YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers
Mission YMCA Adventurers offers a traditional day camp experience for children in grades K-5, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal growth within the San...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Adventurers camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp program for children in grades K-5. The camp is part of the YMCA of San Francisco, a non-profit organization. While the specific 'Adventurers' program is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as a whole is a reputable organization. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in child abuse prevention, first aid, and CPR, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. Google reviews for the Mission YMCA generally show a positive rating of 4.1 stars from 250 reviews, with many praising the facilities and programs for children. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and YMCASF on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
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: 7–9
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Address: 4080 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
- 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 - Mission YMCA - Adventurers
- What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers accept?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers is open to children ages 7–9. 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 - Mission YMCA - Adventurers cost?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Mission YMCA - Adventurers's hours?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Mission YMCA - Adventurers?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Mission YMCA - Adventurers provide lunch?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers 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 - Mission YMCA - Adventurers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
- YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Mission YMCA - Adventurers 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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