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YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers

Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School · ★ 4.5 (12 reviews)

Mission YMCA's Discoverers camp at Monroe Elementary School offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-5, focusing on fun, learn...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers camp is a day camp for children entering grades K-5, operating at Monroe Elementary School. The website, ymcasf.org/summer-camp-mission/, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including daily schedules, activities like arts & crafts, sports, and field trips, and safety protocols. The YMCA of San Francisco is a nonprofit organization. While the specific Monroe Elementary Discoverers camp is not individually listed, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole has a strong reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews for its main branch. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development and safety. Social media handles found are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook. The camp emphasizes a safe, fun, and enriching environment for children.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers 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: 5–7
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 260 Madrid Street, San Francisco, CA 94112, 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 - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers is open to children ages 5–7. 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 - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers 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 - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers runs 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. 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 - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers 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 - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers 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 - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers 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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