School Age

The YMCA before and after school program is a great way for kids to start and end the day. The YMCA before and after school programs provide an environment where children can easily make friends, be part of a group, and participate in healthy activities where they are respected and appreciated. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: 15% OFF Second Child.

​​• Before School: 6AM-9AM | (Valparaiso Public Schools Only)
• ​After School: Upon Arrival-6PM

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL FEES
•  4/5 Days | Before School Care | $57.50 per week
•  2/3 Days | After School Care | $42.50 per week
•  COMBO RATE | $87.50 per week for both before & after school care

​Cancelations
• If School closes early, Y Care will not run.
• If School is closed for the day but YMCA is open, we will hold a Fun Day until 6pm.
• If the YMCA is closed there will be no care available.

Activities include
• Homework assistance
• S.T.E.A.M. Curriculum
• Healthy snacks
• Active fun & fitness
• Outside activity
• Open Swim Opportunities  (Valparaiso Family YMCA Location only)
• Free time
• Transportation is only for the Valparaiso schools listed that we serve

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL SITES
Before School Location: Valparaiso Family YMCA
• Northview
• Memorial
• Thomas Jefferson E.S.
• Parkview
• Flint Lake
• Central
• Cooks Corner

After School Location: Valparaiso Family YMCA
• Central
• Flint Lake
• Memorial
• Northview
• Parkview
• Thomas Jefferson E.S.
• Immanuel

Participants will meet at their schools:
• Kouts
• Morgan Township
• Washington Township
• Cooks Corner

TO ENROLL: Contact Katie Ridinger, School Age Coordinator | 219.464.9543 ext 1 | kridinger@valpoymca.org

On days when school is not in session our Full and Half day FUN Days program invites children to try new experiences, giving children opportunities to explore new activities and build relationships. We provide a trusting environment where you and your child will feel welcomed.

• 6AM-8:30AM—Before School
• Upon Arrival 6PM—After School
• Follows Valparaiso school closings and half days
• Must be registered for Y child programing w/current paperwork on file
• Breakfast is provided 7-7:30 am
• Bring a full peanut free lunch and drink
• E-learning opportunities and safe secure location to store laptops
• Depending on the FUN Day there may be a field trip, or swimming.
• Participants should bring a swimsuit and towel on swim days only
• Snacks are provided

FUN Day Fees:
• One time registration fee of $25 and a yearly supply fee of $50 for members and $75 for community members
• Full Day (6AM-6PM) $30  |  Half Day (Noon-6PM) $15  |  Full Day with Field Trip $30-$36
• Parents of school age children not currently enrolled in school age programs need to fill out the registration packet.

ENROLL: Contact Katie Ridinger, School Age Coordinator | 219.464.9543 ext 1 | kridinger@valpoymca.org

• All School Age Paperwork is due to the Child Care Office the Wednesday prior to the week of care
• We offer after school care at 5 different locations
• Before school is only available for Valparaiso Public Schools
• Care is offered until 6pm. Late fee applies after 6pm
• One registration packet per child is sufficient for ALL Y Child Care programs

​For more information, contact Katie Ridinger, School Age Coordinator | 219.464.9543 ext 1 | kridinger@valpoymca.org