Some of the many programs we offer include...

Y Be Fit Physical Education Program: The Y Be Fit Program aims to improve fitness levels of elementary school children to meet California State Physical Education standards. Y Be Fit is a physical education program with a nutrition component that is administered at thirteen public schools in San Francisco, two schools in Marin County, and one school in Suisun Elementary. Y Be Fit supports children in Kindergarten through fifth grades and the program is funded through a Physical Education Program (PEP) grant from the Federal Department of Education. For more information, contact either Jennifer Martinez, PEP Director, at 415-561-0631 x107 or Donna Ricketts, Nutrition Specialist, through email. Click below to download recent Y Be Fit Newsletters.

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Truancy Intervention Program: Our Truancy Intervention Program provides case management services, supports, and opportunities for youth to get back on track in school. Staff work with closely with youth and their families to identify what obstacles are impeding their ability to go to school, and once this is determined, our staff work with youth to develop a plan that will lead them back to school. The youth we serve with this program are located all throughout San Francisco's schools. For more information, contact Tacing Parker, Director of Truancy Intervention, at 415-561-0631 x114

Building Futures Mentoring Program: A paraprofessional mental health/mentoring project, created to address the counseling needs of youth. The goals of our mentoring program include improving academic performance, personal social skills, and relationships with authority figures. Highly trained mentors meet weekly with mentees to discuss issues occurring in the youth's life. A key feature of our program is the inclusion of parents in the mentoring process, from matching their child to an appropriate mentor, to setting goals for the mentoring relationship. For more information, contact Nicole Wells, Building Futures Coordinator, at 415-561-0631 x102.

Afterschool Enrichment Programs: In collaboration with the San Francisco Unified School District, Urban Services YMCA offers Afterschool Enrichment Programs at 10 different school sites that provides youth with a host of activities that are based on their individual needs and the needs of their community (looking at the assets and opportunities). Services include: academic tutoring, recreation, mentoring, peer conflict resolution, leadership development, coaching/prevention education, service learning, and community service. For more information, contact Andrea Jones, Associate Executive Director, at 415-561-0631 x110.

And More: With 2 Neighborhood Beacon Centers, a Safe Haven, Family Resource Centers in the OMI and Western Addition, and numerous citywide program initiatives, it's no surprise that Urban Services YMCA is a leader in providing opportunities for teens. If you're interested in learning about a teen program in your community, just contact us and we'll help you out.