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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 offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-2, focusing on fun, friendship, ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Monroe Elementary School - Discoverers camp website loads successfully and provides information on a traditional day camp for children entering grades K-2. The camp is part of the YMCA of San Francisco, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the YMCA generally adheres to industry standards. The program offers a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and field trips. Google reviews for 'YMCA of San Francisco' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,180 reviews, with many positive comments about the organization's programs and staff. The camp's Instagram handle is @ymcasf and Facebook handle is YMCASF. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular camp location, though the YMCA as an organization often has accredited programs.
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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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