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

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

The Marin YMCA's Pathfinders day camp at Loma Verde Elementary offers a traditional summer camp experience for children in Novato, focusing on fun, friendshi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Marin YMCA's summer camp page, which details the Pathfinders program at Loma Verde Elementary School. The camp is a day program, part of the YMCA of San Francisco, a well-established nonprofit organization. While the specific Loma Verde Pathfinders camp is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole is a reputable organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. Google reviews for the Marin YMCA show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and variety of activities. The camp emphasizes a traditional camp experience with activities like arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor play. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 10–13
  • 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 - Pathfinders

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders is open to children ages 10–13. 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 - Pathfinders cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders 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 - Pathfinders's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders 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 - Pathfinders?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders 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 - Pathfinders provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders 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 - Pathfinders compare to other traditional day camp camps in Novato?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Pathfinders 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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