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YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On

Chinatown · ★ 4.2 (80 reviews)

Chinatown YMCA's Movin' On camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in San Francisco, focusing on active play, learning, and community enga...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On camp is a day camp program offered by the YMCA of San Francisco, a non-profit organization. The website loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp offerings, including the Movin' On camp for ages 5-12. The site states that 'All YMCA staff and volunteers undergo a thorough background check,' indicating a commitment to safety. While the specific Chinatown YMCA Movin' On camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole is a reputable organization. Google reviews for the 'YMCA of San Francisco' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp's program focuses on traditional camp activities, field trips, and fostering a sense of community. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On 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
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 10–12
  • 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 - Movin' On

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On is open to children ages 10–12. 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 - Movin' On cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On 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 - Movin' On's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On 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 - Movin' On?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On 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 - Movin' On provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On 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 - Movin' On compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Chinatown YMCA - Movin' On 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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