A Great Way To Start or End The Day

Our YMCA before and afterschool programs foster each child’s cognitive, social-emotional and physical development through opportunities and experiences which focus on achievement, relationships and belonging.

Amazing Learning Experiences

As an organization committed to positive youth development, our before and afterschool programs support your child's academic success and promote healthy physical, emotional, and social development. 

The program's curriculum is designed to expose youth to a wide variety of activities, improve critical thinking skills, develop leadership, build character and confidence, and to improve overall health and wellness. 

Activities include: homework help, team sports, nutrition and cooking classes, arts, academic enrichments and more!

Locations & Program Information

Our program fees are calculated and averaged over the school year to ensure a consistent monthly charge for our YMCA Facility Members and Community Member participants. Please note there are no pro-rates for months with break weeks or shorter months.

A non-refundable 50% of the monthly fee will be due at registration. Monthly fees will be drafted on the 20th of each month. We require 30 days written notice to withdraw with no further fees incurred. Financial Assistance is available. You may download the financial assistance application hereplease email your completed financial aid application to branchFA@ymcasf.org.

 

 

Argonne Elementary School

680 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

 

The YMCA at Argonne is an afterschool program for K-3rd graders that believes in the importance of Youth Development.

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We are passionate about helping children realize their potential. At the YMCA Afterschool program, we are intentional about fostering Achievement, Relationships and Belonging. We incorporate a holistic approach to develop youth academically and emotionally. Youth have fun while engaging in enriching experiences that help them to build skills, develop strong friendships, and feel like they are part of something great.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

GRADES

Incoming kindergarten-5th grades.

DATES

The first day of care begins on Wednesday, 08/16/2023, last day is Tuesday, 06/04/2024.

AFTERSCHOOL CARE

HOURS

Regular school days: 2:05 pm-6:00 pm
Early release days: 12:50 pm-6:00 pm

DAYS AND MONTHLY FEES

2 Days/week
Facility Members:
$242
Community Members:
$303

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3 Days/week
Facility Members:
$363
Community Members:
$454

REGISTER

5 Days/week
Facility Members:
$484
Community Members:
$605

REGISTER

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Abdul Monim, Site Coordinator, at AMonim@ymcasf.org or (415) 635-5499.

Claire Lilienthal School Winfield Scott Campus

3630 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

 

The Claire Lillienthal Learning Academy (CLLA) was formed in 2000 to accommodate the many working parents with children attending this neighborhood school whose dismissal time is very early.

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Recognizing this need, we partnered with the school’s leadership to launch Claire Lilienthal Alternative School, which provides after school programming every school day for Scott Campus youth (grades 3rd-8th).

Each day, our caring staff provides youth with a safe environment full of opportunities to build skills, lead, and give back to the community. Run by seasoned youth workers, activities include recreation, dedicated homework time, art, and special clubs. At our program kids learn skills and confidence to become successful adults.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Families who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program must provide documentation through SchoolCafe.

GRADES

Incoming 3rd-8th grades.

DATES

The first day of care begins on Wednesday, 08/16/2023, last day is Tuesday, 06/04/2024.

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

HOURS

7:30 am-9:30 am
 

DAYS AND MONTHLY FEES

5 Days/week
Facility Members:
$204
Community Members:
$255

REGISTER

 

AFTERSCHOOL CARE

HOURS

3rd-5th grades regular school days: 3:45 pm-6:45 pm
6th-8th grades regular school days: 4:00 pm-6:45 pm

3rd-5th grades early release days: 2:30 pm-6:45 pm
6th-8th grades early release days: 2:15 pm-6:45 pm
 

DAYS AND MONTHLY FEES

3 Days/week
Facility Members:
$324
Community Members:
$405

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5 Days/week
Facility Members:
$432
Community Members:
$540

REGISTER

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Howard Bradford, Site Corrdinator, at HBradford@ymcasf.org or (415) 408-1193.

Jefferson Elementary School

1725 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122

 

The YMCA at Jefferson is an afterschool program for K-5th graders that believes in the importance of Youth Development.

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We are passionate about helping children realize their potential. At the YMCA Afterschool program, we are intentional about fostering Achievement, Relationships and Belonging. We incorporate a holistic approach to develop youth academically and emotionally. Youth have fun while engaging in enriching experiences that help them to build skills, develop strong friendships, and feel like they are part of something great.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A $100 deposit is due at registration. Families who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch program must provide documentation through SchoolCafe.

GRADES

Incoming kindergarten-5th grades.

DATES

The first day of care begins on Wednesday, 08/16/2023, last day is Tuesday, 06/04/2024.

AFTERSCHOOL CARE

HOURS

Regular school days: 2:05 pm-6:00 pm
Early release days: 12:50 pm-6:00 pm

DAYS AND MONTHLY FEES

2 Days/week
Facility Members:
$242
Community Members:
$303

REGISTER

3 Days/week
Facility Members:
$363
Community Members:
$454

REGISTER

5 Days/week
Facility Members:
$484
Community Members:
$605

REGISTER

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Kelsey Schroder, Site Coordinator, at KSchroder@ymcasf.org or (415) 635-5547.

Lafayette Elementary School

4545 Anza Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

 

The YMCA at Lafayette is an afterschool program for K-5th graders that believes in the importance of Youth Development.

More Information

We are passionate about helping children realize their potential. At the YMCA Afterschool program, we are intentional about fostering Achievement, Relationships and Belonging. We incorporate a holistic approach to develop youth academically and emotionally. Youth have fun while engaging in enriching experiences that help them to build skills, develop strong friendships, and feel like they are part of something great.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

GRADES

Incoming kindergarten-5th grades.

DATES

The first day of care begins on Wednesday, 08/16/2023, last day is Tuesday, 06/04/2024.

AFTERSCHOOL CARE

HOURS

Regular school days: 2:05 pm-6:00 pm
Early release days: 12:50 pm-6:00 pm

DAYS AND MONTHLY FEES

2 Days/week
Facility Members:
$242
Community Members:
$303

REGISTER

3 Days/week
Facility Members:
$363
Community Members:
$454

REGISTER

5 Days/week
Facility Members:
$484
Community Members:
$605

REGISTER

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Alicia Brennan, Site Coordinator, at ABrennan@ymcasf.org or (415) 317-4882.

Sutro Elementary School

235 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

 

The YMCA at Sutro Elementary School is an afterschool program for K-5th graders that believes in the importance of Youth Development.

More Information

We are passionate about helping children realize their potential. At the YMCA Afterschool program, we are intentional about fostering Achievement, Relationships and Belonging. We incorporate a holistic approach to develop youth academically and emotionally. Youth have fun while engaging in enriching experiences that help them to build skills, develop strong friendships, and feel like they are part of something great.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Families who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch Program through SFUSD must provide documentation through SchoolCafe.

GRADES

Incoming transitional kindergarteners-5th grades.

DATES

The first day of care begins on Wednesday, 08/16/2023, last day is Tuesday, 06/04/2024.

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

DAYS

5 days/week

HOURS

7:30 am-9:30 am

MONTHLY FEES

Facility Members: $180
Community Members: $225

REGISTER

AFTERSCHOOL CARE

HOURS

Regular school days: 3:45 pm-6:30 pm
Early release days: 2:30 pm-6:30 pm

DAYS AND MONTHLY FEES

5 Days/week
Facility Members:
$264
Community Members:
$330

REGISTER

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Andrew Fry, Site Coordinator, at AFry@ymcasf.org or (415) 606-6654.

FOREVER LEARNING & EXPLORING

How To Register

1.  Log into your account at community.ymcasf.org
2.  Browse Registrations
3.  Choose Categories- Out of School Time, then Programs - After School
4.  Choose your preferred school and number of days a week 
5.  Complete questionnaire
6.  Electronically sign the waiver 
7.  Pay your non-refundable deposit (deposits vary per program and/or site)
8.  Set up your automatic payments. If you need assistance with your account, please contact Member Services by email and include the following information:

  • First and Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Member ID (from your membership card)
  • Date of Birth
  • A brief description of your issue

If you prefer, you can also call our Support Hotline at (415) 772-5500 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Financial Assistance & Free/Reduced Lunch Program

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance is available. You may download the financial assistance application here, please email your completed financial aid application to branchFA@ymcasf.org.

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM

This option is available to families with children who received Free/Reduced Lunch at school. If you do, you may qualify for a highly subsidized slot based on your eligibility. 

Please note: if you are applying for a free/reduced lunch slot, you will need to provide a Notification of Eligibility Letter and also submit a Financial Assistance Application, please submit your completed Financial Assistance Application to branchFA@ymcasf.org.

How To Provide Notification Of Eligibility Letter

The fastest and easiest way is to complete the SFUSD Multipurpose Family Income Form (MFIF) is to create an account online at SchoolCafe.com and complete the form. The MFIF can be submitted anytime during the school year. A family's free or reduced lunch eligibility will be determined within 5-7 business days. You will be sent an email with your eligibility status for free or reduced lunch.

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