THE YMCA OF GREATER SAN FRANCISCO

Connecting People.
Strengthening Communities.

Five youth jumping into a pool.
A woman wearing glasses and a purple shirt smiles while using a stationary exercise bike in a gym with mirrors and other bikes visible in the background.
A male and three females with their arms raised as they run across a finish line.
A group of youth gathered around a science project

Mental Health Awareness Month

Join the Mental Health Services YMCA for a special Open House and Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration

2024-2025 Annual Report

See how we're building community, connection, and belonging throughout the Bay

Featured Program

Get Ready for Fun! Register for Summer Camp today.

May is water safety month

Make a splash this month! YMCA swim lessons give children and adults the skills to stay safer in and around the water while building confidence, strength, and lifelong healthy habits. Dive in today and take an important step toward safer families, confident swimmers, and stronger communities.

Hooray for Summers at the Y!

From first friendships to unforgettable adventures, YMCA summer camps help kids play, connect, and grow all summer long. Choose from full-day and overnight Traditional and Specialty Camps including sports, arts, STEM, outdoor exploration, and more.

Sessions begin as early as June 8th, with locations across Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and deep into the redwoods at Camp Jones Gulch.

Open-hearted.
Open-minded.
Open to all.

We’re more than a gym or a place to go—we are a place to grow. At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we support the full journey of well-being, addressing physical health, mental wellness, social connection and economic opportunity where you can Be Yourself, Belong In Community, Become Your Best. 

Deep Roots, Strong Branches

For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has stood with individuals and families to help them thrive. Established during the Gold Rush in 1853, we have grown to be one of the area’s largest community service organization serving more than 130,000 people through 15 neighborhood branches, more than 130 program sites, and one residential camp across Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.  

Our mission has remained the same throughout every era: to empower each person’s journey and strengthen the foundations of community. 

Group of Diverse Multiethnic People Teamwork.

Whole-Person Health, Whole-Community Impact 

The Y works to strengthen the communities we serve, helping people experience personal wellness, along with a collective sense of power and purpose. This means working towards cultivating a sense of belonging, access, safety, and support for all. Together, we’re building communities where people feel connected to one another and know they’re not alone. 

You Inspire Us

Every neighborhood Y strives to reflect the needs and values of the people it serves. We listen. We respond. You, your family, and your friends and neighbors help shape the programs and services available at your local Y.

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Upcoming Events

May 29

Open House & Mental Health Awareness Celebration

Adults, Teens
YMCA Pacifica Clinic / Pacifica Youth Services Bureau
May 29 at 05:00pm
Price: Free

Jun 06

Alaska Airlines Aviation Day

San Francisco International Airport
June 06 at 10:00am
Price: Free Community Event by Invite

Jul 20

YMCA Night with the Golden State Valkyries

Chase Center
July 20 at 07:00pm
Price: 50-65

Sep 20

Fundraising Event

14th Annual Richmond District YMCA Jog in the Fog – 5K Family Fun Run

Mountain Lake Park
Richmond District YMCA
September 20 at 08:00am
Price: $10 – $55

Sep 28

Fundraising Event

41st Annual Chinatown YMCA ARO Golf Tournament and Crab Feed

Golf Tournament at Lake Merced Golf Club, Crab Feed at the Chinatown YMCA
Chinatown YMCA
September 28 at 08:00am
Price: $80 – $3350

Join our Newest Facility The Dogpatch Y at Crane Cove