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Before & After School Rec Programs

The YMCA of San Diego County’s before- and after-school programs are license-exempt, recreational programs where students have the opportunity to engage in educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM & literacy programming, along with building life skills & developing healthy relationships.

As a recreational program, the Y does not assume full responsibility for care of children and parents/guardians remain responsible for their child(ren). This means students may choose not to attend our program and/or leave the program at any time. To ensure safety, we ask that families communicate in advance if you are planning for your child to not attend or to leave on their own. If a student chooses to leave without prior notice, our staff will contact the parent/guardian to inform them. Students are welcome and encouraged to stay for the duration of the program until picked up by an authorized adult.

Click on the branch name below to view school sites served and learn more about their specific programming.

About our staff

All staff leaders are selected after a thorough interview and background check/ cleared fingerprint process. In addition they are First Aid/CPR certified. Our staff desire to be a great role model for your child and demonstrate YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our staff are trained to develop program curriculum geared towards student interests and community well-being; providing each day with something new and engaging. Staff follow positive behavior management and communication guidelines to support positive youth development.

Registration Details

Prerequisites, registration dates and availability may vary by branch or site. Please check with your school site for specific registration requirements and program details.

REGISTRATION Fee

This fee is nonrefundable.
  • $100 per child for Non-Members
  • $90 per child for Legacy and Community Members
  • $85 per child for Community Plus Members.

Please allow three business days for paperwork and tuition fees to be processed before child care services may begin. All fees are collected on the 1st of each month of service. Fees are paid by ATS (bank draft) or by credit/debit card and deducted monthly from your account.

A 10-day notice prior to the draft date is required for any changes or withdrawal from the program. If balances are not paid on time, your child may not participate in the program. Program Scholarships are available to those that qualify — apply for a scholarship here.

INDIVIDUAL STATE FORMS FOR REGISTRATION

Dan Mckinney Family YMCA

Contact Us

Dayna Whitty | Childcare Director
Email: dwhitty@ymcasd.org

For questions or more information, please email us at mckinneycb@ymcasd.org.

This After School Program is available only for students from All Hallows Academy in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 8.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAY AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday 3:00 — 5:30 pm
Tuesday 3:00 — 5:30 pm
Wednesday 3:00 — 5:30 pm
Thursday 3:00 — 5:30 pm
Friday 12:30 — 5:30 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 11 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

PLANSNONMEMBER / MONTHY COMMUNITY / MONTHY COMMUNITY + / MONTH
After School
5 Days | M-F
$544$490$462
After School
3 Days | M/W/F
$435$392$370
After School
3 Days | Tu/Th/F
$435$392$370

This After School Program is available only for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAY AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday 3:30 — 5:00 pm
Tuesday 3:30 — 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 — 5:00 pm
Thursday 3:30 — 5:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Prices are based on a 4-week month. Actual weeks may vary and will be prorated.

Joe & Mary Mottino Family YMCA

Contact Us

Courtney Smead | Program Director
Email: casmead@ymcasd.org
Phone: (858) 453-3483

This After School Program is available only for students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

DAY PROGRAM HOURS
Regular Days2:30 — 6:00 pm
Minimum Days1:00 — 6:00 pm

The Rec program operates on all minimum days.

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

HOURS# OF DAYSPARTICIPANT
After School5 Days
(M – F)
$460/month
After School3 Days
(M/W/F)
$368/month
After School2 Days
(T/Th)
$246/month
After School1 Days
(M)
$154/month

*August and June rates are prorated

Davis Family YMCA

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please email daviscb@ymcasd.org.

This Before and After School Program is Dailard Elementary in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 8.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAYMORNING HOURSAFTERNOON HOURS
Monday6:30 am — 8:00 am2:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Tuesday6:30 am — 8:00 am2:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Wednesday6:30 am — 8:00 am12:15 pm — 6:00 pm
Thursday6:30 am — 8:00 am2:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Friday6:30 am — 8:00 am2:10 pm — 6:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

HOURS # OF DAYS PARTICIPANT
After School 5 Days $479
Before School 5 Days $256
Before & After School 5 Days $639
After School 3 Days (Parent/Caregiver Choice) $384
After School 2 Days (Parent/Caregiver Choice) $256

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

Contact Us

Stephanie Kohler | Youth Development Director
Email: skohler@ymcasd.org

This After School Program is available only for students from St. James Academy in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 8.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

DAY PROGRAM HOURS
Regular Days (Mon–Thurs) 2:45 — 6:00 pm
Early Dismissal Days (Friday) 1:15 — 6:00 pm
Minimum Days (St. James designated calendar days) 12:00 — 6:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 11 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

HOURS# OF DAYSPARTICIPANTMEMBER
After SchoolDrop In
(Parent choice of 5 days/month)
$201/month$171/month
After SchoolSingle Day
(Parent choice of 1 day/week)
$146/month$124/month
After School3 Days
(Parent choice of 3 days/week)
$350/month$298/month
After School5 Days
(M-F)
$436/month$371/month

Mission Valley YMCA

Contact Us

Nicolas Galarreta O’Connor | Program Director
Email: ngalarretaoconnor@ymcasd.org

For questions or more information, please e-mail missionvalleycb@ymcasd.org.

This After School Program is available only for students from Sacred Heart Parish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 8.

The program operates each day school is in session for 3.5 hours on regular school days and 5 hours on minimum days. Daily homework assistance is provided. Students must be enrolled in the program in order to attend. The program is offered Monday-Friday, afternoons only. We are not open on days when school is not in session.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

DAY PROGRAM HOURS
Regular Days (Mon–Thurs) 2:30 — 6:00 pm
Minimum Days 1:00 — 6:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

HOURS # OF DAYS PARTICIPANT / MONTH
After School 5 Days (M – F) $459
After School 3 Days $368
After School 2 Days $246
After School 1 Day (W) $154

Ryan Family YMCA

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please e-mail ryancb@ymcasd.org.

This After School Program is available for students from Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAY AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday 2:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Tuesday 2:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Wednesday 12:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Thursday 2:10 pm — 6:00 pm
Friday 2:10 pm — 6:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

PLANS NON-MEMBERS Y COMMUNITY Y COMMUNITY+
After School 5 Days $499 $449 $424
After School 3 Days $399 $359 $339
After School 2 Days $266 $239 $226

Toby Wells Family YMCA

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please call (858) 496-9622

This Before and After School Program is available only for students from Holmes Elementary in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAY MORNING HOURS AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday 6:30 — 8:30 am 3:00 — 6:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 — 8:30 am 3:00 — 6:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 — 8:30 am 12:30 — 6:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 — 8:30 am 3:00 — 6:00 pm
Friday 6:30 — 8:30 am 3:00 — 6:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

PLANS # OF DAYS PARTICIPANT / MONTH
Before and After School 5 Days (M-F) $647
Before School ONLY 5 Days (M-F) $301
After School ONLY 5 Days (M-F) $443

This Before and After School Program is available only for students from John Muir Language Academy in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 8.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAY MORNING HOURS AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday 6:30 — 7:50 am 2:30 – 6:00pm
Tuesday 6:30 — 7:50 am 2:30 – 6:00pm
Wednesday 6:30 — 7:50 am 12:35 – 6:00pm
Thursday 6:30 — 7:50 am 2:30 – 6:00pm
Friday 6:30 — 7:50 am 2:30 – 6:00pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

PLANS # OF DAYS PARTICIPANT / MONTH
Before and After School 5 Days (M-F) $647
Before School ONLY 5 Days (M-F) $301
After School ONLY 5 Days (M-F) $443

This Before and After School Program is available only for students from Kumeyaay Elementary in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

WEEKDAY MORNING HOURS AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday 6:30 — 7:45 am 2:10 – 6:00pm
Tuesday 6:30 — 7:45 am 2:10 – 6:00pm
Wednesday 6:30 — 7:45 am 2:10 – 6:00pm
Thursday 6:30 — 7:45 am 11:45am – 6:00pm
Friday 6:30 — 7:45 am 2:10 – 6:00pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. 

PLANS # OF DAYS PARTICIPANT / MONTH
Before and After School 5 Days (M-F) $647
Before School ONLY 5 Days (M-F) $301
After School ONLY 5 Days (M-F) $443

Rancho Family YMCA

Contact Us

Mia Kelliher | Department Head
Email: mkelliher@ymcasd.org

For questions or more information, please call (858) 484-8788.

Pick-up & Drop-off

Transportation from the elementary schools to Rancho Family YMCA is provided by the Y.

Pick-up for classes is at 6:00pm from Rancho Family YMCA.

School Not on our Pick-Up List?

No worries! Use our Parent Drop-Off Option and bring your child directly to us at the YMCA for all the same afterschool fun and care.

  • Ideal for homeschoolers, alternate schools or flexible schedules
  • Drop off anytime after 3:30pm-6:00pm
  • Bus transportation from unlisted schools to the YMCA is not provided

Hours of Operation for 2025-2026 School Year

If your elementary school has early dismissal days on Thursday, we will pick them up at that time.

DAY PROGRAM HOURS
Regular Days (Mon–Thurs)Last bell — 6:00 pm

Fees for 2025-2026 School Year

PROGRAM TYPE NONMEMBER RATE / MONTH
Program with Parent Drop-Off $514 / month
Program with Bus Transportation $653 / month

This After School Program is available for students from Park Village Elementary in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

This After School Program is available for students from Adobe Bluffs Elementary in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to Grade 5.

Location and Contact Information

AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Dan McKinney YMCA operates after-school recreational programs at local schools. These noncustodial programs provide educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM & literacy programming, along with building life skills & developing healthy relationships.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES AT DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA
  • After-school enrichment classes in a safe and fun environment at Dan McKinney Family YMCA
  • Spots are limited and are first come, first served.
  • Enrichment classes do NOT run when school is not in session and prices are adjusted accordingly.
  • No classes are offered on Fridays.
AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
The after-school recreational program at Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA is a noncustodial program, where students participate in educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM and literacy programming, along with building life skills & developing healthy relationships.

The YMCA recreation program at Dailard Elementary School is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, fun and caring environment before and/or after school. Each day includes a new program or activity to help participants learn, build life skills and develop healthy relationships — including healthy snacks, sports and games, art, music and more!

AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION AT ST. JAMES ACADEMY

The YMCA recreation program at St. James Academy is a way to ensure your child is in a safe, fun, and caring environment after school. Each day includes new curriculum or activities to help participants learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including healthy snacks, sports and games, art and music, tutoring, and more!

AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Mission Valley YMCA operates an after-school recreational program at Sacred Heart Parish. This noncustodial program provides educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM & literacy programming, along with building life skills & developing healthy relationships.

AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION AT RANCHO FAMILY YMCA

Our YMCA afterschool program is a license-exempt, recreational program where students in grades K-5 will participate in educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM & Art programming, along with building life skills & developing healthy relationships. Students will be split into smaller groups based on age/grade and our YMCA staff will organize games, arts & crafts and other recreational activities.

AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION AT RYAN FAMILY YMCA

Ryan Family YMCA operates an after-school recreational program at Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary. Students in grades K through 5 enjoy educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM and art programming, while building life skills and developing healthy relationships. Students will be split into smaller groups based on age/grade.

AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Toby Wells YMCA operates specialty and recreational programs at local schools. These noncustodial programs provide educational assistance, daily physical activities, STEM and literacy programming, while  building life skills and developing healthy relationships.

Teens in Motion at Helix High School and Rancho Bernardo High School is an afters-school and full-day camp program for teens and young adults ages 12-22 with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to provide a safe space to foster friendships, learn life skills, & create fun opportunities for our students to thrive in our community.