue to investigate and have asked anyone with information or concerns about other potential victims to come forward.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Joseph Ramon, a YMCA counselor, faces allegations of sexually assaulting three 10-year-old girls during a camp trip.
- Police arrested Ramon three times in July 2026 as additional victims came forward after initial reports.
- Investigators found that all alleged incidents occurred at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center while supervising the children.
- The YMCA followed safety protocols but may face scrutiny regarding their implementation given the allegations against Ramon.
- California law allows civil claims for childhood sexual abuse, and survivors can pursue accountability without a criminal conviction.
Anthony Joseph Ramon Arrested After First Child Reported Alleged Abuse
The Morgan Hill Police Department began investigating Anthony Joseph Ramon after receiving a report on June 30, 2026, that a YMCA camp counselor had sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl.
The child had reportedly attended a YMCA summer day camp at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center. Investigators identified Ramon, a 25-year-old Gilroy resident, as the alleged perpetrator.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal charge, and police arrested Ramon on July 9. Authorities booked him into the Santa Clara County Jail on $100,000 bail for allegedly committing a lewd or lascivious act upon a child.
Anthony Joseph Ramon subsequently posted bail and was released.
Second Family Contacted Police After Ramon’s Initial Arrest
According to investigators, the parent of another 10-year-old girl contacted police after learning about Ramon’s first arrest.
During a child forensic interview, investigators reportedly learned that Ramon had allegedly sexually assaulted the second girl at the same aquatic center while she attended the YMCA summer camp.
Police obtained another arrest warrant and took Ramon into custody for a second time on July 16. Authorities booked him on $200,000 bail for alleged lewd and lascivious acts involving a minor.
Ramon again posted bail and was released.
Police Identified a Third Alleged Victim In Anthony Joseph Ramon
As investigators continued examining the allegations, they received information involving a third 10-year-old girl.
Police allege that Ramon inappropriately touched all three children in the pool while supervising them during the same YMCA day-camp field trip to the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center.
Detectives worked with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office to secure a $50,000 warrant connected to the third child’s allegations. Officers arrested Ramon for a third time on July 27. He later posted bail and was released from custody.
Ramon reportedly faces allegations involving three known victims. Police have warned that additional children could potentially come forward as the investigation continues.
The criminal allegations against Ramon remain pending. He is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless prosecutors prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Anthony Joseph Ramon Worked for the YMCA of Silicon Valley Since 2024
The YMCA of Silicon Valley reportedly employed Ramon beginning August 6, 2024.
Police notified YMCA leadership after investigators identified Ramon as a suspect. The organization cooperated with law enforcement and placed him on leave after the first allegations surfaced.
The YMCA stated that its child-protection measures include:
- Employee screening and background checks
- Mandatory child-abuse prevention training
- Supervision standards
- Reporting requirements
- Policies designed to protect children participating in YMCA programs
The existence of policies and background checks, however, does not eliminate the need to examine whether an organization consistently followed those policies in practice.
Public reporting has not established that the YMCA knew of prior alleged misconduct by Ramon or that it violated any legal duty. A civil investigation could examine Ramon’s employment and supervision history, any previous complaints or warning signs, staffing ratios, pool-supervision practices, and the YMCA’s enforcement of its child-safety procedures.
Camp Counselors Hold Positions of Trust and Authority
Parents entrust summer camps and youth organizations with their children’s safety. Camp counselors often supervise children during activities that place them in vulnerable circumstances, including swimming, changing clothes, using restrooms, traveling between locations, and participating in overnight or off-site programs.
Children may view counselors as authority figures and believe they must follow their instructions. Young children may also struggle to recognize inappropriate conduct, explain what happened, or immediately report an uncomfortable interaction.
Organizations serving children must create more than written safety policies. Effective abuse prevention requires active supervision, enforceable boundaries, prompt reporting, accessible complaint procedures, and meaningful responses when concerns arise.
These questions do not establish institutional liability by themselves. They identify evidence that attorneys may need to review when determining whether an organization failed to take reasonable steps to protect children in its care.
California Law May Permit Civil Claims for Childhood Sexual Abuse
A criminal case focuses on whether the government can prove that a defendant committed a crime. A civil sexual-abuse lawsuit serves a different purpose.
Through a civil claim, a survivor may seek financial compensation and accountability from an alleged perpetrator. Depending on the evidence, a survivor may also have claims against an organization or other entity whose negligent or wrongful conduct legally contributed to the abuse.
Potential civil claims may involve:
- Childhood sexual assault
- Negligent hiring or retention
- Negligent training or supervision
- Failure to protect a child
- Premises liability
- Negligent infliction of emotional distress
- Institutional concealment or failure to act on known warning signs
The viability of any claim depends on the specific facts, available evidence, responsible parties, and applicable California law.
California Eliminated the Filing Deadline for Certain New Childhood Sexual-Assault Claims
California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1 provides that there is no time limit for certain civil actions seeking damages for childhood sexual assault that occurred on or after January 1, 2024.
The law may apply to claims against:
- A person accused of committing childhood sexual assault
- Entity or person that owed the survivor a duty of care when a wrongful or negligent act legally caused the assault
- Person or entity whose intentional conduct legally caused the assault
Because the alleged conduct in this case reportedly occurred in 2026, California’s elimination of the statute of limitations may apply to potential civil claims arising from these allegations.
Families should nevertheless consult an experienced child sexual-abuse attorney promptly. Other deadlines, evidence-preservation issues, procedural requirements, or claims involving public entities may affect a case. An attorney can evaluate those issues based on the survivor’s individual circumstances.
Evidence Should Be Preserved Immediately
Evidence can disappear even when the law provides survivors additional time to file a lawsuit. Video recordings may be overwritten, employees may leave, memories may fade, and documents may be lost under routine retention policies.
Potentially relevant evidence in this case may include:
- Camp enrollment records and participant rosters
- Staff schedules and counselor assignments
- Field-trip plans and permission forms
- Staff-to-child supervision ratios
- Surveillance or pool-security video
- Incident reports
- Text messages and emails
- Employee training records
- Background-check documentation
- Prior complaints involving inappropriate boundaries
- Internal communications following the first report
- Policies governing physical contact and aquatic activities
- Communications between the YMCA and Morgan Hill Aquatic Center
A civil sexual-abuse attorney can send preservation notices and take steps to prevent relevant organizations from destroying or altering evidence.
Authorities Continue Searching for Potential Additional Victims
Morgan Hill police have encouraged parents and guardians to speak openly with children about safe touch, inappropriate adult conduct, and experiences that made them uncomfortable.
Parents should avoid repeatedly questioning a child or suggesting specific answers. Instead, they can listen calmly, reassure the child that the conduct was not their fault, document the child’s spontaneous statements, and contact qualified professionals.
Anyone with information about Anthony Joseph Ramon or possible misconduct connected to the YMCA program may contact Morgan Hill Police Detective Sergeant Sean Bayard at 408-607-3032 or sean.bayard@morganhill.ca.gov.
Speaking With a Sexual Abuse Lawyer About Your Rights
Survivors and families do not need to wait for a criminal conviction before speaking with a California Sexual Abuse attorney. Criminal and civil proceedings operate independently, and a prosecutor’s charging decision does not determine whether a survivor has a viable civil claim.
Andreozzi + Foote represents survivors of childhood sexual abuse in claims against perpetrators and institutions that failed to protect them. Our attorneys can confidentially evaluate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, preserve critical evidence, and explain the legal options available under California law.
If Anthony Joseph Ramon abused you or your child, or if you experienced sexual abuse while participating in a YMCA, summer camp, aquatic program, or another youth organization, contact Andreozzi + Foote for a free and confidential consultation.
Call (866) 858-3790 or email info@vca.law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anthony Joseph Ramon?
Anthony Joseph Ramon is a 25-year-old Gilroy, California, resident who worked as a summer camp counselor for the YMCA of Silicon Valley. Morgan Hill police allege that he sexually assaulted three 10-year-old girls while supervising them during a day-camp trip to the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center.
How many alleged victims have authorities identified?
As of July 31, 2026, authorities had identified three alleged victims. All three children were 10-year-old girls, according to police. Investigators have said that additional potential victims may exist.
Where did the alleged abuse occur?
Police allege that the conduct occurred in a pool at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center during a YMCA summer day-camp field trip.
When did the YMCA hire Ramon?
The YMCA of Silicon Valley reportedly hired Ramon on August 6, 2024. The organization placed him on leave after police identified him as a suspect in 2026.
What criminal charges does Ramon face?
Authorities arrested Ramon in connection with allegations of lewd or lascivious acts involving children. The precise charges may change as prosecutors evaluate the investigation. The allegations remain unproven, and Ramon is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Can a survivor bring a civil claim without a criminal conviction?
Potentially, yes. A civil sexual-abuse case does not require a criminal conviction. Civil and criminal cases use different procedures and standards of proof.
Could the YMCA face civil liability?
An organization may face liability if evidence shows that its negligent or wrongful conduct legally contributed to a child’s abuse. Attorneys would need to investigate hiring, training, supervision, prior complaints, staffing practices, safety policies, and other circumstances. Current public reporting does not establish that the YMCA knew of prior alleged misconduct by Ramon or is legally responsible.
Is there a deadline for filing a California childhood sexual-abuse lawsuit?
California generally imposes no time limit on certain civil claims arising from childhood sexual assault that occurred on or after January 1, 2024. Other procedural rules may still apply, so survivors and families should consult an attorney as soon as possible.
Photo courtesy Courtesy of Morgan Hill PD and YWCA webpage
