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YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers

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

The Marin YMCA offers a variety of day camps, including the Y Rangers program at Wade Thomas Elementary, focusing on outdoor activities and skill development...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco's Marin YMCA branch offers summer day camps, including the Y Rangers program at Wade Thomas Elementary School. The website details various camp options for different age groups, such as 'Little Explorers' (ages 5-6), 'Y Rangers' (ages 7-9), and 'Adventure Camp' (ages 10-12), each with tailored activities. The site explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development, safety, and first aid. While the specific Marin YMCA branch doesn't have a separate Google review profile, the YMCA of San Francisco has a 4.1-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The YMCA is a non-profit organization, and the website provides clear information on registration, financial assistance, and health and safety guidelines.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers 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 outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–10
  • 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 - Y Rangers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers is open to children ages 6–10. 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 - Y Rangers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers 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 - Y Rangers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers 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 - Y Rangers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers 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 - Y Rangers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Marin YMCA - Wade Thomas Elementary School - Y Rangers 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.

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