Before & After School

Serving TK-8th grade students, our Before & After School programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. With engaging activities and dedicated staff, we ensure every child thrives.

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Unlock Your Child's Potential

Our before-and-after-school programs help children from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade thrive in a safe, welcoming environment where they can build confidence, friendships, and new skills. Parents can rest easy knowing their child is safe, active, and engaged. 

We work with a wide array of school districts across the East Bay and offer a variety of programs. Learn more about our programs and locations below. We’re excited to welcome your family into our community.

Learn More About Our Programs

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    Y-Kids

    Y-Kids offers both fee-based and ELOP programs for TK-5th graders . Serving Albany, Castro Valley, Fremont, Mt Diablo, San Ramon Valley, and West Contra Unified School Districts.

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    Y-Scholars

    Y Scholars provides after school and summer programs for TK-8th grade students in Oakland and West Contra Costa Unified School Districts.

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Program Components

Academic Support

Academic skill-building and homework support to align with each student's unique needs and encourage critical thinking and collaboration.

Arts

Cultivating creativity through drawing, crafts, origami, manga, pottery, and more!

STEM Activities

Hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) activities like robotics, maker's club, coding, and beyond!

Sports & Movement

Outdoor sports, group games, and our Fit Kids program lay the groundwork for lifelong physical health.

Language & Literacy

Phonics work and enrichment activities to develop young readers and enhance communication skills.

Where We Work

Albany Unified School District
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Albany Middle School (ELOP)

1259 Brighton Ave, Albany, CA 94706 

Site Director: Maurice Bell
P: (510) 812-9220
E: mbell@ymcaeastbay.org 

Registration: Eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. 
 

Cornell Elementary (ELOP)

920 Talbot Ave, Albany, CA, 94706

Site Director: Kendrika Watson
P: (510) 867-5229
E: kwatson@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. 
 

Ocean View Elementary (ELOP)

1000 Jackson St, Albany, CA, 94706 

Site Director: Mady Yaeger
P: (510) 963-2801
E: myeager@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. 
 

Marin Elementary (ELOP)

1001 Santa Fe Ave, Albany, CA, 94706 

Site Director: Brian Citragno
P: (510) 963-2801
E: bcitragno@ymcaeastbay.org 

Registration: Eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. 

Castro Valley Elementary (Fee-based)

185 San Miguel Avenue, Castro Valley, CA, 94546 

Site Director: Julissa Gallo
P: (510) 725-2038
E: jgallo@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.


Marshall Elementary (Fee-based)

20111 Marshall Street Castro Valley, 94546

Site Director: Gaby Hernandez
P: (510) 581-4996
E: gahernandez@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.

Chadbourne Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

801 Plymouth Ave Fremont, CA 94539

Site Director: Hailey Rowe
P: (510) 656-7243
E: hrowe@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


Durham Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

40292 Leslie St Fremont, CA 94538 

Site Director: Payton McQuillan
P: 510-789-8548
E: pmcquillan@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


Forest Park Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

34002 Maybird Circle, Fremont, CA 94555 

Site Director: Jennifer Karnsouvong
P: (510) 793-2630
E: jkarnsouvong@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


James Leitch Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

100 Fernald St. Fremont, CA, 94539

Site Director: Ivonne Viscarra
P: 925-683-9147
E: iviscarra@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


Mission Valley Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

41700 Denise St,  Fremont, CA, 94539   

Site Director: Leslye Ramirez
P: (510) 659-9427
E: lramirez@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


Patterson Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

35521 Cabrillo Dr. Fremont, CA 94536

Site Director: Jennifer Kincheloe
P: (925) 808-5287
E: jkincheloe@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


Warm Springs Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based Combo)

47370 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94539

Site Director: Christina Ledesma
P: (925) 557-5494
E: cledesma@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.

Gregory Gardens Elementary (ELOP)

1 Corritone Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523

Site Director: Dereney DeLisle
P: 925-644-6121
E: ddelisle@ymcaeastbay.org 

Registration: Eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. 
 

Hidden Valley Elementary (ELOP & Fee-based)

Site Directors: Tabitha Estrada & Amanda Miranda (ELOP)
P: (510) 392-9770 & (925) 412-0306 (ELOP) 
E: testrada@ymcaeastbay.org & amiranda@ymcaeastbay.org (ELOP)

Registration: ELOP eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA. Other interested families should reach out to our site director, and we will be in touch with availability and enrollment details.


Mt. View Elementary (Fee-based)

1705 Thornwood Drive, Concord, 94521

Site Director: Tania Mendieta
P: (925) 609-7971
E: tmendieta@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.


Strandwood Elementary (Fee-based)

416 Gladys Drive Pleasant Hill CA 94523 

Site Director: Andrea Garcia
P: (925) 674-1662
E: agarcia@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.


Valhalla Elementary (Fee-based)

530 Kiki Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523

Site Director: Julie Mendenhall
P: (925) 674-1676
E: jmendenhall@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.
 

Woodside Elementary (ELOP)

761 San Simeon Concord, CA, 94518

Site Director: Jenni Cruz
P: 925-412-4568
E: jecruz@ymcaeastbay.org 

Registration: Eligible families will receive an email with a registration link and enrollment details from the YMCA.

Piedmont Ave Elementary (ELOP)

4314 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Site Director: Michelle Jaramillo
P: 341-333-6330
E: mjaramillo@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.

Alamo Elementary (Fee-based)

100 Wilson Road, Alamo CA, 94507 

Site Director: Alyssa Rivera
P: (925) 280-4927
E: arivera@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.


Golden View Elementary (Fee-based)

5025 Canyon Crest Drive, San Ramon CA, 94528 

Site Director: Daniela Ambriz
P: (925) 735-3981
E: dambriz@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.

Coronado Elementary School (ELOP) 

2100 Maine, Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Site Director: Denise Tejada
P: 341-333-6370
E: dtejada@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.
 

Downer Elementary School (ELOP) 

1231 18th St, San Pablo CA, 94806

Site Director: Emely Menjivar
P: 341-333-6372
E: emenjivar@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.
 

Murphy Elementary School (ELOP) 

4350 Valley View Rd, El Sobrante CA, 94803

Site Director: Penny Deadman-Trimmer
P: 341-333-6375
E: pdeadman@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.
 

Olinda Elementary School (Fee-based) 

4350 Valley View Rd, El Sobrante CA, 94803

Site Director: Deshar Harris
P: (510) 262-6558
E: dharris@ymcaeastbay.org

Registration: Interested families should reach out to the site director. Site staff will follow up with availability and enrollment details.
 

Sheldon Elementary School (ELOP) 

2601 May Rd, Richmond CA, 94803

Site Director: Monique Parham
P: 341-333-6374
E: mparham@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.
 

Tara Hills Elementary School (ELOP) 

2300 Dolan Way, San Pablo CA, 94806

Site Director: Marsela Lopez
P: 341-333-6378
E: mlopez@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.
 

DeJean Middle School (ELOP) 

3400 Macdonald Ave, Richmond CA, 94805

Site Director: Christina Mathew
P: 341-333-6371
E: cmathew@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.
 

Soskin Middle School (ELOP) 

1121 Allview Ave, El Sobrante, CA 94803

Site Director: Duane Horton
P: 341-333-6376
E: dhorton@yscholars.org

Registration: Families should reach out to our site director for details about current openings and registration.