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. Enrollment for the 2023-2034 school year will open on Wednesday, April 19. 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! 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. If you are interested in utilizing a CCDF voucher, please contact the Youth Development office. Find more information on CCDF and to 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 INFORMATION We want to make sure we are serving the needs of all families in our communities. If you are interested in using Before & After School care at a site that is currently full, please let us know. We will notify you as soon as openings are available. 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! Avon Community Schools Avon Intermediate East (Also serving Avon Intermediate West) Cedar Elementary Hickory Elementary Maple Elementary Pine Tree Elementary River Birch Elementary Sycamore Elementary Beech Grove City Schools Central Elementary (also serving Hornet Park Elementary & South Grove Intermediate) Charter Schools Avondale Meadows Academy Indiana Math & Science Academy (Program held at the Jordan YMCA) Irvington Community Elementary School Paramount Brookside Paramount Cottage Home Vision Academy Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County Brandywine Elementary New Palestine Elementary Sugar Creek Elementary (also serving New Palestine Intermediate) Franklin Township Community School Corporation Acton Elementary Adams Elementary Arlington Elementary Bunker Hill Elementary Edgewood Intermediate (also serving Kitley Intermediate) South Creek Elementary Thompson Crossing Elementary Greenfield-Central Schools Harris Elementary (Also serving Weston Elementary & Greenfield Intermediate) J.B. Stephens Elementary (also serving Eden Elementary & Maxwell Intermediate) Greenwood Community Schools Northeast Elementary (Also serving Isom Elementary) Southwest Elementary (Also serving Westwood Elementary) Hamilton Southeastern Brooks School Elementary Cumberland Road Elementary Deer Creek Elementary Fall Creek Elementary Fall Creek Intermediate Fishers Elementary Geist Elementary Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate Harrison Parkway Elementary Hoosier Road Elementary Lantern Road Elementary New Britton Elementary Riverside Intermediate Sand Creek Elementary Sand Creek Intermediate (PM program located at Sand Creek Elementary) Southeastern Elementary Thorpe Creek Elementary Indianapolis Public Schools Center for Inquiry (School #2) Edison School of the Arts (School #47) George Washington Carver (School #87) Theodore Potter School (School #74) Irvington Community Schools Irvington Community Elementary School Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Fortville Elementary (also serving Mt. Vernon Middle School) Mt. Comfort Elementary McCordsville Elementary MSD of Warren Township Brookview Elementary Eastridge Elementary Grassy Creek Elementary Hawthorne Elementary Lakeside Elementary Liberty Park Elementary Lowell Elementary Pleasant Run Elementary Stonybrook Intermediate and Middle School (AM only) Sunny Heights Elementary MSD of Washington Township Jordan YMCA (serving MSD of Washington Township schools) MSD of Wayne Township Bridgeport Elementary Chapel Glen Elementary Chapelwood Elementary Garden City Elementary McClelland Elementary North Wayne Elementary Robey Elementary Stout Field Elementary Westlake Elementary Perry Township Schools Abraham Lincoln Elementary (also serving Henry Burkhart Elementary) Douglas MacArthur Elementary (also serving Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy) Glenns Valley Elementary Homecroft Elementary (also serving Clinton Young, Southport Elementary, and Homecroft Kindergarten Academy) Jeremiah Gray Elementary & Kindergarten Academy Mary Bryan Elementary Rosa Parks Elementary (also serving Rosa Park Kindergarten Academy) Plainfield Community School Corporation Clarks Creek Elementary Guilford Elementary Central Elementary (serving Van Buren Elem) File Link File Size 22/23 Before & After School Family Handbook 518.6 KB Accommodation Request Form 29.7 KB 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 125 schools in Central Indiana. Share Twitter Facebook Email