Where Care Meets Achievement
We work with local community schools to provide your child, grades K and up, with enriching before- and after-school care. Y-Club activities provide a safe place to go after school and promotes positive social interaction, indoor and outdoor play, and reinforce academic and social learning. Before Care max - 28 kids. After Care max - 42 kids.
Childcare COVID-19 Response
Our number one priority is keeping your child(ren) safe. We have set several preventative measures in place to ensure the health and safety of your child(ren) while they enjoy programming through the Y. Click here to view our policies and procedures.
Since April 2020, we have provided childcare for essential workers and day camps. We have been fortunate to provide the following with no communicable diseases:
- 21 weeks,
- 250+ youth, and
- 33,500+ hours of care
Brandywine Community Schools
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Brandywine Community Schools Y-Club
As districts create plans and adapt their school year in response to COVID-19, we are working with them to provide much-needed care for parents before and after school. We will not offer Y-Club at Brandywine Community Schools this fall but will re-evaluate at the beginning of 2021.
Corpus Christi Catholic School
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Corpus Christi Catholic School 
Y-Club after school care is held at Corpus Christi Catholic School for students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Y-Club is only available for students participating in in-person learning. Parents may choose between 3 or 5-day care each week.
Registration
Registration is available online for those who have visited the YMCA. You must have an email or current billing method on file to access your online account. Community members not in our system will need to:
- Download our registration form here
- Fill it out
- Email form to Maycie Wise, Youth Development Coordinator, at mwise@ymcagm.org
- We will reach out to confirm your registration
3-Day Care
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | $30/week |
| Schools Out, Ys In | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Add $10 |
5-Day Care
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | $45/week |
| Schools Out, Ys In | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Add $9 |
Drop-In Rates
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | $15/day |
| Schools Out, Ys In | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | $25/day |
Schools Out, Ys In
For scheduled school days off, such as teacher development days, conferences, and some holidays, your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! Kids Day Off will be held on-site. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Please bring your gym gear and lunch.
Parent Handbook
Click here to download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.
Pickup Procedures
Students must be signed out by a YMCA staff member who will verify that the adult is authorized to pick up the student. After-school programs conclude at 6:00 PM each day. Students must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM. Parents can arrange for their child to be picked up earlier if necessary.
Lakeshore Public Schools
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Lakeshore Public Schools Y-Club
Y-Club Before and after school care is held at Roosevelt Elementary for students from Hollywood, Roosevelt, and Stewart. Lakeshore Public Schools will bus children to and from Y-Club. Y-Club is only available for students participating in in-person learning.
Registration
Registration is available online for those who have visited the YMCA. You must have an email or current billing method on file to access your online account. To register online, click the orange button above. Community members not in our system will need to:
- Download our registration form here
- Fill it out
- Email form to Ryan Kitron, Youth Development Director, at rkitron@ymcagm.org
- We will reach out to confirm your registration
| Before Care | 6:45 AM-Start of School | Member: $112/month Non-Member: $136/month |
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | Member: $170/month Non-Member: $202/month |
| Both | 6:45 AM-Start of School End of School-6:00 PM |
Member: $254/month Non-Member: $304/month |
| Daily Drop-In | Payment due at time of registration. Must register one week in advance. |
Before Care: $5/day • Late Start Wednesday: $10 After Care: $5/day |
| Schools Out, Ys In | Full & Half Scheduled Days Off School | $40/full-day $25/half-day |
Schools Out, Ys In (SOYI)
For scheduled school days off, such as teacher development days, conferences, and some holidays, your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! SOYI will be held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Please bring a swimsuit, gym gear, and lunch. Formerly Kids Day Off. Pre-registration required.
Payment
- Nonrefundable $50/child or $75/family deposit due at time of registration
- Enrollment is on a full-time basis with payments due monthly
- Fees draft on the 19th of each month and cover the month following
- If registering after August 19, 2020, deposit and first month's fees will be due at registration
Emergency Closings
Our Emergency Closing Care is TBD for the 2020-21 school year.
Parent Handbook
Click here to download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.
Pickup Procedures
Students must be signed out by a YMCA staff member who will verify that the adult is authorized to pick up the student. After-school programs conclude at 6:00 PM each day. Students must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM. Parents can arrange for their child to be picked up earlier if necessary.
Financial Assistance
We recognize that access and affordability to child care can be challenging. Please see your options below for financial assistance.
- MI Bridges can help you to access our state-licensed programs, like Y-Club, through financial assistance for those who qualify. Learn more on their website or download a PDF.
- The Y offers financial assistance to those who qualify. Please fill out our financial assistance application, found here, and email to Zech Hoyt, Executive Director of Youth Programs, at zhoyt@ymcagm.org.
- In order to qualify for a scholarship from the YMCA, you must first apply to MI Bridges.
Niles Community Schools
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Niles Community Schools Y-Club
Y-Club Before and After School Care is available for students from Ballard, Howard-Ellis, Eastside Connections (after care only), Northside (before care only), and Ring Lardner. Before Care is held at Northside Child Development Center and students are bussed to their respective schools. After Care is held at Eastside Connections School and students are bussed there at the end of the school day. Y-Club is only available for students participating in in-person learning. Before care max - 28 kids. After care max - 50 kids.
Registration
Registration is available online for those who have visited the YMCA. You must have an email or current billing method on file to access your online account. To register online, click the orange button above. Community members not in our system will need to:
- Download our registration form here
- Fill it out
- Email form to Nicole Mireles, Youth Development Director, at nmireles@ymcagm.org
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We will reach out to confirm your registration
| Before Care (at Northside) | 6:45 AM - Start of School | $16/week |
| After Care (at Eastside) | End of School - 6:00 PM | Averages $32/week |
| Schools Out, Ys In | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | $40/full day |
Schools Out, Ys In (SOYI)
Half days off school are built into the weekly Y-Club pricing structure. For full days off school, we offer Schools Out Ys In (SOYI) for full-day care for an additional fee.
For scheduled full days off school, such as teacher development days, conferences, and some holidays, your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! SOYI will be held at the Niles-Buchanan. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Please bring a swimsuit, gym gear, and lunch. Formerly Kids Day Off. Pre-registration is required.
Emergency Closings
Our Emergency Closing Care is TBD for the 2020-21 school year.
Payment
- Enrollment is on a weekly basis
- Fees draft on the Friday preceding the week of care
Parent Handbook
Click here to download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.
Pickup Procedures
Students must be signed out by a YMCA staff member who will verify that the adult is authorized to pick up the student. After-school programs conclude at 6:00 PM each day. Students must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM. Parents can arrange for their child to be picked up earlier if necessary.
Financial Assistance
We recognize that access and affordability to child care can be challenging. Please see your options below for financial assistance.
- MI Bridges can help you to access our state-licensed programs, like Y-Club, through financial assistance for those who qualify. Learn more on their website or download a PDF.
- The Y offers financial assistance to those who qualify. Please fill out our financial assistance application, found here, and email to Zech Hoyt, Executive Director of Youth Programs, at zhoyt@ymcagm.org.
- In order to qualify for a scholarship from the YMCA, you must first apply to MI Bridges.
St. Anthony De Padua Catholic School
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St. Anthony De Padua Catholic School
Y-Club Before and after school care is held at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School for students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Y-Club is only available for students participating in in-person learning.
Registration
Registration is available online for those who have visited the YMCA. You must have an email or current billing method on file to access your online account. Parents may choose between 3 or 5-day care each week. Community members not in our system will need to:
- Download our registration form here
- Fill it out
- Email form to Maycie Wise, Youth Development Coordinator, at mwise@ymcagm.org
- We will reach out to confirm your registration
3-Day Care
| Before Care | 6:30 AM-Start of School | $21/week |
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | $30/week |
| Both | 6:45 AM-Start of School End of School-6:00 PM |
$46/week |
| Schools Out, Ys In | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Add $10 |
5-Day Care
| Before Care | 6:30 AM-Start of School | $30/week |
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | $45/week |
| Both | 6:45 AM-Start of School End of School-6:00 PM |
$70/week |
| Schools Out, Ys In | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Add $9 |
Schools Out, Ys In
For scheduled school days off, such as teacher development days, conferences, and some holidays, your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! Kids Day Off will be held on-site. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Please bring your gym gear and lunch.
Parent Handbook
Click here to download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.
Pickup Procedures
Students must be signed out by a YMCA staff member who will verify that the adult is authorized to pick up the student. After-school programs conclude at 6:00 PM each day. Students must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM. Parents can arrange for their child to be picked up earlier if necessary.
St. Joseph Public Schools
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St. Joseph Public Schools Y-Club
Y-Club Before and after school care is held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA for students from Brown, E.P. Clarke, and Lincoln. St. Joseph Public Schools will bus children to and from Y-Club. Y-Club is only available for students participating in in-person learning. Before Care max - 28 kids. After Care max - 42 kids.
Registration
Registration is available online for those who have visited the YMCA. You must have an email or current billing method on file to access your online account. To register online, click the orange button above. Community members not in our system will need to:
- Download our registration form here
- Fill it out
- Email form to Ryan Kitron, Youth Development Director, at rkitron@ymcagm.org
- We will reach out to confirm your registration
| Before Care | 6:45 AM-Start of School | Member: $112/month Non-Member: $136/month |
| After Care | End of School-6:00 PM | Member: $170/month Non-Member: $202/month |
| Both | 6:45 AM-Start of School End of School-6:00 PM |
Member: $254/month Non-Member: $304/month |
| Daily Drop-In | Payment due at time of registration. Must register one week in advance. |
Before Care: $5/day • Late Start Wednesday: $10 After Care: $5/day |
| Schools Out, Ys In | Full & Half Scheduled Days Off School | $40/full-day $25/half-day |
Schools Out, Ys In (SOYI)
For scheduled school days off, such as teacher development days, conferences, and some holidays, your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! SOYI will be held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Please bring a swimsuit, gym gear, and lunch. Formerly Kids Day Off. Pre-registration required.
Payment
- Nonrefundable $50/child or $75/family deposit due at time of registration
- Enrollment is on a full-time basis with payments due monthly
- Fees draft on the 19th of each month and cover the month following
- If registering after August 19, 2020, deposit and first month's fees will be due at registration
Emergency Closings
Our Emergency Closing Care is TBD for the 2020-21 school year.
Parent Handbook
Click here to download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.
Pickup Procedures
Students must be signed out by a YMCA staff member who will verify that the adult is authorized to pick up the student. After-school programs conclude at 6:00 PM each day. Students must be picked up no later than 6:00 PM. Parents can arrange for their child to be picked up earlier if necessary.
Financial Assistance
We recognize that access and affordability to child care can be challenging. Please see your options below for financial assistance.
- MI Bridges can help you to access our state-licensed programs, like Y-Club, through financial assistance for those who qualify. Learn more on their website or download a PDF.
- The Y offers financial assistance to those who qualify. Please fill out our financial assistance application, found here, and email to Zech Hoyt, Executive Director of Youth Programs, at zhoyt@ymcagm.org.
- In order to qualify for a scholarship from the YMCA, you must first apply to MI Bridges.
