A Great Place to Learn and Play Before and After School
Welcome to Character Builders, the Ryan Family YMCA's before and after school program serving students from kindergarten to grade 4 at Silver Gate 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!
Online Registration Information
Registration for Character Builders can now be completed and submitted online through our Character Builders registration page. Registration is first come, first served.
Important Documents
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 Silver Gate Elementary
Location and Contact Information
- Address: 1499 Venice St San Diego, CA 92107 — Directions via Google Maps
- School Phone: (619) 222-1139
- Site Phone: (619) 913-8487
- Site Email: [email protected]
- School Website: Silver Gate Elementary School
- License #: 372006506
Hours of Operation
|
WEEKDAY |
MORNING HOURS |
AFTERNOON HOURS |
|
Monday |
6:30 am — 7:45 am |
1:55 pm — 6:00 pm |
|
Tuesday |
6:30 am — 7:45 am |
1:55 pm — 6:00 pm |
|
Wednesday |
6:30 am — 7:45 am |
1:55 pm — 6:00 pm |
|
Thursday |
6:30 am — 7:45 am |
12:35 pm — 6:00 pm |
|
Friday |
6:30 am — 7:45 am |
1:55 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 email [email protected].
Fees for Character Builders at Silver Gate Elementary School 2024-2025
Fees have been calculated based on 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 $100 per child for participants, members save up to 15% off.
|
PLANS |
NON-MEMBERS |
Y COMMUNITY |
Y COMMUNITY+ |
| Before and After School 5 Days |
$645 | $581 | $548 |
| After School 5 Days |
$484 | $436 | $411 |
| After School 3 Days |
$387 | $349 | $329 |
| After School 2 Days |
$258 | $232 | $219 |
| Before School 5 Days |
$258 | $232 | $219 |
| Before School 2 Days |
$137 | $123 | $116 |
Registration Details
This program is available only for students from Silver Gate Elementary in kindergarten to grade 4.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
May 6, 2024 (For current participants and waitlist families)
OPEN REGISTRATION
Begins May 13, 2024
Registration Fee is $100 per child for participants, members save up to 15% off.
Please allow 3 business days for paperwork and tuition fees to be processed before childcare services may begin.
All fees are due in advance of the month of care. Fees are paid by ATS (bank draft) on the 10th or by credit/debit card on the 15th. 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!