A Great Place to Learn and Play
Welcome to Character Builders, the South Bay Family YMCA's full-day program serving students from TK* to Grade 6 at Chula Vista Hills Elementary School.
Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, fun, and caring environment. 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, homework support 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
For more information about registration, please check out our Registration Details section below.
Program scholarships are available to those who qualify — apply for a scholarship online here.
Information about Chula Vista Hills Elementary School
Location and Contact Information
- Address: 980 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 — Directions via Google Maps
- School Phone: (619) 482-7066
- Site Phone: (619) 482-7066 ext. 2375
- Site Email: [email protected]
- School Website: Chula Vista Hills Elementary
- License #: 376600051
Hours of Operation
Programming | Before School | After School |
Monday - Friday: School days Including minimum days | 6:00am - School Bell | School Bell - 6:00pm |
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.
Miriam Martinez, Program Director | [email protected]
Business Center | [email protected]
Fees for Character Builders at Chula Vista Hills Elementary School 2024-2025
Fees are paid monthly for the month of service. Fees include all minimum days. No make-up days will be allowed due to illness, vacation or holidays. All rates are based on the weekly rate times the number of weeks school is in session per month (see payment schedule for monthly totals based on the CVESD Calendars). View monthly rate sheet.
PLANS | NON-MEMBERS | Y COMMUNITY | Y COMMUNITY+ |
Before and After School 5 Days | $179/week | $161/week | $152/week |
Before and After School 3 Days | $118/week | $106/week | $100/week |
Before School Only 5 Days | $72/week | $65/week | $61/week |
After School Only 5 Days | $134/week | $121/week | $114/week |
MEMBERS SAVE
Not Yet a Y Member? For only an additional $9 per month* to your non-member child care rate, you can enjoy all the benefits a Y membership has to offer! A YMCA membership opens the door to many exciting programs designed to give your family more opportunities to spend time together and get healthy. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Y member, and join us today!
*Monthly additional cost calculated with the Y Community+ rates
Registration Details
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
May 8, 2024 (For current participants and waitlist families)
OPEN REGISTRATION
May 13, 2024
Registration fee is $100 per child for participants, members save up to 15% off.
Registration will close on July 10 for the July 24 start date. Any registrations made after July 10 will start on August 1.
If balances are not paid on time, your child may not participate in the program.
Scholarship opportunities are available for those who qualify.
Individual State Forms for Registration
- Identification and Emergency Information Form (LIC 700)
- Child's Pre-admission Health History - Parent's Report (LIC 702)
- Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627)
- Personal Rights (LIC 613A)
- Notification of Parents' Rights (LIC 995)
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions about Character Builders or the registration process, please email us!
Additional contact info is available in the About Our Staff section above. We look forward to speaking with you!