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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.

Camp Location

Camp Sessions 1-6 (06/10/24-07/19/24): Dolores Huerta Elementary School

65 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA 94131

Camp Sessions 7-10 (07/22/24-08/16/24): Mission YMCA

4080 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

 

Camp Hours

Program Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Camp Drop-Off Hours: 8:00-9:00 am
Camp Pick-Up Hours: 4:00-5:00 pm

Discoverers - Traditional Camps

GRADES: Incoming Kindergartners-1st
AGES: 5-7

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AT 7:00 AM.

Traditional Camps

Our Discoverers Camp is designed for youth entering Kindergarten and 1st grades. Campers will engage in fun games and new outdoor experiences within the Bay Area. Activities include, but are not limited to STEM experiments, arts and crafts, fun field trips, sports, intentional relationship building, and a weekly community assembly filled with songs and games! Bring the sunblock, and we'll bring the fun!

Sessions

SESSION 1: 06/10/24-06/14/24

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SESSION 2: 06/17/24-06/21/24*

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SESSION 3: 06/24/24-06/28/24

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SESSION 4: 07/01/23-07/03/24*

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SESSION 5: 07/08/24-07/12/24

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SESSION 6: 07/15/24-07/19/24

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SESSION 7: 07/22/24-07/26/24

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SESSION 8: 07/29/24-08/02/24

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SESSION 9: 08/05/24-08/09/24

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SESSION 10: 08/12/24-08/16/24

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*No camp on Wednesday, 06/19, in observance of Juneteenth, Thursday, 07/04, and Friday, 07/05 for Independence Day.

Deposit & Registration Fees

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SESSIONS:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT:     $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
                    $390/Session - Community Members
                    $320/Session - Facility Members

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ECapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.

Adventurers - Traditional Camps

GRADES: Incoming 2nd-3rd
AGES: 7-9

Our Adventurers Camp is designed for youth entering 2nd and 3rd grades. Within this camp, we offer opportunities for campers to try something new and learn more about themselves while also learning how to support their fellow campers through intentional team-building activities and outings.  Campers will be engaged in fun-filled field trips in adventurous locations, develop their own artistic expression through art activities, and try some cool experiments with the STEAM Specialist. Let the adventure begin!

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AT 7:00 AM.

Sessions

SESSION 1: 06/10/24-06/14/24

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SESSION 2: 06/17/24-06/21/24*

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SESSION 3: 06/24/24-06/28/24

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SESSION 4: 07/01/23-07/03/24*

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SESSION 5: 07/08/24-07/12/24

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SESSION 6: 07/15/24-07/19/24

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SESSION 7: 07/22/24-07/26/24

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SESSION 8: 07/29/24-08/02/24

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SESSION 9: 08/05/24-08/09/24

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SESSION 10: 08/12/24-08/16/24

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*No camp on Wednesday, 06/19, in observance of Juneteenth, Thursday, 07/04, and Friday, 07/05 for Independence Day.

Deposit & Registration Fees

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SESSIONS:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT:     $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
                    $390/Session - Community Members
                    $320/Session - Facility Members

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ECapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.

Explorers - Traditional Camps

GRADES: Incoming 4th-5th
AGES: 9-11

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AT 7:00 AM.

Traditional Camps

Our Explorers Camp is designed for youth entering 4th and 5th grades. During the summer, campers will be provided the opportunity to travel as a group and explore San Francisco by foot, by public transit and also explore the greater Bay Area by bus. Campers will engage in team-building games, and friendly competitions and make meaningful friendships, all while also developing their own leadership skills. Sound like fun? Let's tie our shoes, grab a water bottle, and get going!

Sessions

SESSION 1: 06/10/24-06/14/24

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SESSION 2: 06/17/24-06/21/24*

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SESSION 3: 06/24/24-06/28/24

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SESSION 4: 07/01/23-07/03/24*

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SESSION 5: 07/08/24-07/12/24

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SESSION 6: 07/15/24-07/19/24

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SESSION 7: 07/22/24-07/26/24

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SESSION 8: 07/29/24-08/02/24

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SESSION 9: 08/05/24-08/09/24

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SESSION 10: 08/12/24-08/16/24

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*No camp on Wednesday, 06/19, in observance of Juneteenth, Thursday, 07/04, and Friday, 07/05 for Independence Day.

Deposit & Registration Fees

CLICK TO EXPAND

SESSIONS:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT:     $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
                    $390/Session - Community Members
                    $320/Session - 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

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AT 7:00 AM.

Traditional Camps

Our Movin' On Up camp is designed for youth entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. In Movin' On Camp, campers will learn more about themselves and develop meaningful friendships in a safe and energetic environment. Our campers will be challenged by camp staff to become aware of the impact they have on others and the community around them. Activities for this camp include, but are not limited to, community building and giving back, exploring communities near and far, art expression, leadership skill development, whacky science experiments, and even some light cooking!

Sessions

SESSION 1: 06/10/24-06/14/24

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SESSION 2: 06/17/24-06/21/24*

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SESSION 3: 06/24/24-06/28/24

REGISTER

SESSION 4: 07/01/23-07/03/24*

REGISTER

SESSION 5: 07/08/24-07/12/24

REGISTER

SESSION 6: 07/15/24-07/19/24

REGISTER

SESSION 7: 07/22/24-07/26/24

REGISTER

SESSION 8: 07/29/24-08/02/24

REGISTER

SESSION 9: 08/05/24-08/09/24

REGISTER

SESSION 10: 08/12/24-08/16/24

NO CAMP

*No camp on Wednesday, 06/19, in observance of Juneteenth, Thursday, 07/04, and Friday, 07/05 for Independence Day.

Deposit & Registration Fees

CLICK TO EXPAND

SESSIONS:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT:     $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
                    $390/Session - Community Members
                    $320/Session - Facility Members

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Capistrano at ECapistrano@ymcasf.org or (415) 501-0855.

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.

Most camp programs will have at least one off-site field trip per week. Please consult with the branch staff to confirm schedules in the late Spring.

  Group A Group B Group C Group D
8:00-8:30 am Family Group
Opening		 Family Group
Opening		 Family Group
Opening		 Family Group
Opening
8:30-9:30 am Recreation Art 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 Reading or Additional 
Activity Block		 Reading or Additional 
Activity Block		 Reading or Additional
Activity Block		 Reading or Additional 
Activity Block
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 Family Group
Closing		 Family Group
Closing		 Family Group
Closing		 Family Group
Closing

Payment Schedule and Refunds

Please note, all deposits are non-refundable.

Session: Camp Instance: Deposit Due: Payment
Draft Due Date:		 Drop Date
for Non-Payment:		 Last Day for Refund
Less Deposit:		 No Refund:
1 06/10/24-06/14/24 Deposit is taken at registration 05/27/2024 05/31/2024 05/24/2024 05/25/2024
2 06/17/24-06/21/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/03/2024 06/07/2024 05/31/2024 06/01/2024
3 06/24/24-06/28/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/10/2024 06/14/2024 06/07/2024 06/08/2024
4 07/01/24-07/05/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/17/2024 06/21/2024 06/14/2024 06/15/2024
5 07/08/24-07/12/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/24/2024 06/28/2024 06/21/2024 06/22/2024
6 07/15/24-07/19/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/01/2024 07/05/2024 06/28/2024 06/29/2024
7 07/22/24-07/26/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/08/2024 07/12/2024 07/05/2024 07/06/2024
8 07/29/24-08/02/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/15/2024 07/19/2024 07/12/2024 07/13/2024
9 08/05/24-08/09/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/22/2024 07/26/2024 07/19/2024 07/20/2024
10 08/12/24-08/16/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/29/2024 08/02/2024 07/26/2024 07/27/2024

Financial Assistance

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.

 

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?

  • All deposits are non-refundable

  • Cancellations that come in 10 business days or more before the program begins or earlier are subject to a refund of payment but do not include the deposit.

  • Cancellation requests made 9 days or less than the program start date will have no refund. Please check below for dates.

Camp Instance: Deposit Due: Payment
Draft Due Date:		 Drop Date
for Non-Payment:		 Last Day for Refund
Less Deposit:		 No Refund:
06/10/24-06/14/24 Deposit is taken at registration 05/27/2024 05/31/2024 05/24/2024 05/25/2024
06/17/24-06/21/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/03/2024 06/07/2024 05/31/2024 06/01/2024
06/24/24-06/28/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/10/2024 06/14/2024 06/07/2024 06/08/2024
07/01/24-07/05/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/17/2024 06/21/2024 06/14/2024 06/15/2024
07/08/24-07/12/24 Deposit is taken at registration 06/24/2024 06/28/2024 06/21/2024 06/22/2024
07/15/24-07/19/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/01/2024 07/05/2024 06/28/2024 06/29/2024
07/22/24-07/26/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/08/2024 07/12/2024 07/05/2024 07/06/2024
07/29/24-08/02/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/15/2024 07/19/2024 07/12/2024 07/13/2024
08/05/24-08/09/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/22/2024 07/26/2024 07/19/2024 07/20/2024
08/12/24-08/16/24 Deposit is taken at registration 07/29/2024 08/02/2024 07/26/2024 07/27/2024

 

I have a high schooler interested in being a Leadership In Training - do you have any options for them?

The Richmond District YMCA and Stonestown Family YMCA offer LIT  programs this summer. Visit their webpage for more information by clicking below:
- Richmond District YMCA
- Stonestown Family YMCA

What meals and snacks should I 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, snack policies, etc.

Camp Questions?

FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING CAMP PROGRAMMING, PLEASE CONTACT US.

Elizabeth Capistrano

Director of Out of School Time at Sunnyside Elementary School and Camp

ecapistrano@ymcasf.org
(415) 501-0855

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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