REACH at National School District 

A Safe Place for After School Child Care

What is REACH? Recreation, Education and Academics for Children, one of several state-funded Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) offered by the YMCA of San Diego County in partnership with the National School District.

Our Vision
The YMCA of San Diego County partners with local school districts, families, and communities to offer students safe and nurturing expanded learning programs that prepare them for college, career, and life.

This free program provides structured academic, physical and social activities for Transitional Kindergarten to Grade 6 students from one of the following elementary school sites in National City:

SchoolEmailPhone
Centralreach-central@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9365
El Toyonreach-eltoyon@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9366
Ira Harbisonreach-iraharbison@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9367
John Otisreach-johnotis@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9368
Kimballreach-kimball@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9369
Las Palmasreach-laspalmas@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9370
Lincoln Acresreach-lincolnacres@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9371
Olivewoodreach-olivewood@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9372
Palmer Wayreach-palmerway@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9373
Rancho De La Nacionreach-ranchodelanacion@ymcasd.org(619) 836-9374

How to Apply to the REACH After School Program

Enrollment & Participation Information

  • All TK-6th students from who attend a REACH school can apply online.

Important Documents and PDF Forms

Questions? Contact Us for More Information

If you would like to learn more about the REACH program or have questions about the application, enrollment, or general information, please contact us at:

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