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

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

The Stonestown Family YMCA offers a STEAM-focused day camp at Jose Ortega Elementary School, providing hands-on learning and traditional camp activities for ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA offers a STEAM day camp at Jose Ortega Elementary School. The website details a program for children entering grades K-5, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on activities, field trips, and traditional camp games. The YMCA of San Francisco generally has a strong reputation, with the main organization having a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in youth development, safety, and first aid. The camp is a day program, and while specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the YMCA's commitment to safety is highlighted. The camp is part of a larger network of YMCA camps, suggesting a standardized approach to programming and safety.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–11

YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • 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 - STEAM

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM 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 - STEAM cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM 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 - STEAM's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM 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 - STEAM?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM 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 - STEAM provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM 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 - STEAM compare to other stem camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM is one of 15 stem 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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