• We will be asking parents to fill out a health check form each day confirming their child does not exhibit symptoms of illness before allowing children into program
• We will be asking staff to fill out a health check form each day confirming they do not exhibit symptoms of illness before coming to work.
• We will take temperatures of all children, staff each day.
• We will be increasing our hand washing schedule to include 20 second handwashing for all participants and staff before program, between each activity, before lunch and snacks , after lunch and snacks, and before program ends, at minimum.
• Face coverings will be asked of all staff and participants while program hours are running.
• We will provide signs related to healthy habits throughout program
• We will be sending home guidance from the CDC regarding safe health procedures to our families during program.
• Social distancing will be practiced at all times
  • In rooms (set up space for social distancing)
  • Outdoor (State and local regulations state that programs should operate outdoors as much as possible)
  • Transitions (walking to the bathroom or an new activity space)
  • During games
• Groups will be limited to maximum of 12 participants 
• Groups will not interact with each other throughout the day
• Staff will be assigned to specific group and will not interact with other groups to the best of our ability.
• A medical isolation space will be established for any child or staff that is feeling ill and in process to be picked up.  
• Parents will be required to arrange a pick up within 1 hour of being contacted their child is not feeling well.
• All activities and games will be individual based or adjusted for safe interactions following social distancing rules.
• Staff will monitor health by doing visual health checks of children and staff throughout the day.  
• We have adjusted program activities to adhere to state and local guidelines.

YMCA memberships and programs are open to everyone. Scholarships are made available through generous Annual Campaign contributions. Individuals and families may apply for scholarships toward YMCA memberships and programs. YMCA of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization. 

To download the application for aid, click here.

Once you've completed the application, please submit it to yafterschool@ymcasv.org.

• We have increased our cleaning schedule to wipe down surfaces throughout the day and at minimum, all surfaces will be cleaned
  • Before program
  • Between activities
  • Before lunch
  • After lunch
  • Before pick up
  • After pick up
• We will be cutting down paper as much as possible during check in/out procedures and throughout the day
• We will minimize shared equipment as much as possible. When sharing is necessary, equipment will be cleaned between each use
  • Balls and outdoor equipment will be assigned to a child and sanitized after use
  • No outdoor shared activities will be allowed until local and federal guidelines expand to allow this
    • No ball catch
    • No basketball (individuals shooting hoops ok)
    • No playgrounds (this will be reevaluated as local and state rules change)
    • Games and activities will be adjusted for non-touch
• Backpacks will be kept with separation from other children’s items
• We ask that participants bring no more than what they need for the day.
  • If food is served, it will be single serve packaged
  • Bathrooms will be wiped down every 30 minutes
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided at all time
  • Gloves to be worn during cleaning and meal time and any time transmission is higher than normal

Contact our Youth Development Leaders at yafterschool@ymcasv.org

If a third party pays for your child care, you cannot register online. Please email membersupport@ymcasv.org to register.