Presidio

Overview

Our goal is to offer opportunities to exercise in our state of the art gym facilities and provide child-safe environments to learn and play. In order to nurture parents who have to juggle their time and their kids, we have created the ChildWatch program so that you don’t have to experience the hassle of finding a daycare center for your child every time you exercise. Your child will play and interact with other YMCA kids, while you get the exercise you need at the time you want. Our first rate staff are all trained in CPR, First Aid & Child Abuse Prevention. Most are parents themselves and/or seasoned child care providers. Our Y staff will make sure that your child will remain laughing and playing so when you come to pick them up, they’ll be beg for you to exercise longer!

Childwatch Reservations

ChildWatch reservations are required to ensure availability for your child. Slots may be reserved up to two days in advance. Reservations can be made by calling Presidio ChildWatch directly at 415-447-9650. Drop-ins may be accepted if space allows. Reservations may be made more than two days in advance for members attending Fitness Consultation Appointments or Personal Training Sessions. There is a maximum of two hours per ChildWatch visit per day for each child. ChildWatch is designed for children 3 months to eight years of age.

When You Visit...

Parents must be on the premises of a Presidio YMCA facility (Tennis Court, Main Post Gym or Letterman Pool) while children are attending ChildWatch and fill out an Emergency Information Sheet prior to their first visit. Parents must sign in and sign out their children. ChildWatch is available to members and guests of Presidio YMCA Members.

Childwatch Hours

M/TH: 8:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
T/W: 8:00am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
SAT & SUN: 8:30am - 1:30pm

Kids in Rhythm (1-6 years)

We believe that a caring environment fosters joy and growth for all of our little YMCA members. Join our weekly Kids in Rhythm program every Thursday for 45 minutes, where we welcome parents and caregivers and kids to move, dance, play and create music with our Zumba dance instructor, Claudia. Infants, toddlers and early school-age children will soon look forward to the class as a chance to play and relax, as well as to learn more about themselves and their parents/guardians. This program fosters a sense of learning and fun within young children, as well as supports healthy habits of your growing child.

Schedules

Kids in Rhythm

Thursdays: 9:45am-10:30am
Letterman Teen Center

Parent's Date Night

Are you finding yourself wanting to get out of the house, but both your sitter and your backup sitter are busy? We at the Y realize your needs, and have found up a way for the entire family to have fun. Sign up for ChildWatch’s solution: Date Night. Enjoy an evening out on the town while your child, draws, paints, plays with yoga balls, listens to stories and watches child-friendly movies with our caring ChildWatch staff at the Presidio YMCA. Let us put your mind at ease- we’ll take care of your little ones while you enjoy a night on the town.

Because we want to avoid the risk of allergies, we ask that all participants pack their child’s dinner.

Schedule

3rd Friday of every month
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Children Ages: 2 - 8 years old