Peninsula Family YMCA
School Year Day Camps
When school is out, the YMCA is here to make the most out of the day!
Unlock A Full-Day of Fun!
Our school-year camps are designed for youth to explore arts & crafts, play, and build new friendships.
How to Register
To register online, you will need to log in to your Community Portal account to access your student’s afterschool program. If you do not have an online account, you can create one through our Community Portal by clicking on ‘New Participant’. Due to registration requirements, select branches do not offer online registration and must be done in person.
You do not need a YMCA Facility Membership to register; however, YGSF members with active Facility Memberships can receive a discount of up to 20% on select youth development programs. If you’d like to join the Y, please click here to select the membership plan that best suits your needs.
Families without Facility Memberships can register as Community Members; this account is free of charge.
Once you have logged into your account, you will be able to select the camp sessions you’d like to register for. A deposit is due for each weekly session for each child. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
General Program Information
General Program Information
Youth are organized into small age-appropriate groups led by well-trained youth development staff. Our daily activities are designed with your child’s age and skills in mind, tailored to keep your child engaged and having fun.
Registration Information
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Financial Assistance may be available for families who qualify.
To view program pricing and details, please see below.
Grades
Kindergarten through 5th grades
Camp Hours
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Camp Location
Peninsula Family YMCA
1877 South Grant Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
Upcoming Program Dates
See below for program details and registration.
Fall Recess
- 11/23/2026-11/25/2026
Winter Recess
- 12/17/2026-12/18/2026
- 12/21/2026-12/23/2026
- 12/28/2026-12/30/2026
Spring Recess
- 03/29/2027-04/02/2027
Fall Recess
Celebrate the best of the season with a week full of autumn-inspired adventures, creative crafts, outdoor games, and hands-on activities. Campers will explore the colors, traditions, and excitement of fall while building friendships, trying new things, and creating lasting memories.
Field Trip: Concar Park
Camp Activity: Swimming at the Peninsula Family YMCA
Winter Recess
Step into a world of creativity and self-expression! Campers will explore a variety of artistic techniques, including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, and crafts. Through hands-on projects and imaginative challenges, young artists will develop new skills, build confidence, and create masterpieces to showcase and share.
Field Trip: Concar Park
Camp Activity: Swimming at the Peninsula Family YMCA
Design, build, and create! Campers will become young engineers as they construct gingerbread-inspired structures, tackle building challenges, and explore STEM concepts through hands-on projects that spark imagination and problem-solving skills.
Field Trip: Concar Park
Camp Activity: Swimming at the Peninsula Family YMCA
Step into a world of winter magic filled with snowy adventures, festive crafts, team games, and seasonal activities. Campers will celebrate the joys of winter through creativity, exploration, and fun-filled experiences.
Field Trip: Concar Park
Camp Activity: Swimming at the Peninsula Family YMCA
Spring Recess
Let your imagination blossom! Campers will explore a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media projects inspired by the beauty of spring. Through hands-on creativity and self-expression, campers will develop new skills, build confidence, and bring their unique ideas to life.
Field Trip: Concar Park
Camp Activity: Swimming at the Peninsula Family YMCA
Financial Assistance & Third-Party Billing
We accept 3rd-party billing, such as, Children’s Council, Marin Childcare Council, or 4Cs. Before you can enroll your student, you must submit a Certificate/Contract of child services provided by your caseworker to [email protected]. Please note that you may be responsible for a portion of the monthly dues. Please contact your caseworker to let them know which program you’d like to register for.
Financial assistance is available to families who qualify, made possible by donors of the YMCA of Greater San Francisco. Please see below for more information.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater San Francisco welcomes everyone to our programs. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we offer financial assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. As an equal-opportunity provider, we strive to make our programs accessible to all families.
How to Apply
Scholarship amounts vary based on your household income, county, and program site. If you believe your family qualifies, please follow these steps:
- Complete our Financial Assistance application:
- Gather two types of income verification (see the form for accepted documents).
- Email your completed form and documents to [email protected]:
Keeping Your Financial Assistance Aid Current
If we awarded you assistance during the current calendar year, you do not need to reapply for new programs. However, if you have not yet received an award this year, please submit a new application. You can expect a response from one of our associates within approximately 15 business days.
Program Questions?
Contact Lariece Williams at [email protected] for any program-related questions.
Need help with your account?
Contact Member Services at [email protected]. Please include your area of interest and your current Y branch (if applicable) in the subject line of your email. Or call (415) 772-5500, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.