Learn, grow, and thrive in our YMCA Afterschool program, offered for K5 - 8th grades! During Afterschool, we'll provide homework assistance, enrichment activities, and a healthy snack. To begin attending our Afterschool program, participants must register no later than Wednesday (of the previous week) in order to be added on the roster the following Monday.
Afterschool Care Hours:
- During in-class instruction days: 2:15-6:00 pm
- Program ends promptly at 6:00 pm.
- There is a $1 per minute late fee due at the time of pickup for pickup after 6:00 pm.
Weekly Cost (per child): $70 for Y members, $100 for community
*Full payment will be autodrafted the Friday before each week of child care.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY: We require payments to be made using an automated payment schedule. Your scheduled payment amount will increase/decrease based on the weekly fee and our holiday schedule. View your account at any time by logging into your YMCA account portal. A cancellation notice is required in writing at least 15 business days prior to the program's start date if you wish to withdraw your child. No refunds or system credits will be issued for cancellation requests not submitted at least 15 business days prior to the program start date. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE CANCELLATION REQUEST.
Participating Schools for Full-Day/After School Childcare
Please ensure students are registered under the school location they physically attend.
Elementary Schools
- A.J. Whittenberg
- Augusta Circle
- Blythe Academy
- East North Street Academy
- Sara Collins Elementary
- Sterling School
- Stone Academy
- Summit Drive Elementary
Middle Schools
- Beck Academy
- Fisher Middle
- Greenville Middle
- Hughes Middle
- League Middle
We require a minimum of three children to pick up at a school.
Elementary Schools
- Brushy Creek Elementary
- Buena Vista Elementary
- Chandler Creek Elementary
- Crestview Elementary
- Green Charter School K-2 Grade (Pelham Road Location)
- Green Charter School 3-5 Grade (Pelham Road Location)
- Mitchell Road Elementary
- Pelham Road Elementary
- Taylors Elementary
- Woodland Elementary
Middle Schools
- Green Charter Middle
- Northwood Middle
We require a minimum of five children to pick up at a school.
*Held at the Travelers Rest First Baptist Church at 20 McElhaney Road in downtown Travelers Rest.
Elementary Schools
- Duncan Chapel Elementary
- Gateway Elementary
- Heritage Elementary
- Slater Marietta Elementary
- Tigerville Elementary
Middle School
- Northwest Middle
We require a minimum of three children to pick up at a school.
The Judson Community Center provides after school care for students in the Judson community. For information contact Mykeva Floyd.
Elementary Schools
- AJ Whittenburg
- Berea Elementary
- Hollis Academy
- The Judson School
- Welcome Elementary
We require a minimum of three children to pick up at a school.
*K5 - 5th will be held at Life Spring Community Church (437 Holland Road, Simpsonville).
*6th-8th will be held at Prisma Health Family YMCA.
Elementary Schools
- Bells Crossing Elementary
- Bethel Elementary
- Bryson Elementary
- Greenbrier Elementary
- Green Charter Elementary (Simpsonville Location)
- Mauldin Elementary
- Monarch Elementary
- Oakview Elementary
- Plain Elementary
- Rudolph Gordon
- Simpsonville Elementary
Middle Schools
- Fisher Middle
- Hillcrest Middle
- Langston Charter Middle
- Mauldin Middle
- Rudolph Gordon
We require a minimum of three children to pick up at a school.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Our Afterschool Program is designed to provide your child with the perfect after school experience. We believe our program is unique because of our attention to building a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Some components include:
DAILY HOMEWORK SUPPORT
During afterschool, the Y is committed to provide 30-45 minutes per day for kids to start their homework. We want to make sure your child has an intentional amount of quiet time to focus and work on school assignments, where staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and provide support. While homework help is provided, we feel it is also important for the parent to have an active role in their child’s homework. Homework help is only part of our afterschool program. We will also incorporate “brain breaks” throughout the day to allow students time for other activities and socialization. Our YMCA staff team will work in partnership with your family to support academic success through assistance with classwork and homework assignments are successfully submitted by required deadlines will ultimately fall to participants’ families.
DAILY ACTIVE PLAY
Each day the kids will have a little play time to burn off some energy before they hit the books. Kids will participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate to rigorous physical activity. This could be with group games, sports, and fitness challenges. The options are endless! We’ll also provide a healthy snack for them every day.
AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT
Participants also will receive one 45-minute academic enrichment program weekly to enhance the overall exposure to a balanced curriculum. This includes nutrition and wellness, 21st Century skills, college and career exploration, leadership development, service learning, arts and crafts, and global learning. All kids have potential and should have the opportunity to discover who they are, to express themselves, and to be nurtured to believe anything is possible. The Y works to improve the educational readiness, engagement, and outcomes of children so they can pursue their best possible future.
VALUES-BASED PROGRAMMING
What makes the Y experience unique is our commitment to promote Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, in all we do. This is done through small group discussions, academic enrichment, character development, and positive reinforcement of behaviors by great staff role models.