YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - STEAM
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's Stonestown Family YMCA offers a STEAM day camp at Jose Ortega Elementary School. The website details a program that combines hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities with traditional camp elements like sports, games, and field trips. The YMCA of San Francisco website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in youth development, safety, and first aid. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular camp are not listed, the YMCA generally adheres to safety standards. The YMCA of San Francisco has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting overall positive community sentiment for the organization. The camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, but it operates under the umbrella of the well-established YMCA non-profit organization.
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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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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