A Great Place to Learn and Play After School in Encinitas

Welcome to Character Builders, the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA's After School Program serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 at Park Dale Lane, hosted at the EUSD Farm Lab.

Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, fun, and caring environment after school. Each day includes a new program or activity to help participants learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including walking field trips, healthy snacks, sports and games, art and music, tutoring, and more!

ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for the Character Builders program can now be completed and submitted online through our Character Builders registration page. Registration is first come, first served.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Character Builders Registration Page

For more information about registration, please check out our Registration Details section below.

Program Scholarships are available to those that qualify — apply for a Scholarship online here.

Information about Park Dale Lane Elementary

Address: 2050 Parkdale lane, Encinitas, CA 92024
School Phone: (760) 944-4344
School Website: Park Dale Lane Elementary School

Information About Farm Labs (Program Site)

Farm Lab Address: 441 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 — Directions via Google Maps
Site Phone: (760) 423-9459
Site Email: [email protected]
Website: EUSD Farm Lab
License #: 376701310

At the end of the school day, YMCA staff meet participating children on-site at Park Dale Lane Elementary and transports them via school bus to the EUSD Farm Lab in Encinitas.

Please note: Parents should pick their children up directly from the EUSD Farm Lab by 6:00 pm.

Hours of Operation

WEEKDAY	AFTERNOON HOURS
Monday	2:20 pm — 6:00 pm
Tuesday	2:20 pm — 6:00 pm
Wednesday	2:20 pm — 6:00 pm
Thursday	2:20 pm — 6:00 pm
Friday (Half Day)	12:40 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 have units in child development, a desire to be great role models 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

Stephanie Kohler, Youth Development Director | [email protected]

Fees for Character Builders at Park Dale Lane Elementary School 2022-2023

Fees have been calculated based upon an annualized rate of the total number of program days and divided into 11 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

DAYS	HOURS	MEMBERS	PARTICIPANTS
3 Days (Parents Choice)	PM ONLY	$345	$405
5 Days	PM ONLY	$430	$506

Registration Details

This program is available only for students from Park Dale Lane Elementary in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Registration Fee is $50 per child for YMCA Members, $100 per child for participants

Please allow 3 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 credit card on the 15th or by ATS (bank draft) on the 10th. 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.

Individual State Forms for Registration

Questions? Contact Us

If you have any questions about Character Builders or the registration process, please email us at [email protected].

We look forward to speaking with you!