Afterschool Care

The YMCA afterschool program is the ideal out-of-school time opportunity for your child to grow academically, emotionally, and physically. The afterschool care program offers a constructive balance of counselor led activities and free time for child exploration. Enrichment curriculum is alinged with school standards and includes arts and crafts, science/math activities, nutrition/wellness activities, character developments/assets and literacy. 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). Lastly, there is always time for homework, a nutritious afternoon snack, and outside time on the playground. 

The end of each afterschool day will include Centers: Gamers Gateway, Hard Hat Hideout (building), Craft Corner (art), Imagination Station, and Book Nook. 

Children are divided into age-appropriate groups for many of the daily activities. Special day-long programs, called All Day Cares, are available for most school holidays (see calendars below) and for all early release days. Care on these days is included with your monthly fees. As with all of our programs, the after school program emphasizes our five character values: respect, responsibility, honesty, faith, and caring. In addition to the Y's character values, the afterschool curriculum is built on the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) standards and the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets. 

For more information, contact the Program Services Branch at 512-236-9622. Financial assistance for the YMCA of Austin's afterschool care program is available.

BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS

Registration for the first day of school (August 21, 22, or 28) is now closed. 
​Parents may still register and participants will begin Y Afterschool the following week. Registrations are now being accepted for the week of August 28th or September 5th for Hays CISD campuses.

ABOUT Y AFTERSCHOOL The YMCA afterschool program is the ideal out-of-school time opportunity for your child to grow academically, emotionally, and physically. Y Afterschool offers a constructive balance of counselor led activities and free time for child exploration. Curriculum is aligned with the school standards and includes daily enrichment activities (arts and crafts, science/math, nutrition/wellness, character development, and literacy). In addition, the YMCA of Austin provides CATCH physical activity curriculum, time for homework, a nutritious daily snack, and outside-playground time.

As with all YMCA programs, afterschool staff emphasize and model the YMCA five core character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, faith, and caring), and the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets. Participants gain confidence, explore new areas of interest, and make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment.  

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration is now open. Registration fees are per child and vary based on date of registration. Please see table below.  
For schools that start on August 21, 22, or 28, you must register by August 6th in order to attend on the first day.

Parents may register in any of the following ways: (registration will be confirmed within three business days)
For schools that start on August 21, 22, or 28, you must register by August 6th in order to attend on the first day.

1. By Email to programservices@austinymca.org (with scanned forms)

2. In Person at 3208 Red River, Suite 100; Austin, TX 78705

3. By Mail to 3208 Red River, Suite 100; Austin, TX 78705
 

Afterschool 2017-18 Enrollment Forms (en Español)

Students eligible to enroll in Y Afterschool only at the school they attend during the day. 

Afterschool Brochure (español)

2017-2018 Afterschool Care Parent Handbook (español)

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page! 

For questions, please call 512-236-9622 or email the Program Services YMCA.

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 2-3 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.

2017-2018 Online Afterschool Cancellation Form

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 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 Altamira, Blackshear, IDEA Allan, IDEA Rundberg, Ridgetop, or Rodriguez Afterschool programs, you do NOT need to complete the FA packet. 

Financial Assistance (FA) applicants are required to complete the packet below.

Financial Assistance Application 2017-2018
Aplicación para Asistencia Económica 2017-2018

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.

Austin ISD 

Round Rock ISD

Hays CISD

Manor ISD 

UT Elem

IDEA 

Wayside

Magnolia Montessori
 

All Day Care Schedule

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.

Here are few notes from a parent survey:

"I'm really happy with the YMCA staff and [afterschool care] program. My daughter loves to come to YMCA and in my opinion, it's the best after school program my daughter could be in.

"My son loves the program. It is his first year in public school and his favorite part is YMCA."

"This is our first year to do this and it has been awesome! We especially love the staff- Josh and all the counselors are awesome and as a parent I appreciate the consistency. And that my child doesn't want to leave when I come to pick her up!"

"I love this program!!! My child has benefited tremendously from the YMCA programs!!! We go onto middle school otherwise we would be attending next year."

"Everything is good and the counselors are great role models for my child. They have a great attitude and are very respectful."

"I don't know what I would do without you!! My child loves and respects the YMCA teachers."

May and June Curriculum

Directors

Canyon Creek, Caraway, Jollyville, Laurel Mountain, and Spicewood Andrew Lance

Baranoff, Blackshear, Cowan, Ridgetop: Shana Chung

Blake Manor, Guerrero-Thompson, Manor, Presidential Meadows, and ShadowGlen: Antonio Soto

Bluebonnet Trail, Decker, Lagos, Oak Meadows, and Pioneer Crossing: Geena Sendejar

Carpenter Hill, Lucy Read, Negley, Rodriguez, Uphaus: Sarah Christensen

Altamira, IDEA Allan, IDEA Rundberg, Magnolia Montessori, UT Elementary: Abraham Vargas

Administration

Accounts Director: Marisa Redd

Business Director: Shayna Molinar

Associate Executive Director: 

District Executive: Andrew Wiggins

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Consumer Product Safety and Gang Free Zone

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.

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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