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YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers

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

The Y-Rangers program at Jose Ortega Elementary School offers a day camp experience focused on outdoor activities, sports, and creative arts for children in ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers program is a day camp for children entering grades K-5. The camp focuses on outdoor activities, sports, creative arts, and field trips, with specific themes each week. The YMCA of San Francisco website (ymcasf.org) loads correctly and provides detailed information about the camp, including daily schedules, age groups, and safety guidelines. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development and safety. While the specific Y-Rangers program at Jose Ortega Elementary is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of San Francisco is a reputable non-profit organization. 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 for children. The camp is part of a larger network of YMCA camps, indicating established operational procedures and a commitment to youth development.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–11
  • 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 - Y-Rangers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers is open to children ages 5–11. 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 - Y-Rangers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers 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 - Y-Rangers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers 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 - Y-Rangers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers 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 - Y-Rangers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers 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 - Y-Rangers compare to other outdoors/nature camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Rangers is one of 10 outdoors/nature 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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