Health & Safety • Itty Bitty Specialty Camps (Ages 4.5-6) • Discoverers - Traditional & Specialty Camps (Ages 5-7) • Adventures - Traditional & Specialty Camps (Ages 7-9) • Explorers - Traditional & Specialty Camps (Ages 9-11) • Movin' On Up - Traditional Camps (Ages 11-14) • Counselor In Training - Teen Camps (CIT, Ages 14-17) • Camp Location • Camp Hours • Billing/Payment Schedule • Camp Activity Schedule • Access My Account • Financial Assistance
GREAT SUMMERS START AT THE Y
The YMCA of San Francisco is committed to providing quality youth programming and exceptional summer camp experiences to our Bay Area families. At Y day camp, kids can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun.
Health & Safety
Thank you for choosing the YMCA of San Francisco to keep your child(ren) safe and healthy this summer.
COVID INFORMATION - CLICK TO EXPAND
The YMCA of San Francisco prioritizes the health and safety of our youth and staff. Our youth programs abide by all public health guidelines as set by the city, county, and state. Since March 2020, we have been safely running in-person programming and will continue to put the health and safety of youth and staff at the forefront of all our programs. Detailed COVID restrictions and procedures will be distributed to families in the weeks prior the beginning of camp to ensure the most accurate information is being distributed. Any changes to our COVID policies will be communicated in as timely a manner as possible.
Explore Camps
Our traditional and specialty camps are age-specific and offers youth greater challenges with every year. Activities include structured and unstructured games, sports, arts and crafts, team building activities, and songs. Campers will experience making friends and memories they will never forget.
Itty Bitty - Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming Transitional Kindergartners-1st
AGES: 4.5-6
Specialty Camp programs with our partner staff occur during one half of the day. The other part of the day is spent with the YMCA counselors, doing a wide variety of activities including sports, exploring nature, arts and crafts, and STEAM activities!
Sessions
SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22Ooey Gooey ScientistsWelcome to the Y! Put your lab coat on and get ready to experiment and investigate the world around us. We may come up with more questions than answers, but the fun is sure to be there along the way. |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22Aqua AdventuresJump in and be prepared to get soaked. Whether it be at Hurricane Harbor or Aqua Adventure Waterpark, protect from sunbeams and put on your sunscreen as we dive into this adventure together. |
SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22Itty Bitty ChefsGet your aprons ready as we make our way down to Flavortown! Introducing new foods and flavors - we’ll explore the ingredients that make up the dishes we enjoy. |
SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22Thrill SeekersHold your breath and get ready to scream. Going up rollercoasters and climbing down hills, hold on to your socks when we go seeking thrills! |
SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22Sports FanaticsGet ready for the game, but don’t forget to warm up. Tossing the ball and scoring home runs, there’s no I in team, but there is a U in FUN! This week we plan on cheering on our local teams by attending an Oakland A’s game and an SF Giant’s game.* |
SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22MESS-TivalThings are sure to get messy, so come prepared as we create and destroy. This week is all about the ooey and gooey and everything in between. Experience a camp where there is never a day where paint and marshmallow paintballs won’t come out to play. |
SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22Y RangersY Rangers? Y not? As summer comes to an end, let’s take this time to relax and stay surrounded by nature. |
SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: ALL
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50/week
COST (DOES NOT
INCLUDE DEPOSIT):
$490/week, Community Members
$400/week, Facility Members
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ecapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.
Discoverers - Traditional & Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming Kindergartners-1st
AGES: 5-7
Traditional Camps
Our Traditional Camp offers a little bit of everything you can think of when you think of “CAMP.” Daily activities include playing and leading games, nature and outdoor explorations, arts and crafts, swimming, and a variety of sports. These camps will offer your child the widest range of activities this summer.
SESSION DATES AND REGISTRATION FEES
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SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22 SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22 SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22* SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22 SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22* |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22 SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22 SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22 SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22 SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22 |
*Short week due to Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Specialty Camps
Specialty Camp programs with our partner staff occur during one half of the day. The other part of the day is spent with the YMCA counselors, doing a wide variety of activities including sports, exploring nature, arts and crafts, and STEAM activities!
SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22Mad ScientistsWelcome to the Y! Put your lab coat on and get ready to experiment and investigate the world around us. We may come up with more questions than answers, but the fun is sure to be there along the way. |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22Aqua AdventuresJump in and be prepared to get soaked. Whether it be at Hurricane Harbor or Aqua Adventure Waterpark, protect from sunbeams and put on your sunscreen as we dive into this adventure together. |
SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22Top ChefsGet your aprons ready as we make our way down to Flavortown! Introducing new foods and flavors - we’ll explore the ingredients that make up the dishes we enjoy. |
SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22Thrill SeekersHold your breath and get ready to scream. Going up rollercoasters and climbing down hills, hold on to your socks when we go seeking thrills! |
SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22Sports FanaticsGet ready for the game, but don’t forget to warm up. Tossing the ball and scoring home runs, there’s no I in team, but there is a U in FUN! This week we plan on cheering on our local teams by attending an Oakland A’s game and an SF Giant’s game.* |
SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22MESS-TivalThings are sure to get messy, so come prepared as we create and destroy. This week is all about the ooey and gooey and everything in between. Experience a camp where there is never a day where paint and marshmallow paintballs won’t come out to play. |
SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22Y RangersY Rangers? Y not? As summer comes to an end, let’s take this time to relax and stay surrounded by nature. |
SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: ALL
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50/week
COST (DOES NOT
INCLUDE DEPOSIT):
$490/week, Community Members
$400/week, Facility Members
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ecapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.
Adventurers - Traditional & Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming 2nd-3rd
AGES: 7-9
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022.
Traditional Camps
Our Traditional Camp offers a little bit of everything you can think of when you think of “CAMP.” Daily activities include playing and leading games, nature and outdoor explorations, arts and crafts, swimming, and a variety of sports. These camps will offer your child the widest range of activities this summer.
SESSION DATES AND REGISTRATION FEES
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SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22 SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22 SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22* SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22 SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22* |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22 SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22 SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22 SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22 SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22 |
*Short week due to Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Specialty Camps
Specialty Camp programs with our partner staff occur during one half of the day. The other part of the day is spent with the YMCA counselors, doing a wide variety of activities including sports, exploring nature, arts and crafts, and STEAM activities!
SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22Mad ScientistsWelcome to the Y! Put your lab coat on and get ready to experiment and investigate the world around us. We may come up with more questions than answers, but the fun is sure to be there along the way. |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22Aqua AdventuresJump in and be prepared to get soaked. Whether it be at Hurricane Harbor or Aqua Adventure Waterpark, protect from sunbeams and put on your sunscreen as we dive into this adventure together. |
SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22Top ChefsGet your aprons ready as we make our way down to Flavortown! Introducing new foods and flavors - we’ll explore the ingredients that make up the dishes we enjoy. |
SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22Thrill SeekersHold your breath and get ready to scream. Going up rollercoasters and climbing down hills, hold on to your socks when we go seeking thrills! |
SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22Sports FanaticsGet ready for the game, but don’t forget to warm up. Tossing the ball and scoring home runs, there’s no I in team, but there is a U in FUN! This week we plan on cheering on our local teams by attending an Oakland A’s game and an SF Giant’s game.* |
SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22MESS-TivalThings are sure to get messy, so come prepared as we create and destroy. This week is all about the ooey and gooey and everything in between. Experience a camp where there is never a day where paint and marshmallow paintballs won’t come out to play. |
SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22Y RangersY Rangers? Y not? As summer comes to an end, let’s take this time to relax and stay surrounded by nature. |
SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: ALL
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50/week
COST (DOES NOT
INCLUDE DEPOSIT):
$490/week, Community Members
$400/week, Facility Members
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ecapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.
Explorers - Traditional Camps & Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming 4th-5th
AGES: 9-11
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022.
Traditional Camps
Our Traditional Camp offers a little bit of everything you can think of when you think of “CAMP.” Daily activities include playing and leading games, nature and outdoor explorations, arts and crafts, swimming, and a variety of sports. These camps will offer your child the widest range of activities this summer.
SESSION DATES AND REGISTRATION FEES
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SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22 SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22 SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22* SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22 SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22* |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22 SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22 SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22 SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22 SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22 |
*Short week due to Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Specialty Camps
Specialty Camp programs with our partner staff occur during one half of the day. The other part of the day is spent with the YMCA counselors, doing a wide variety of activities including sports, exploring nature, arts and crafts, and STEAM activities!
SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22Mad ScientistsWelcome to the Y! Put your lab coat on and get ready to experiment and investigate the world around us. We may come up with more questions than answers, but the fun is sure to be there along the way. |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22Aqua AdventuresJump in and be prepared to get soaked. Whether it be at Hurricane Harbor or Aqua Adventure Waterpark, protect from sunbeams and put on your sunscreen as we dive into this adventure together. |
SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22Top ChefsGet your aprons ready as we make our way down to Flavortown! Introducing new foods and flavors - we’ll explore the ingredients that make up the dishes we enjoy. |
SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22Thrill SeekersHold your breath and get ready to scream. Going up rollercoasters and climbing down hills, hold on to your socks when we go seeking thrills! |
SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22Sports FanaticsGet ready for the game, but don’t forget to warm up. Tossing the ball and scoring home runs, there’s no I in team, but there is a U in FUN! This week we plan on cheering on our local teams by attending an Oakland A’s game and an SF Giant’s game.* |
SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22MESS-TivalThings are sure to get messy, so come prepared as we create and destroy. This week is all about the ooey and gooey and everything in between. Experience a camp where there is never a day where paint and marshmallow paintballs won’t come out to play. |
SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22Y RangersY Rangers? Y not? As summer comes to an end, let’s take this time to relax and stay surrounded by nature. |
SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22No CampNo specialty camp offering. |
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: ALL
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50/week
COST (DOES NOT
INCLUDE DEPOSIT):
$490/week, Community Members
$400/week, Facility Members
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ecapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.
Movin' On Up - Traditional Camps
GRADES: Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th
AGES: 11-14
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022.
Traditional Camps
Our Traditional Camp offers a little bit of everything you can think of when you think of “CAMP.” Daily activities include playing and leading games, nature and outdoor explorations, arts and crafts, swimming, and a variety of sports. These camps will offer your child the widest range of activities this summer.
SESSION DATES AND REGISTRATION FEES
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SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22 SESSION 2: 06/13/22-06/17/22 SESSION 3: 06/21/22-06/24/22* SESSION 4: 06/27/22-07/01/22 SESSION 5: 07/05/22-07/08/22* |
SESSION 6: 07/11/22-07/15/22 SESSION 7: 07/18/22-07/22/22 SESSION 8: 07/25/22-07/29/22 SESSION 9: 08/01/22-08/05/22 SESSION 10: 08/08/22-08/12/22 |
*Short week due to Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ecapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.
Counselor In Training (CITs)
GRADES: Incoming 9th-10th
AGES: 14-17
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022.
CIT Training Weeks
SESSION 1: 06/06/22-06/10/22 & 06/13/22-06/17/22
CITs spend two weeks participating in camp activities while learning and practicing leadership skills and developing an appreciation for the importance of being a role-model in the camp community.
CIT Fieldwork
The Fieldwork Program is an opportunity for CITs to use their leadership skills with a group of younger campers while working with the Y’s incredible camp staff. CITs will experience various camp programs, assist in the daily operations of camp, and receive valuable on-the-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for any career.
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SESSION 3: SESSION 4: SESSION 5: SESSION 6: |
SESSION 7: SESSION 8: SESSION 9: SESSION 10 |
*Shorter camp week due to Juneteenth and 4th of July holiday.
Deposits and Registration Fees
More Information
SESSION: 1 (2-WEEK TRAINING SESSION)
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50
COST (DOES NOT
INCLUDE DEPOSIT):
$100, Community Members
$70, Facility Members
SESSIONS: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50/week
COST (DOES NOT
INCLUDE DEPOSIT):
$50/week, Community Members
$25/week, Facility Members
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ecapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.
Access My Account
Summer Fun For Everyone
This summer, children can learn, grow and thrive through the exhilarating fun of sports, day and specialty camps at the Y. Amid of all the fun, they’ll explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships
Sample Camp Activity Schedule
Below are sample schedules for our camps. Please keep in mind that these times and activities are examples of a typical camp day and specific details may vary or change due to unforeseen circumstances.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | Small Group Opening | Small Group Opening | Small Group Opening | Small Group Opening |
| 8:30-9:30 am | Recreation Specialist | Art Specialist | STEAM | Outdoor Ed |
| 9:30-10:30 am | Outdoor Ed | Recreation | Art | STEAM |
| 10:30-11:30 am | STEAM | Outdoor Ed | Recreation | Art |
| 11:30-12:30 pm | Art | STEAM | Outdoor Ed | Recreation |
| 12:30-1:00 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00-1:30 pm | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time | Free Time |
| 1:30-3:30 pm | Literacy Activity | Literacy Activity | Literacy Activity | Literacy Activity |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Staff Choice Activity | Staff Choice Activity | Staff Choice Activity | Staff Choice Activity |
| 4:00-4:30 pm | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack |
| 4:30-5:00 pm | Small Group Closing | Small Group Closing | Small Group Closing | Small Group Closing |
Payment Schedule and Refunds
| Dates: | Payment Due Date: |
Drop Date for Non-Payment: |
Last Day for Refund Less $50 Deposit: |
No Refund: |
| 06/06/22-06/10/22 | Monday, 05/23/22 | Friday, 05/27/22 | Friday, 05/27/22 | 05/28/22 |
| 06/13/22-06/17/22 | Tuesday, 05/31/22 | Friday, 06/03/22 | Friday, 06/03/22 | 06/04/22 |
| 06/21/22-06/24/22 | Monday, 06/06/22 | Friday, 06/10/22 | Friday, 06/10/22 | 06/11/22 |
| 06/27/22-07/01/22 | Monday, 06/13/22 | Friday, 06/17/22 | Friday, 06/17/22 | 06/18/22 |
| 07/05/22-07/08/22 | Tuesday, 06/21/22 | Friday, 06/24/22 | Friday, 06/24/22 | 06/25/22 |
| 07/11/22-07/15/22 | Monday, 06/27/22 | Friday, 07/01/22 | Friday, 07/01/22 | 07/02/22 |
| 07/18/22-07/22/22 | Tuesday, 07/05/22 | Friday, 07/08/22 | Friday, 07/08/22 | 07/09/22 |
| 07/25/22-07/29/22 | Monday,07/11/22 | Friday, 07/15/22 | Friday, 07/15/22 | 07/16/22 |
| 08/01/22-08/05/22 | Monday, 07/18/22 | Friday, 07/22/22 | Friday, 07/22/22 | 07/23/22 |
| 08/08/22-08/12/22 | Monday, 07/25/22 | Friday, 07/29/22 | Friday, 07/29/22 | 07/30/22 |
Financial Assistance Information
Financial Assistance is available for families who qualify. Please fill out the attached form here, and send to branchFA@ymcasf.org along with two types of income verification. Families can expect to have award amounts in about 15 business days.
Families who receive Financial Assistance during the school year do not need to re-apply for summer.
Camp FAQs
The session/camp week I want to register my child(ren) for is full. I've joined a waitlist, what can I expect?
We will notify families via email if a space becomes available. You will have 48 hours to accept or decline the waitlisted spot. If we do not hear back from you, we will move on to the next child on the list. For confidentiality reasons and standard operating procedures, we do not reveal where a child’s spot is on the waitlist.
My child has special needs, who should I contact for support or more information?
YMCA leaders are encouraging, patient, and can help facilitate successful camp experiences for children with mild to moderate disabilities. For specific questions regarding your child, please contact the branch-specific site contact.
What are the YMCA's cancellation and refund policies?
- - Deposits are non-refundable
- - Cancellations that come in 10 days or more before the program begins or earlier are subject to a refund of payment but does not include the deposit.
- - Cancellation request that come in 9 days or less than the program start date will have no refund. Please check below for dates.
| Dates: | Payment Due Date: |
Drop Date for Non-Payment: |
Last Day for Refund Less $50 Deposit: |
No Refund: |
| 06/06/22-06/10/22 | Monday, 05/23/22 | Friday, 05/27/22 | Friday, 05/27/22 | 05/30/22 |
| 06/13/22-06/17/22 | Tuesday, 05/31/22 | Friday, 06/03/22 | Friday, 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 |
| 06/21/22-06/24/22 | Monday, 06/06/22 | Friday, 06/10/22 | Friday, 06/10/22 | 06/13/22 |
| 06/27/22-07/01/22 | Monday, 06/13/22 | Friday, 06/17/22 | Friday, 06/17/22 | 06/21/22 |
| 07/05/22-07/08/22 | Tuesday, 06/21/22 | Friday, 06/24/22 | Friday, 06/24/22 | 06/27/22 |
| 07/11/22-07/15/22 | Monday, 06/27/22 | Friday, 07/01/22 | Friday, 07/01/22 | 07/05/22 |
| 07/18/22-07/22/22 | Tuesday, 07/05/22 | Friday, 07/08/22 | Friday, 07/08/22 | 07/11/22 |
| 07/25/22-07/29/22 | Monday,07/11/22 | Friday, 07/15/22 | Friday, 07/15/22 | 07/18/22 |
| 08/01/22-08/05/22 | Monday, 07/18/22 | Friday, 07/22/22 | Friday, 07/22/22 | 07/25/22 |
| 08/08/22-08/12/22 | Monday, 07/25/22 | Friday, 07/29/22 | Friday, 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 |
I have a high schooler interested in being a CIT - do you have any options for them?
The Mission YMCA, Richmond District YMCA and Stonestown Family YMCAs are all offering CIT programs this summer. Visit their webpage for more information by clicking below:
What meals and snacks do I need to pack for my camper? What other items should I pack for my camper?
You can expect to hear from your camp team roughly a week before the camp week begins, which will include details like a packing list, meals and snack policies, etc.
Camp Questions?
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING CAMP PROGRAMMING, PLEASE CONTACT US.
Elizabeth Capistrano
Director of Camp and Out of School Time
Born and raised in San Francisco, Liz has supported different Mission YMCA programs including camps and after-school programs.
Need Help With Your Account?
Contact Member Services at memberservices@ymcasf.org or call our support hotline at (415) 772-5500.
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