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Before and After School

Y Club offers safe, fun before and after school care with homework help, healthy snacks, and active play.

ABOUT Y CLUB BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CONFIDENT KIDS. SUPPORTED FAMILIES.

Built for busy mornings, full afternoons, and everything in between, Y Club partners with local schools to provide reliable care families can count on. Kids strengthen skills, build friendships, and discover new interests in a positive community. Take a look at our Y Club programs below!

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PROGRAMS Explore Our Programs

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More Than After School Why Choose Y Club?

In our Y Club before and after school program, children in kindergarten through sixth grade enjoy and benefit from:

Homework Enrichment

Qualified and trained staff enhance and support school-day learning while providing youth with homework help.

Healthy Snacks and Physical Activity

Youth have the opportunity to enjoy healthy snack choices and 30 minutes of physical fitness daily.

Small and Large Group Activities

Youth make meaningful and intentional choices with hands-on activities focusing on arts and humanities, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), nutrition education and service learning.

Focus on Building Community

Team building activities and day-to-day interactions with peers and Y Club staff focus on building positive relationships and enhancing conflict resolution skills.

Youth Voice and Leadership

Youth are empowered through opportunities to provide input, from helping to develop daily activities and snack menus to leading activities with peers.

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Learning Through Play Our Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on:

Family and Parent Engagement
Global Learning and Inclusion
21st Century Skills
Academic Enrichment
Health and Wellness
College and Career Readiness
Service Learning
Leadership Development
Arts

Good to Know Your Y Club Resources

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Y Club FAQs and Forms

Have questions about Y Club? Find answers about registration, payment, and health and safety, plus our Y Club forms.

FAQs and Forms

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No School Days

Need care when school is out? Select YMCA sites offer No School Days during breaks, conference days, and other school closures.

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A Day At Y Club

Discover how kids spend their time at Y Club, with opportunities to play, learn, create, and make friends.

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Get Involved Be Part of the Y Club Community

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Bring Y Club to Your School District

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Join Our Team

Make a difference in the lives of children in your community by joining our Y Club team. We’re hiring full-time and part-time leaders for the upcoming school year.

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Make a Gift

Make a donation to support education and child care in our before and after school and camp programs across the metro. All donations are fully tax-deductible. To support your child’s Y Club location, include the name of your child’s school in the “Gift Notes” section of the online donation form. Thanks for making a difference!

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