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Marin YMCA Traditional Camps

Marin YMCA · ★ 4.0 (82 reviews)

Traditional day camps for various age groups, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, ymcasf.org/program/summer-camp-outdoor-programs/, loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including traditional day camps at the Marin YMCA for ages 3.75-13. The YMCA of San Francisco, the parent organization, has a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the variety of programs and positive staff interactions. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. While the site details program types and age groups, specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly published. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, indicating it is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for the YMCA of San Francisco are @ymcasf on Instagram and ymcasf on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–13

Marin YMCA Traditional Camps 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–13
  • Address: 1500 Los Gamos Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
  • Phone: (415) 492-9622
  • Cost notes: Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Marin YMCA Traditional Camps

What ages does Marin YMCA Traditional Camps accept?
Marin YMCA Traditional Camps is open to children ages 3–13. 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 Marin YMCA Traditional Camps cost?
Marin YMCA Traditional Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing varies by location and membership status. Refer to individual branch registration for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Marin YMCA Traditional Camps?
Marin YMCA Traditional Camps 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 Marin YMCA Traditional Camps provide lunch?
Marin YMCA Traditional Camps 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.

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