AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Your child will excel after the bell in the Y's After School Programs.

We supplement what your child learns in school with:

  • Interactive learning models that engage critical thinking skills

  • 30 minutes each day to work on their homework with trained YMCA staff

  • Social time with peers to form long-lasting friendships that enhance their development, growth and self-confidence

School age kids also have the opportunity to participate in

  • STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts, math)

  • A variety of literacy activities

  • HEPA activities (healthy eating, physical activities).

Our After School Programs Cover:

  • Grades K - 6

  • Monday-Friday on regular school days

  • Before and After School Care

  • School Release Days

  • A safe place to learn, have fun and get active

YMCA After School Care programs are licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Child Care Licensing Division.

Don't see your school? Contact the nearest Y to speak with our Welcome Center team regarding area after school programs.

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Katy ISD

 

Crosby ISD

Lamar Consolidated ISD

General Information: 

For policy and payment information and answers to wide-range of frequently asked questions, please click here for our After School Care Parent Handbook. 

To begin the registration process: 

  • You must be a YMCA program or facility member to register your child for after school care. There is no cost to become a program member. 

  • After you have become a member, we ask that you create an online account so that you can register for after school care.

Additional information:

  • If you need financial assistance, please complete this form and bring it into your local Y.

  • If your child has any special needs or will need special accommodations while in our care, please contact your local Y prior to starting the registration process.

  • Your child will not be enrolled in After School until we receive the following:

    • Signed registration form

    • Completed and signed General Liability Waiver

    • Received or scheduled payment

    • We ask that you have the following information available when you begin the online registration process*:

      • Name and address of the school your child attends

      • Name of the school where your child will attend after school

      • Your child’s student ID number (This number is issued by the school. The number is on your child’s report card or it is your child’s lunch number. You can obtain it by calling the school.)

      • Emergency contact information for someone other than yourself (not a parent or guardian)

      • Your name, address and phone number

      • Release of contact information

      • Insurance information

      • Physician's information

      • Hospital information

      • Payment information

21st Century Community Learning Center Public Notice

The YMCA of Greater Houston (YMCA) would like to notify the Greater Houston community of its intent to apply to Texas Education Agency for funding for the 2018-2019 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Cycle 10 grant program to provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly targeting students who attend high poverty and low performing schools. The 21st CCLC grant aims to provide participating students with: (1) opportunities for academic enrichment (2) a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program, and (3) families of students served opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children’s education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development.

If awarded funding, the YMCA will disseminate information about the YMCA 21st CCLC program in a manner that clearly states its goals and action plan on the YMCA website and announced through local news resources.

This announcement serves as public notice of our intent to apply.

Private School Intent to Apply Notification

This notice serves as an opportunity to inform private schools, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations of the YMCA of Greater Houston’s apply to Texas Education Agency for funding for the 2018-2019 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Cycle 10 grant program to provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly targeting students who attend high poverty and low performing schools. Once confirmed, a list of participating school sites will be made available. Private schools and other entities interested in participating in the 21st CCLC, may contact Avice Chambers at avice.chambers@ymcahouston.org or at 713.758.9141. To learn more about the 21st CCLC grant, visit the Texas Education Agency website.