Building a strong foundation. The YMCA of Austin offers afterschool care for children in grades K - 5 at 26 licensed sites in four Austin-area school districts. The Afterschool Care Program provides on-site care for your child, beginning when school is dismissed and continuing until 6:30 p.m, at most locations.
Y Afterschool provides opportunities for physical, social-emotional and cognitive learning experiences. Participants gain a sense of achievement, build relationships and find their sense of belonging. For parents, Y Afterschool offers peace of mind from knowing their child is in a safe and enriching place.
- $0 from April 8 - 14 for current Y Afterschool participant only. Online registration only. Online Registration is closed for 2018-2019 Year.
- $15 / child from April 15 - 30.
- $30 / child from May 1 - May 31.
- $50 / child from June 1 - August 5.
All parents may register in any of the following ways:
1. By Email to programservices@austinymca.org (with scanned forms)
2. In Person at your child’s school, from 4:30-6:30pm with your YMCA Program Director
3. In Person at 3208 Red River, Suite 100; Austin, TX 78705
4. By Mail to 3208 Red River, Suite 100; Austin, TX 78705
Downloadable PDF Forms will be available on April 15th:
To faciliate the registration of your child, please double check that your forms are completely filled out. If we are missing any information from your forms, a member of our Administrative Team will contact you about updating your forms with the missing information and your registration will be considered pending (not yet registered) until your updated forms are received. Frequent missing items are: special needs/illnesses, food allergies, parents authorized to pick up, emergency contacts (must be different than the primary and secondary parents with contact information), & doctor information.
For questions, please call 512-236-9622 or email the Program Services YMCA.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!
Cancellation Policy:
To withdraw a participant, please complete the online cancellation form linked below. Cancellations will no longer be accepted via mail, fax, or email. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received less than two (2) weeks prior to the effective date.
Please allow for 3-5 business days for processing the online cancellation. For any questions or concerns, please contact Program Services at 512-236-9622 or email programservices@austinymca.org.
Financial Assistance Policy: YMCA of Austin programs and activities are designed to benefit persons of all backgrounds, and fees are based on the cost of providing each program. While participants are expected to pay their fair share, when financial assistance (FA) dollars are available, the YMCA will assist any individual or family that wants to participate in the afterschool care program but cannot afford the fee.
If you are requesting to pay the FA rate at Blackshear, IDEA Montopolis (formerly Allan), IDEA Rundberg, Ridgetop, or Rodriguez Afterschool programs, you do NOT need to complete the FA packet.
Financial Assistance applicants are required to complete the packet below.
Financial Assistance Application 2019-20
Only completed packets (including proof of income) will be accepted and processed. The YMCA strongly encourages parents to apply early for financial assistance as funds are limited.
The YMCA OF Austin is proud to partner with Workforce Solutions to provide care to families. We accept CCS at all afterschool sites.
If you have already received approval through Workforce and are interested in registering for our Afterschool Program, please complete registration forms for the school year and return them to our office. Be sure to check the box in the upper right hand corner of the first page indicating “Workforce/CCS”. Then, contact your caseworker to let her know you are registering for care through the YMCA at your child’s school. Your caseworker will send an approval letter, and at that time we can process your child’s registration.
Please note, all registrations are based on availability. If your desired site has reached capacity, we will place your child on a waitlist and no approval is needed until we can offer care.
Austin ISD revised 2.7.19
Manor ISD revised 1.7.19
IDEA revised 11.30.18
All Day Care Schedule revised 2.7.19
Many area schools already partner to deliver CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) physical activity lessons and now, so does the Y. In both Afterschool and Summer Camp, Y staff are now teaching CATCH Kids club games and activities daily. This curriculum has 25 years of university-led research and has been shown to have statistically significant and positive impacts on child health behaviors including: increase in moderate to vigorous physical activity levels, improvement in self-reported food choice habits, positive family impact, and reduction in childhood obesity levels and risk factors.
Ask your children how they are enjoying active, team building, non-elimination games and activities at the Y.
Our enriching curriculum incorporates the Y’s 5 core values (Caring, Faith, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility) and the Search Institute’s 40 Development Assets Framework and TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Weekly themes interwoven through the consistent daily activities of arts and crafts, science & math, nutrition & wellness, character developments/assets and literacy make each week fun and engaging.
In addition, the Y delivers CATCH physical activity lessons daily and has made a commitment to meet the Y’s Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA).
Every First Thursday of the month we invite parents to join us for fun themed activities with the kids! Parents, kids and staff enjoy games and craft activities. Past First Thursdays have included carnivals, May the 4th (Star Wars), holiday ornaments and cookie decorating and Fall pumpkin fest.
Afterschool sites also participate annually in activities for No Place For Hate (anti-bias and diversity education), as well as the Y’s Annual Giving Campaign.
Here’s examples of the curriculum designed for our Afterschool programs:
Directors
Andie Connors-Pool Laurel Mountain & IDEA Rundberg
Cortnie Jones Guerrero-Thompson, IDEA Montopolis, and Ridgetop
Joanna Jaynes Canyon Creek, Caraway, Jollyville, Spicewood
Shana Chung Blackshear and Cowan
Kylie Smith Carpenter Hill, Negley, Uphaus, and Rodriguez
Joseph Romero Baranoff
Marisol Prins UT Elementary
Megan Gonzalez Blake Manor, Manor, Presidential Meadows, and ShadowGlen
Napoleon Griffin Bluebonnet, Lagos, Oak Meadows/Decker, and Pioneer Crossing
Administration
Natalie Ross Registration Coordinator
Nicola Stewart Community Engagement Coordinator
Zeltzin Gutierrez Accounts Coordinator
Joseluis Flores Accounts Director
Marisa Redd Business Director
District Executive
As per Texas Department of Family and Protective Services licensing requirements, the YMCA of Austin certifies that all bulletins and notices issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding unsafe products have been reviewed.
As per Texas Department of Family and Protective Services licensing requirements, the YMCA of Austin is required to inform parents that YMCA Afterschool Care programs operate within Gang-Free zones. A gang free zone is a designated area around a specific location where prohibited gang related activity is subject to increased penalty under Texas law. Zones are withing 1000 feet of all afterschool centers.
Provided by Program Services Branch:
3208 Red River St. Suite 100 Austin, TX 78705 Phone: 512-236-9622 Fax: 512-478-8065 programservices@austinymca.org
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We currently offer programs at the following elementary schools:
Austin ISD: Baranoff, Blackshear, Cowan, Guerrero-Thompson, Ridgetop, Rodriguez, Uphaus
Manor ISD: Blake Manor, Bluebonnet Trail, Decker, Lagos, Manor, Oak Meadows, Pioneer Crossing, Presidential Meadows, & ShadowGlen
Round Rock ISD: Canyon Creek, Caraway, Jollyville, Laurel Mountain, & Spicewood
Hays CISD: Negley, Carpenter Hill
Charter schools: IDEA Montopolis (formerly Allan), IDEA Rundberg, UT Elementary School
Click to see a Google Map of all of our Afterschool locations:
Google Map Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BkcD9woe4qj65mtlYB95N3DALhU&usp=sharing
For Williamson County schools (Hutto ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Georgetown ISD, and Round Rock ISD-except the 5 schools listed above), please contact the YMCA of Greater Williamson County. The Williamson County Afterschool page is here. Williamson County childcare line: 512-615-5563.
