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YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers

Mission YMCA - Sunnyside Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers camp website loads successfully and provides information on their summer day camp program for children entering grades K-5. The camp is part of the larger YMCA of San Francisco organization, which is a non-profit entity. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program is described as a traditional day camp, offering activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. While the specific Sunnyside Elementary location is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of San Francisco is a well-known and established organization. Google reviews for the Mission YMCA generally show a positive rating, often around 4.5 stars, with comments frequently 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, indicating an active online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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: 250 Foerster Street, San Francisco, CA 94112, 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 - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers

What ages does YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers accept?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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 - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers cost?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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 - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers's hours?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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 - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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 - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers provide lunch?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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 - Sunnyside Elementary School - Discoverers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
YMCA of San Francisco - Mission YMCA - Sunnyside 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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