Y-Club School-Aged Child Care

Y-Club Aftercare

For children attending Merritt and Brandywine Elementary, aftercare will be available for the 2020-2021 school year at Merritt Elementary from school end until 6:00 PM. Children from Brandywine Elementary will be bussed to Merritt. You may also purchase a punch card for flexibility and attend only certain days. Punch cards are $35 for 5 days and $70 for 10 days. Punch cards are only available for Merritt and Brandywine students. Download our Y-Club Parent Handbook. Program will begin during the 2020-2021 school year!

All Y-Club programming requires pre-registration at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. Before care, after care, and Kids Day Off care is paid prior to the week of service. Emergency Closing care will be drafted day-of the emergency closing.

Kids Day Off

For scheduled school days off (such as MLK Day), your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! Kids Day Off will be held at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Care will be provided at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes time in the gym and pool! Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch.

Emergency Closing Care

For unexpected days off, such as snow days, you can have peace of mind knowing your child has Y-Club. This service will be provided if Brandywine School District is closed subject to State of Emergency. Care will be provided at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes time in the gym and pool! Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Billing will be drafted after day of emergency closing.

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.

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Before care and aftercare are held at Roosevelt Elementary for students from Roosevelt, Hollywood, and Stewart. Lakeshore Public Schools will bus children to and from Y-Club. Download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.

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.

Before Care: 6:45 AM - Start of School
After Care: End of School - 6:00 PM

Kids Day Off

For scheduled school days off (such as MLK Day), your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! If you pre-register, cost is $40 per day or $25 for a half-day. Day-of registration is $50 for a full day. Kids Day Off 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 your swim and gym gear and lunch.

Emergency Closings

For unexpected days off, such as snow days, you can have peace of mind knowing your child has Y-Club. If you pre-register, cost is $40 per day. Day-of registration is $50 per day. This service will be provided if Lakeshore School Districts is closed subject to State of Emergency. Care will be provided at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes time in the gym and pool! Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Billing will be drafted after day of emergency closing.

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.

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Before care and after care is held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA for students from Brown, E.P. Clarke, Lincoln, and Upton. St. Joseph Public Schools will bus children to and from Y-Club. (Busing is currently not available for Upton students.) Download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.

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.

Before Care: 6:45 AM - Start of School
After Care: End of School - 6:00 PM

Kids Day Off

For scheduled school days off (such as MLK Day), your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! If you pre-register, cost is $40 per day or $25 for a half-day. Day-of registration is $50 for a full day. Kids Day Off 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 your swim and gym gear and lunch.

Emergency Closings

For unexpected days off, such as snow days, you can have peace of mind knowing your child has Y-Club. If you pre-register, cost is $40 per day. Day-of registration is $50 per day. This service will be provided if St. Joseph School Districts is closed subject to State of Emergency. Care will be provided at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes time in the gym and pool! Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Billing will be drafted after day of emergency closing.

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.

Y-Club Before & After Care

Before care is held at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA and after care is held at Eastside Connections School for students from Ballard, Howard-Ellis, Northside (Kindergarten only), Eastside Connections (no before care), and Ring Lardner. Niles Community Schools will bus children to school from the Y and from their school to Eastside. Download our Y-Club Parent Handbook.

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.

All Y-Club programming requires pre-registration at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. Before care, after care, and Kids Day Off care is paid prior to the week of service. Emergency Closing care will be drafted day-of the emergency closing. Download Y-Club registration form here. This needs to be returned in person to the Niles-Buchanan YMCA.

Kids Day Off

For scheduled school days off (such as MLK Day), your child can enjoy programming at the YMCA! Kids Day Off will be held from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch. Scheduled half-days are included in aftercare.

Emergency Closings

For unexpected days off, such as snow days, you can have peace of mind knowing your child has Y-Club. This service will be provided if  Niles School Districts is closed subject to State of Emergency. Care will be provided at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes time in the gym and pool! Please bring your swim and gym gear and lunch. A $20 charge will be incurred if you are enrolled but do not attend. Billing will be drafted after day of emergency closing.

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.

Join our Youth Development Team for safe, fun and exciting after school experiences at our South Bend-Mishawaka branch. We understand that parents today are working hard to provide for their families. That’s why we provide kids, in Pre-K through Grade 8, a safe and fun place to find nurturing care outside of school hours. Open to children attending any school.

Y-Club Before & After Care

For children attending St. Anthony De Padua Catholic School, before- and aftercare is available on-site. For Pre-K through 8th grade.