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

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

Y-Tykes at Jose Ortega Elementary offers a traditional day camp experience for young children, focusing on play-based learning, arts, and outdoor activities ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA offers various summer camp programs, including Y-Tykes at Jose Ortega Elementary School, designed for children entering Kindergarten and 1st grade. The website loads successfully and provides details on camp locations, themes, and registration. While the specific Y-Tykes program is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of San Francisco is a reputable non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. Google reviews for the Stonestown Family YMCA are generally positive, with a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, often praising the facilities and staff engagement. The camp's focus is on traditional camp activities like arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor play, with weekly themes to engage campers.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–6
  • 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-Tykes

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes is open to children ages 4–6. 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-Tykes cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes 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-Tykes's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes 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-Tykes?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes 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-Tykes provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes 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-Tykes compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Stonestown Family YMCA - Jose Ortega Elementary School - Y-Tykes is one of 207 traditional day camp 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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