Embarcadero

Registration is open to Kindergarten-8^th graders: Download our registration form here or stop by the Member Services Desk to register in person. There is a minimum of seven campers for each session.  Families will be notified of any camp cancellations one week before camp session.

"Spend the day creating art, playing camp games and going to cool places around Beautiful San Francisco such as the Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach and the Metreon! Our highly trained, passionate staff will be dedicated to creating an unforgettable camp experience for each and every camper!" — Katie Keers, Camp Director

Get in the Game!

Join us for a week of basketball training with a whole lot of camp fun mixed in.  Basketball campers will spend the mornings and afternoons enjoying camp activities such as computer lab, gym games, art/science projects and more. 

During the rest of their camp time, they will go to the Treasure Island gym to brush up on the basics, play scrimmage games and become a team!  March Madness Basketball camp is coached by highly trained, passionate staff dedicated to creating a unique sports experience.

(Open to all 3^rd-8^th grade campers)

Find out why campers return session after session, year after year.

Pioneers - K & 1st Grades

Buckle up for some amazing summer fun! Each week is filled with a wonderful array of games, special events and activities including: swimming, arts & crafts and daily field trips to fun places such as the Antioch Water Park, The Jungle and the San Jose Tech Museum.

The staff to camper ratio is 1:8.

Adventurers - 2nd & 3rd Grades.

Get ready for fantastic thrills this summer! Each day at camp includes lots of fun activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, games and daily field trips including: Nickel City, Zeum and The Jungle.

The staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

Explorers - 4th & 5th Grades

Are you ready to rock the Bay, Explorer? Each day at camp includes lots of fun activities such as swimming, sports and games. Extra special field trips include S.F. Zoo, Lawrence Hall of Science and ice-skating.

The staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

Movin' On - 6th - 8th Grades

Campers will have the freedom to experience even more thrilling adventures! Take trips to places like ice-skating, Aqua Adventure, and Jelly Belly Factory! Once each week campers will get to choose their own field trips and activities. Also included in this camp experience is “Community Jams” an opportunity for middle-school aged youth to participate in community service activities. These activities encourage the youth participant to accept challenges and explore new ideas.

The staff to camper ratio is 1:10.

Junior Leaders - 6th-8th Grades

Want to learn more about being a leader in a real life group situation? Then the Junior Leaders Program is for you! Spend the week learning leadership skills and being a role model for younger campers as you shadow counselors throughout the day. You will participate in the daily activities of your assigned younger camps Monday through Thursday and on Friday; you will receive your Embarcadero YMCA Junior Leaders Certificate and attend the weekly field trip with the Movin’ On camp!

Counselor In Training Program -  High Schoolers

Our Counselor in Training program gives teens youth development leadership skills in real-life group situations. Special training in leadership skills, assisting camp counselors and participating in activities. is just the beginning. The growth and friendships that happen make it all worthwhile. Participants must fill out YMCA of SF application and interview with camp staff. Also, youth must either be a facility or program member. Please sign up for 2-week sessions. Interview and training required. Contact Katie Keers, Youth & Teen Coordinator at 415 615 1344 or email for more info or to set up an interview.

Trust the Embarcadero YMCA  for your child's winter adventures.  Values-driven content, exciting destinations and our skilled staff deliver the best holiday package ever.

Fun activities include trips to the San Francisco Zoo, Pier 39, Zeum, movies, gift making, San Francisco scavenger hunt, and more.  Commute with your child to our downtown location and rest assured that our programs are safe, supervised and fun. 

The YMCA Camp Jones Gulch believes everyone needs and deserves opportunities to explore outside

Situated on 927 acres of unspoiled forest and meadows near La Honda, Camp Jones Gulch's old-growth redwoods and beautiful surroundings inspire campers to learn and explore in the natural world.   Family Camps, resident camps over the summer and during holiday breaks are time tested local traditions.  Resident camps servce youth aged 6-16.

During the Resident Camp program, we maintain a 1:5 staff to camper ratio.  Camp staff are carefully screened and complete an intense training program designed to foster a safe and fun environment for all children.

YMCA membership and programs are open to everyone. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is made available through our generous donors. Financial assistance awards are based on eligibility requirements; applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered.

Residency Requirements: In order to apply for financial assistance your residence must be within our service area, which includes only zip codes: 94103, 94105, 94107, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94134 and 94158

Income Requirements And Award Levels: In order to apply for financial assistance your maximum annual income must be at or below 60% of the unadjusted area median income (AMI) for HUD’s metro fair market rent area that contains San Francisco

Financial assistance award amounts are up to 35% of the cost of each camp session requested.  Awards are granted based on family size, relative income and location of residence.