Who is eligible for Pop-Up YKids

• Everyone

Where will Pop Up Y Kids be offered?

• Mission YMCA — 7:00 am-6:00 pm
• Stonestown YMCA Annex — 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• Marin – Rancho ES — 7:00 am-6:00 pm
• Marin – Wade Thomas ES — 7:00 am-6:00 pm
• Buchanan YMCA — 7:00 am-6:00 pm
• Treasure Island YMCA — 9:00 am-5:00 pm
• Presidio YMCA — 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• Point Bonita — 9:00 am-5:00 pm
• Richmond Argonne Clubhouse — 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Boedekker Park — 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• Peninsula YMCA — 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• Peninsula – Parkside MS — 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Will I be guaranteed the site of my choice?

Each site has a  maximum capacity based on the space available.  We will do our best to place youth in the program of choice; but once a site reaches capacity, another site will be given

What ages are Pop-Up YKids?

Grades TK – 5^th

How do I register for Pop-Up YKids?

Email popup2020@ymcasf.org and you will be sent the screening questions and registration paperwork

What is the process for financial assistance?

Please email popup2020@ymcasf.org to receive the paperwork to apply for financial assistance

Can I just drop in?

No.  You must be screened, register and attend a minimum of 3 weeks total for Marin and San Francisco programs and a minimum of 4 weeks for San Mateo programs.

Is there a waitlist? If so, how will I be notified?

There will be a waitlist – you will be contacted via email and phone call if a place opens up. 

What will children be doing during Pop-Up YKids?

• You will receive a weekly email with site specific information – however in general youth will be participating in traditional summer activities in arts, STEAM, recreation, teambuilding, and virtual field trips
• The big programming difference is that youth will stay in their small groups for the full day, there will be no large group activities, and no off site field trips 

Who is staffing Pop-Up YKids?

• Our YMCA youth development staff, all of whom have been fingerprinted, background checked, and have received additional training in Covid-19 policies and procedures
• Daily Covid-19 health screening survey to be completed by staff
• Staff will undergo daily temperature checks
• Staff will observe frequent and scheduled hand washing protocols
• Staff will wear a mask while in program
• Staff will wear gloves when assisting children

Can you explain wellness checks?

• All youth will be required to complete a daily health check at drop including a temperature check and brief wellness survey
• Immediately after check in staff and campers will be required to wash their hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds
• Any items brought from home will also be sanitized after arrival at camp

Can you explain increased cleaning/sanitizing procedures

• High volume surfaces such as doorknobs, water fountain, door handles, tables, and bathrooms will be sanitized hourly or  more as needed
• Campers and staff will have hand washing scheduled after every activity
• Each youth will have their own set of supplies while at program
• Shared materials will immediately be wiped down after use
• Toys or materials that are difficult to clean (ex. playdough, stuffed animals) will not be allowed at program
• A professional cleaning company will clean and sanitize all spaces at the end of the day

What are the drop-off and pick-up procedures?

• Drop off and pick up will take place at the door – no parent/guardian will be allowed to enter the facility
• One parent/guardian – one child – only one parent/guardian may drop off a child at a time.
  • If multiple families arrive at once, you will be asked to wait a minimum of 6 feet for your turn in line
• Parents/guardians must wear a mask to drop off pick up
• A detailed summary of drop off/pick up will be included in your site specific welcome letter

What about Physical Distancing?

• Groups will not exceed 12 youth
• Groups will no co-mingle
• Absences from camp will be monitored
• Program will be set up to maintain 6’ of physical distancing as much as possible
• Program activities have been modified to ensure they can be run safely and ‘touch free’
• All field trips have been canceled
• Hugging, holding hands, etc are not permitted

What is the mask policy?

• Staff must wear a mask 100% of the time
• Youth over the age of 12 must wear a mask 100% of the time
• Please let staff know if you would prefer your youth under the age of 12 to wear a mask while in program; the YMCA does not provide masks for youth, however will enforce that your child wears one at your request

What if someone in program becomes sick?

• If a staff or youth become sick in program they will be isolated from the group immediately
• Parent/guardian will be called for immediate pick up
  • Please have an emergency contact available for immediate pick up
• Youth/staff may not return to the program until
  • They have had no symptoms for a minimum of 72 hours
  • If Covid-19 symptoms exist you may be asked for a negative test to return

What happens if I need to miss a week?

• Our pop up program is only open to youth who need to attend a minimum of 3 weeks of program (4 weeks in San Mateo)
• If you miss more than 3 days without contacting the site; you will lose your spot in the program
• Our groups need to remain static for the duration of the program; if you need to miss  a week you may have to be re-screened before returning to program

If my child gets sick and cannot attend camp, will I be refunded for those weeks

• We pay for supplies and staffing and administrative costs based on the number of youth we have in program.  In the case that your child becomes ill during program we can consider a partial refund
  • The $25 deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances
  • If you need to cancel; please do so by the cancellation deadline on the registration form to receive a refund minus the deposit
  • If your child gets sick after the deadline and cannot attend camp please submit a doctor’s note to be considered for a partial refund
• If your child is out sick, they may not return until they have not had symptoms for 72 hours

Will Y staff be tested for COVID-19?

Staff will receive daily health checks, but are not required to be tested for COVID-19.