Yes, you read that right: We said Back to School. 😱

Fourth of July has come and gone, meaning it’s officially that time of Summer when we’re going to start seeing those back-to-school commercials, thinking about new teachers and picking up fresh backpack supplies. In fact, we have just about a month until Greenville County Schools are back in session on August 20. Whether you’re counting down the days or wondering how the summer slipped by so quickly, that date isn’t budging.

We know the #BackToSchool season can be stressful for parents, filled with shopping for supplies, calming kids’ nerves + figuring out your plans for after school childcare. So, we’d like to take one thing off your plate.

YMCA of Greenville After School offers after school programs for elementary + middle school students (with pickup from 50+ local schools), using Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets in all activities – from arts to academics to fitness. At most branches, the cost is only $57/week for Y members + $85/week for non-members, and financial aid is available. And good news for the early birds: Registration for the 2019-20 school year is now open.

Cost 💰

This might just be your primary concern in choosing afterschool care. A family’s gotta budget.
At most branches, afterschool care is $57/week for Y members + $85/week for non-members. Financial aid is available.
There is a one-time registration fee of $50 for Y members + $75 for non-members.
Payment is due each Friday for the following week + is required regardless of attendance.
If you need to cancel, written notice needs to be submitted two weeks before a child’s last day in the program.

Focus areas 🤸‍♀️

Health & Wellness
Service Learning
Tutoring & Mentoring
Arts Education
21st Century Skills
Global Learning
College & Career Exploration
Parent & Caregiver Engagement
Leadership Development

Locations 📍

The programs offer pickup from 50+ local schools (full list here).
Programs are held at the following branches:
- Caine Halter Family Y
- YMCA Program Center (Simpsonville)
- Eastside Family Y
- George I. Theisen Family Y
- YMCA Judson Community Center

Dates + hours 📆

YMCA afterschool programs operate on the Greenville County school calendar, running Monday-Friday from school dismissal until 6 p.m.
For teacher workdays + school holidays, the Y offers School’s Out Special (SOS) Camp.
- After School payments for those weeks that school is in session are prorated and parents can purchase care for only the days needed.
- Days can be purchased as a package or individually for Winter Break + Spring Break.
What about snow days? Hey, it could happen. All-day care will be available for children participating in the After School program as long as the Y is open + staff can get to work safely. There is no additional cost for all-day care on snow days.

Bring/don’t bring

👍 Healthy snacks are provided daily, but families are permitted to send additional healthy snacks from home. Kids are also encouraged to bring their homework as they can have homework assistance from their After School counselors.
👎 Kids should leave toys, trading cards, video games, iPods, phones + gaming systems at home. If a child is sent to the Y with one of these items, it must remain in their book bag.

Want to know more? Check out the official YMCA afterschool parent handbook (keep an eye on their website for the 2019-20 handbook). If you’re ready to register your child for the 2019-20 school year, download the registration form + bring it to any YMCA of Greenville member services desk. Ⓟ

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