New Traditions AM & PM Care License # 380506197
This is a licensed & National Afterschool Association accredited childcare program located at New Traditions Alternative School. Program serves children from K-5th grades. AM care begins at 7:30am, PM care closes at 6PM. Program activities include art, reading circles, sports/outdoor play, group games, cooking, field trips, educational activities and homework help. Registration for Fall 2008 will open to participants in early May 2008.  Early registration is recommended. 

For the New Traditions AM & PM Care Program, accreditation symbolizes our commitment to quality and continuous program development. Though accreditation recognizes the program for its excellent staff, it is the strong relationships with our families and community members and their ongoing commitment to the New Traditions AM & PM Care Program that makes it possible for us to continue to offer the highest quality care. On behalf of the program staff and Buchanan YMCA, welcome to New Traditions!

For more information about the New Traditions AM & PM Care Program, please contact Phillip Swain, Site Director, at (415) 751-1622.

For information about financial assistance for the New Traditions AM & PM Care Program, please contact Adrienne Jackson, Director of Youth and Teen Programming, at (415) 292-3011. Financial assistance grants are determined based on income eligibility and availability of funds.

2007/2008 New Traditions AM & PM Care Info Packet & Registration

 

Dr. William Cobb ExCEL After School Learning Program

(Expanded Collaboratives for Excellence in Learning)


The Dr. Cobb After school Learning Program serves K-5th grades. Program hours are from 2:40- 5:40PM.This program emphasizes and promotes math and literacy building through homework help and tutorial. Other program activities include enrichment (sports, art and other group activities). This program is offered at no charge to Dr. Cobb School students.


The Buchanan YMCA and the San Francisco Unified School District collaborate to offer structured time after school for school-age children to receive a range of services that includes tutorial help, enrichment activities and recreation.

The program has 5 goals:

1.  To improve literacy and math skills among African Americans, Latinos and English Language Learner students at risk of academic failure
2.  Reduce isolation and improve coordination of program/services
3.  Expand after school, weekend and summer enrichment opportunities for youth at risk of gang involvement and substance abuse
4.  Expand access to and utilization of technology and telecommunications among youth and adults
5.  Expand access to parenting education that supports positive youth and adult development

We offer this program at no cost to the parent for students who attend Dr. William Cobb Elementary School.

For more information on this programs, please contact Morgan Shidler, Dr. Cobb Afterschool LP Director, (415) 931-9622

 

Full Day Programs

Dates for 2008 are: No other dates scheduled for this school year.

The New Traditions program site will be closed for the following school holidays.

- May 26th, Memorial Day

Full Day programs are offered on many SFUSD staff developement days & holidays at our New Traditions site.

The full day program is open to all SFUSD students.  Program fee is $35 per day.  Program hours are from 7:30 am - 6 pm.  The New Traditions Day Care site is located at 2049 Grove Street in the Leroy Neiman Youth Arts Center bungelow (at the back of the school on Hayes Street between Cole and Clayton).

For more information, please contact Phillip Swain, New Traditions AM & PM Care Director, at (415) 751-1622. To register, please complete a Youth Enrichment Programs Registration Packet & submit to Membership Services at Buchanan YMCA.

Youth Enrichment Programs Registration Packet

Kids Night Out (An Overnight Sleepover at Buchanan YMCA)

For kids in K-5th grades. Overnight participants will enjoy a theme-based party & evening movie! An evening snack & breakfast are provided. Program Fees are $35 for one child. Receive $5 off per child when registering more than one child from the same immediate family.

Program hours are from 7PM Friday to 10AM Saturday.

Upcoming Kids Night Out dates for 2008: Friday, April 25th

Buchanan Y-kids will have another great time at our theme based overnight party. Kids can bring costumes to participate for extra fun, an movie and dance party are included.

Register by completing a Youth Enrichment Programs Registration Packet & submitting it to Membership Services at Buchanan YMCA. Registration deadlines are the Thursday prior to each event.

For more information about Kids Night Out, please contact Ali Nichols , Assistant Site Director, at (415) 751-1622.

What to bring when attending Kids Night Out (overnight list):        

Sleeping Bag (mats will be provided)                                            

Pajamas                                                                                       

Change of Clothes                                                                        

Toothbrush, toothpaste & other toiletries                                       

What not to bring when attending Kids Night Out:

Walkmans, Ipods, or CD players

Gameboys or other electronics

Candy (or other foods that will attract ants)

Roller shoes

Youth Enrichment Programs Registration Packet