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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 in grades K-5, operating from Jose Ortega Elementary School. The website indicates that all staff are trained in CPR, First Aid, and emergency procedures, and undergo background checks, including fingerprinting. The camp offers a diverse range of activities such as outdoor games, sports, creative arts, swimming, and weekly field trips. While the specific Y-Rangers program does not have a separate Google review profile, the Stonestown Family YMCA has a 4.3-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about its programs and facilities. The camp is part of the larger YMCA of San Francisco, a well-known nonprofit organization, and emphasizes a commitment to safety and youth development. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular program, nor was a state license number listed on the website.
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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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
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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