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 here, please 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
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2 Days/week |
3 Days/week |
5 Days/week |
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
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5 Days/week |
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
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3 Days/week |
5 Days/week |
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
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2 Days/week |
3 Days/week |
5 Days/week |
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
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2 Days/week |
3 Days/week |
5 Days/week |
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
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
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5 Days/week |
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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