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

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

The Marin YMCA's Explorers camp at Wade Thomas Elementary offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-2, focusing on fun, friends...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the summer camp page for the Marin YMCA, part of the YMCA of San Francisco. The Explorers camp, specifically for children entering grades K-2, is held at Wade Thomas Elementary School. The website details a focus on traditional camp activities, friendship, and personal growth. The YMCA of San Francisco has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs. While the specific Marin YMCA camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA organization generally adheres to high standards. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The camp operates as a day camp, and the YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization. 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 8–10

YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

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

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 8–10
  • 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 - Explorers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers is open to children ages 8–10. 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 - Explorers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Anselmo?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Explorers 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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