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YMCA After School Programs: FAQ

The YMCA is well known nationwide for its great programs, sports offerings, and activities offered for kids and families. When it comes to after school programs, your local Y probably has many different offerings. From academic programs to sports to other fun activities, here are a few of the YMCA after school programs that you may be able to access at your local facility.

Work schedules can make it difficult to be home every day when your kids get out of school. That’s why YMCA after school care programs are so popular. After-school care programs are often available through the Y for kindergarteners through middle schoolers. Kids can enjoy a number of different programmatic and activity options to keep them entertained during after-school hours.

Some facilities offer after-school care right at the schools, themselves, while others provide care at the YMCA facilities.

YMCA after school care programs are designed to provide your child with a curriculum that incorporates character development, arts and humanities, STEM activities, community services, and physical activities.

At the Y of South Hampton Roads, for example, the above activities are offered during after school care. In addition, kids at this facility can enjoy: The Y offers a well-rounded program that is fun for kids, but that also helps to keep them active and using their time in a positive way.

Kids playing soccer

Your local YMCA likely offers a variety of after school sports that kids can enjoy. Swimming, diving, and gymnastics have proven to be the most popular national competitive sports at the YMCA. Additionally, baseball, soccer, volleyball, flat football, karate, dance, and basketball are other sports that the YMCA commonly offers.

kids swimming

The YMCA offers sports leagues for Pre-K through the 8th grade, and the leagues run year-round. Children 18 months to 14 years old can also participate in a variety of sports classes. The leagues and classes focus on creating a fun atmosphere that helps to build each child’s confidence.

The youth sports leagues and classes help your child to learn the fundamentals of the sport, while also fostering a lifelong love of playing. One major benefit of the youth sports leagues is that every child is offered equal play time, which is a feature that you may not find in many other leagues. YMCA instructors and trained volunteer coaches run each league, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork while helping your child to improve his skills.

Each YMCA location offers its own selection of after school programs, so there is no one centralized list of available programs. For example, the YMCA of Austin has a nice list of after school programs and activities to give you an idea of some of the programs that may be offered. Be sure to contact your local YMCA to find out the specific programs and activities that are available to your child. You can use this website to find your local YMCA.

Depending on your location, your YMCA may even offer before school care. The Y of South Hampton Roads doesn’t just offer after school care, but also offers before school care, which can be particularly beneficial for families with parents whose work days begin before their kids are at school. These programs can offer valuable savings and a practical alternative to the chore of finding a babysitter for before and after school hours.

If you’re looking for a program for younger children, then consider the YMCA’s Early Learning Readiness Program. This program is intended for children ages 2 to 4, and helps them to develop the verbal, social, and physical skills that they will need in order to start Pre-K. The program is grant-funded and is offered for free to children of low-income families.

Hours will vary according to each facility, but before school programs generally start at 7:00 am and run until the local schools’ start times. After school programs typically begin at school dismissal time and run until 6:00 or 6:30 pm. Be sure to contact your local YMCA to find out their specific schedule.

The exact cost of a YMCA after school program will depend on the program, the frequency that your child attends, and the rates that your local facility offers. However, many YMCAs offer financial assistance, which can help to reduce the cost of programs for families in need. This financial assistance is provided on an income-based sliding fee schedule. You will need to apply through your local Y.

Want to see which after school programs your local YMCA offers? You can find your local YMCA here.

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