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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 Stonestown Family YMCA offers a STEAM-focused day camp at Jose Ortega Elementary School, catering to children entering grades K-5. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, alongside traditional camp activities like sports, games, and creative arts. The YMCA of San Francisco website, which hosts the camp's information, loads successfully and provides detailed schedules and themes for each week. While the specific Jose Ortega Elementary School camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole is a well-established non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in youth development and safety. Google reviews for the Stonestown Family YMCA generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and programs. Social media handles for the YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and 'ymcasf' on Facebook.
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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
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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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