chinatown YMCA
Summer Camp Programs
Great Summers Start at the Y
CAMPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION FEBRUARY 2025
Forge new friendships, create lasting memories
The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is committed to providing quality youth programming and exceptional summer camp experiences to our Bay Area families. At Y day camp, kids can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun.
Trained Youth Development Staff
Our youth development leaders are trained in CPR and First Aid.
Health & Safety
The Y abides by all public health guidelines set by the city, county, and state.
Free Extended Care
We offer morning and afternoon extended care at no extra cost.
Multiple Camp Options Available
We offer multiple weeks of summer camp to keep your child engaged throughout summer.
Camp Location
Chinatown YMCA
855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
Program Information
Campers are organized into small age-appropriate groups. Each camp session is led by well-trained youth development staff. Our daily activities are developed with your camper’s age and skills in mind, tailored to keep your camper engaged and having fun. This summer, your camper can expect their week to be full of excursions, arts and crafts, camp songs, building friendships, and so much more!
Dates
June 9, 2025 through July 25, 2025
Hours
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Grades
Entering Fall of 2025, Kindergarten through 8th
Deposits
A deposit is due each week you register your child(ren)
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Summer Camps for Incoming K–8
AGES: 5–13
Traditional Camps
Our Traditional Camps are designed for youth entering Kindergarten through eighth grade. This camp will introduce campers to a fun day filled with intentional relationship-building activities, arts and crafts, songs and games, and so much more! This camp will offer your child a wide range of activities this summer. Each week includes an exciting highlighted fieldtrip.
*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration per weekly session.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.
Weekly Theme: Tinker Week
Field Trip: Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area
Weekly Theme: Dino-mighty
Field Trip: California Academy of Science
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH
Weekly Theme: Olympic Week
Field Trip: San Francisco Giants and Bowling
Weekly Theme: Safari Week
Field Trip: Oakland Zoo
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY
Weekly Theme: Super Hero Week
Field Trip: California’s Great America
Weekly Theme: Under the Sea
Field Trip: Aquarium of the Bay
Weekly Theme: The Great Outdoors
Field Trip: Muir Woods National Monument and Children Discovery Bay
Weekly Theme: The Bay Area
Field Trip: Bay Area Discovery and a Bay Area Scavenger Hunt
Weekly Theme: Bon Voyage
Field Trip: Angel Island State Park and CuriOdyssey Science Playground & Zoo
Daily Activity Schedule
Please keep in mind that these times and activities are examples of a typical camp day and specific details may vary or change due to unforeseen circumstances. Most camp programs will have at least one off-site field trip per week. Please consult with the branch staff to confirm schedules in the late Spring.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 8:00 am–9:00 am | Extended Care & Drop Off |
| 9:00 am–9:15 am | Campfire Songs & Gathering |
| 9:15 am–10:00 am | Morning Snack |
| 10:00 am–11:00 am | Outdoor Group Game |
| 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Theme-Based Activity |
| 12:00 pm–12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm–1:00 pm | Travel Time / Local Field Trip |
| 1:00 pm–2:00 pm | Local Field Trip |
| 3:00 pm–3:30 pm | Travel Time/Back to Camp Site |
| 3:30 pm–3:45 pm | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:45 pm–4:00 pm | Campfire Songs & Gathering |
| 4:00 pm–5:00 pm | Extended Care & Pick Up |
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
Summer Camp FAQs
We will notify families by email if a space becomes available. You will have 48 hours to accept or decline the waitlisted spot. If we do not hear back from you, we will move on to the next child on the list. For confidentiality reasons and standard operating procedures, we do not reveal where a child’s spot is on the waitlist.
YMCA leaders are encouraging, patient, and can help facilitate successful camp experiences for children with mild to moderate disabilities. For specific questions regarding your child, please contact the branch-specific site contact.
- All deposits are non-refundable
- Cancellations that come in 10 business days or more before the program begins or earlier are subject to a refund of payment but do not include the deposit.
- Cancellation requests made 9 days or less than the program start date will have no refund.
You can expect to hear from your camp team roughly a week before the camp week begins, which will include details like a packing list, meals, snack policies, etc.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available to families who qualify.
To apply, please fill out our Financial Assistance Application and email your completed form to [email protected] along with two types of income verification. Please refer to the application form for acceptable forms of income verification.
Applicants can expect to hear back from an associate in approximately 15 business days with award details.
Email your completed and attached income verification forms by clicking below:
Camp Questions?
Contact Monica Yuzon, Camp Director, by email at [email protected] or call (415) 562-8282 for program related questions.
Need Help with your account?
Contact Member Services at [email protected] or call our support hotline at (415) 772-5500.