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.

Traditional Afterschool Care

Afterschool options include a 5-day, 3-day, and 2-day option. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due upon enrollment. Monthly program fees are due on the 1st of the month. Program hours are from school-dismissal until 6:00 pm.

Please click on the register button to see the program registration fees. Financial Assistance and third-party billing information are provided below.

Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten Gap Care Program

Our Gap Care program operates on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays are NOT included. Program hours are from school dismissal through 3:00 pm. Families who need care until 6:00 pm must register for the Afterschool Program. Please see above.

Please click on the register button to see the program registration fees. Financial Assistance and third-party billing information are provided below.

ELO-P & Free/Reduced Lunch Families

The afterschool program at Brookside Elementary School is an ELO-P site. If you would like to register for an ELO-P slot, please contact the site coordinator if you believe you qualify for the ELO-Program.

ELO-P eligibility: English Language Learners, Eligible for Free/Reduced Meal Program, Foster Youth, Homeless. Families will need to add themselves to a waitlist.

The site coordinator will work with the school district to determine eligibility and review capacity. You will be contacted once you have been accepted into the program. If you have questions regarding the ELO-Program, please contact the YMCA staff person below:

Sylvie Knepler, Site Coordinator

Afternoon Pick-Up

YMCA staff will release children only to an approved parent or guardian who arrives for pickup. Any other individual picking up your child must appear on your authorized pick-up list.

You and any additional authorized adult picking up your student must present a photo ID. 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

The YMCA charges a $5 late fee per minute if you do not pick up your student by closing time. Financial assistance and third-party agencies do not cover this fee. After 30 minutes, we will contact the individuals on your emergency contact list. If we cannot reach anyone, we must notify the local police and CPS. Furthermore, the YMCA reserves the right to terminate care if you pick up your child late more than five times.

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. Please see below for details.

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. We accept checks, credit cards, cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks 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 and access their childcare tax statement. Please visit www.community.ymcasf.org to access online accounts.

Please note that the bank charges a $25 fee for all rejected auto-payments. The YMCA does not credit or adjust program fees for absences, teacher workdays, holidays, or vacations. We apply a $15 late fee to any account remaining unpaid after the 1st of the month. Additionally, we automatically drop participants from the program if we do not receive payment by the 10th. If your account becomes delinquent, we will refer it 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. Program registration is completed online through the Community Portal.

Program Cancellations & Reductions/Increasing Care Days

Parents or guardians must provide a 30-day written notice before the monthly draft date. Our staff requires this notice to proceed with your request, as we cannot cancel a month once the draft date has passed. To process this change, please fill out a Child Care Change form. You can obtain this form from your site coordinator or from the parent table at your location. Reduced schedules take effect on the 1st of the following month, while increased schedules depend on space availability.

Parent/Guardian Handbook

Your program site coordinator will provide a detailed Welcome Packet.

How to register

To register online, you will need to log in to your Community Portal account to access your student’s afterschool program. 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. Before you can enroll your student, you must submit a Certificate/Contract of child services provided by your caseworker to [email protected]. 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.