Richmond District YMCA

Summer Camp Programs

Great Summers Start at the Y

CAMPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION FEBRUARY 2025

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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

Looking for traditional day camps? We have you covered! Looking to step it up with Specialized Camps? We have those too.

Hours

Morning Extended Care Hours 8:00–9:00 am

Camp Program Hours 9:00 am –4:30 pm

Afternoon Extended Care Hours 4:30–5:30 pm

Contact

(415) 666-9612 Jazzy Mendoza Email: [email protected]

Camp Location

Y Camp at Argonne Playground Park – Clubhouse

463 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Drop-off is on the 19th Avenue side of the park.

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 August 15, 2025

Hours

Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

Grades

Entering Fall of 2025, TK through 10th

Deposits

A deposit is due each week you register your child(ren)

ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Summer Camps for Incoming TK–K

AGES: 4.5–6
AGE GROUP: Discoverers

Traditional Camps and Specialty Camps Available

Our Traditional Discoverers Camps are designed for youth entering Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten. 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.

Specialty Camps provide youth with activities that focus on specific interests and field trips every week that align with the weekly camp activity and theme. Campers will be able to delve deeper into their culinary and art passions.

*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: Around the World
Field Trip: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Weekly Theme: Super Heroes
Field Trip: Peek-A-Boo Factory
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH

Weekly Theme: Cosmic Explorers
Field Trip: The Lawrence Hall of Science

Weekly Theme: Galactic Art Explorers
Field Trip: Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

Weekly Theme: Party at the YMCA
Field Trip: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY

Weekly Theme: Party Time! Fun Food For All Ages
Field Trip: 4ft and Up Kitchen

Weekly Theme: Under the Sea
Field Trip: Don Castro Regional Recreational Area

Weekly Theme: YMCA All-Star
Field Trip: The Plex

Weekly Theme: Roar and Explore!
Field Trip: Oakland Zoo

Weekly Theme: The Y’s Got Talent
Field Trip: Theater Performance

Weekly Theme: Holidays in the Summer
Field Trip: Happy Hallow Park & Zoo

Weekly Theme: 100 Acre-Woods
Field Trip: Tilden Farm

Summer Camps for Incoming 1st–2nd

AGES: 6–7
AGE GROUP: Adventurers

Traditional Camps and Specialty Camps Available

Our Adventurers Camps are designed for youth entering 1st and 2nd grade. This camp will offer youth greater challenges to explore. They will spend week building long lasting bonds while creating lifetime friendships. Each week of camp includes swimming and a highlighted fieldtrip.

Specialty Camps provide youth with activities that focus on specific interests and field trips every week that align with the weekly camp activity and theme. Campers will be able to delve deeper into their culinary and art passions.

*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: Around the World
Field Trip: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Weekly Theme: Around the World in Art
Field Trip: Bay Area Discovery Museum

Weekly Theme: Super Heroes
Field Trip: California’s Great America
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH

Weekly Theme: Cosmic Explorers
Field Trip: The Lawrence Hall of Science

Weekly Theme: Party at the YMCA
Field Trip: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY

Weekly Theme: Under the Sea
Field Trip: Don Castro Regional Recreational Area

Weekly Theme: YMCA All-Star
Field Trip: The Plex

Weekly Theme: Roar and Explore!
Field Trip: Oakland Zoo

Weekly Theme: The Y’s Got Talent
Field Trip: Theater Performance

Weekly Theme: Holidays in the Summer
Field Trip: Happy Hallow Park & Zoo

Weekly Theme: Holiday Feast! Cooking Through the Seasons
Field Trip: Cucina Bambini

Weekly Theme: 100 Acre-Woods
Field Trip: Tilden Farm

Summer Camps for Incoming 3rd–5th

AGES: 7–9
AGE GROUP: Explorers

Traditional Camps and Specialty Camps Available

Our Explorers Camps are entering 3rd through 5th grade and get to experience 3-5 field trips a week, traveling around the beautiful Bay Area via bus or public transportation. Campers get to experience new challenges and independence in this camp while making friends and having fun! Youth will get a special field trip each week along with a swim day.

Specialty Camps provide youth with activities that focus on specific interests and field trips every week that align with the weekly camp activity and theme. Campers will be able to delve deeper into their culinary and art passions.

*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: Around the World
Field Trip: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Weekly Theme: Super Heroes
Field Trip: California’s Great America
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH

Weekly Theme: Heroic Kitchen Adventures
Field Trip: California Pizza Kitchen
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH

Weekly Theme: Cosmic Explorers
Field Trip: The Lawrence Hall of Science

Weekly Theme: Party at the YMCA
Field Trip: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY

Weekly Theme: Under the Sea
Field Trip: Don Castro Regional Recreational Area

Weekly Theme: YMCA All-Star
Field Trip: The Plex

Weekly Theme: Roar and Explore!
Field Trip: Oakland Zoo

Weekly Theme: The Y’s Got Talent
Field Trip: Theater Performance

Weekly Theme: Holidays in the Summer
Field Trip: Ice Skating

Weekly Theme: 100 Acre-Woods
Field Trip: Muir Woods National Monument

Weekly Theme: Once Upon A Canvas
Field Trip: The Walt Disney Museum

Summer Camps for Incoming 6TH–8TH

AGES: 10–13
AGE GROUP: Movin’ On

Traditional Camps Only

During Movin’ On Camp, we explore who we are while making new friends in a safe and energetic atmosphere. Our campers are challenged by camping staff to become aware of the impact the have on others and the community around them. This camp provides opportunities that stimulate the development of each campers self-esteem. Each week of camp includes swimming and a highlighted fieldtrip.

*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.

Weekly Theme: Around the World
Field Trip: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Weekly Theme: Super Heroes
Field Trip: California’s Great America
NO CAMP ON JUNETEENTH

Weekly Theme: Cosmic Explorers
Field Trip: The Lawrence Hall of Science

Weekly Theme: Party at the YMCA
Field Trip: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
NO CAMP ON 4TH OF JULY

Weekly Theme: Under the Sea
Field Trip: Don Castro Regional Recreational Area

Weekly Theme: YMCA All-Star
Field Trip: The Plex

Weekly Theme: Roar and Explore!
Field Trip: Oakland Zoo

Weekly Theme: The Y’s Got Talent
Field Trip: Theater Performance

Weekly Theme: Holidays in the Summer
Field Trip: Ice Skating

Weekly Theme: 100 Acre-Woods
Field Trip: Muir Woods National Monument

Summer Camps for Incoming 9TH–10TH

AGES: 13–15
AGE GROUP: Leaders in Training (L.I.T.)

L.I.T. Mandatory Training & Field Work

Leaders-In-Training will spend their training participating in camp activities while learning and practicing leadership skills and developing an appreciation for the importance of being a role model in the camp community.

*A non-refundable deposit is due at registration.
*No camp on 06/19 and 07/04.
*Field trips are subject to change.

Field Trip: California’s Great America

Field Trip: Traveling with the Discoverers Unit or the Adventurers Unit

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.

English Application

Solicitud en español

中文申請表

Email your completed and attached income verification forms by clicking below:

[email protected]

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

Summer Camp Programs

Forge new friendships, create lasting memories

Trained Youth Development Staff

Health & Safety

Free Extended Care

Multiple Camp Options Available

Summer Camp Hours & Contact

Camp Location

Y Camp at Argonne Playground Park – Clubhouse

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION

Program Information

Dates

Hours

Grades

Deposits

Summer Camps for Incoming TK–K

Traditional Camp – Week 1: 06/09/25–06/13/25

Traditional Camp – Week 2: 06/16/25–06/20/25

Traditional Camp – Week 3: 06/23/25-06/27/25

Specialty Art Camp – Week 3: 06/23/25-06/27/25

Traditional Camp – Week 4: 06/30/25–07/03/25

Specialty Cooking Camp – Week 4: 06/30/25–07/03/25

Traditional Camp – Week 5: 07/07/25–07/11/25

Traditional Camp – Week 6: 07/14/25–07/18/25

Traditional Camp – Week 7: 07/21/25–07/25/25

Traditional Camp – Week 8: 07/28/25–08/01/25

Traditional Camp – Week 9: 08/04/25–08/08/25

Traditional Camp – Week 10: 08/11/25–08/15/25

Summer Camps for Incoming 1st–2nd

Traditional Camp – Week 1: 06/09/25–06/13/25

Specialty Art Camp – Week 1: 06/09/25–06/13/25

Traditional Camp – Week 2: 06/16/25–06/20/25

Traditional Camp – Week 3: 06/23/25-06/27/25

Traditional Camp – Week 4: 06/30/25–07/03/25

Traditional Camp – Week 5: 07/07/25–07/11/25

Traditional Camp – Week 6: 07/14/25–07/18/25

Traditional Camp – Week 7: 07/21/25–07/25/25

Traditional Camp – Week 8: 07/28/25–08/01/25

Traditional Camp – Week 9: 08/04/25–08/08/25

Specialty Cooking Camp – Week 9: 08/04/25–08/08/25

Traditional Camp – Week 10: 08/11/25–08/15/25

Summer Camps for Incoming 3rd–5th

Traditional Camp – Week 1: 06/09/25–06/13/25

Traditional Camp – Week 2: 06/16/25–06/20/25

Specialty Cooking Camp – Week 2: 06/16/25–06/20/25

Traditional Camp – Week 3: 06/23/25-06/27/25

Traditional Camp – Week 4: 06/30/25–07/03/25

Traditional Camp – Week 5: 07/07/25–07/11/25

Traditional Camp – Week 6: 07/14/25–07/18/25

Traditional Camp – Week 7: 07/21/25–07/25/25

Traditional Camp – Week 8: 07/28/25–08/01/25

Traditional Camp – Week 9: 08/04/25–08/08/25

Traditional Camp – Week 10: 08/11/25–08/15/25

Specialty Art Camp – Week 10: 08/11/25–08/15/25

Summer Camps for Incoming 6TH–8TH

Traditional Camp – Week 1: 06/09/25–06/13/25

Traditional Camp – Week 2: 06/16/25–06/20/25

Traditional Camp – Week 3: 06/23/25-06/27/25

Traditional Camp – Week 4: 06/30/25–07/03/25

Traditional Camp – Week 5: 07/07/25–07/11/25

Traditional Camp – Week 6: 07/14/25–07/18/25

Traditional Camp – Week 7: 07/21/25–07/25/25

Traditional Camp – Week 8: 07/28/25–08/01/25

Traditional Camp – Week 9: 08/04/25–08/08/25

Traditional Camp – Week 10: 08/11/25–08/15/25

Summer Camps for Incoming 9TH–10TH

L.I.T. Mandatory Training & Field Work

Mandatory 2-Week Training: 06/09/25–06/13/25 & 06/18/25–06/20/25

Field Work – Week: 06/23/25–06/27/25

Field Work – Week: 06/30/25-07/03/25

Field Work – Week: 07/07/25–07/11/25

Field Work – Week: 07/14/25–07/18/25

Field Work – Week: 07/21/25–07/25/25

Field Work – Week: 07/28/25–08/01/25

Field Work – Week: 08/04/25–08/08/25

Field Work – Week: 08/11/25–08/15/25

Daily Activity Schedule

Summer Camp FAQs

The session/camp week I want to register my child(ren) for is full. I’ve joined a waitlist, what can I expect?

My child has disability needs, who should I contact for support or for more information?