GREAT SUMMERS START AT THE Y
The YMCA of San Francisco is committed to providing quality youth programming and exceptional summer camp experiences to our Bay Area families.
Health & Safety Protocols
Wellness Checks
We will no longer complete daily health and temperature checks, but ask that parents use this guide from SF Department of Public Health to complete a wellness check at home and keep your child at home should they not pass. Immediately after check-in staff and campers will be required to wash their hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds or sanitize.
Our Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
High volume surfaces such as doorknobs, water fountains, door handles, tables, and bathrooms will be sanitized as needed. Campers and staff will have hand washing or sanitizing scheduled regularly. Shared materials will immediately be wiped down after use. Toys or materials that are difficult to clean (example: playdough, stuffed animals) will not be allowed at program. A professional cleaning company will clean and sanitize any indoor spaces used at the end of the day.
Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures
Drop-off and pick-up will be drive or walk up. Due to safety protocols, parents/guardians will not be allowed to enter the facility. One parent/guardian may drop-off one child at a time. If multiple families arrive at once, you will be asked to wait a minimum of 6 feet for your turn in line. Parents/guardians and youth must wear a mask during drop-off and pick-up.
Physical Distancing
Groups will not exceed current county/city guidelines. Absences from camp will be monitored. Program will be set up to maintain 3’ of physical distancing as much as possible. Program activities have been modified to ensure they can be run safely and ‘touch free’. All field trips have been canceled. Hugging, holding hands, etc are not permitted.
The Summer Together Initiative
The YMCA of San Francisco is joining the Summer Together Initiative for Summer 2021. The Summer Together Initiative is a coalition of community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and city departments partnering to offer free in-person learning experiences for San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Students.
Registration Timeline
04/21-04/30 Information Collection: We are no longer taking new submissions. If space is available after May 17, new families will be able to apply.
05/03-05/07 Registration Opens for SFUSD Students Prioritized by DCYF*
- Residents of Public Housing, RVs, and SROs
- Families that are experiencing unstable housing
- Students in the foster care
- English Language Learners
- Children and youth with disabilities
- Low-income families, with a focus on historically impacted communities, including people who identify as African American, Latino/a/x, Native American, Pacific Islander, and/or Asian
- Children and youth with disabilities
*San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families
05/10-5/14 Registration Opens for All SFUSD Students
- All SFUSD students will be eligible in waves the week of 5/10
- Wave 1: Youth who completed the online interest list as of 04/30
- Wave 2: 05/13 - youth who requested registration after 04/30
- 05/17 Registration Open to All Students
- Non-SFUSD students
- Private school students
The city’s highest-need San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) students and families are eligible for priority registration, qualifying factors include:
- Residents of public housing, RVs and SROs
- Families that are experiencing unstable housing
- Children and youth in the foster care system
- English language learners
- Low-income families, with a focus on historically impacted communities, including people who identify as African American, Latino/a/x, Native American, Pacific Islander, and/or Asian American
- Children and youth with disabilities
WAVE 2 & 3 ENROLLMENT EMAILS HAVE BEEN SENT TO FAMILIES WHO REQUESTED TO REGISTER BY 4/30
Please note: Attendance of a minimum of 4 days a week in each three-week session is required if you sign up for YMCA of San Francisco Camps.
Buchanan YMCA
Camp Location
Rosa Parks Elementary School
1501 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Camp Information
Grades: K-5
Full Day Camp: 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Afternoon Camp: 12:30 pm-6:00 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Camp Location
Buchanan YMCA
1530 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Camp Information
Grades: K-5
Full Day Camp: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Session 1: Not available at this location
Session 2: Not available at this location
Session 3: 07/19-08/06
Camp Location
Margaret Hayward Playground
1016 Laguna Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Camp Information
Grades: TK
Full Day Camp: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: 07/19-08/06
Embarcadero YMCA
Camp Location
Treasure Island Community YMCA
749 9th Street
San Francisco, CA 94130
Camp Information
Grades: TK-8
FULL DAY CAMP: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: 07/19-08/06
Mission YMCA
Camp Location
Monroe Elementary School
260 Madrid Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Camp Information
Grades: TK-8
FULL DAY CAMP: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Camp Location
Dolores Huerta Elementary School
65 Chenery Street
San Francisco, CA 94131
Camp Information
Grades: TK-5
FULL DAY CAMP: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Camp Location
Mission YMCA
4080 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Camp Information
Grades: TK-5
FULL DAY CAMP: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Session 1: Not available at this location
Session 2: Not available at this location
Session 3: 07/19-08/06
Presidio Community YMCA
Camp Location
Letterman Gym
1152 Gorgas Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
Camp Information
Grades: TK-5
Full Day Camp: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16*
Session 3: 07/19-08/06
*No Camp on Monday, July 5th
Richmond District YMCA
Camp Location
Claire Lilienthal Elementary School - Madison Campus
3950 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Camp Information
Grades: K-5
Full Day Camp: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Stonestown Family YMCA
Camp Location
Jose Ortega Elementary School
400 Sargent Street
San Francisco, CA 94132
Camp Information
Grades: TK-8
Full Day Camp: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Camp Location
Stonestown Family YMCA - Senior Annex
3150 20th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132
Camp Information
Grades: TK-8
Full Day Camp: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Session 1: Not available at this location
Session 2: Not available at this location
Session 3: 07/19-08/06
Urban Services YMCA
Camp Location
Starr King Elementary School
1215 Carolina Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Camp Information
Grades: K-5
Full Day Camp: 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
Camp Location
Doctor Charles R Drew Elementary School
50 Pomona Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
Camp Information
Grades: TK-5
Full Day Camp: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Session 1: 06/07-06/25
Session 2: 06/28-07/16
Session 3: Not available at this location
POWER SCHOLAR ACADEMY
Summer Together
Power Scholars Academy
By Invitation Only
Branch | Site | Hours | Grades | Dates |
Bayview Hunters Point | Bayview YMCA | 8:30a-5:00p | K-5 | 6/7-7/23 |
Bayview Hunters Point | MLK Beacon | 9:00a-3:30p | 6-8 | 6/14-7/23 |
Buchanan | John Muir | 7:00a-6:00p | K-5 | 6/7-7/23 |
Chinatown | Chinatown YMCA | 8:30a-5:00p | 1-8 | 6/7-7/23 |
Embarcadero | Tenderloin Community School | 7:30a-6:00p | K-5 | 6/7-8/6 |
Mission | Monroe | 8:00a-5:00p | K-5 | 6/7-7/13 |
Presidio | Marina Middle School | 9:00a-3:30p | 6-8 | 6/7-7/13 |
Richmond | Claire Lilienthal | 8:00a-5:00p | K-5 | 6/7-7/13 |
Stonestown | Stonestown YMCA | 8:00a-5:30p | Kinder | 6/7-7/23 |
Urban Services | O'Connell | 8:45a-3:45p | 9 | 6/7-7/23 |
Urban Services | Denman | 9:00a-4:30p | 6, 8 | 6/7-7/23 |