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YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers

Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School · ★ 4.5 (2 reviews)

The Marin YMCA offers a Discoverers day camp at Loma Verde Elementary School for children entering grades K-2, focusing on themed activities, outdoor play, a...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA offers a Discoverers day camp at Loma Verde Elementary School for children entering grades K-2. The camp runs weekly with various themes, including 'Superheroes Unite' and 'Mad Scientist Mania,' and focuses on outdoor play, skill development, and building friendships. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The YMCA of San Francisco has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 200 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and staff. The camp is part of a larger non-profit organization, the YMCA of San Francisco, which has a long history of providing community programs. While the specific Loma Verde program is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA brand generally adheres to high standards. The website also highlights a commitment to financial assistance to ensure accessibility for all families.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Address: 399 Alameda De La Loma, Novato, CA 94949, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing. A deposit is due each week. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers is open to children ages 5–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. YMCA member/non-member pricing. A deposit is due each week. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers runs 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers compare to other traditional day camp camps in Novato?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Discoverers is one of 45 traditional day camp camps in Novato that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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