Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp
Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children in San Francisco.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including a Traditional Day Camp for ages 4.5 to 11. The organization is a non-profit. While specific accreditation for the 'Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp' was not found 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 are certified in CPR/First Aid. Google reviews for 'YMCA of San Francisco' show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities and caring staff. The camp offers a variety of activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips, aiming to foster personal growth and social skills. Social media handles for the YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and 'ymcasf' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 4–11
Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–11
- Address: 1000 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
- Phone: (415) 345-9600
- 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 Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp
- What ages does Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp accept?
- Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp is open to children ages 4–11. 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 Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp cost?
- Urban Services YMCA - Traditional 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 Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp?
- Urban Services YMCA - Traditional 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 Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp provide lunch?
- Urban Services YMCA - Traditional 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 Urban Services YMCA - Traditional Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
- Urban Services YMCA - Traditional 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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