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Childcare 6-12
Before & After School Care
YMCA in Greenfield Child Care Programs have provided a fun, diverse, safe, and comfortable environment for kids to learn, grow and thrive for over two decades. At the Y, your kids have a wealth of facilities and activities available daily, plus an option for weekly swim lessons.
Before School Care is held in the Game Room and includes quiet games, stories, fun, and use of the Kid Fit Center.
The After School Care Program, which also has the Game Room as its home base, focuses on a fitness value based curriculum that incorporates physical education, homework help and more.
Our Child Care programs are Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) licensed. We provide a staff/child ratio of no more than 1:13, and comply with all EEC safety guidelines. We encourage parents to meet our staff and observe our programs.
Transportation to the YMCA can be provided from all Greenfield Public Schools, Sheffield/Hillcrest in Turners Falls, and Gill Elementary. All travel arrangements and fees must be confirmed with the Child Care Director. We participate in the State Voucher Program and sliding fees are available as well. Priority is given to those registering for five-day options; three-day and two-day registrations are accepted if and when there is a weekly match or available space.
Hours
Before School Care 6:15 am - 8:15 am
After School Care School Dismissal - 6 pm
*If school closes early for an unexpected reason, staff will be available to remain with children until 6 pm.
Tuition
Tuition is based on weekly enrollment, payable in bi-weekly installments prior to attendance. The fee structure represents a blended rate to compensate for holidays, in-service and half-days.
A 10% discount applies to those registering for Before and After School Care – plus we offer registration incentives for Facility Members and Program Associates choosing four and five day options.
School Vacation Week Ages 5-14
We provide care during December, February and April school vacations. Children in K-8 participate in a variety of activities at the Y utilizing the Gymnasium, Rock Wall, Kid Fit Center, Pool and Game Room. This well-rounded vacation program, offers extended care from 6:15 am until 6 pm.
Dates
December 26-28 ~ February 18-22 ~ April 15-19
Hours 9 am - 4 pm
Weekly Fees: December ONLY M $85 PA $100
February & April M $135 PA $150
Extended Care Hours 6:15 am - 9 am and/or 4 - 6 pm
Fees $30 for 5 days of am or pm; $45 for both.
Limited financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
Snow Days, Holidays & In-Service Days
Ages 5 - 12
Don’t miss work due to school cancellations! Kids have a great time doing a number of fun activities using the Gymnasium, Game Room use as well as arts & crafts, Kid Fit Center and Pool.
Program Hours
Pick up our Parent Handbook at the Welcome Center or from our website. Please Note: Your child must be a Facility Member to receive Member rates. Youth Memberships are available on a sliding scale from $22 - $108 per year. Check with the Welcome Center for details.
Kids have a great time doing a number of fun activities using the Gymnasium, Game Room, Kid-Fit Center, Pool as well as arts & crafts in the Social Room.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Early Care 6:15 am - 9 am or
Late Care 4 pm - 6 pm
Daily Fees
Early or Late, $6
Early and Late, $9
Program, M $40, PA $50
Ideal for home schoolers or for parents who want an afternoon to run errands.
The program includes:
• Transportation from Greenfield or Turners schools
• Snack
• Swimming Lesson (Monday)
• Physical Education (Tuesday)
• Arts & Crafts
• Kid-Fit Center Workout
• Game Room fun
Monthly Fees:
1 day per week: $65 or 2 days per week: $130
For more information on programs, packages and prices call
Kara Younger at 773-3646 ext 432.
Child Only - No Parent in Water
Progressive Lessons
Water Adjustment Polliwog - Level 1
Beginning lessons for basic skills and safety. No previous experience is necessary. Bubble belt may be worn.
Beginner ~ Guppy 1 - Level 2
Guppy 1 swimmers may wear one bubble or no belt and should willingly place their faces in the water. Guppy 1’s increase confidence in deeper water with personal survival skills, learn the front crawl and elementary back stroke.
Advanced Beginner ~ Guppy 2 - Level 3
No bubbles or belts are worn. Students must be able to swim in the prone position, in deep water, and with their faces in the water. They will learn the back crawl, and improve previously learned strokes.
Intermediate ~ Minnow- Level 4
Swimmers must be able to swim the front crawl with rotary breathing for one length of the pool. Students learn side stroke and improve previously learned strokes while developing endurance. Fitness concepts are introduced.
Advanced Intermediate ~ Fish - Level 5
Children must be able to swim the front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke non-stop. Swimmers learn the breast stroke and increase endurance in all strokes.
Swimmer ~ Shark - Level 6
Children must be able to swim the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke and breast stroke. Swimmers learn the butterfly stroke, improve stroke mechanics, and increase strength and endurance as well as knowledge of rescue skills. Students must be able to swim a 200-yard medley of all strokes previously learned.