Summer Programs 2024

Elementary School Programs

For elementary school students, CYC will offer a summer filled with weekly field trips and hands-on academic activities in the morning involving literacy, math games, and STEAM. Students will also discuss positive change they can related to this year’s theme of nature and ecology.

• For Rising 1st graders to rising 6th graders
• Lunch provided
• Applications for Dianne Feinstein ES are now full, and our wait list is also full.
• Contact Program Director Vicky Chung-Louie (vickyc@cycsf.org) for more information
  

Dianne Feinstein Elementary School

2550 25th Avenue, SF, CA 94116
6/10/24 – 7/24/24 Monday thru Friday 9am – 5pm (with AM & PM care option available)
Rising 1st graders to rising 6th graders
Open to all youth (with limited priority slots for Dianne Feinstein ES students)
Cost: $500 plus optional AM care ($100) and/or PM care ($100)
Contacts: Program Manager Jennifer Zhang (jenniferz@cycsf.org) or Program Director Vicky Chung-Louie (vickyc@cycsf.org)

Summer program FAQs

Redding Elementary School 

1421 Pine Street, SF, CA 94109
6/10/24 – 7/24/24
Monday thru Friday from 9am – 6pm 
Redding and Garfield ELOP Priority students & Redding and Garfield students
Cost: FREE for ELOP priority students
Contact: Site Coordinator Tina Hepton (tinah@cycsf.org)

George Moscone Elementary School 

465 Missouri Street, SF, CA 94107 (Daniel Webster Elementary)
6/10/24 – 7/24/24
Monday thru Friday from 9am – 6pm 
TK to 5th graders
Open to all youth (priority goes to students at Moscone)
Cost: FREE for ELOP priority students
Contact: Site Coordinator Christina Gonzalez (christinag@cycsf.org)

Middle School Programs

For middle school students, CYC will offer three summer programs open to all youth.

• Hybrid program: Our hybrid program is an 8-week summer program designed to promote social, communication, and leadership skills through various online and in-person learning opportunities, including weekly field trips.
  
• Willie “Woo Woo” Wong program: Our Chinatown program will offer an 8-week summer program. Students will have access to academic support and enrichment classes focused on STEAM, literacy, physical exercise and project based learning.
  
• Aptos Beacon Center World Tour Summer Camp: This comprehensive 7-week summer program will encourage skill-building, project based learning, social development, and community-building. Youth can choose from a variety of classes that match their interests and curiosity—e.g., DIY arts, STEM, sports and fitness, arts and recreation, college and career exploration, and academic development. We will offer exciting weekly field trips that offer fun and outdoor adventure.
  
  

Hybrid Program (Virtual + Field Trips)

6/10/24-8/02/24 (Tentative)
Monday through Friday 11am – 2pm (Tentative)
Rising 6th graders to rising 8th graders
Open to all youth
Cost: $35
Application link will be available in March/April 2024
Contacts: Senior Case Manager Jacky Wong (jackyw@cycsf.org) and
Program Director Kyle Chan (kylec@cycsf.org) 

Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Clubhouse

830 Sacramento St, SF, CA 94108
6/10/24 – 8/02/24
Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Rising 6th Graders to Rising 10th Graders
Breakfast and lunch provided
Cost ($50 non-refundable registration fee)
Contact: cycchinatown@cycsf.org
Interest form

Aptos Beacon Summer Program

105 Aptos Avenue, SF, CA 94109
6/10/24-7/24/24
8:30am – 5:30pm
Rising 6th graders to rising 8th graders
Priority goes to current Aptos Beacon ELOP students
Free lunch
Cost: Free
CYC Contact: Interim Beacon Director Alejandro Escalera (alejandroe@cycsf.org)

High School Programs

For high school students, CYC is excited to offer the following 6-week programs this summer for rising 9th graders to rising 12th graders. Dates below are tentative and dependent on school site availability.

• Balboa Project and SFI Programs: These comprehensive programs will encourage skill-building, project based learning, social development, and community building. Youth will have opportunities to select a combination of academic and enrichment classes such as Writing, College Readiness & Exploration, STEM, Health & Fitness, and DIY Art.
  
• CYC College & Career Access Summer Program: This program is designed for AAPI high school students seeking comprehensive insights into college and careers. This program will equip students with the necessary tools for success in the college search and application process, with a focus on personal statements, financial aid, and scholarships. Additionally, the program will offer a Career Access journey, providing youth with opportunities to explore their personal, educational, and career development paths.
  
• Youth Justice Collective Summer Program: This program aims to equip high school students with the tools to create positive change in their communities. The Collective will help students grow their analytical and facilitation skills related to social justice issues, while providing tools to explore and understand their own personal identities and community history.
  
  Through workshops and events, participants will build multiracial solidarity, engage in community conversations, create resource tools, and facilitate agency and awareness in their peers. Come join them in their fight.
  
  

Balboa Project

1000 Cayuga Avenue San Francisco,CA 94112
6/10/24 – 7/19/24
10am – 3pm
Rising 9th graders to rising 12th graders
Open to all youth (priority goes to current Balboa students)
Lunch provided
Cost: Free
Contact: Site Coordinator Mario Nunez marion@cycsf.org
Application link: Coming soon

San Francisco International HS

Location: TBD
6/10/24 – 7/19/24
10am – 3pm
Rising 9th graders to rising 12th graders
Open to San Francisco International students only
Free lunch
Cost: Free
For application link or further information contact Site Coordinator Elise MacKanych (elisem@cycsf.org) 

CYC College and Career Access Summer Program

Hybrid workshops, in-person college campus tours, in-person career site visits
6/17/24 – 7/26/24 (Orientation is 6/12/24)
Mondays & Wednesdays (2:30pm – 4pm) & Fridays (2pm – 5pm)
Open to rising 9th graders and 12th graders who are Asian American Pacific Islander, live in San Francisco, and are a SFUSD student
Interview required, commitment to all workshops and events
Lunch and snack provided
Cost: $200
Contacts: Senior Program Coordinator Fiona Kong (fionak@cycsf.org) and Senior Program Coordinator Wendy Geng (wendyg@cycsf.org)

Application link

Youth Justice Collective

6/10/24 – 7/25/24
Mondays – Thursdays (3pm – 6pm)
Open to rising 9th graders to graduated high school seniors who are San Francisco residents or attend school in San Francisco
Lunch and snack provided
Cost: Free
Participants in the program will be paid $19 per hour
For application link or further information contact Senior Program Supervisor Jules Chan (julesl@cycsf.org)

Application link