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YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers

Chinatown · ★ 4.2 (80 reviews)

Chinatown YMCA Adventurers offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal growth within the San F...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers camp website loads successfully and provides information on their summer day camp programs for children aged 5-12. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. The website details a variety of activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips, with a focus on developing character, confidence, and friendships. The site states that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. While the specific Adventurers camp is not individually listed on the ACA directory, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole is a reputable organization. Google reviews for the Chinatown YMCA generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 200 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and programs. The camp's Instagram handle is @ymcasf and Facebook handle is ymcasf.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–8
  • Hours: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
  • Address: 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
  • 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 - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers is open to children ages 6–8. 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 - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Adventurers 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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