Urban Services YMCA
Summer Camp Programs
Great Summers Start at the Y
Registration opens in March. Registration is in-person only
Forge new friendships, create lasting memories
The YMCA of Greater 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.
Trained Youth Development Staff
Our youth development leaders are trained in CPR and First Aid.
Health & Safety
The Y abides by all public health guidelines set by the city, county, and state.
Free Extended Care
We offer morning and afternoon extended care at no extra cost.
Multiple Camp Options Available
Looking for traditional day camps? We have you covered! Looking to step it up with Specialized Camps? We have those too.
Camp Location
Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
Program Information
Campers are organized into small age-appropriate groups. Each camp session is led by well-trained youth development staff. Our daily activities are developed with your camper’s age and skills in mind, tailored to keep your camper engaged and having fun. This summer, your camper can expect their week to be full of excursions, arts and crafts, camp songs, building friendships, and so much more!
Dates
Dates June 8, 2026 – July 21, 2026
Hours
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grades
TK-5th Grade
Deposits
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
ages 4.5-11
Drew Beacon Summer Program
Join our TK–5th grade Summer Program for a blend of academics, enrichment, and adventure! Kids learn and grow in a supportive environment, with weekly Friday field trips adding extra summer fun.
Registration opens in March. Registration will be in-person only.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available to families who qualify.
To apply, please fill out our Financial Assistance Application and email your completed form to [email protected] along with two types of income verification. Please refer to the application form for acceptable forms of income verification.
Families who qualified for Financial Assistance during the calendar year do not need to re-apply. If you have not been awarded Financial Assistance within the calendar year, then you will need to re-apply.
Applicants can expect to hear back from an associate in approximately 15 business days with award details.
Email your completed and attached income verification forms by clicking below:
Daily Activity Schedule
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.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Extended Care & Drop Off |
| 9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. | Campfire Songs & Gathering |
| 9:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Morning Snack |
| 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Outdoor Group Game |
| 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Theme-Based Activity |
| 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Travel Time / Local Field Trip |
| 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Local Field Trip |
| 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Travel Time/Back to Camp Site |
| 3:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Campfire Songs & Gathering |
| 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Extended Care & Pick Up |
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
Summer Camp FAQs
We will notify families by 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.
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.
- 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.
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?
Contact Tiana Kaulave, Camp Director, by email at [email protected] or call (415) 574-9406 for program related questions.
Need Help with your account?
Contact Member Services at [email protected] or call our support hotline at (415) 772-5500.