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

Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School · ★ 4.3 (9 reviews)

The Mission YMCA Discoverers camp at Monroe Elementary offers a traditional day camp experience for children...

▌ Editor's read The website for the YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers camp loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid until 2025, ensuring adherence to over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The camp operates under California state license number 384002621. The YMCA of San Francisco is a nonprofit organization. The program is a day camp for children entering grades K-5, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development and safety. Google reviews for 'YMCA of San Francisco' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp's Instagram handle is @ymcasf and Facebook handle is YMCASF.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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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
Yes
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
  • Phone: (415) 586-6900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing. A deposit is due each week. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

↗ What parents like

  • Before and after care available
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • No pricing information
  • No specific program details

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.
Is YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers accredited?
Yes — YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
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.
Does YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers offer extended care?
Yes — YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
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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