Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–13 · $350/week
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YMCA Summer Camp - Mission

Mission · $350/week · ★ 4.3 (9 reviews)

YMCA Summer Camp - Mission offers a traditional day camp experience for children in San Francisco, focusing on activities like swimming, arts, and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA Summer Camp - Mission website loads successfully and details a traditional day camp program for children. The camp is operated by the YMCA of San Francisco, a non-profit organization. While the specific Mission district camp is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA as a larger entity often adheres to high standards. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a focus on child safety. The program includes a variety of activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor games. Google reviews for the YMCA of San Francisco generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and program offerings. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

YMCA Summer Camp - Mission 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9am-4pm
  • Address: 4080 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA
  • Cost notes: Cost is per week. Financial assistance is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Camp - Mission

What ages does YMCA Summer Camp - Mission accept?
YMCA Summer Camp - Mission is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Summer Camp - Mission cost?
YMCA Summer Camp - Mission publishes $350/week for the standard session. Cost is per week. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Summer Camp - Mission's hours?
YMCA Summer Camp - Mission runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA Summer Camp - Mission?
YMCA Summer Camp - Mission 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 Summer Camp - Mission provide lunch?
YMCA Summer Camp - Mission 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 Summer Camp - Mission compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA Summer Camp - Mission 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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