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 details for a day camp program for children in grades K-8. The camp focuses on STEAM activities, with weekly themes such as 'Mad Scientist' and 'Space Explorers.' The program runs from June 3 to August 9, 2024, with extended care options available. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in youth development, safety, and first aid. While the specific Buchanan YMCA STEAM Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of San Francisco is a well-established non-profit organization. Google reviews for the Buchanan YMCA generally show a positive rating of 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, with many praising the staff and programs. 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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