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YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers

Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School · ★ 4.6 (15 reviews)

The Stonestown Family YMCA Discoverers camp at Jose Ortega Elementary offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-5, focusing on ...

▌ Editor's read The Stonestown Family YMCA Discoverers camp is a day camp program held at Jose Ortega Elementary School, designed for children entering grades K-5. It is part of the YMCA of San Francisco, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are trained in CPR/First Aid and undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp focuses on traditional camp activities, fostering friendship and personal growth. While the specific camp location doesn't have individual Google reviews, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole has a 4.0-star rating from 1,000+ reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under this specific name or the Stonestown Family YMCA. The website provides clear information on program dates, age groups, and registration, including financial assistance options.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega 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: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Address: 400 Sargent St, San Francisco, CA 94132, 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 - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega 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 - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega 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 - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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 - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega 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 - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega 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 - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Discoverers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega 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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