Before & Afterschool Programs

Before & Afterschool Programs offers activities that include swim lessons and group swim lessons, sports, arts, STEM projects, outdoor exploration, pickleball, group exercise, and outdoor individual circuits. The program also connects with summer camps that include these types of activities. Sessions begin as early as June 8th.

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Sessions begin as early as June 8th

For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has stood with individuals and families to help them thrive and was established during the Gold Rush in 1853. Its mission is to empower each person’s journey and strengthen the foundations of community. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is a 501(c)3 charitable community organization, and each of its staff and volunteers makes a difference in the lives of those it serves every day. It has grown to serve more than 130,000 people through 15 neighborhood branches, more than 130 program sites, and one residential camp across Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. Employee Resource Groups include the African American Resource Network, Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Network, LGBTQ Employee Resource Group, Latinx Employee Resource Group, and Women’s Leadership Network. One staff member shared that the Y is a welcoming place for the community and that they enjoy working there and hearing how the Y has played a role in the lives of people they meet at work and in the community.

Last updated June 26, 2026.