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YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers

Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School · ★ 4.0 (1 review)

The Mission YMCA Discoverers camp at Dolores Huerta Elementary offers a traditional day camp experience for children entering grades K-5, focusing on fun, fr...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers camp website loads successfully and provides details for a traditional day camp for children entering grades K-5. The camp is operated by the YMCA of San Francisco, a well-established nonprofit organization. While specific ACA accreditation for this particular camp location is not listed, the YMCA of San Francisco as a whole is a reputable organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The program focuses on activities like arts & crafts, sports, games, and field trips. Google reviews for the Mission YMCA generally show a positive rating of 4.3 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the staff and variety of activities. 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 5–7

YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Address: 65 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
  • Phone: (415) 334-9622
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing. A deposit is due each week. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers is open to children ages 5–7. 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 of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. YMCA member/non-member pricing. A deposit is due each week. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers runs 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers 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 of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers 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 of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Discoverers 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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