The YMCA of San Francisco’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring are taught to more that 1,100 program participants each day. Our mission is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through value based programs that promote the total mind, body and spirit. Your child will find guidance through certified instructors & childcare professionals and friendship within there community.

The Buchanan YMCA is excited to announce our 2008 Winter Wonderland & Spirit Camps!

Week 1 – Winter Wonderland Camp

December 22nd, 23rd, 24th

Join Y-Camp as we create a Winter Wonderland Magical experience.  Campers will enjoy this week packed with wonderful cooking creations, ‘art-ASTIC’ crafts, rocking winter sports, and much more!  Campers will also participate in decorating their own Christmas trees, creating ornaments, caroling and their very own Kris Kringle Gift Give Away! Join us on a field trip to Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center!

Week 2 – Spirit Camp

December 29th, 30th, 31st

Who’s got spirit? Yes we do!  Join Y Camp as we display our talents and our great spirit.  Campers will enjoy this spirit themed week, packed with sporting tournaments, a pajama party, and superheroes.  Spirit week will feature citizenship, leadership, and sportsmanship workshops, along with an exciting trip to the Cartoon Museum!

Download the Winter Day Camp 2008 Registration Packet,

or drop by the Member Services Desk at Buchanan YMCA to register.

Space is limited so register your camper right away!

Camp Info: 415-931-9622

Day Camp

Our Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Day Camps provide children with a great place to have fun and experience challenges in a safe environment. Our quality staff are well-trained and sensitive to your children's needs. The focus of these camps is to present children with opportunities they may not normally experience in "inner-city" life. Children have an opportunity to participate in group activities, games and crafts. In addition, youth are able to go on trips that include parks, museums, beaches, pools and places that explore the diverse culture of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Day Camp is offered at our Buchanan YMCA facility at 1530 Buchanan Street, SF, CA 94115 (off Geary Blvd. across from the Japantown Center).

The Elementary Day Camp serves K-5th grades for winter/spring vacation camps & entering K-5th grades for summer programming. Junior Leadership serves grades 6-8 for winter/spring & entering grades 6-8 for summer.

Elementary Day Camp & Junior Leadership Program hours are M-F, 7:30am - 6:00pm (with the exception of holidays noted in the session packets).

To Register, please complete the Day Camp/Junior Leadership Registration Packet. All forms must be submitted to the branch in person, by mail or by fax (415-931-1746).  Forms sent by mail or fax must include a credit card number or third-party payment information (such as Children's Council, Wu Yee, DHS, etc.) If waiting for financial assistance, deposits/fees must be included with application.

Financial is available for all camp sessions. Financial assistance is granted based on individual qualification & availability of funds. All financial assistance is granted on a first come-first served basis- please see the parent information in the camp packet for application deadlines. Financial assistance application can be found in the back of the camp registration packet.

For information regarding financial assistance or to make arrangements for third-party payments (Children's Council, Wu Yee, DHS, etc.), please contact Adrienne Jackson, Director of Youth and Teen Programming, at (415) 292-3020.

CAMP JONES GULCH

Western Addition Safe Haven Winter Program

June 16 - August 15

Registration Info: ages 10-18, M-F 10am-6pm, registration packets are available at Buchanan YMCA, (415) 931-9622

Western Addition Safe Haven Program

The Western Addition Safe Haven offers teen vacation/winter programming. For more information, visit the Teen Programs page.

Adrienne Jackson, Director of Youth and Teen Programming, (415) 292-3020