New YMCA College Readiness Program
As part of our continued effort to support and promote healthy youth development, the Border View Family YMCA is partnering with Winward Academy to improve college access and college readiness […]
Strengthening Families
By: Kim McDougal, Executive Director, YMCA Childcare Resource Service The Strengthening Families Framework that YMCA Childcare Resource Service has selected to guide our work is an evidence-based approach that identifies […]
Come Celebrate El Día De Los Muertos!
Dress Up As Catrina or Catrin And Come Celebrate El Día De Los Muertos 2018! FREE Family Event! Join us for a unique traditional celebration in remembrance of your lost […]
About YMCA Youth & Family Services
YMCA Youth & Family Services (YFS) is a branch of the YMCA of San Diego County devoted to social services. Our unique programming has been addressing San Diego’s most pressing […]
Gymnastics at the Eastlake YMCA
STRONG LIKE A GYMNAST From toddlers to teens (and even adults!) the gymnastics program at the Eastlake YMCA is your place to grow strong, get confident, find balance and jump […]
Tips for Open Communication with Parents
Everyday is an opportunity to nurture the relationship between families and child care programs. Drop off and pick up are opportunities to determine how a child is doing at home, how […]
Build Resilience
All children face challenges throughout their upbringing that can range from minor disappointments to traumatic experiences. YMCA Youth & Family Services works with youth to develop coping skills to manage […]
Spring Childcare Curriculum Ideas
“TASTE IT” SPRING FRUIT EDITION Items Needed: Seasonal spring fruits: apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, figs, lemons, loquats, nectarines, oranges, peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries, etc. Plastic knife Small plates What to […]
Buckle Up!
Effective January 1, 2017: Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more […]
World Refugee Day
What is World Refugee Day? In a world where violence forces thousands of families to flee for their lives each day, the time is now to show that the global […]
