A Great Place to Learn and Play Before and After School
Welcome to Character Builders, the John A. Davis Family YMCA's before and after school program serving students from transitional kindergarten (TK) to grade 5 at Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School.
Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, fun, and caring environment before and/or after school. Each day includes a new program or activity to help participants learn, build life skills and develop healthy relationships — including healthy snacks, sports and games, art, music and more!
How to Register
Registration for the Character Builders can now be completed and submitted online through our Community Portal. Find the site you are looking for by entering the site name in the Search Bar located in the top, left corner of the Community Portal. Registration is first come, first served.
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Program scholarships are available to those who qualify — apply for a scholarship online here.
Information about Benchley-Weinberger Elementary
Location and Contact Information
- Address: 6269 Twin Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 — Directions via Google Maps
- School Phone: (619) 344-4000
- YMCA Site Phone: (619) 273-4475
- School Website: Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School
- License #: 376600265
Hours of Operation
WEEKDAY | MORNING HOURS | AFTERNOON HOURS |
Monday | 6:30 am — 8:00 am | 2:20 pm — 6:00 pm |
Tuesday | 6:30 am — 8:00 am | 2:20 pm — 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 6:30 am — 8:00 am | 11:45 pm — 6:00 pm |
Thursday | 6:30 am — 8:00 am | 2:20 pm — 6:00 pm |
Friday | 6:30 am — 8:00 am | 2:20 pm — 6:00 pm |
About Our Staff
All staff leaders are selected after a thorough interview and background check process and are cleared through the Community Care Licensing office of the State of California. Our staff has units in child development and a desire to be a great role model for your child and demonstrate YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. For questions about the program, hours, eligibility, fees or other administrative issues, please e-mail [email protected].
Fees for Character Builders at Dailard Elementary School 2023-2024
Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 10 equal monthly payments regardless of the number of school days per month of service. Fees cover all minimum days and parent/teacher conferences. Registration fee is $50 per child for YMCA members, $100 per child for participants.
HOURS | # OF DAYS | MEMBER | PARTICIPANT |
After School | 5 Days | $385 | $452 |
Before School | 5 Days | $206 | $242 |
Before & After School | 5 Days | $511 | $601 |
| After School | 3 Days (Parent/Caregiver Choice) | $307 | $361 |
| After School | 2 Days (Parent/Caregiver Choice) | $206 | $242 |
Registration Details
Priority Registration
- May 6–19, 2024
Open Registration
- May 20, 2024
This program is available only for students from Benchley Weinberger Elementary in transitional kindergarten to grade 5. Registration Fee is $50 per child for YMCA members, $100 per child for participants. Please allow three business days for paperwork and tuition fees to be processed before child care services may begin. All fees are due in advance of the month of service. Fees are paid by ATS (bank draft) or by credit/debit card on the first of the month. ATS are deducted monthly from your checking account. If balances are not paid on time, your child may not participate in the program.
Scholarships are available for those that qualify — apply for a scholarship online here.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions about Character Builders or the registration process, please email us at [email protected].
Additional contact info is available in the About Our Staff section above. We look forward to speaking with you!