2023-2024 Program Information

After School Program runs Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 6:00pm. We are asking families for a commitment of at least 2-day. You can register for as few as 2 days a week or as many as 5 days. Please complete the ASP Enrollment packet and email to jpowell@ymcamv.org

Registration

OPENS | Members, August 1 | Public, August 8

AGES | Kindergarten - 5th grade

DAYS/TIMES | Monday - Friday| 3:00 - 6:00pm

RATES

• Normal Program Day
  Members | $24/day, Public | $28/day
• Half day
  Members | $44/day, Public | $48/day
• Vacation Day
  Members | $67/day, Public | $75/day

Partnership with Island Grown

We have partnered with Island Grown to bring free and healthy meals to all children on the Island. We will be receiving premade frozen meals every Wednesday. Meat and vegetarian options are available. We are excited for this partnership and can't wait to see where it takes us. For more information please contact Jessey at jpowell@ymcamv.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bussing is available from school to the Y. Please contact your child's teacher about taking the bus to the Y once you are registered in the program!

Snack will be provided by the Y in the afternoon.

Partnership with families

PLAY

We have a calendar of activities that encourage creativity and provide new experiences that teach important lessons about community, character building, nutrition, and much more.

1. Monthly themed curriculum & activities
2. Free Play
3. Outdoor Play
4. Arts & Crafts
5. STEM Activities
6. Board games, puzzles and more!

Explore

Our curriculum incorporates activities that teach children about the world around us, including learning about helping out and giving back.

1. MV Ice Arena
2. Long Point Wildlife Refuge
3. Barn, Bowl & Bistro
4. Chappy
5. Island Alpaca Farm
6. Misty Meadow Equine Learning Center
7. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
8. The Farm Institute & more!

Move

Fun physical challenges and large motor and team building activities, keep students fit and healthy each day, setting them on a path to: developing healthy habits for life, reducing anxiety and stress, boosting self-esteem. Children participate in physical fitness activities each day, including swimming, basketball, large group games, Yoga, Zumba, and more!

1. Recreational Swimming in Y Pool
2. Ice Skating at the MV Ice Arena
3. Sports like Gaga, Field Games, & Basketball on Y Campus
4. Nature Hikes
5. Yogamotion Classes in Y Fitness Center

Benefits of After School

1. Licensed by the Department of Early Education & Care
2. Financial Assistance available & third party subsidies accepted
3. Daily snacks
4. Monthly themed curriculum and activities, including homework assistance
5. Practicing the core values of the YMCA, character building, and mindfullness