3 Reasons Why Afterschool Programs could benefit your Family
Picture this: the school bell rings, and a tidal wave of backpacks and excited kids burst through the classroom doors. They’ve been cooped up all day, and now they’re ready to let loose!
What adventures await them after school? How about building a skyscraper out of blocks, laughing until your sides hurt with friends, or running so fast you feel like a superhero on the playground?
Spring Fun for Everyone: See What the Y has in Store!
With the promise of Spring on the horizon, families are eagerly anticipating the chance to venture outdoors and craft new memories through exciting adventures. Perhaps you’re searching for stimulating spring break activities to keep your little ones engaged during their well-deserved break. Or maybe you’re interested in transforming physical fitness into a fun family pursuit. You might even be excited to witness your child’s creative talents flourish. Whatever your situation, the Y offers a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the needs of every member of your family!
Mark your calendars! Registration for our Spring programs opens on February 12th
Introducing Explorer Point at Northwest Family YMCA!
At the Greater Austin YMCA, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. We focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy trusting relationships, and build self-reliance. While nearly 1,000 children aged 8 weeks to 11 years old enjoyed Northwest Family YMCAs FREE Kids Play last year, we knew this space could more deeply support our children’s learning and development while fulfilling an even greater community need.
Our Current Space
Limited opportunities for open-ended, hands-on play, which has been
Summer STEM mini-camps
Join us at the Y for a week of brain-bending fun, perfect for ages 5-12. Each week will bring a STEM theme to life through art projects, science experiments, games and creative play. We’ll be inside and outside each day, depending on weather, and kids can bring a nut free snack and water bottle.
Game Designers
What makes a good game? Dig into some classic games to discover what elements come together to make fun happen. Working in teams or individually, you’ll learn from the master game designers and create your very own board game masterpiece!
When: June 5
Sports Summer Mini-Camps
Dig into a new sport every week!
Each camp will introduce fundamentals and skills in a fun environment. Sports included will be soccer, volleyball and basketball. Open to Ages 5-15 years old.
Soccer Camps Register Here
Volleyball Camp Register Here
Basketball Camp Register Here
All Sports Camp Register Here
Andy Roddick Foundation
Through our partnership and a grant with the Andy Roddick Foundation, each of our EAC Y afterschool programs received 3 weeks of curriculum aligned with the following literature: The True Story of the Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.
Andy Roddick Foundation’s LATT (Learn All the Time) Network has created the pilot curriculum, Reading Adventurers, aimed at youth to help ensure that children are reading on or above
