Before & After School Programs

Before and After School Programs are part of the YMCA of Greater San Francisco’s offerings and are described as safe spaces for students to learn and grow when not in school. These programs foster each child’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development through opportunities and experiences that focus on achievement, relationship-building, and belonging.

• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Price: Your family can receive a 20% sibling discount. Additionally, active YMCA Facility Members enjoy exclusive discounts on monthly fees and youth programs, including summer camp and youth sports.

For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has stood with individuals and families to help them thrive, having been 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 described as a trusted youth-centered organization with decades of experience and operates as a 501(c)3 charitable community organization. The organization works with local agencies, such as the San Francisco Children’s Council, and gladly accepts alternative payment vouchers. Financial assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and families that qualify for their school’s Free/Reduced Lunch may qualify for discounted rates. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco welcomes everyone to its programs and strives to make programs accessible to all families. One staff member describes the Y as a welcoming place for the community and notes enjoying 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 16, 2026.