YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty
The Stonestown Family YMCA offers specialty day camps at Jose Ortega Elementary School, focusing on arts, sports, and STEM for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco's Stonestown Family YMCA offers specialty day camps at Jose Ortega Elementary School, catering to children entering grades K-8. Programs include arts, sports, and STEM, with specific themes like 'Art Mania' and 'Sports Mania.' The YMCA of San Francisco is a non-profit organization, and while the specific Stonestown branch's camp is not individually listed on the ACA directory, the YMCA as a larger entity often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that 'All YMCA staff and volunteers are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for the Stonestown Family YMCA generally show a positive rating, around 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the facilities and programs. The camp operates as a day camp, providing structured activities during the day. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–11
- 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 - Specialty
- What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty accept?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty is open to children ages 7–11. 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 - Specialty cost?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty 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 - Specialty's hours?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty 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 - Specialty?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty 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 - Specialty provide lunch?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty 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 - Specialty compare to other arts camps in San Francisco?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Specialty is one of 16 arts 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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