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YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers

Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School · ★ 4.0 (4 reviews)

The Marin YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience at Wade Thomas Elementary School, focusing on outdoor play, sports, arts, and fostering personal growth.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA offers a traditional day camp at Wade Thomas Elementary School, called 'Discoverers,' for children entering grades K-5. The camp focuses on outdoor play, sports, arts and crafts, and fostering personal growth. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development, safety, and first aid. The YMCA of San Francisco has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, though specific reviews for the Marin YMCA or the Wade Thomas Elementary program are not readily available. The camp is part of a well-established nonprofit organization with a clear mission for youth development. The website provides detailed information on health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 guidelines.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas 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: 150 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960, 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 - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas 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 - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas 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 - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas 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 - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas 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 - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas 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 - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Anselmo?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Discoverers is one of 45 traditional day camp camps in San Anselmo 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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