Program Details

At Marin YMCA’s afterschool programs, we are excited to partner with you and your student during the out-of-school time. Our goals for students are to provide a safe environment where youth can learn new skills, explore new experiences, and feel a sense of belonging. Under the guidance and supervision of YMCA youth development-trained staff, students will feel encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, belong to a supportive and inclusive community, and become the best version of themselves.

Our programs operate Monday through Friday during the school year and are closed on major holidays. We offer Gap Care for students in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten. During the school-year holidays, we offer school-year/one-day camps as well as summer camps for an additional fee. Please click below to learn more about our camp offerings.

Afternoon Pick-Up

An approved parent/guardian must pick up their child(ren) before they are released from YMCA Staff supervision. If anyone other than the parent or legal guardian is picking up your child(ren), they must be on your child(ren)’s authorized pick-up list.

A photo ID will be required for the youth’s pickup. Parents/Guardians must sign their child out daily. Staff will not release any child into the custody of an individual not approved by the registering parent or guardian.

We take your child(ren)’s safety very seriously and want to provide a safe environment for all. Please be sure to list everyone authorized to pick up your child(ren) on the release form during your registration process, including yourself.

In the event that authorized individuals cannot pick up the child, the parent must call the Site Coordinator to advise the site of who will pick up the child(ren).

Late Pick-Up Policy

If your student(s) are not picked up by closing time, a late fee of $5 per minute will be charged. Financial assistance will not be applied to this fee,nor will Third Party Agency pay this fee.

If your child is not picked up within 30 minutes, we will call the people listed on your emergency contact pickup list. If we cannot contact anyone, we will call the police and CPS. If your child is picked up late more than 5 times, the YMCA has the right to terminate care.

Payment Policy

Our program rates are based on 180 school days. Holidays and School In-Service days are not included. Rates are divided into 10 equal payments per school year, August through May.

If you wish to cancel or modify your registration, the parent/guardian must provide a 30-day written notice to cancel or modify for the following month.

Monthly program fees are due on the 1st of the month. Automatic Bank Draft is available and is the preferred payment method, which can be set up in your online Community Portal account.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any form of payment at the program sites. You may visit our branch to make a payment at the membership desk. Checks, credit cards, cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks are accepted only at YMCA branches. Please check with your Site Coordinator if you wish to pay your tuition in person.

Parents can register, manage, and schedule their own payments online. Please visit www.community.ymcasf.org to access online accounts.

Please note that a $25 bank fee will be applied to all rejected child auto payments. Program fees cannot be credited or adjusted for absences, teacher workdays, holidays, or vacations. A $15 late fee may be applied to accounts that are not paid by the 1st of each month. Participants may be automatically dropped from the program if payments are not received by the 10th of each month. If your account becomes delinquent, it will be turned over to a collection agency.

Fees are subject to change with a one-month written notice.

School-year/one-day camps are provided during school breaks and teacher workdays at an additional cost. Registration is completed online through the Community Portal.

Program Cancellations & Reductions/Increasing Care Days

Parent/Guardian will need to provide a 30-day written notice prior to the month’s draft date. This written notice is required in order for YMCA staff to move forward with your request. We cannot cancel a month if the draft date has passed. In order for us to process your request, you must fill out a Child Care Change form. This form can be given to you by the site coordinator or found on the parent table located at your site. The reduction of days takes effect on the 1st of the following month after a change form is completed. The increase in days takes effect based on space availability.

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your program site coordinator will provide a detailed Welcome Packet upon registration.

How to register

To register online, you will need to log in to your account to get started. If you do not have an online account, you can create one through our Community Portal by clicking on ‘New Participant’. Due to registration requirements, select branches do not offer online registration and must be done in person.

You do not need a YMCA Facility Membership to register; however, YGSF members with active Facility Memberships can receive a discount of up to 20% on select youth development programs. If you’d like to join the Y, please click here to select the membership plan that best suits your needs.

Families without Facility Memberships can register as Community Members; this account is free of charge.

Once you have logged into your account, you will be able to select the camp sessions you’d like to register for. A deposit is due for each weekly session for each child. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.

Financial Assistance & Third-Party Billing

We accept 3rd-party billing, such as Children’s Council, Marin Childcare Council, or 4Cs. All inquiring families must submit a Certificate/Contract of child services provided by your caseworker to [email protected] before a request for enrollment can be submitted. Please note that you may be responsible for a portion of the monthly dues. Please contact your caseworker to let them know which program you’d like to register for.

Financial assistance is available to families who qualify, made possible by donors of the YMCA of Greater San Francisco. Please see below for more information.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco welcomes everyone to our programs. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we offer financial assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. As an equal-opportunity provider, we strive to make our programs accessible to all families.

How to Apply

Scholarship amounts vary based on your household income, county, and program site. If you believe your family qualifies, please follow these steps:

1. Complete our Financial Assistance application:

1. Gather two types of income verification (see the form for accepted documents).
2. Email your completed form and documents to [email protected]:

Keeping Your Financial Assistance Aid Current

If we awarded you assistance during the current calendar year, you do not need to reapply for new programs. However, if you have not yet received an award this year, please submit a new application. You can expect a response from one of our associates within approximately 15 business days.