JEFFERSON COUNTY YMCA
ENRICHING KIDS EVERY DAY.
In Y Club, the Y’s Before and After School Enrichment Program, kids can get homework help and fun, enriching activities to ensure that every school day ends with a smile. We are committed to providing a quality program in a healthy, caring and safe environment.
✔️ Held at your child’s school
✔️ As early as 6:15 am, as late as 6 pm
✔️ Caring, professional staff
✔️ Fun AND learning
✔️ State licensed
✔️ Homework help
Should you need to register for the remaining 2023-24 school year, please contact the site director.
The Jefferson County Family YMCA partners with the following schools to offer the Y Club Before and After School Enrichment Program. The Y Club schedule follows the schedule of the school that offers the program.
5 Day
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Before School | After School | Before & After | |
$245 |
$265 |
$345 |
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Registration Fee $25 |
5 Day
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Before School | After School | Before & After | |
$345 |
$365 |
$465 |
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Registration Fee $25 |
*The YMCA will apply Before & Aftercare discounts after registration. All pricing is subject to change.
2024-25 REGISTRATION BLACK-OUT DATES:
Athena Elementary: 8/13-8/20/2024
Festus Elementary: 8/12-8/16/2024
Hillsboro Primary: 8/12-8/16/2024
Pevely Primary: 8/15-8/21/2024
Y Club registration black-out dates are designed for the safety of the children. These are dates we cannot process new registrations. Black-out-dates allow us to prepare for the first day of school by ensuring all forms are on-site for faculty and staff, a state child care guideline, and to provide current rosters and complete preparations for the start of the program.
You can still enroll for Y Club during black-out dates, and we will place your child on a waiting list. Registration processing will re-open on the first day of school. It typically takes two business days for us to process registrations and provide the forms to schools.
Registrations are not complete until you have provided all required forms and you have received your child's start date in written notification from the Y.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Whenever a neighbor needs support, the Y is ready to help with open arms and caring hearts. We feel strongly that anyone who wants to be a part of the Y has the opportunity, regardless of his or her ability to pay. Therefore, we offer financial assistance to those individuals who qualify. Funds for this assistance come from the generous support of those who give to our Annual Campaign.
YMCA Before and After-School programming is designed to help kids in our community succeed developmentally and academically. We focus on a well-rounded curriculum with 9 components that are 21st Century Skills, Arts & STEAM Activities, Global Exploration, Health & Wellness (BOKS - Building Our Kids’ Success), Leadership Development, Service Learning, Family & Parent Engagement, Guest Speakers and SEL - Social Emotional Learning.
Our staff are concerned about each child and strive to provide safe and fun experiences for all. We encourage children to participate, develop ideas, and most of all, have fun! Our staff are certified in CPR/First Aid, child abuse prevention and reporting, and emergency action plans. All staff have criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, and fingerprinting clearances. Our trained staff are experienced in working with children and look forward to playing a key role in your child’s educational program.
Welcome to Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services, whether you're a returning or first-time Y Club participant. Fostering a supportive and enriching environment for children with diverse abilities is the primary focus of inclusive and adaptive programs. The Gateway Region YMCA provides trained staff and accessible spaces to help ensure program opportunities for every child. When you register online for Y Club, indicate any needs your child may have and the Y branch will email you more information and the required forms so we can ensure a safe, successful, and meaningful experience. If additional support is needed, we provide trained staff at no extra cost.
Key Points to Note:
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Registrations are processed based on the order of receipt at the branch and subsequently by the organization's Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services department
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To avoid delay in the registration process, fully complete and provide all requested documents.
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Please allow at least two weeks for processing, especially during peak enrollment times.
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Your child's start date depends on the staffing and capacity situation at the branch, regardless of their support needs.
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We ensure information is securely handled per HIPAA guidelines.
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Additional information may be requested
While we make every effort to accommodate, there may be situations where a child's needs exceed the scope of our recreational, non-therapeutic programs.
Looking for a before and after school program for the summer? Summer School Y Club is similar to our Y Club program but for summer school students.
For More Information, Contact
Cindy Holdinghausen
Child Care Director
Discover Your Impact Through a Career in Child Care.
Imagine having the opportunity to shape the future through your job. That’s exactly what our child care staff does each day—help the youngest members of our community reach their full potential.
If you have talent, knowledge, and passion for working with children - and you want to work in an organization where you can find a rewarding career path, it's time to learn more about what the Gateway Region YMCA has to offer.