Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp
Buchanan YMCA offers diverse summer camps including traditional day camp, sports, and specialty programs for various
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of San Francisco's Summer Camp & Outdoor Programs page, which details various camp offerings, including those at the Buchanan YMCA. The YMCA of San Francisco is a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development, safety, and first aid. The program is a day camp, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and field trips. Google reviews for the 'Buchanan YMCA' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 177 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the friendly staff and variety of activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the YMCA of San Francisco website are @ymcasf for Instagram and ymcasf for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–17
- Address: 1530 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
- Phone: 415-923-7680
- Cost notes: Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp
- What ages does Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp accept?
- Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp cost?
- Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp?
- Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp 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 Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp 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 Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
- Buchanan YMCA - Summer Camp is one of 207 traditional day camp camps in San Francisco 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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