Richmond District

Learning Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) is designed to transition youth from traditional afterschool programs to complex pre-teen and teen programming.  Our goal is to provide safe and structured enrichment activities in an a-la-carte format that fits the individual interests of each youth. Classes are pre-set for 10 week sessions that last the entire school year. We separate the groups based on age and grade level.  Curricula are based on age-appropriate games, lessons, and field trips.

4th & 5th Grade  Classes (held between 3:00-4:30)--2 topics per day

Nutrition - Learn about calories, healthy portions, and the importance of a balanced diet.

Outdoor Sports - Visit local parks to play sports such as basketball, tennis, and kickball.

Visual/Media Arts - Explore photography, short film production, and mosaics.

Journalism - Express yourself through articles, 'zines, and blogs.

Team Building - Participate in activities that build trust and bonding but mostly, they are fun!

Neighborhood Explorers - The Richmond is a neighborhood with lots of "gems," this program will seek to explore them all.

The Force - Get to know yourself and your strengths.

Sports Conditioning - Build sports fundamentals such as eye-hand coordination, endurance, and teamwork.

Tutoring - Fall asleep in class?  Catch up on what you missed.

Cooking - Learn the basics of cooking such as food safety and knife skills while preparing healthy recipes.

6th-8th grade Classes (held between 3:00-4:30)--1.5 hour class

Outdoor Sports - Visit local parks to play sports such as basketball, tennis and kickball.

The Force - Get to know yourself and your strengths through role plays, personal reflection and more.

Cooking - Learn the essentials and more complex cooking skills with a new recipe every week.

Neighborhood Explorers - The Richmond is a neighborhood with lots of "gems," this program will seek to explore them all and move deeper into the Richmond District's past and future.

The Arts - Explore photography, short film production, art elements and more in this unique world of the arts.

Study Hall 4:30-6 pm

This is a drop-in study hall program for Children's Dance Program participants and LEAP students that would like to get some help on their homework and not worry about having the right supplies.  This is not a tutoring session but homework assistance and quiet study time. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the kids do?

The LEAP program was created to provide a specialty afterschool program for the Richmond District youth from 4th-8th grade.  During the program, the kids have a daily snack, participate in everything from cooking to animation and can do homework during Study Hall. 

Who is eligible?

All kids entering 4th-8th grade in the Richmond District. 

Does my child have to come everyday?

No! They can choose from 1 to 5 days.  Pick the classes that interest you and your child.

Do you offer transportation?

We will pick up from various Richmond District schools as long as there are more than two students that are not siblings per school. We currently pick up from Lafayette and Argonne Elementary schools.

Who are the counselors and teachers within the LEAP program?

Kar is our LEAP Coordinator and we have other LEAP coounselors and study hall staff as well as volunteers. Last year, we had 5 different volunteers helping the program out. Check out Staff Bios for more info.

Do you offer coverage for the hours from 2 to 6 pm every weekday?

yes

Is there a timeframe in the afternoon when they are supposed to do homework?

Yes from 4:30-6 pm—study hall and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm (for 4-5th graders).  Staff and volunteers help out with homework and there are supplies available for homeowrk. 

Where is the LEAP program located?

Argonne Playground Clubhouse (18th & Geary) with some classes at the branch at 360 18th Ave. Pick up/Release will be from Argonne Cluhouse.

How are the children transported to the location?

Bus—by our driver or by public transportation (parents will be notified)

How many weeks do I need to sign up and pay for at once?

10 week session

If I sign up and pay for 5 days and then decide that I only need three days, can I rearrange the coverage and use my payment as credit to cover future coverage?

No—you can pay less in the future session but you can not change current session and get a refund. If you cannot participate in certain days, simply let us know if we are transporting from a school. 

When am I supposed to sign up and pay for coverage?

Payment is due two weeks before each session begins.

Now that LEAP program is in place, does it mean that there is not on-site afterschool programs available for 4th or 5th grade students onsite at Argonne or Lafayette?

Correct.  We will only have afterschool programs at the Argonne Playground Clubhouse.

Kar Lee, Outreach Coordinator--Kar has been with the Richmond District YMCA afterschool programs for four years.  Last year, she designed the curriculum for the first year of LEAP.   She has great energy and enthusiam for youth of the Richmond.  Please do not hesitiate to ask her questions about the program at 415-666-9602 or kllee@ymcasf.org.

Meghann Adams, Driver & Staff--Meghann has been with our afterschool programs for three years and has spent the past two years driving with the camp programs and LEAP.  She is also very saavy with science and math and will help out with Study Hall.

Katrina Hecker-LEAP & Study Hall Staff--Katrina just joined our staff but is not new to the youth development world.  She comes with a lot of experience and enthusiasm about LEAP and working with the kids.

Jordan Punzalan, Study Hall Staff--Jordan has been with the Richmond District YMCA afterschool programs for three years.  He will help you with your homework in Study Hall, and work as our Assisitant Camp Coordinator in his spare time.

Registration is currently open online and at the front desk (360 18th Ave.)  You can register for one session or all four sessions. Each session is 10 weeks long (except session 2 which is 8 weeks).

FEES PER 10 WEEK SESSION

1 Day/Week = $100

2 Days/Week = $200

3 Days/Week = $300

4 Days/Week = $400

5 Days/Week = $500

Study Hall Program

$4 per daily session.  Cards are available at the YMCA.   Cards are available for $20 for 5 sessions or $80 for 20 sessions.

TRANSPORTATION (From student's school to Argonne Playground by YMCA Bus)

$80 per session

REGISTRATION

Registration is due 2 weeks before session begins.  Payment is due in full at that time.

PROGRAM MEMBERSHIPS

All LEAP participants must be Program Members at the YMCA.  The Program Membership is $50 ($75 for more than one child) and is valid for one year.  The Program Membership allows youth to participate in programming throughtout the year.  Children of Family Facility members are automatically program members.