Afterschool Care

Provided by Program Services Branch:
2121 E. 6th Street Suite #203
Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-236-9622
Fax: 512-478-8065
programservices@austinymca.org

The YMCA offers after school care for children in grades K - 5 at eighteen licensed sites in four area school districts. The After School Program provides on-site care for your child, beginning when school is dismissed and continuing until 6:30 p.m.

Participating children learn valuable social and scholastic skills in a safe, fun, and supervised environment.

The after school program offers a constructive balance of counselor led activities and free time for child exploration. Daily theme activities include arts and crafts, science/math activities, organized games/sports, presentation activities (music, theater, cooking, etc) and literacy. In addition, the YMCA of Austin has partnered with and will be delivering the curriculum on a daily basis of Youth Interactive, a non-profit group whose aim is to "inspire and empower youth to effectively manage their health, education, and communities." The end of each afterschool day will include Centers: Board Game Blvd., Hard Hat Highway (building), Craft Court (art), Drama Drive, and Literacy Lane. Last, all days include time for homework, a daily snack, and outside-playground time.

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. For more information, contact the Program Services Branch at 512-236-9622. Financial assistance is available.

Registration: 2008-2009 School Year

Due to TDPFS licensing standards, all parents must fill out new enrollment forms each year. 2008-2009 Afterschool Enrollment Forms are available now. Registration began in April and will continue as long as space is available. There is currently a waiting list at Canyon Creek Elementary, Laurel Mountain Elementary, and Villas Learning Center for next school year. Many other programs will also reach their licensing capacities; register today to ensure your child's spot.

Forms & Fees
2008-2009 Afterschool Enrollment Forms (3 pages)
Financial Assistance Form
Financial Assistance Spanish
Parent Handbook

Monthly fees can be found on page three of the enrollment forms. Unlike in previous years, there will not be a fee for the month of August for all schools except NYOS. Fees for the 2008-09 school year are divided equally into nine payments (September - May) for all schools except NYOS. For NYOS, payments will be August - November & January - May. There is a $45 Registration Fee per child.

How To Register for 2008-2009 School Year

1. In person at the Program Services YMCA, 2121 E. 6th St. Suite 203, Austin, TX 78702.
2. By Mail to Program Services YMCA, 2121 E. 6th St. Suite 203, Austin, TX 78702.
3. By Fax to Program Services YMCA, (512) 478-8065.

Afterschool Sites

We currently offer programs at the following elementary schools:
Austin ISD: Baranoff, Boone, Cowan, Ridgetop, Rodriguez, & Zavala
Round Rock ISD: Canyon Creek, Caraway, Jollyville, Laurel Mountain, & Spicewood
Manor ISD: Blake Manor, Bluebonnet Trail, Manor, & Presidential Meadows
Hays CISD: Negley
Charter and other schools: UT Elementary School, NYOS, & Santa Cruz Catholic School

Afterschool Calendars 2008-2009

Afterschool Directors

Baranoff, Boone, Cowan, Negley, & Santa Cruz: Erin Douglas
Round Rock ISD: Mitzi Neville
Manor ISD: Marisol Prins
NYOS, Ridgetop, Rodriguez, UT Elementary, Zavala: Charles Looney

Executive Director: Andrew Wiggins