san francisco summer guide 2014
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Learn about affordable, high quality summer programs from all over San Francisco.TRANSCRIPT
2014 Summer Resource Guide
5–7 Multiple Locations in San Francisco
7–8 Programs for Children with Special Needs
8–9 Bayview/Hunters Point
10–11 Chinatown/Downtown/North Beach/Telegraph Hill
12–13 Civic Center/Tenderloin/Western Addition/Japantown
14 Excelsior/Ocean View/Ingleside/Lakeshore/Merced
14 Haight-Ashbury/Hayes Valley/Panhandle
15 Marina/Cow Hollow
15–17 Mission/Bernal Heights/Noe Valley/Castro
18 Potrero Hill
19 Richmond/Presidio
20 Sunset
21 Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale/Portola
22 West Portal/St. Francis Wood/Miraloma Park/Glen Park
22 Children’s Council Parent Support Classes
Children’s Council of San Francisco445 Church St. , San Francisco, California 94114 415.276.2900 (main line) 415.343.3300 (resource and referral line)
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A summer full of possibilitiesSummer programs provide great opportunities for your child to learn, play, and stay active. This booklet is a resource to assist you in choosing the summer program that is best for your family.
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The 2014 Summer Resource Guide is produced with funding from San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the San Francisco Office of Early Care and Educa-tion.
We also produce an Afterschool Guide each summer. If you would like to include a program or make a correction for next year’s guides, please contact Aaron Rosenthal at [email protected].
This guide features information on San Francisco-based summer programs for youth age 18 and under. Programs listed in this guide cost $300 or less per week or offer scholarships to bring them into that range. Sessions vary from 1–2 weeks to full summer programs. For information on the complete range of San Francisco summer camps please visit www.sfkids.org.
All program details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the programs directly.
Children’s Council does not endorse or recommend any specific program included in this guide. For free support choosing a program based on your family’s needs, please contact our Resource and Referral team:
� By phone at 415.343.3300 � In person at 445 Church Street in San Francisco � By email at [email protected]
Summer programs matter! High quality summer programs support the academic, creative, social, physical, and emotional development of young people, while meeting the needs of working families. They provide a time for youth to explore new places and skills, be physically active, and develop healthy relationships with peers and caring adults. And high quality summer programs help youth return to school prepared and engaged.
Research demonstrates the value of high quality summer programming to prevent summer learning loss, keep children healthy and active, and help working families by providing struc-tured, engaging activities for children while parents are at work.
For more information on the importance of summer programs, visit the Summer Matters Campaign at summermatters2you.net or the National Summer Learning Association at www.summerlearning.org.
About This Guide
Value of High Quality Summer Programs
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Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Children who are not engaged in high quality summer activities may experience a loss in academic skills during the summer, falling behind on reading and mathematics and declining in overall health and wellness. This means that many youth are already behind when school starts again in the fall.
Enrolling your child in a high quality, engaging summer program is one of the best ways to prevent summer learning loss. Parents and families can also help prevent summer learning loss by getting involved in their child’s summer program, however their schedule allows. Here are some simple ways you can be active in your child’s program:
� Make sure your child is interested in the summer activities! Talk with your child about what he or she is doing in the program.
� Get to know the program staff when you pick up or drop off your child. � Help your child attend the program regularly. Research shows that youth who attend their
program regularly benefit more than youth who come less often. � Expand on what he or she is learning in the program. One simple way is to read about a
topic that your child explores in the program. Or visit www.sfpl.org/kids to learn about summer activities happening in San Francisco.
TOP TEN INDICATORS OF A GREAT SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
1. Kids are happy and engaged
2. Kids feel safe
3. Kids are learning by doing
4. Kids are being creative
5. Kids are moving and playing
6. Kids get to show off their learning
7. Kids engage in a variety of activities
8. Staff are positive and involved
9. Staff are welcoming toward parents and families
10. You can sense a strong spirit— cheers, songs, etc.
Adapted by the San Francisco Expanded Learning Collaboration. More parent resources available at www.sfelc.org.
Resources for summer
and beyond!
For a comprehensive listing of family resources and activities, including summer programs for youth, visit www.sfkids.org. The SFkids web site provides listings for activities and out-of-school programs for children, and offers a directory of resources for family support, education, transportation, health, and safety. The information provided by SFkids can assist you in locating resources that may benefit your family — this summer and beyond!
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Adapted from the American Camp Association recommendations and the San Francisco Expanded Learning Collaborative.
1. What is the program’s mission or philosophy? Make sure that the program’s mission and philosophy fit with your child’s interests, and are in line with your own philosophy as a parent.
2. How does the program recruit, screen and train its staff? Determine what kinds of background checks the camp conducts on its counselors and other staff. Ask how the program provides training for staff members before camp starts. Find out how staff prepare for program while camp is in session.
3. What’s the ratio of counselors to campers? Low youth to staff ratios are a key part of high quality summer programs. In general, there should be no more than 10 to 15 youth for every paid staff, and volunteers should also be available to lower the ratio.
4. How old are the counselors? The majority of staff should be 18 or older, younger staff should be least two years older than the campers under their supervision.
5. How does the program ensure that it is aligning to school year learning? The program should be familiar with Common Core and California State Grade Level Standards. The program should ensure activities are grade level appropriate so your child is prepared when school starts in the fall.
6. How does the program handle medical emergencies? The program should have an emergency plan in place and all staff should be trained on the procedures. The program should have direct phone access to medical facilities at all times.
7. What is the program’s approach to conflict resolution and behavior management? Determine how the program developed and enforces its conflict policies, and make sure they are in line with your own philosophy.
8. How does the staff work with special needs? Ask about the kinds of training staff have received to work with special needs. If the program is not exclusively for special needs, find out if youth have opportunities to play and interact together.
9. What is a typical daily schedule? A typical daily schedule should include a range of activities that will support academic enrichment and include time for physical activity and play.
10. Will the camp transport children? Find out how the program transports children to and from activities. If a program uses vehicles, find out who drives them. If the program uses public transportation, find out their policies for riding public transportation safely.
11. Does the program offer scholarships or sliding scale fees? Don’t be afraid to ask if a program will work with you to meet your financial needs.
12. What are other people saying about the camp? Parents say that they learn the most about a program through word of mouth. Talk to parents or even school-year teachers and find out what they’re saying about the camp.
For more information on best practices for summer programs, visit the American Camping Association online at www.acacamps.org or visit GreatSchools’ website at www.greatschools.org.
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Summer Program
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Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoOrganization address:55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 600 – 94105415.445.5437www.kidsclub.orgDescription: Boys & Girls Clubs coordinate activi-ties including educational development, health and life skills, arts, sports, fitness, and recreation. Visit the Web site listed above for site-specific program details, and see below for site contact information.
Columbia Park Clubhouse450 Guerrero Street – 94110415.983.3901
Ernest Ingold Clubhouse1950 Page Street – 94117 415.221.6100
Excelsior Clubhouse163 London Street – 94112 415.334.3182
Mission Clubhouse901 Alabama Street – 94110415.400.8911
Sunnydale Clubhouse 1654 Sunnydale Avenue – 94134 415.584.5028
Tenderloin Clubhouse115 Jones Street – 94102 415.351.3125
Visitacion Valley Clubhouse251 Leland Ave – 94134 415.445.5488
Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club at Hunters Point195 Kiska Road – 94124 415.655.5160
Cross Cultural Family CenterContact: Fonda DavidsonP.O. Box 15366 – 94115415.921.7019; [email protected] Ages: 6–14 Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The Cross Cultural Family Center School Age Program provides afterschool child care for children ages 5–9 during the school year, and full-day child care during the summer months and school breaks. The program provides healthy meals, homework support and enrichment activi-ties. It serves low and moderate income families in San Francisco. Centers are located in the Western Addition, Richmond, Tenderloin and Castro/Upper Market neighborhoods. Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic
San Francisco Beacon InitiativeContact: Ali Metzler1390 Market Street, Suite 900 – 94102 415.554.3507; [email protected]: Beacon centers coordinate summer programs with activities including academic development, computer classes, sports, music, arts, and writing. Visit the Web site listed above for site-specific program details, and see below for site contact information.
Bayview Hunters PointBurton High School 400 Mansell Street – 94134Carol Hill – [email protected]; 415.469.4550
ChinatownFrancisco Middle School2190 Powell Street – [email protected]; 415.291.7900
MissionEverett Middle School450 Church Street – [email protected]; 415.431.2233
Multiple Locations in San Francisco
6OMI/Excelsior Beacon CenterJames Denman Middle School241 Oneida Avenue – [email protected]; 415.469.4535
RichmondGeorge Washington High School600 32nd Avenue – [email protected]; 415.750.8400
SunsetA.P. Giannini Middle School3151 Ortega Street – [email protected]; 415.759.2770
Visitacion ValleyVisitacion Valley Middle School450 Raymond Avenue – [email protected]; 415.469.4590
Western AdditionJohn Muir Elementary School380 Webster Street, Room 21 – [email protected]; 415.241.6335
San Francisco Recreation and ParksOrganization address: 501 Stanyan Street – 94117415.831.2700; [email protected]: San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks department offers a variety of day camps throughout the city for youth aged 17 and under. Ages served, dates, times, and fees vary by pro-gram; consult the department’s Web site or call for details on a specific program. Camp activities include arts and crafts, cooking, sports, music, science, dance, field trips, and more. Extended care is offered at many sites. You can also register in-person at 12 neighborhood recreation centers throughout the city.
SFUSD ExCEL Programs Contact: Lucy Hong20 Cook Street – 94118415.750.4500, ext. 1018; [email protected]: Entering grades K–12. Priority at each site is given to students currently enrolled in the after school program at that school.Dates: Check with each school’s ExCEL program.Times: Full-day programs, hours vary by locationFees: Free and fee-based, check with each school for details.
Description: Building upon the success of ExCEL After School Programs, many schools will offer Ex-CEL summer programs. The district estimates that programs will be offered at 36 schools. Ask the ExCEL after school administrator at your school for details on summer plans at that location.
SFUSD Early Education Schools 20 Cook Street – 94118415.750.8500www.sfusd.edu – click on ‘Programs’ then ‘Early Education’Ages: Entering grades K–5Dates: Monday-Friday during summer breakTimes: Full-day programs, hours vary by locationFees: Subsidized and Tuition-based spots availableDescription: Summer programs are available at many Early Education Schools. These programs provide children a variety of educational, recre-ational and social opportunities. Children who attend a school’s afterschool program during the academic year are guaranteed a summer spot. Ad-ditional spots are generally available, on a school-by-school basis. Please call the number above or visit the web site for details on a particular school.
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The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CaliforniaContact: Shannon Simonson1234 Divisadero Street – 94115415.921.7658; [email protected]: Birth–17Dates: Day camp and Residential camp available, contact for details.Fees: Free for families living in San FranciscoDescription: Camp Hear We Come offers both day and residential camps for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Our day camp consists of drama, art, hiking, dance, and much more. Residential camp offers horseback riding, hiking, campfires, rock climbing, and more.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese,Mandarin, American Sign Language
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center207 Skyline Boulevard – 94132415.665.4100www.prrcsf.orgAges: 5–21Times: 12:00–6:00 p.m.Description: The Pomeroy Center offers recre-ation programs exclusively for children andteens with disabilities. Activities include artsand crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, computer lab, and field trips around the Bay Area.
YMCA of San FranciscoOrganization address:631 Howard Street, Suite 500 – 94105415.777.9622www.ymcasf.orgDescription: YMCA of San Francisco offers an array of summer programs for children and teens. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips to locations such as parks, muse-ums, beaches, and pools. Visit the Web site listed above for site-specific program details, and see below for site contact information.
Bayview Hunters Point YMCA1601 Lane Street – 94124415.822.7728
Chinatown YMCA 855 Sacramento Street – 94108415.748.3556
Mission YMCA4080 Mission Street – 94112415.452.7573
Presidio YMCA 63 Funston Avenue – 94129415.447.9611
Richmond District YMCA 360 18th Avenue – 94121415.666.9622
Stonestown Family YMCA333 Eucalyptus Drive – 94132415.242.7101
Urban Services YMCA1426 Fillmore Street – 94115415.561.0631
Programs for Children with Special Needs
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Bayview YMCAContact: Betty Sells-Asberry1601 Lane Street – 94124 415.822.7728, x265; [email protected]/bayview Grades: K–5 Dates: June 2–August 15 Times: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fees: $125 per week, subsides acceptedDescription: In these programs, youth participate in character building and recreational activities that enhance social and leadership skills as well as attend field trips to museums, amusement parks, carnivals, and outdoor wilderness parks.Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
Starr King Summer Program Contact: Suzanne Medina 1426 Fillmore Street – 94115415.561.0631, ext. 107; [email protected]/urbanservicesGrades: K–5Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Star King Summer Program serves students Kindergarten through 5th grade who attend Star King Elementary school in the Potrero Hill/Bayview area. We provide academic enrich-ment, KidzLit, SPARKS, a non-competitive sports and nutrition based programs curriculum, and
other youth development based enrichment pro-grams, including music, drama and visual arts. Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog
Charles Drew Summer Program Contact: Chablis Scott415.242.7129; [email protected]/urbanAges: Entering grades K–5Dates: Call for dates Times: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Charles Drew Summer Program serves students Kindergarten through 5th grade who attend Charles Drew Elementary school in the Bayview area. We provide academic enrich-ment, KidzLit, SPARKS, a non-competitive sports and nutrition based programs curriculum, and other youth development based enrichment pro-grams, including music, drama and visual arts.Languages: English, Spanish
Hunters Point Family – GIRLS 2000 Summer Contact: Takai Tyler1800 Oakdale Avenue – 94124415.822.8895; [email protected] Ages: 6–18Dates: Call for details
Bayview/Hunters Point
Sunny Paths Special Needs MinistryLutheran Church of the Holy SpiritContact: Cecilia Ng2400 Noriega Street – 94122415.661.1120; [email protected]: Entering Preschool–5th gradeDates: July 22–August 2Times: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Sunny Paths is a summer camp for children with special needs. All children are paired with a buddy.
Edgewood Special Need Inclusion CampContact: Bryan Supnet1801 Vicente Street – 94116415.418.9704; [email protected]: 6–18Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The objective of Camp Edgewood is to provide an environment in which children may enrich their lives through new experiences, build self-esteem, self-confidence and rediscover some of the magic of childhood. The therapeutic value of the natural outdoors is immeasurable and often is a seed for future growth and positive development.
9Times: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The HPF GIRLS 2000 program serves high-risk, primarily African American female youth from the Hunters Point public housing com-munity. GIRLS 2000 provides an academic-based summer program that includes an academic com-ponent during the day with enrichment classes and recreational outings in the evening.
Hunters Point Family – Gilman Rec Connect Contact: Takai Tyler1800 Oakdale Avenue – 94124415.822.8895; [email protected] Ages: 5–12Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The Gilman summer program is a full-day enrichment camp for youth living in Bay-view Hunters Point. It provides activities that focus on academic readiness, arts, sports and healthy recreation. The program also provides community building events.
Providence Summer Learning1218 Mendell Street – 94124415.642.0234www.providencefoundationsf.orgDates: Call for detailsTimes: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fees: NoneDescription: Providence runs a five-week sum-mer day camp featuring academic and enrich-
ment classes, plus field trips on Fridays. Activities include: self-defense, arts and crafts, photogra-phy, computer literacy, gymnastics, math, money management, language arts, and music. Kids will also learn about careers and life after school.
The Vision Academy141 Industrial Street – 94124415.886.7591; [email protected]: Campers ages 4½–13; Junior Counselor program for ages 14–17Dates: June 2-August 15Times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., extended care available beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.Fees: $250 per week, financial aid available, no one denied for lack of funds. Description: If you are a kid, you want your summer to be filled with fun. If you are a parent, you want to make sure your child keeps up with their academic progress, and doesn’t experience summer learning loss. This is where The Vision Academy comes in. Our camp is designed to pro-vide each child with fun and memorable summer-time experiences, including a quality curriculum designed to promote academic growth. Our staff is great with kids, and provides a fun-filled daily schedule of activities that includes Math, Reading & Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Chess Instruction and Brain games. The Vision Academy helps kids have a smart and happy summer. We invite you to ex-perience our camp, and discover for yourself why our campers and families return year after year.Languages: English, Spanish
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Cameron HouseContact: Kelcie Wong920 Sacramento Street – 94108415.781.0401, ext. [email protected]/summerAges: Entering grades 1–12Dates: June 10–August 16Times: 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Fees: $125 per week, financial aid available. Description: Cameron House offers outdoor day camp, bilingual programs, academic enrichment, leadership development and Westminster Woods residential camp. Pickup and dropoff locations available in the Sunset and Richmond.Languages: English, Cantonese
Salesian Day Camp680 Filbert Street – 94133415.397.3067; [email protected]: Pre-K–4th gradeDates: June 9–August 1
Times: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; extended care 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 4:00–5:30 p.m.Fees: Call for details. Description: Campers in our program participate in two field trips a week as well as arts and crafts, dance, theatre/music, martial arts, weekly guest speakers, and weekly theme activities (e.g. carni-val, birthday party, luau).Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Chinatown YMCA Contact: Jonathan Mar855 Sacramento Street – 94108 415.576.9622; [email protected]/chinatown Ages: Entering grades K–8 Dates: Summer long Times: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Day Camp is a program designed to provide youth ages 5–14 with opportunities to learn through experiences and project-based activities. Day Camp will have 12 one-week ses-sions with themed activities that include Sports, Science, Cultural Arts, Healthy Cooking, and Physical Fitness.Languages: English, Chinese
Summer Program at John Yehall Chin Contact: Nelson Yeung350 Broadway Street – 94133415.576.9622; [email protected]: Entering grades K–8 Dates: Nine weeks, call for datesTimes: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The Chinatown YMCA Summer School is a nine-week program for youth enter-ing grades K–8. Children spend half their day in academic activities, and half in recreation or enrichment activities.Languages: English, Chinese
Embarcadero YMCA Contact: Tim Townsend169 Steuart Street – 94105 415.957.9622; [email protected]/embarcadero Ages: Entering grades K–8
Chinatown/Downtown/North Beach/Telegraph Hill
11Dates: June 2–August 15 Times: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Wide range of themes and activities, including lots of outdoor play time.
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood CenterContact: Jeffrey Ng660 Lombard Street – 94133415.421.6443, ext. 28; [email protected]: Entering grades K–6Dates: June 4–August 8 (register week-by-week)Times: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: $150/week; sliding scale available for quali-fying familiesDescription: Participants in Tel-Hi’s Summer Camp Program enjoy activities including art, acting, gardening, academic enrichment, field trips, and sports and recreation. Throughout the summer, students gain confidence, improve com-munication skills, learn to work together, experi-ence new activities, develop friendships and have fun! All employees in our California State Licensed camp have passed a criminal background check prior to employment; our experienced team is
also trained in CPR & First Aid, as well as youth development best practices and child abuse prevention.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program Contact: Alvin Woo2012 Pine Street – 94115415.202.7903; [email protected]: 14–17Dates: Call for datesTimes: 20 hours per week, usually 4 hours per dayFees: Free Description: MYEEP provides San Francisco youth between the ages of 14-17 with the opportunity to build work experience through after school and summer employment at nonprofit and public sec-tor organizations. MYEEP also helps participants develop job search skills, explore postsecondary education and various career opportunities, and learn numerous life skills.Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
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Civic Center/Tenderloin/Western Addition/Japantown
Catholic Charities CYO180 Howard Street – 94105415.863.1141, x101www.cccyo.orgAges: Call for detailsDates: All summerTimes: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fees: NoneDescription: Maureen & Craig Sullivan Youth Ser-vices provides quality child development services to San Francisco children, focusing on kids from very low income families, primarily residing in the SOMA neighborhood. It offers a strong learn-ing based curriculum that supports enrichment, physical and socio-emotional strength.
Christ United Presbyterian Church (C.U.P.C.) Summer CampContact: Jill Hom1700 Sutter Street – 94115415.567.3988; [email protected]/summercampAges: Entering grades 1–8Dates: June 9–August 8Times: Drop off: 7:30–9:00 a.m.; pick up: 4:00–6:00 p.m.Fees: $165 per week or $950 for all seven weeks if paid in advance.Description: C.U.P.C. Summer Camp strives to maintain a low-cost child care program serving children and families in the San Francisco. We integrate Christian devotional lessons and themes with daily activities that include games, crafts, songs and various special events. Our activities take place in various sites within Golden Gate Park, as well as other day trips that include Great America, roller skating and swimming.Languages: English, Japanese
Collective Impact1050 McAllister Street - 94115415-567-0400; [email protected]: 6-18Dates: June 9–August 1Times: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: NoneDescription: For five weeks Collective Impact partners with the University of San Francisco to
offer students a literacy focused program in the mornings, twice a week the students take field trips around the city visiting local landmarks and neighborhood parks; once a week they spend a day at the library and the community swimming pool. Each group picks a project that they work on over the course of the summer and presents their work at a closing ceremony.
Glide Summer ProgramContact: Don Pologruto330 Ellis Street – 94102415.674.6236; [email protected]: 5–13Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Fees: Call for details Description: Glide’s Janice Mirikitani Family, Youth and Childcare Center provides culturally relevant, high quality programs for low-income children in the Tenderloin, with full day program-ming during the summer months. Summer activi-ties include field trips, creative arts, gardening and nutrition education, and sports and recreation.Languages: English, Spanish
13Buchanan YMCAContact: Jennifer Hughes1530 Buchanan Street – 94115 415.931.9622; [email protected]/buchanan Ages: Entering grades K–8 Dates: Call for dates Times: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The Summer Program at Margaret Hayward Playground Rec Connect serves com-munity youth attending various schools in the Western Addition. The program has nine weeks of activities, field trips and service learning projects.Languages: English, Spanish
The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CaliforniaContact: Shannon Simonson1234 Divisadero Street – 94115415.921.7658; [email protected]: 6–17Dates: Day camp and Residential camp available, contact for details.Fees: Free for families living in San FranciscoDescription: Camp Hear We Come offers both day and residential camps for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Our day camp consists of drama, art, hiking, dance, and much more. Residential camp offers horseback riding, hiking, campfires, rock climbing, and more.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, American Sign Language
Tenderloin Achievement Group Contact: Tom Heath375 Eddy Street – 94102415.441.8924; [email protected] Grades: K–8Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: $80 per weekDescription: Tenderloin Achievement Group (TAG) serves Tenderloin and adjoining neighbor-hood youth, representing grades K-8 from 10+ San Francisco Public and Private Schools. Summer activities include summer reading, literacy, mentoring, nutrition education, gardening, art, fieldtrips, collaborations with SFUSD Health Edu-cation Students, and community projects. Languages: English, Cantonese, Vietnamese
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CorporationContact: Laura Choe201 Eddy Street – 94102415.358.3908; [email protected]: 5–17Dates: Ten weeks, call for dates.Times: Monday–Thursday, Noon–6:00 p.m.; Friday, Noon–8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: FreeDescription: TASP’s mission is to provide a safe environment in which children can engage in aca-demic, cultural, recreational, and social activities. Programming includes homework tutoring, art workshops, sports, and lots of exciting field trips.Languages: English, Spanish, Filipino
Up On Top Contact: John Pabst Meets at Tenderloin Community School1187 Franklin Street – [email protected]: Entering grades K–5Dates: Call for detailsTimes: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: Free Description: The summer program helps children maintain the academic gains they have made dur-ing the school year and provides a safe environ-ment for enrichment activities. At least two hours per day are devoted to academic support.Languages: English, Spanish
United Playaz 1038 Howard Street – 94103415.999.2587www.unitedplayaz.orgAges: Grades K–8Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:30 am–7:00 pm Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Daily activities include recreation, field trips, educational workshops, camping trips and overnight adventures for youth ages 6–14 at the United Playaz Clubhouse. United Playaz serves as a summertime lunch/snack program site and administers lunches and snacks daily, not just to UP participants, but to children and youth across the South of Market neighborhood.
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Stonestown YMCA Summer Camps Contact: Theresa De Dios333 Eucalyptus Drive – 94132 415.242.7129; [email protected]/stonestownAges: Entering grades K–8 Dates: Summer long Times: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Summer camps for sports and a wide range of speciality areas, such Lego, cook-ing, rocket building and crime scene investiga-tion. Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
IT Bookman Summer Enrichment Program Contact: Theresa De Dios333 Eucalyptus Drive – 94132 415.242.7129; [email protected]/stonestownAges: Entering grades K–8 Dates: Summer long Times: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The Summer Enrichment program serves students from YMCA afterschool pro-grams. Students explore a new theme each week and have the option to register for different units each week.Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center207 Skyline Boulevard – 94132415.665.4100 www.prrcsf.orgAges: 5–21 Times: 12:00–6:00 p.m.Description: The Pomeroy Center offers recre-ation programs exclusively for children and teens with disabilities. Activities include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, computer lab, and field trips around the Bay Area.
Excelsior/Ocean View/Ingleside/Lakeshore/Merced
AcroSports’ AcroCampContact: Tonya White639 Frederick Street – 94117415.665.2276; [email protected]: 6–12Dates: June 9–August 17Times: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Fees: $330, financial aid availableDescription: AcroSports’ week-long Circus Camps offer full days of circus events, acrobatics, act development and other physical activities designed to promote fitness, self-confidence, and group cooperation skills. All campers participate in Friday’s Big Show at the end of their busy week. Mornings are spent developing acts for the end-of-week show, and campers spend afternoons learning new skills, doing art projects, playing games, and other activities. Each week has a different show theme, and many campers attend multiple weeks during the summer.Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog
Haight-Ashbury/Hayes Valley/Panhandle
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Mission/Bernal Heights/Noe Valley/Castro
Arriba Juntos1850 Mission Street – [email protected]: Call for detailsDates: Call for detailsTimes: 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Fees: NoneDescription: The Youth 1st program uses in-novative learning opportunities that consider the world around us to be our classroom. Activities include: indoor and outdoor recreation, visual arts, excursions, and nutrition. Each participant is provided with two USDA approved meals daily.
Buena Vista Child Care – Spanish Immersion CampContact: Sheri Schlicker2101 Mariposa Street – 94107415.850.4812; [email protected]: 5–13Dates: June 2–August 8Times: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Fees: $250 per week, sliding scale and scholar-ships available. Description: We serve children K–5 in the Mission District and surrounding community. Participants go on field trips, attend swim lessons, receive art classes, play organized sports and perform a musi-cal theatre production.Languages: English, Spanish
Good Samaritan Family Resource CenterContact: Jose Carrasco1294 Potrero Avenue – 94110415.401.4263; [email protected] Ages: Entering grades K–8Dates: Call for datesTimes: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: The summer program serves low-income youth (K–8) residing in the Mission District or nearby neighborhoods. The program addresses the needs of children/youth by offering an exciting mix of field trips, art, sports, camping and gardening.Languages: English, Spanish
Presidio YMCAContact: Ivonne Garcia 415.447.9692; [email protected] Funston Avenue – 94129www.ymcasf.org/presidioAges: Entering grades 6–8Dates: June 2–August 15Times: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: $180–$300 per week
Description: This summer, children will learn, grow, and thrive through the exhilarating fun of traditional day, specialty, and sports camps at the Y. In the midst of all the fun, they’ll explore nature, discover new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and create lasting friendships. hands-on experiential projects in literacy, outdoor education and service learning.
Marina/Cow Hollow
16Seven Tepees3177 17th Street – 94110415-522-1550; [email protected]: 12–18Dates: June 2–August 1Times: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Seven Tepees Youth Program positively impacts the lives of inner-city youth. Students are with us from 6th grade through high school graduation and beyond, an impressive long term investment in their future. At Seven Tepees, youth learn and practice the academic and social competencies necessary to be success-ful in the 21st century. A cornerstone of our work is connection to the natural environment.
Mission Education Projects IncorporatedContact: Jene Rita Alivar3049 24th Street – 94110415.282.9898; www.mepisf.orgAges: Call for detailsDates: Call for detailsTimes: Call for details Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Mission Education Projects Inc. summer program gives children a safe and fun environment to grow and explore. We will provide a variety of activities that will include cooking, arts and crafts, field trips, physical/recreation activities, skill building, as well as academic sup-port. Our series of outings helps to mitigate social isolation caused by poverty and provides access for children to the opportunities offered by San Francisco’s rich city life.
Mission Neighborhood Centers – Mission Girls Contact: Gloria Romero362 Capp Street – 94110415.206.7756; [email protected]: 9–14Dates: June 9–August 1Times: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: Call for details Description: The Mission Girls Summer Program provides an 8-week summer program, 2 week winter break program, 1 week spring break program,and school holiday programs for inner-
city girls, ages 9–14. Program offers academic enrichment, cultural enrichment, career explora-tion, leadership development, cultural art, health education, sports and fitness, and outings.
Mission Neighborhood Centers – Precita Center Contact: Valentina Sedeno534 Precita Avenue – 94110415.206.7756 , ext. [email protected]: 5–13Dates: June 11–August 3Times: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: Call for details Description: Precita Center offers summer and school break programming to youth ages 5–13. Activities include sports and recreation, cultural enrichment, health and fitness, and leadership de-velopment, which encompasses service learning, community activism, and career exploration. Languages: English, Spanish
826 ValenciaContact: Molly Parent826 Valencia Street – 94110415.642.5905; [email protected]: Entering elementary schoolDates: Monday–Thursday for six weeks, call for dates.
17Times: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: Free or low-cost, based on incomeDescription: Each summer we partner with Mission Learning Center to offer a six-week writ-ing camp for elementary-school students. The camp runs all day Monday through Thursday and provides a balance of reading, writing, and — because it’s summer — two hours of outdoor activities. The camp is open to 75 students, and is crafted with our project-based learning model in mind. While catching up to grade level in their lit-eracy skills, students conduct science experiments and create chapbooks and performances with the one-on-one support of 826’s tutors.
Jamestown Community CenterContact: Michael Andolina3382 26th Street – 94110415.647.4709; [email protected]
Summer Voyage at JamestownAges: Entering grades 6–8Dates: Monday–Friday, call for datesTimes: Noon–6:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Participants manage their own budgets and plan their weekly activities based on a theme. The youth take field trips throughout the summer and finish with a three-day camping trip. Youth may also participate in an outdoor recreation program. Languages: English, Spanish
San Francisco Friends School Contact: Emmett Phelan250 Valencia Street – 94103415.565.0400; [email protected]: Grades K–9Dates: June 23–July 25Times: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; extended care avail-able to 5:30 pm Fees: $425 per week, scholarships availableDescription: San Francisco Friends School Sum-mer Camp offers five weeks of engaging projects, activities, adventures, and explorations. For K–1 campers, each week is a new theme. Second to ninth grade campers choose morning, afternoon, or full-day options for each week.
Pacific Islander Youth Alliance Contact: Patsy Tito 2055 Sunnydale Avenue, #100 – 94134 415.841.1086; [email protected] www.samoancenter.org Ages: Newborn–17 Dates: Six weeks, call for dates Times: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fees: Free Description: The Pacific Islander Youth Alliance program primarily serves children and youth who live in the Visitacion Valley, Bayview-Hunter’s Point, Potrero Hill, and Outer Mission neighbor-hoods. We provide a fun environment for kids to learn the Samoan Culture through music, dance, language, and art. Languages: English, Samoan
Mission YMCA Summer CampsContact: Theresa Arroyo415.452.7578; [email protected]/missionTwo LocationsGarfield Clubhouse - 1271 Treat AvenueSunnyside Clubhouse - 200 Melrose AvenueAges: Entering grades K–5 Dates: June 2–August 8 Times: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fees: $205 per weekDescription: Campers enjoy great activities like sports, craft projects, songs, skits, field trips and special events. Campers entering 6th–8th grades have leadership opportunities in creating programs. Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
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Potrero Hill Neighborhood House Contact: Sharon Johnson953 De Haro Street – 94107415.826.8080; www.phnhsf.orgAges: 6–14Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: One child: $200 for entire program; $300 total for two or more children Description: Summer in the City (SIC) is a fun learning excursion program that explores San Francisco and the Bay Area. We provide a nutri-tious breakfast, lunch and evening daily. Our program is designed to includes academics, ie. reading, writing, arithmetic and science. New to the program this year are EGPY, an online math program and Save Nature.org, a hands on science program. We will also enjoy interactive physical activities such as, swim lessons and free swim, games, sports and working in our community garden.Languages: English, Spanish
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Booker T. Washington Community Service Center800 Presidio Avenue – 94115415.928.6596www.btwcsc.orgAges: 6–14Dates: Monday–Friday throughout summer breakTimes: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fees: Sliding scaleDescription: Day Camp activities take place at Booker T. Washington, neighboring parks and centers.
Crissy FieldsContact: Rene Tucker1199 East Beach Drive – 94129415.561.7764; [email protected]: 1–6Dates: Monday to FridayTimes: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Extended care: 8:00–8:50 a.m. or 4:00–5:30 p.m. ($15 per day for am or pm or $25 for both)Fees: $585–$749 per two-week session; scholarships availableDescription: Crissy Field Center has created a rich combination of urban environmental and National Park–based summer day camp for kids in grades 1–6. A partnership of the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Con-servancy, the Crissy Field Center offers campers an unforgettable experience as they explore the outdoors in the Golden Gate National Parks, and then put their hands and minds to use in Crissy Field Center’s state-of-the-art ecology, computer, and sustainable art labs.
Jewish Community Center of San FranciscoContact: Samantha Kelman3200 California Street – 94118415.292.1255; [email protected]/summercampsAges: 5–14Dates: June 2–August 22Times: Contact for more informationFees: $395 per week and up, scholarships availableDescription: For the classic summer camp experi-ence — where a little bit of everything equals a whole lot of fun. Days are filled with swimming, sports, art, music, drama, nature explorations, city excursions, lake trips and theme days. We offer camps including Kochav Traditional Day Camps, Specialty Camps, Sports Camps and Clinics, and GADS (Gymnastics, Art, Dance & Swim).Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew
Richmond District Neighborhood CenterContact: Jane Louie741 30th Avenue – 94121Program address: TBD415.751.6600; [email protected]: Entering grades K–12Dates: June 2–July 25; dates vary for elementary, middle school, or high school camps.Times: Full-day and half-day camps availableFees: $200–400 per week; sliding scale available. Discounts available if you register for entire summer.Description: The Richmond District Neighbor-hood Center is pleased to provide an assortment of summer camps for youth in elementary school through high school. Our programs this year focus on the rich, diverse neighborhoods of San Francis-co. Campers will enjoy a variety of enrichment and exploration activities that will keep them engaged and learning over the summer months.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian
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Edgewood Heritage Academy Summer Camp Located at Sunset Episcopal Church1750 19th Avenue – 94122415.682.3291www.edgewood.org Grades: K–5 Dates: June 24–August 16Times: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: $325 per weekDescription: Edgewood Heritage Academy Summer Camp offers Mandarin language educa-tion, as well as cultural programming. Field trips, recreational activities, music and art are included in this language immersion camp which boasts a low student to staff ratio (3:1) and is staffed by native Mandarin speakers.
Russian-American International SchoolContact: Eleonora Nayberg3301 Balboa Street – 94121415.800.0730; [email protected]: 5–9Dates: Call for 2014 datesTimes: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Extended care available until 5:30 p.m.Fees: $260 per week; $300 with extended care.Description: Russian-American International School offers an exciting summer program for children ages 5–9. Each week we have a unique theme to spark your child’s imagination and learn-ing. We include field trips, arts and crafts, music, science experiments, outdoor fun, cultural and nature adventures, reading and creative writing, Russian, math and lots of other activities. You can pick from any week during the summer and have your child join the fun. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun summer program that maintains your child’s learning skills while allowing an opportu-nity to laugh and enjoy friendship!Languages: English, Russian
Sunny Paths Special Needs MinistryLutheran Church of the Holy SpiritContact: Cecilia Ng 2400 Noriega Street – 94122415.661.1120; [email protected]: Entering Preschool–5th grade
Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Fees: Call for detailsDescription: Sunny Paths is a summer camp for children with special needs. All children are paired with a buddy.
Ulloa Children’s CenterContact: Cailing Wang2650 42nd Avenue – 94116415.759.8854Ages: 5–11Dates: All summer, except closed the week of June 30–July 4.Times: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Fees: Sliding scale of $4.00–$6.75 per hour based on the number of total hours per month. Refund-able deposit required upon registration.Description: We offer full-day summer activities including arts and crafts, group games, outdoor games and Chinese language class. We are located in the Outer Sunset at Ulloa School. Our fully qualified staff meets all state licensing require-ments. You are billed monthly for only the actual hours your child attends.Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, American Sign Language
Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Contact: Kyle GiocomoLocation: A.P. Giannini Middle School3151 Ortega Street – 94122415.759.3690; [email protected]: Entering grades 2–5Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fees: Free, participants chosen by lottery. Description: Applications will be available on April 24. They are due by May 1. You can download the application at www.snbc.org/programs/sum-mer or call. Every summer, the daily learning of 400 kids doesn’t take a break just because school does. We work to prevent summer learning-loss by offering daytime summer programs for Sunset youth. Like our school-year afterschool programs, our summer programs combine hands-on learn-ing with recreational activities.Languages: English, Chinese
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Real Options for City KidsContact: Erica HernandezMeets at Visitacion Valley Middle School450 Raymond Avenue – 94134415.260.8774; [email protected]: Entering grades 1–8Dates: Call for 2014 datesTimes: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Fees: $20 for the entire programDescription: The Summer Escape and Summer Go camps are the places to be this summer. This five-week program includes cooking various dishes, plenty of fun field trips, and a lot of memorable times with friends and ROCK staff. The last week of program includes a white water rafting/camping trip!Languages: English, Spanish
Portola Family Connection2565 San Bruno Avenue - 94134415.715.6746www.portolafc.orgAges: Entering grades 1–5Dates: June 16–August 8Times: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Extended care: 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. ($40 per two-week session)Fees: $200 plus $25 registration fee per two-week session; $800 plus $100 registration fee for the entire summer.Description: Summer Academic Enrichment Program features classes in language arts, social studies, math, and science. Kids will also go on field trips, do art projects, and participate in recre-ational activities at neighborhood parks.
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For a comprehensive listing of family resources and activities, including summer programs for youth, visit www.sfkids.org. The SFkids web site provides listings for activities and out-of-school programs for children, and offers a directory of resources for family support, education, transportation, health, and safety. The information provided by SFkids can assist you in locating resources that may benefit your family — this summer and beyond!
Growth and Learning OpportunitiesWest Portal Elementary School5 Lenox Way – 94127415.753.1113, ext. 213; [email protected]: Entering grades K–6 Dates: June 9–July 25Times: Regular camp hours: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; extended care available 7:30–9:30 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m.Fees: $265 per week for regular camp; $35/week for morning extended care; $35/week for after-noon extended care. Scholarships available.
Description: Welcome to GLO Summer Adven-ture’s eighth year! We are excited to announce our new Junior Apprenticeship Program. Each week this program features a new theme that al-lows for deep exploration and learning in the field of focus. Campers will become athletes, physi-cists, artists, engineers, and much more! Popular enrichment classes will continue, with new classes including swimming, Brazilian martial arts, digital media, archery, and hip hop dance. Enrichment classes are free with registration. Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
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