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YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp

Urban Services YMCA · ★ 3.8 (31 reviews)

Offers a variety of summer camp programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the San Francisco YMCA's summer camp and outdoor programs page, which details various day camp options across multiple locations, including the Urban Services YMCA. The YMCA of San Francisco is a large nonprofit organization. While the specific Urban Services YMCA camp is not individually listed on the ACA website, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole is a reputable organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. Google reviews for 'YMCA of San Francisco' show a 4.3-star rating based on 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp programs are exclusively day camps, catering to different age groups and interests, from traditional day camps to specialty camps. Social media handles found on the site are @ymcasf for Instagram and YMCASF for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Address: 1530 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Phone: (415) 345-9600
  • Cost notes: Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services 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 YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services 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 YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp?
YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services 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 YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services YMCA Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Urban Services 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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