Camp
Day Camp
Y Camps focus on our Core Values:
- Caring
- Respect
- Honesty
- Responsibilty
REGISTER TODAY!!
YMCA day camps offer everything you can think of when you think of 'CAMP,' in the heart of the city. During the summer, we focus on hands-on experiences, arts, media, and challenges that make learning fun during the summer. Field trips, arts & crafts, camp songs, and organized games allow day-campers to really enjoy a unique experience.
We provide camps during winter, spring and summer as well as selected school holidays throughout the year. All camps are for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In the summer, we also have camp opportunities for middle school and a Counselor in Training program for 9th & 10th graders.
All of our Day Camps are held at Argonne Playground on 463 18th Ave.
During the school year, we focus on service learning experiences that give back to the community or other fun activities.
For more information, please contact Bill Pittman, Camp Coordinator, at wpittman@ymcasf.org
SEE YOU AT CAMP!!!
To enroll online, please click Here
The Original Summer Camp!
Traditional Day Camps:
We offer camps for kids entering K-5th grade & Middle School
CIT (Counselors In Training) Accepting Applications NOW! (HS Freshmen & Sophomores)
Throughout the summer, youth will participate in:
Edu-tainment
With an outcome based curriulum, your child will learn through play and experience.
Character Development
All of our programs are based on the philosophy of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Check out our “Character Counts” bulletin boards and you’ll get a real sense of growth and camaraderie among the campers and staff.
Organized Games & Sports
Everything from kickball to capture the flag, there is something for everyone and the campers are sure to have a great time as the YMCA staff join in and supervise and often plan based on input from the campers.
Arts & Crafts
We have a wide variety of Arts & Crafts activities throughout the summer. We do everything from lanyards to clay sclpture to painting so there is art for every sort of artist. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get messy!
Field Trips
Local attractions, museums, and local playgrounds are just a few of the fun places we visit throughout the summer. Although all activities are planned in advance, they are all subject to change. Campers do not need any money for the trips, and we provide transportation, when needed, on the YMCA bus.
Healthy, Nutritious Snacks
Healthy morning and afternoon snacks are provided by the YMCA in order to maintain endurance and a healthy lifestyle.
Join us for 12 amazing weeks of fun, learning, friends, field trips, arts & crafts, sports and so much more!
Registration Opens MARCH 1st!
The dates for Summer Camp 2012 are:
Session 1: May 29 - June 1 (4 Days, Daily registration is available)
Session 2: June 4 - 8
Session 3: June 11 - 15
Session 4: June 18 - 22
Session 5: June 25 - 29
Session 6: July 2 - 6 (4 days. No camp Wednesday, July 4th)
Session 7: July 9 - 13
Session 8: July 16 - 20
Session 9: July 23 - 27
Session 10: July 30 - August 3
Session 11: August 6 - 10
Session 12: August 13 - 17
Specific camp information will be available by February 8th. Check back then to see what we have in store for you this summer!
When School is Closed, Camp is OPEN!
Here are the Spring, 2012 One-Day Camps for SFUSD Holidays, Professional Development Days and Furlough Days:
February 17: Goof Ball Olympics - Go for the gold on a day of sponge races, egg tosses, and other wacky events!
February 20: Presidential Scavenger Hunt - Explore the city on a presidential street scavenger hunt. Play in a park on Washington, have lunch on Grant and see what happens on Bush. Learn about and explore our city and US leaders.
March 16: Urban Art - Learn about the native SF urban art scene. We will explore the city's murals and create our own self inspired art.
April 6: Curi-Odyssey - We will visit the museum in San Mateo's Coyote Point Park for a look at what's new in the world of nature.
April 23: They Are Still Champs to Us - We take a play date at AT&T park complete with a tour of the park, dug-out, and press box. Plus, we will play our own game at Willie Mays field right across from the park!
Click HERE for information about Spring Camp 2012 (March 26 - 30, 2012)
Join us to celebrate SPRING with some fun at camp!
Program Fees:
Early Bird Rate (Before February 24th)
Daily Rate:
Program Members - $50 Facility Members - $45
Full Week:
Program Members - $230 Facility Members - $205
Regular Rate (On or After February 24th)
Daily Rate:
Program Members - $55 Facility Members - $50
Full Week:
Program Members - $255 Facility Members - $230
Spring into FUN!
It has been a long winter and we bet you're ready for a break. Well, join the Richmond YMCA for week of fun, field trips, arts & crafts, sports and more!
Monday, March 26th - Hands on Fun - Today you will build, paint, create and invent when science, math, and camp collide!
Tuesday, March 27th - Backwards Day - Wear your clothes backwards...climb UP the slide...eat dessert first! We will explore what the world looks like from a differnt angle.
Wednesday, March 28th - Scavenger Challenge - You will be given a series of challenges that will take you on an adventure around the neighborhood, with a few surprises and a lot of laughs along the way.
Thursday, March 29th - Read and Run Day - Join us to explore our favorite books and our favorite games!
Friday, March 30th - Seeds in the Sun Day - For the final day of Spring Camp, we will celebrate the season with a tree and flower planting extravaganza!
Registration and Fees
Register in person at 360 18th Avenue, SF, CA 94121 (between Geary & Clement) or on-line by clicking HERE (You must have a current membership to register on-line).
Financial Assistance, to the extent possible, is made available through the generosity of our members and donors. To apply, please ask our front desk for an application or fill out the form here and return to via fax 415-666-3370 or in person and att: camp. Financial Assistance is available on a rolling basis until all funds are used.
Holiday Camp Fees
$45 Facility Members
$50 Program Members
Fees for each Holiday Camp are due in full at the time of registration. If you sign up after the Friday before camp, please bring your receipt of payment to camp.
Winter Camp Fees
Register before December 8th for Early Bird Rates!
Early Bird:
Full Winter Camp Experience - $365 Facility Members $410 Program Members
Daily Rate - $45 Facility Members $50 Program Members
Regular Rates:
Full Winter Camp Experience - $410 Facility Members $455 Program Members
Daily Rate - $50 Facility Members $55 Program Members
Spring Camp and Summer Camp rates will be availalble soon.
Staff and Ratios
Our camp staff is dedicated to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of your child during our day camp.
They are trained in CPR/First Aid, water safety, Child Abuse Prevention as well as youth development before the summer begins and a refresher course each summer.
Ratios
1 staff to 10 children for 8-10 year olds
1 staff to 8 children for 6-8 year olds
1 staff to 6 children for 4-6 year olds
Camp Coordinator (K-2 Unit Coordinator)
William Pittman 415-666-9602 and wpittman@ymcasf.org Bill will be working on camp year round in addition to PE at Argonne. He will plan, staff and lead all of our Holiday, Winter, Spring and Summer camps. He is very excited to be able to spend this time on making camp the best it can be.
Asst. Camp Coordinator (3-5th Grade Unit Coordinator)
Jordan- Jordan is also coming from afterschool and will be completing all the marketing for camp in addition to helping Bill run the camp. Jordan has been in YMCA programs since he was a teen himself. He has been a camp counselor for three summers. He can be contacted at japunzalan@ymcasf.org.
Movin On Coordinator (6-8th grade)
Kar -Kar is our LEAP coordinator (enrichment program for 4-8th graders) and is now in her 4th year of camp. This year, she is leading the middle school camp program and you can contact her with any questions at kllee@ymcasf.org
Policies and FAQs
Camp Hours
A regular camp day begins at 9:00 am and runs until 4:30 pm. Parents of Elementary School Age Day Campers may pick up their child starting at 4:00 pm. There will be a notice on the door with the location of the campers if they are off-site near pick-up time.
Extended Care
Extended care is offered at no additional fee for those families that need to drop-off or pick-up their child before 9:00 am or after 4:30 pm. Morning extended care runs from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Evening extended care runs from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Activities during extended care are generally less structured. Campers can choose to play outside, work on an art project, or play board or card games.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
To withdraw your child from the program, we require two-week advanced written notice to the Youth Director (Day Camp, Movin’ On, Specialty Camps, CIT). Your fees, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be returned to you or applied to future sessions.
Refunds are not given for illness, suspension or any last minute cancellations. If there is a unforeseen circumstance that you feel warrants a refund, please contact Raquel, the Youth & Family Director at 415-666-9605.
Financial Assistance
To apply for financial assistance, please come into the Richmond District YMCA to pick-up and turn in an application. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is made available through the generosity of our members and donors.
Applications need to be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to any youth program in order for consideration.
Be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered for financial assistance and that 1-2 weeks must be allowed for processing the application.
Children’s Council
Approved contracts must be turned in with registration. All monthly timesheets must be completed by the last day of the month of service. If a timesheet is not completed by the last day of the program, the parent/guardian will be responsible for the full tuition. If payment/timesheets are not received, your child will be dropped from the program. Anything not covered by Children’s Council will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian portion of the fees must be paid on time or the participant will be dropped from the program.
Resident Camp
If you are interested in a traditional resident camp where campers sleep overnight in cabins, please check out YMCA Camp Jones Gulch at www.campjonesgulch.org or call (650) 747-1200
Specialty Camps
Specialty camps are programs that only meet during the day, like day camps, but unlike day camps, focus programming on a single type of activity, such as Dance Production or Engineering. Specialty Camp do not provide extended care and are all located at the Richmond District YMCA.