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▌ Academic · Ages 6–13

Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy

Chinatown

Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy offers a free summer program in San Francisco for K-8 students, focusing on academic enrichment and physical activity.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.sf.gov/summer-programs-k8, is a San Francisco city government page listing various summer programs, including the Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy. This program is described as a free summer learning experience for K-8 students, combining academic enrichment with physical activity. The program runs from June 10 to July 19, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As the website is a directory, specific details about the camp's operations, staff background checks, or founder information are not available. The YMCA is a non-profit organization. There is no direct website for this specific Power Scholars Academy program, and therefore no social media handles could be found. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Chinatown YMCA' show a 4.2-star rating from 116 reviews, but these reviews are for the general YMCA branch and not specifically for the Power Scholars Academy program.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy 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 academic 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

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Address: 950 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Cost notes: Free for students from low-income backgrounds

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy

What ages does Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy accept?
Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy cost?
Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for students from low-income backgrounds Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy?
Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy 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 Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy provide lunch?
Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy 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 Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy compare to other academic camps in San Francisco?
Chinatown YMCA's Power Scholars Academy is one of 7 academic 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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