Camp
Day Camp
Y Camps focus on our Core Values:
- Caring
- Respect
- Honesty
- Responsibilty
REGISTER TODAY!!
YMCA day camps offer everything you can think of when you think of 'CAMP,' in the heart of the city. We focus on hands-on experiences, arts, media, and challenges that make learning fun. Field trips, arts & crafts, camp songs, and organized games allow day-campers to really enjoy a unique experience.
We provide camps during winter, spring and summer as well as selected school holidays throughout the year. All camps are for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In the summer, we also have camp opportunities for middle school and a Counselor in Training program for 9th & 10th graders.
All of our Day Camps are held at Argonne Playground on 463 18th Ave.
During the school year, we focus on service learning experiences that give back to the community or other fun activities.
For more information, please contact Bill Pittman, Camp Coordinator, at wpittman@ymcasf.org
SEE YOU AT CAMP!!!
To enroll online, please click Here
The Original Summer Camp!
Join us for 12 amazing weeks of fun, learning, friends, field trips, arts & crafts, sports and so much more!
We offer camps for everyone from Pre-Kindergarten through High School.
Day Camps:
We offer traditional and specialty camps for kids entering K-5th grade & Middle School:
- Discoverers - Entering Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
- Explorers - Entering 3rd through 5th Grade
- Movin' On - Entering 6th through 8th Grade
Our CIT (Counselors In Training) Program is a leadership opportunity for High School Students - Entering 9th and 10th Grade
- Accepting applications now! Apply HERE.
Throughout the summer, youth will participate in:
Edu-tainment
With an outcome based curriulum, your child will learn through play and experience.
Character Development
All of our programs are based on the philosophy of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Check out our “Character Counts” bulletin boards and you’ll get a real sense of growth and camaraderie among the campers and staff.
Organized Games & Sports
Everything from kickball to capture the flag, there is something for everyone and the campers are sure to have a great time as the YMCA staff join in and supervise and often plan based on input from the campers.
Arts & Crafts
We have a wide variety of Arts & Crafts activities throughout the summer. We do everything from lanyards to clay sclpture to painting so there is art for every sort of artist. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get messy!
Field Trips
Local attractions, museums, and local playgrounds are just a few of the fun places we visit throughout the summer. Although all activities are planned in advance, they are all subject to change. Campers do not need any money for the trips, and we provide transportation, when needed, on the YMCA bus.
Healthy, Nutritious Snacks
Healthy morning and afternoon snacks are provided by the YMCA in order to maintain endurance and a healthy lifestyle.
When School is Closed, Camp is OPEN!
We offer One-Day Camps on many SFUSD holidays and furlough days, as well as during SFUSD's Winter and Spring Breaks. Check back here in the fall for a full schedule of the 2012-2013 school year!
Registration and Fees
Register in person at 360 18th Avenue, SF, CA 94121 (between Geary & Clement) or online by clicking on "Register Online" above.
Financial Assistance, to the extent possible, is made available through the generosity of our members and donors. To apply, please ask our front desk for an application or fill out the form here and return to via fax 415-666-3370 or in person and att: camp. Financial Assistance is available on a rolling basis until all funds are used.
Holiday Camp
$45 Facility Members
$50 Program Members
Fees for each Holiday Camp are due in full at the time of registration. If you sign up after the Friday before camp, please bring your receipt of payment to camp.
To register for Holiday Camp, click HERE.
Spring Camp Rates
Per Day: Program Member - $55 Facility Member - $50
Whole Week Rate: Program Member - $255 Facility Member - $230
To register for Spring Camp, click HERE.
Summer Camp Rates
Early Reg. After April 1st
Day Camps $195/$215 (Fac/Prog) $230/$250 (Fac/Prog)
Specialty Camps $295/$275 $325/$305
CIT $75
To register for Summer Camp, click HERE.
Staff and Ratios
Our camp staff is dedicated to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of your child during our day camp.
We start by hiring experienced, dedicated staff who are enthusiastic about giving your camper a great camp experience. All our staff then go through at least 40 hours of training, including CPR/First Aid, water safety, Child Abuse Prevention, Games & Songs, Behavior Management, and more.
Ratios
1 staff to 10 children for 8-10 year olds
1 staff to 8 children for 6-8 year olds
1 staff to 8 children for 4-6 year olds
Camp Coordinator (K-2 Unit Coordinator)
William Pittman 415-666-9602 and wpittman@ymcasf.org Bill will be working on camp year round in addition to PE at Argonne. He will plan, staff and lead all of our Holiday, Winter, Spring and Summer camps. He is very excited to be able to spend this time on making camp the best it can be.
Asst. Camp Coordinator (3-5th Grade Unit Coordinator)
Jordan- Jordan is also coming from afterschool and will be completing all the marketing for camp in addition to helping Bill run the camp. Jordan has been in YMCA programs since he was a teen himself. He has been a camp counselor for three summers. He can be contacted at japunzalan@ymcasf.org.
Movin On Coordinator (6-8th grade)
Kar -Kar is our LEAP coordinator (enrichment program for 4-8th graders) and is now in her 4th year of camp. This year, she is leading the middle school camp program and you can contact her with any questions at kllee@ymcasf.org
Policies and FAQs
Camp Hours
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Extended Care
7:30 am - 9:00 am and 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Extended care is offered at no additional fee. Activities during extended care are generally less structured. Campers can choose to play outside, work on an art project, or play board or card games.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
To withdraw your child from the program, we require two-week advanced written notice to the Youth Director (Day Camp, Movin’ On, Specialty Camps, CIT). Your fees, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be returned to you or applied to future sessions.
Refunds are not given for illness, suspension or any last minute cancellations. If there is a unforeseen circumstance that you feel warrants a refund, please contact Lara, the Youth & Family Director, at 415-666-9605.
Financial Assistance
To apply for financial assistance, please come into the Richmond District YMCA to pick-up and turn in an application. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is made available through the generosity of our members and donors.
Applications need to be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to any youth program in order for consideration.
Be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered for financial assistance and that 1-2 weeks must be allowed for processing the application.
Children’s Council
Approved contracts must be turned in with registration. All monthly timesheets must be completed by the last day of the month of service. If a timesheet is not completed by the last day of the program, the parent/guardian will be responsible for the full tuition. If payment/timesheets are not received, your child will be dropped from the program. Anything not covered by Children’s Council will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian portion of the fees must be paid on time or the participant will be dropped from the program.
Resident Camp
If you are interested in a traditional resident camp where campers sleep overnight in cabins, please check out YMCA Camp Jones Gulch at www.campjonesgulch.org or call (650) 747-1200
Specialty Camps
Specialty camps are programs that only meet during the day, like day camps, but unlike day camps, focus programming on a single type of activity, such as Gardening or Engineering. Specialty Camp meet at Argonne Clubhouse and extended care is available.