TIME TO EXPLORE!Welcome to the YMCA Before & After School program, a place where every child has the opportunity to learn and explore in a safe and enriching environment. Located in over 80 schools in Central Indiana, our program is an extension of your child’s school day experience and a part of your community. SCROLL TO FIND INFORMATION BY SCHOOL ROLE MODELS NEEDED! The Y is seeking fun and enthusiastic people to join our Before & After School team this school year! Apply today! REGISTRATION FEE There is an annual $30/child registration fee. The non-refundable fee is eligible for financial assistance. Please contact the YMCA at BeforeAndAfterSchool@indymca.org if you have questions. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/CCDF VOUCHERS We believe every kid deserves to be a Y kid and have opportunities to grow in a positive and enriching environment. We provide financial assistance through the generous support of donors. Learn more about our financial assistance program, and CLICK HERE to apply! If you are interested in utilizing a CCDF voucher, please contact the Youth Development office at BeforeAndAfterSchool@indymca.org. Find more information on CCDF and see if your family qualifies. If you interested in using a CCDF voucher at a location that does not currently accept vouchers, please let us know. PROGRAM CAPACITIES Your child’s safety is our top priority. To achieve this, many of our programs have enrollment capacities to ensure we are able to meet our child to staff ratios. We recommend enrolling early to secure your child’s spot in the program. If you are interested in using Before & After School care at a site that is currently full, please enroll in that district’s waitlist. We will notify you as soon as openings are available. PARENTSQUARE Download the ParentSquare app to stay up to date on everything happening in your child’s YMCA program! Questions? Contact the Youth Development YMCA office at BeforeAndAfterSchool@indymca.org or (317) 484-9622. Before & After SchoolForms / InformationProgram ComponentsPhotos / Video Please find your child’s school district below for information about the YMCA Before & After School programs. 23-24 Beech Grove City Schools Beginning with the 23-24 school year, the YMCA is moving towards full-time enrollment options only for Beech Grove City Schools to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Central Elementary (also serving South Grove Intermediate) 23-24 Hornet Park Elementary 23-24 Charter Schools 23-24 Avondale Meadows Academy 23-24 Irvington Community Elementary School 23-24 Paramount Cottage Home 23-24 Paramount Brookside 23-24 Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County 23-24 Brandywine Elementary 23-24 New Palestine Elementary 23-24 Sugar Creek Elementary 23-24 Franklin Township Community School Corporation Beginning with the 23-24 school year, the YMCA is moving towards full-time enrollment options only for Franklin Township schools to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be automatically available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Acton Elementary 23-24 Adams Elementary 23-24 Arlington Elementary 23-24 Bunker Hill Elementary 23-24 Edgewood Intermediate 23-24 Kitley Intermediate (also serving Franklin Township Jr. High) 23-24 South Creek Elementary 23-24 Thompson Crossing Elementary 23-24 Greenfield-Central Schools 23-24 Harris Elementary (also serving Greenfield Intermediate) 23-24 J.B. Stephens Elementary (also serving Eden Elementary & Maxwell Intermediate) 23-24 Weston Elementary 23-24 Greenwood Community Schools Beginning with the 23-24 school year, the YMCA is moving towards full-time enrollment options only for Greenwood Schools to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be automatically available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Northeast Elementary (also serving Isom Elementary) 23-24 Southwest Elementary (also serving Westwood Elementary) 23-24 Hamilton Southeastern Schools Hamilton Southeastern Schools will have full-time enrollment options only to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be automatically available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Brooks School Elementary 23-24 Cumberland Road Elementary 23-24 Deer Creek Elementary 23-24 Fall Creek Elementary 23-24 Fall Creek Intermediate 23-24 Fishers Elementary 23-24 Geist Elementary 23-24 Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate 23-24 Harrison Parkway Elementary 23-24 Hoosier Road Elementary 23-24 Lantern Road Elementary 23-24 Riverside Intermediate 23-24 New Britton Elementary 23-24 Sand Creek Elementary 23-24 Sand Creek Intermediate (PM program located at Sand Creek Elementary) 23-24 Southeastern Elementary 23-24 Thorpe Creek Elementary 23-24 Indianapolis Public Schools Beginning with the 23-24 school year, the YMCA is moving towards full-time enrollment options only for Indianapolis Public Schools to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be automatically available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Center for Inquiry (School #2) 23-24 Edison School of the Arts (School #47) 23-24 George Washington Carver (School #87) 23-24 Theodore Potter School (School #74) 23-24 Irvington Community Schools 23-24 Irvington Community Elementary School 23-24 Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation 23-24 Fortville Elementary 23-24 Mt. Comfort Elementary 23-24 McCordsville Elementary 23-24 MSD of Warren Township 23-24 Brookview Elementary 23-24 Eastridge Elementary 23-24 Grassy Creek Elementary 23-24 Hawthorne Elementary 23-24 Lakeside Elementary 23-24 Liberty Park Elementary 23-24 Lowell Elementary 23-24 Pleasant Run Elementary 23-24 Stonybrook Intermediate and Middle School (AM only) 23-24 Sunny Heights Elementary 23-24 MSD of Wayne Township Beginning with the 23-24 school year, the YMCA is moving towards full-time enrollment options only for Wayne Township Schools to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be automatically available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Bridgeport Elementary 23-24 Chapel Glen Elementary 23-24 Chapelwood Elementary 23-24 Garden City Elementary 23-24 McClelland Elementary 23-24 North Wayne Elementary 23-24 Robey Elementary 23-24 Stout Field Elementary 23-24 Westlake Elementary 23-24 Perry Township Schools Beginning with the 23-24 school year, the YMCA is moving towards full-time enrollment options only for Perry Township Schools to allow for more consistent staffing and progressive programming. Part-time rates will be automatically available for any weeks with less than 3 days of school. 23-24 Abraham Lincoln Elementary 23-24 Douglas MacArthur Elementary (also serving Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy) 23-24 Glenns Valley Elementary 23-24 Henry Burkhart Elementary 23-24 Homecroft Elementary (also serving Southport Elementary, Winchester Elementary, and Homecroft Kindergarten Academy) 23-24 Jeremiah Gray Elementary (also serving Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Academy and Clinton Young Elementary) 23-24 Mary Bryan Elementary 23-24 Rosa Parks Elementary (also serving Rosa Park Kindergarten Academy) File Link File Size 23/24 Before & After School Family Handbook 511.4 KB 23/24 Before & After School Family Handbook Spanish 633.4 KB Invalid download ID. Invalid download ID. Inclement Weather Information 1.1 MB 2022 Tax Statement Instructions 164.0 KB Change Information Form Online READY, SET, EXPLORE!The YMCA’s Before & After School program curriculum includes a wide range of activities to keep your child engaged and active! These components make our programs so much more than childcare- it is a safe space for your child to learn, grow, and have fun! Youth Development Program Components Physical Activity Dosage: At least 30 minutes/dayDescription: Participants will have a chance to be physically active every day at the Before & After School program. This could include time spent outside on the playground and sports fields or inside in the gym or other open space. No matter where we play, we are sure to have a blast! Homework Help Dosage: At least 30 minutes/dayDescription: We set aside time everyday to focus on getting homework completed with the help from YMCA staff. If participants do not have homework, alternative quiet activities are available. Snack/Dinner Dosage: Every afternoonDescription: An afternoon snack (or dinner at some locations) is offered to every participant. The Y follows the HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity) standards which outlines specific nutritional guidelines that must be met. Arts Dosage: At least 1 hr/weekDescription: Art projects can be done individually or as a group. These projects allow participants to use their creativity and fine motor skills to create works of art (and sometimes get a little messy along the way)! Academic Enrichment Dosage: At least 30 minutes dailyDescription: Academic activities are offered daily to participants, and could include math, literacy, or STEM activities. Often times, these activities are connected to what your child is learning in the classroom as an extension of the school day! Leadership Development Dosage: At least 2X/weekDescription: The Y offers "youth led programming" which allows participants to develop critical leadership skills. Often times, participants are able to teach others about their interests and passions, like soccer or making friendship bracelets. Global Learning & Inclusion Dosage: At least 1 hr/weekDescription: We spend time every week learning about different cultures and events that celebrate diverse perspectives, ideas, beliefs, and customs. College & Career Readiness Dosage: At least 2X/monthDescription: Guest speakers and activities are offered that focus on the different people and jobs within their communities! Family & Parent Engagement Dosage: At least 1X/3 monthsDescription: We offer multiple ways for parents and families to engage including monthly events, interactions with staff, and volunteer opportunities. Service-Learning Dosage: At least 1 project/quarterDescription: Participants help to plan and implement projects designed to give back to the community. Examples include a recycling program or donating homemade items to animal shelters. Physical ActivityParticipants will have a chance to be physically active every day at the Before & After School program. This could include time spent outside on the playground and sports fields or inside in the gym or other open space. No matter where we play, we are sure to have a blast! Homework HelpWe set aside time everyday to focus on getting homework completed with the help from YMCA staff. If participants do not have homework, alternative quiet activities are available. Snack/DinnerAn afternoon snack (or dinner at some locations) is offered to every participant. The Y follows the HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity) standards which outlines specific nutritional guidelines that must be met. ArtsArt projects can be done individually or as a group. These projects allow participants to use their creativity and fine motor skills to create works of art (and sometimes get a little messy along the way)! Academic EnrichmentAcademic activities are offered daily to participants, and could include math, literacy, or STEM activities. Often times, these activities are connected to what your child is learning in the classroom as an extension of the school day! Leadership DevelopmentThe Y offers "youth led programming" which allows participants to develop critical leadership skills. Often times, participants are able to teach others about their interests and passions, like soccer or making friendship bracelets. Global Learning & InclusionWe spend time every week learning about different cultures and events that celebrate diverse perspectives, ideas, beliefs, and customs. College & Career ReadinessGuest speakers and activities are offered that focus on the different people and jobs within their communities! Family & Parent EngagementWe offer multiple ways for parents and families to engage including monthly events, interactions with staff, and volunteer opportunities. Service LearningParticipants help to plan and implement projects designed to give back to the community. Examples include a recycling program or donating homemade items to animal shelters. Program Goals Achievement, Relationships, Belonging In the Y’s Before & After School programs, we focus on three main outcomes that drive all of our programs. Achievement We want to make sure that every child tries something new and leaves the Y with a new skill. This could be trying kickball for the first time, learning how to make friendship bracelets, or even developing their leadership skills by leading a group activity. Every child should have the chance to step outside of their comfort zone to experience new things. Relationships We want to make sure every child makes a connection at the Y with their fellow classmates and the staff. We want to help kids not only make new friends, but learn how to be good friends, too. We do this through being intentional with team building activities, opportunities to learn about those around us, and using our four core values. BelongingEvery child should feel safe and at home at the YMCA Before & After School program. The Y is a space to be yourself and be welcomed by the people around you! We create this sense of belonging through the relationships we build and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Core Values The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis works to accomplish its mission by living and sharing the following core values: Caring: considerate to the needs and feelings of others Honesty: being trustworthy and truthful Respect: treating others, the environment, and yourself with dignity Responsibility: accepting accountability for your actions and role in the community Photos / VideosAt the Y, we’re for advancing a successful lifelong journey for all youth. The Youth Development YMCA provides Before & After School care to more than 80 schools in Central Indiana. 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