A Great Place to Learn and Play
Welcome to Character Builders, the South Bay Family YMCA’s before and after school program serving students from TK* to Grade 6 at Sotomayor 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 sports and games, STEAM projects, homework support and more!
How to Register
Pending License Approval Registration for the Character Builders can now be completed and submitted online through our Community Portal. Find the site you are looking for by entering the site name in the Search Bar located in the top, left corner of the Community Portal. 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 Sotomayor Elementary School
Location and Contact Information
- Address: 1790 Santa Christina Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91913 — Directions via Google Maps
- Site Phone: (619) 216-6511
- Site Email: sotomayor@ymcasd.org
- School Website: Sotomayor Elementary School
- License #:Pending License Approval
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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 | mmartinez@ymcasd.org
Business Center | southbaycb@ymcasd.org
Fees for Character Builders at Sotomayor Elementary 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.
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5 Days
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3 Days
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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.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify
Individual State Forms for Registration
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!
