YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers
The Mission YMCA Explorers camp at Dolores Huerta Elementary School offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-5, focusing on fun, fri...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers camp is a day camp for children in grades K-5, offering a traditional summer camp experience. The website (ymcasf.org/summer-camp-mission/) loads successfully and provides details about the program, including activities like sports, arts, and outdoor play. The camp is part of the YMCA of San Francisco, a nonprofit organization, and the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. While the specific Dolores Huerta Elementary School location does not have independent Google reviews, the YMCA of San Francisco generally holds a 4.1-star rating from 1,000+ reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for campers to learn and grow.
Who thrives here Ages 9–11
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 9–11
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Address: 65 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
- Phone: (415) 345-9622
- 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 - Explorers
- What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers accept?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers is open to children ages 9–11. 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 - Explorers cost?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers's hours?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers provide lunch?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers 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 - Explorers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Dolores Huerta Elementary School - Explorers 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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