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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 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.
Y Tykes - Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming Transitional Kindergarteners-1st
AGES: 4.5-6
Half and full-day options for Y-Tykes Camp. One field trip a week on Fridays, for full-day campers only.
Our Y-Tyke Camps are specialty camps made just for kindergarteners and 1st graders! This camp offers everything you can think of when it comes to summer camp. We focus on hands-on experiences, arts, media, and challenges that make learning fun. Our weekly themes arts & crafts, camp songs, and organized games allow day campers to really enjoy a unique experience while staying on-site Monday through Thursday, and a Friday field trip (for full-day campers only)!
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
CLICK ON THE + FOR CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
Sessions
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23BUBBLES & BALLOONSOnce you pop, you just can’t stop! Campers will enter a magical wonderland filled with shiny bubbles and balloons of all shapes and sizes. Campers can get excited about creating and decorating through bubbly fun activities like bubble wands, and bubble balloons – a chance to really get their imaginations poppin’! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23OOEY GOOEY SCIENTISTSBecome this summer's messiest scientist! Campers will explore all of the fun with sticky activities such as silly putty, slime, and much more by creating concoctions that are bound to spill over. Get messy with fun and exciting projects. This camp is the perfect introduction to science, and will surely leave an impact. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*TINY ARTISTASUnleash the creativity to explore and showcase all of our artistic talents. Your camper may be the next fine artist as they explore the colorful and slightly messy work of paints and clay-based projects, just to name a few. Campers will create art masterpieces including drawing, painting, and arts and crafts of all sorts! |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23JURASSIC JUNGLEDo you know how dinosaurs say I love you? Rawr is how it’s said, and they are rawr-in with excitement for this week! Campers will immerse themselves in the Jurassic period within the Mesozoic era and learn and create fun crafts about the different dinosaur species that used to roam the earth millions of years ago, through fun, hands-on crafts, and activities. |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23BUILD & PLAYPower up your engineering skills while playing with over 100,0000 pieces of LEGOs! It’s time to explore science through building designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, and motorized cars! Campers will design and build as never before, creating masterpieces with LEGOs and other building materials to showcase an engineering marvel at the end of camp week. |
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*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
FULL-DAY OPTION 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$540/Session Community Members
$450/Session Facility Members
HALF-DAY OPTION 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$340/Session Community Members
$280/Session Facility Members
Questions? Contact Stelle Chavez at lechavez@ymcasf.org.
Discoverers - Traditional Camps
GRADES: Incoming Kindergarteners-1st
AGES: 5-7
Traditional Camps
Full-day Traditional Camp for Grades K-1. Field trips are every Tuesday and Thursday.
Our Discoverers camps are designed for youth entering Kindergarten and 1st grades and will introduce campers to a fun day filled with intentional relationship-building activities, arts and crafts, songs & games, and much more! This group will travel on field trips every Tuesday and Thursday visiting landmarks, parks, or museums within the Bay Area. Campers will spend their week playing, making friends, learning, and having lots of fun in small groups of 8-10 campers!
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
Sessions
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*SESSION 5: 07/05/23-07/07/23*SESSION 7: 07/17/23-07/21/23SESSION 9: 07/31/23-08/04/23 |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23SESSION 8: 07/24/23-07/28/23SESSION 10: 08/07/23-08/11/23 |
*Short week due to the Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$385/Session Community Members
$320/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 3
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$340/Session Community Members
$285/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 5
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$220/Session Community Members
$180/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 9 & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$395/Session Community Members
$330/Session Facility Members
Questions? Contact Stelle Chavez at lechavez@ymcasf.org.
Adventurers - Traditional & Specialty Camps
JUMP TO SPECIALTY CAMPS:
STEAM CAMPS SPLASH CAMPS
GRADES: Incoming 2nd-3rd
AGES: 6.5-8
Traditional Camps
Full-day Traditional Camp for Grades 2-3. Field trips are every Wednesday/Friday.
Our Adventurers camps are designed for youth entering 2nd and 3rd grades and offer youth greater challenges to explore. Campers will experience field trips on Wednesdays and Fridays to various adventurous locations, such as landmarks, parks, or museums around the Bay Area. They will spend their week playing, making new friends, and having lots of fun within small groups of 10 campers!
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
CLICK ON THE + FOR MORE INFORMATION
Sessions
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*SESSION 5: 07/03/23-07/07/23*SESSION 7: 07/17/23-07/21/23SESSION 9: 07/31/23-08/04/23 |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23SESSION 8: 07/24/23-07/28/23SESSION 10: 08/07/23-08/11/23 |
*Short week due to the Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$385/Session Community Members
$320/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 3
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$340/Session Community Members
$285/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 5
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$220/Session Community Members
$180/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 9 & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$395/Session Community Members
$330/Session Facility Members
Questions? Contact Stelle Chavez at lechavez@ymcasf.org.
Adventurers - Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming 2nd-3rd
AGES: 6.5-8
Our Specialty Camps provide youth with activities that focus on specific interests and field trips every week that align with the weekly camp activity and theme. Campers will be able to delve deeper into their passion, whether it be STEAM, Sports, or Splash camps.
Some specialty camps offer half-day and full-day options, scroll below to view details.
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
STEAM Camp
Half and full day options for STEAM Camp. One field trip a week for full day campers only.
STEAM is everywhere, and there is so much to explore! Steam Camp will be diving deep into some of our campers’ favorite STEAM subjects. As we explore coding, rockets, LEGOS, innovation, and more. Our campers will gain a deeper understanding of some of the most fun discoverable topics out there!
Half-day and full-day options for STEAM Camp. One field trip a week for full-day campers only.
CLICK ON THE + FOR CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23CAMP CODINGDid you know that coding is about communicating?! And who couldn’t use a little practice to get better at communicating? Campers will use analog and digital ways of communicating clear directions so that a “receiver” (computer) will do exactly what they envisioned. We will use LEGO Spike Essentials kits which will allow campers to program codes on a screen AND see the action off-screen by making LEGOs physically move! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23STEAM POWEREDBlast off this summer with YMCA’s STEAM POWERED Camp! Campers will learn about what scientists and engineers do by earning STEAM Pins when they practice skills like asking questions, using models, computational thinking, analyzing data, etc. Campers bringing curiosity & excitement are highly encouraged. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*TINKERING & MAKINGSummer is all about “Learning through Play” and our Tinkering & Making camp emphasizes the process of learning with our hands. Campers will explore concepts like balance, light, cause & effect, etc. all while connecting what their inquiring minds want to know with what their hands will discover. Campers bringing curiosity & excitement are highly encouraged. |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23THINGAMAJIGIt's a Thingamajig! Thingamajig® is a daylong celebration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning, exploration, and healthy competition. Thingamajig Camp will gear up our steam-ers for the annual Thingamajig Invention Convention. Campers will learn through hands-on exhibits, challenges, and experiments, all while using unconventional materials. |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23BUILD & PLAYPower up your engineering skills while playing with over 100,0000 pieces of LEGOs! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through building designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, and motorized cars! Campers will design and build as never before, creating masterpieces with LEGOs and other building materials to showcase an engineering marvel at the end of the camp week. |
*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (camp runs Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
HALF-DAY 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$270/Session, Community Members
$220/Session, Facility Members
FULL-DAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$430/Session, Community Members
$360/Session, Facility Members
Splash Camp
Half and full-day options for Splash Camp.
Swimmers will learn basic water safety and swimming skills by participating in daily swim lessons and organized water and pool games. Camp Leaders are in the water during pool time, with Certified Lifeguards and Swim Teachers.
This camp strives to build youth's confidence in and around water. Campers will be in the water for two 45-minute sessions every day. The morning session is spent getting comfortable being in the water and learning basic swim strokes from Swim Instructors. The afternoon session is a "free swim.” The rest of the day combines active games, crafts, and fun activities. Participants must be 6.5 years or older by 9/01/2023. Swim Test Required.
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23 |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23 |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23 |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23 |
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
HALF-DAY 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$280/Session, Community Members
$240/Session, Facility Members
FULL-DAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$520/Session, Community Members
$480/Session, Facility Members
Sports Camp
Half and full-day options for Sports Camp. One field trip a week for full-day campers only.
Sports Camp is available for so many of our campers looking to help build skills, fitness, and self-esteem. Each week, a special emphasis will be placed on a specific sport that includes skill sessions from 10:00 am-12:00 pm which provide our campers with coaching, practice, and game-like scenarios to test their skills. Our afternoons will be reserved for going the extra mile with scrimmages or even time to cool down with a fun sports-related craft!
CLICK ON THE + FOR CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23MULTI-SPORTStart your summer off the right way and join your Y friends while enjoying a variety of fun recreational sports. Each day campers will have a blast participating in sports, games, and activities that are seemingly out of the ordinary! Join us for a fantastic week of games that may include bocce ball, ultimate frisbee, or perhaps a home run derby, field hockey shoot-out, or even a made-up sport like Base-ketball! Can’t wait for you all to gear up and join our team! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23SOCCERSoccer camp has all the excitement of playing outdoor soccer with the added fun of making friends. Campers will learn how to dribble, pass and shoot in an environment that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*BASKETBALLWork on your jump shot, dribbling, passing and rebounding with our amazing basketball camp. This camp is great for introducing or improving any player's fundamentals. Each day will focus on a different basketball skill followed by a scrimmage. This camp is intended for beginner and intermediate skilled players. |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23BASEBALLLet's play ball! Baseball Camp is a great way for campers make new friends, learn the rules and history of baseball, while getting fresh air and exercise. Campers will even get to attend one field trip to a Bay Area baseball game – that's a Home Run! |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23BASKETBALLWork on your jump shot, dribbling, passing and rebounding with our amazing basketball camp. This camp is great for introducing or improving any player's fundamentals. Each day will focus on a different basketball skill followed by a scrimmage. This camp is intended for beginner and intermediate skilled players. |
*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (camp runs Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $100 per session
HALF-DAY 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$215/Session, Community Members
$175/Session, Facility Members
FULL-DAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$385/Session, Community Members
$320/Session, Facility Members
Specialty Travel Camp
Full day option with daily field trips to locations all over the Bay Area such as: Great America, Lawrence Hall of Science, or even Magical Bridge Playground.
Travel Camp is a great time for fun and adventure! Campers will embark on daily field trips throughout the Bay Area. Sight-seeing and exploration will guide them through twists and turns, fun, and excitement within the city, nature and all around. Hop in and enjoy the ride!
CLICK ON THE + FOR CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23ROLLERCOASTER CARAVANA twist! A turn! A loop de loop! It's a Rollercoaster Caravan camp! Get your camper strapped in and ready to go on thrilling rides at Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and so much more! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23FULL STEAM AHEADJoin us for this STEAM themed travel camp! Campers will be visiting behind the scene peeks of different Bay Area hot spots. We’ll get an up-close look at many different STEAM careers that exist in places you would have never guessed! As we travel to fun places like Lawrence Hall of Science or maybe a sports venue, we will see how much STEAM-related goes on every day. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*SAN FRANCISCO HIGHLIGHTSLet’s get our travel tickets prepped and hop on the trolly as we embark on a very golden adventure around the city by the bay. From bridge to bridge, campers will learn all about the wonderful city and all that it has to offer. From the ocean breezes, to the glimmering city lights, San Francisco is an adventure away, so make sure you don't miss this trolly of adventure and exploration. |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23Y RANGERSDo you have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Campers will get out in nature to explore basic skills in the great outdoors. Campers discover the finer points of preparing for an outdoor adventure, developing orienteering skills using a map and compass, and learning about plant and animal identification. The Y and partners bridged the growing disconnect between young people and the great outdoors by creating meaningful connections to nature – let's start exploring! |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23AQUA ADVENTURESSplash camp doesn't just happen in the pool - this summer we are riding the wave with Travel Camp all over the Bay Area! Each day campers will experience a field trip adventure to aquatic locations, from water parks, aquariums and even splash pads. This camp is the perfect way for campers to stay cool during the hot summer days! Participants must pass a swim test and be 6 years or older by 6/12/23. |
*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (camp runs Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $100 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$520/Session, Community Members
$480/Session, Facility Members
Explorers - Traditional Camps & Specialty Camps
JUMP TO SPECIALTY CAMPS:
STEAM CAMPS SPLASH CAMPS
GRADES: Incoming 4th-5th
AGES: 9-11
Traditional Camps
Our Explorers are entering 4th and 5th grade and get to experience 3-5 field trips a week, traveling around the beautiful Bay Area via bus or public transportation. Campers get to experience new challenges and independence in this camp while making friends and having fun!
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
Sessions
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*SESSION 5: 07/05/23-07/07/23*SESSION 7: 07/17/23-07/21/23SESSION 9: 07/31/23-08/04/23 |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23SESSION 8: 07/24/23-07/28/23SESSION 10: 08/07/23-08/11/23 |
*Short week due to the Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$430/Session Community Members
$360/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 3
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$415/Session Community Members
$345/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 5
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$220/Session Community Members
$180/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 9 & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$395/Session Community Members
$330/Session Facility Members
Questions? Contact Stelle Chavez at lechavez@ymcasf.org.
Explorers - Specialty Camps
GRADES: Incoming 4th-5th
AGES: 8-11
Our Specialty Camps provide youth with activities that focus on specific interests and field trips every week that align with the weekly camp activity and theme. Campers will be able to delve deeper into their passion, whether it be STEAM, Sports, or Splash camps.
Some specialty camps offer half-day and full-day options, scroll below to view details.
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
STEAM Camp
Half and full day options for STEAM Camp. One field trip a week for full day campers only.
STEAM is everywhere, and there is so much to explore! Steam Camp will be diving deep into some of our campers’ favorite STEAM subjects. As we explore coding, rockets, LEGOS, innovation, and more. Our campers will gain a deeper understanding of some of the most fun discoverable topics out there!
Half-day and full-day options for STEAM Camp. One field trip a week for full-day campers only.
CLICK ON THE + FOR CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23CAMP CODINGDid you know that coding is about communicating?! And who couldn’t use a little practice to get better at communicating? Campers will use analog and digital ways of communicating clear directions so that a “receiver” (computer) will do exactly what they envisioned. We will use LEGO Spike Essentials kits which will allow campers to program codes on a screen AND see the action off-screen by making LEGOs physically move! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23STEAM POWEREDBlast off this summer with YMCA’s STEAM POWERED Camp! Campers will learn about what scientists and engineers do by earning STEAM Pins when they practice skills like asking questions, using models, computational thinking, analyzing data, etc. Campers bringing curiosity & excitement are highly encouraged. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*TINKERING & MAKINGSummer is all about “Learning through Play” and our Tinkering & Making camp emphasizes the process of learning with our hands. Campers will explore concepts like balance, light, cause & effect, etc. all while connecting what their inquiring minds want to know with what their hands will discover. Campers bringing curiosity & excitement are highly encouraged. |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23THINGAMAJIGIt's a Thingamajig! Thingamajig® is a daylong celebration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning, exploration, and healthy competition. Thingamajig Camp will gear up our steam-ers for the annual Thingamajig Invention Convention. Campers will learn through hands-on exhibits, challenges, and experiments, all while using unconventional materials. |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23BUILD & PLAYPower up your engineering skills while playing with over 100,0000 pieces of LEGOs! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through building designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, and motorized cars! Campers will design and build as never before, creating masterpieces with LEGOs and other building materials to showcase an engineering marvel at the end of the camp week. |
*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (camp runs Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
HALF-DAY 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$270/Session, Community Members
$220/Session, Facility Members
FULL-DAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$430/Session, Community Members
$360/Session, Facility Members
Splash Camp
Half and full-day options for Splash Camp.
Swimmers will learn basic water safety and swimming skills by participating in daily swim lessons and organized water and pool games. Camp Leaders are in the water during pool time, with Certified Lifeguards and Swim Teachers.
This camp strives to build youth's confidence in and around water. Campers will be in the water for two 45-minute sessions every day. The morning session is spent getting comfortable being in the water and learning basic swim strokes from Swim Instructors. The afternoon session is a "free swim.” The rest of the day combines active games, crafts, and fun activities. Participants must be 6.5 years or older by 9/01/2023. Swim Test Required.
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23 |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23 |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23 |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23 |
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
HALF-DAY 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$280/Session, Community Members
$240/Session, Facility Members
FULL-DAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$520/Session, Community Members
$480/Session, Facility Members
Sports Camp
Half and full-day options for Sports Camp. One field trip a week for full-day campers only.
Sports Camp is available for so many of our campers looking to help build skills, fitness, and self-esteem. Each week, a special emphasis will be placed on a specific sport that includes skill sessions from 10:00 am-12:00 pm which provide our campers with coaching, practice, and game-like scenarios to test their skills. Our afternoons will be reserved for going the extra mile with scrimmages or even time to cool down with a fun sports-related craft!
CLICK ON THE + FOR CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23MULTI-SPORTStart your summer off the right way and join your Y friends while enjoying a variety of fun recreational sports. Each day campers will have a blast participating in sports, games, and activities that are seemingly out of the ordinary! Join us for a fantastic week of games that may include bocce ball, ultimate frisbee, or perhaps a home run derby, field hockey shoot-out, or even a made-up sport like Base-ketball! Can’t wait for you all to gear up and join our team! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23SOCCERSoccer camp has all the excitement of playing outdoor soccer with the added fun of making friends. Campers will learn how to dribble, pass and shoot in an environment that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*BASKETBALLWork on your jump shot, dribbling, passing and rebounding with our amazing basketball camp. This camp is great for introducing or improving any player's fundamentals. Each day will focus on a different basketball skill followed by a scrimmage. This camp is intended for beginner and intermediate skilled players. |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23BASEBALLLet's play ball! Baseball Camp is a great way for campers make new friends, learn the rules and history of baseball, while getting fresh air and exercise. Campers will even get to attend one field trip to a Bay Area baseball game – that's a Home Run! |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23BASKETBALLWork on your jump shot, dribbling, passing and rebounding with our amazing basketball camp. This camp is great for introducing or improving any player's fundamentals. Each day will focus on a different basketball skill followed by a scrimmage. This camp is intended for beginner and intermediate skilled players. |
*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (camp runs Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
CLICK TO EXPAND
SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
HALF-DAY 8:00 am-12:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$215/Session, Community Members
$175/Session, Facility Members
FULL-DAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$385/Session, Community Members
$320/Session, Facility Members
Specialty Travel Camp
Full day option with daily field trips to locations all over the Bay Area such as: Great America, Lawrence Hall of Science, or even Magical Bridge Playground.
Travel Camp is a great time for fun and adventure! Campers will embark on daily field trips throughout the Bay Area. Sight-seeing and exploration will guide them through twists and turns, fun, and excitement within the city, nature and all around. Hop in and enjoy the ride!
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SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23ROLLERCOASTER CARAVANA twist! A turn! A loop de loop! It's a Rollercoaster Caravan camp! Get your camper strapped in and ready to go on thrilling rides at Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and so much more! |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23FULL STEAM AHEADJoin us for this STEAM themed travel camp! Campers will be visiting behind the scene peeks of different Bay Area hot spots. We’ll get an up-close look at many different STEAM careers that exist in places you would have never guessed! As we travel to fun places like Lawrence Hall of Science or maybe a sports venue, we will see how much STEAM-related goes on every day. |
SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*SAN FRANCISCO HIGHLIGHTSLet’s get our travel tickets prepped and hop on the trolly as we embark on a very golden adventure around the city by the bay. From bridge to bridge, campers will learn all about the wonderful city and all that it has to offer. From the ocean breezes, to the glimmering city lights, San Francisco is an adventure away, so make sure you don't miss this trolly of adventure and exploration. |
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23Y RANGERSDo you have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Campers will get out in nature to explore basic skills in the great outdoors. Campers discover the finer points of preparing for an outdoor adventure, developing orienteering skills using a map and compass, and learning about plant and animal identification. The Y and partners bridged the growing disconnect between young people and the great outdoors by creating meaningful connections to nature – let's start exploring! |
SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23AQUA ADVENTURESSplash camp doesn't just happen in the pool - this summer we are riding the wave with Travel Camp all over the Bay Area! Each day campers will experience a field trip adventure to aquatic locations, from water parks, aquariums and even splash pads. This camp is the perfect way for campers to stay cool during the hot summer days! Participants must pass a swim test and be 6 years or older by 6/12/23. |
*Short camp week due to the Juneteenth holiday (camp runs Tuesday-Friday).
Deposit & Registration Fees
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SESSIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $100 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$520/Session, Community Members
$480/Session, Facility Members
Movin' On Up - Traditional Camps
GRADES: Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th
AGES: 11-14
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. Field trips every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
Sessions
SESSION 1: 06/05/23-06/09/23SESSION 3: 06/20/23-06/23/23*SESSION 5: 07/05/23-07/07/23*SESSION 7: 07/17/23-07/21/23 |
SESSION 2: 06/12/23-06/16/23SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23SESSION 8: 07/24/23-07/28/23 |
*Short week due to Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Deposit & Registration Fees
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SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$430/Session Community Members
$360/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 3
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$415/Session Community Members
$345/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 5
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
COST (INCLUDES DEPOSIT):
$220/Session Community Members
$180/Session Facility Members
Questions? Contact Stelle Chavez at lechavez@ymcasf.org.
Counselor In Training
GRADES: Incoming 9th-10th
AGES: 14-16
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
C.I.T. Training Week
SESSION 2 & 3:
06/12/23-06/16/23 & 06/20/23-06/23/23
(2-week training, no camp on Monday, 06/19)
Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) is a summer-long leadership training and mentorship program for 9th and 10th graders. The 2 weeks of training portion is mandatory as the C.I.T. participants will learn leadership skills while making friends and having fun. The C.I.T. training weeks will prepare the participants to be ready for the post-training fieldwork, engaging with younger campers and working alongside a staff mentor.
C.I.T. Fieldwork
The Fieldwork Program is an opportunity for C.I.T.s to use their leadership skills with a group of younger campers while working with the Y's incredible camp staff. C.I.T.s must be present daily and will experience various camp programs, assist in the daily operations of camp and receive the valuable on-the-job experience that will help build a strong foundation for any career! C.I.T.s must complete the 2-week training prior to participating in the Fieldwork Program. Placement in Fieldwork is not guaranteed.
Sessions
SESSION 4: 06/26/23-06/30/23SESSION 6: 07/10/23-07/14/23SESSION 8: 07/24/23-07/28/23SESSION 10: 08/07/23-08/11/23 |
SESSION 5: 07/05/23-07/07/23SESSION 7: 07/17/23-07/21/23SESSION 9: 07/31/23-08/04/23
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*Shorter camp week due to the Juneteenth and 4th of July holidays.
Deposits and Registration Fees
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SESSIONS: 2 & 3 (2-week training)
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
FEES: $190/Session Community Members
$160/Session Facility Members
SESSIONS: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT: $50 per session
FEES: $150/Session Community Members
$120/Session Facility Members
Questions? Contact Stelle Chavez at lechavez@ymcasf.org.
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 the following regarding cancellations requests and refunds:
- Deposits are non-refundable
| Camp Instance: | Deposit Due: | Payment Draft Due Date: |
Drop Date for Non-Payment: |
Last Day for Refund Less Deposit: |
No Refund: |
| 06/05/23-06/09/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 05/22/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 05/20/2023 |
| 06/12/23-06/16/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 05/30/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 05/27/2023 |
| 06/19/23-06/23/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/05/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 06/03/2023 |
| 06/26/23-06/30/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/12/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 06/10/2023 |
| 07/03/23-07/07/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/20/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 06/17/2023 |
| 07/10/23-07/14/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/26/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/24/2023 |
| 07/17/23-07/21/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/03/2023 | 07/07/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| 07/24/23-07/28/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/10/2023 | 07/14/2023 | 07/07/2023 | 07/08/2023 |
| 07/31/23-08/04/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/17/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 07/14/2023 | 07/15/2023 |
| 08/07/23-08/11/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/24/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 07/22/2023 |
| 08/14/23-08/18/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/31/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 07/29/2023 |
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.
Families who receive Financial Assistance during the school year do not need to re-apply for summer.
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?
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Deposits are non-refundable
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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.
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Cancellation request that come in 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: |
| 06/05/23-06/09/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 05/22/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 05/20/2023 |
| 06/12/23-06/16/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 05/30/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 05/27/2023 |
| 06/19/23-06/23/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/05/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 06/03/2023 |
| 06/26/23-06/30/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/12/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 06/10/2023 |
| 07/03/23-07/07/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/20/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 06/17/2023 |
| 07/10/23-07/14/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 06/26/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/24/2023 |
| 07/17/23-07/21/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/03/203 | 07/07/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| 07/24/23-07/28/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/10/2023 | 07/14/2023 | 07/07/2023 | 07/08/2023 |
| 07/31/23-08/04/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/17/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 07/14/2023 | 07/15/2023 |
| 08/07/23-08/11/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/24/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 07/21/2023 | 07/22/2023 |
| 08/14/23-08/18/23 | Deposit is taken at registration | 07/31/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 07/29/2023 |
I have a high schooler interested in being a Leadership In Training/Counselor In Training - do you have any options for them?
The Richmond District YMCA and Stonestown Family YMCAs are all offering LIT/CIT programs this summer. Visit their webpage for more information by clicking below:
- Richmond District YMCA
- Stonestown Family YMCA
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?
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Contact Member Services at memberservices@ymcasf.org or call our support hotline at (415) 772-5500.
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