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

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

The Marin YMCA offers a traditional day camp program for children in Novato, CA, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal growth through diverse activities.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco's Marin YMCA offers a traditional day camp program at Loma Verde Elementary School in Novato, CA, for children entering grades K-8. The camp emphasizes fun, friendship, and personal growth through activities like sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development and safety. The YMCA of San Francisco has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with their services. While the specific 'Seekers' program at Loma Verde Elementary isn't individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA is a reputable non-profit organization. The program runs weekly sessions with varying themes, and financial assistance is available.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–5
  • 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 - Seekers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers is open to children ages 3–5. 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 - Seekers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers 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 - Seekers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers 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 - Seekers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers 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 - Seekers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers 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 - Seekers compare to other traditional day camp camps in Novato?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Loma Verde Elementary School - Seekers 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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