YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp
The Buchanan YMCA STEAM Camp offers a day camp experience for children in grades K-8, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program for grades K-8. The camp is offered in weekly sessions from June 3 to August 9, 2024, with extended care options available. While the specific Buchanan YMCA STEAM Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. Google reviews for the 'YMCA of San Francisco' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating overall positive community perception. The camp's focus on STEAM activities provides a structured and educational summer experience. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM 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 specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Address: 2049 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
- Phone: (415) 923-7680
- 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 - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp
- What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp accept?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp cost?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp 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 - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp's hours?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp runs 8:00 am to 5:30 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 - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM 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 - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM 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 YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp compare to other specialty camps in San Francisco?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Buchanan YMCA - STEAM Camp is one of 14 specialty 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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