Before & Afterschool Program

Before and Afterschool child care is part of the Y’s focus on holistically fostering the physical, social and emotional development of kids of all ages.

At the Y, kids will learn more about their world, develop healthy relationships with adults and other kids, build self-reliance, get help with their schoolwork and more — all in a safe, nurturing environment.

The Before and Afterschool program is offered at more than 40 sites across the First Coast for children ages 5-12 in elementary school. Some sites also offer programming for middle school students. Please contact your nearest Y location for more information.

Activities

Afterschool activities include:

  • STEM
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Character Development
  • Outdoor Wellness Activities
  • Homework Assistance
  • Healthy Snacks
  • More!

Locations

All Clay County Public Elementary Schools
St Johns Classical Academy – Fleming Island
St Johns Classical Academy – Orange Park

Enrollment is open to any child currently in Kindergarten – 6th grade and attending the school where the YMCA Before and After School program is offered.

Hours

Before School: 6:30am (Not available at Orange Park Elementary)
After School: End of school until 6:00pm


Register in Clay County

All sites listed are afterschool only.

Tiger Academy After School
San Jose Schools
Somerset Academy Eagle Campus
duPont Family YMCA Campus

Serving children from:

  • Beauclerc Elementary (children are bussed via the YMCA)
  • Mandarin Oaks Elementary (children are bussed via the YMCA)
  • Kings Trail Elementary (children are walked from the school to the DuPont YMCA by a YMCA staff)

After School: End of school until 6:00pm


Register in Duval County

All sites listed are afterschool only.

McArthur Family YMCA

Serving Children From:

  • Emma Love Hardee Elementary
  • Fernandina Beach Christian Academy
  • Southside Elementary School

YMCA at Wildlight

Serving Children From:

  • Yulee Elementary
  • Yulee Primary
  • Wildlight Elementary

Callahan Community Center After School

Serving Children From:

  • Callahan Elementary
  • Callahan Intermediate

Bryceville Elementary After School

After School: End of school until 6:00pm


Register in Nassau County

Enrollment is open to any child currently in Kindergarten – 5th grade (up to 8th grade at Lakeside Academy) and attending school where the program is held.  There is no transportation.

Hours

Before School: 6:30am
After School: End of school until 6:00pm

Lakeside Academy

Register at Lakeside Academy for 2024-2025

The Webster School

Register at the Webster School for 2023-2024

*If your child attends a Duval County school that is not listed, please contact the duPont Y as we are always interested in expanding our services.

Register Online

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Military Savings

Active military E1 – E5 can save 20% per week for a limited time.  This discount is based on funding support and may not be available for the entire school year.  Military ID by legal guardian of child(ren) must be provided in person at your local Y to receive discount prior to the Monday of the camp week.

Need to make changes to your child’s camp registration?

*Register for Program: Please use the drop-down menus below under ‘Locations’ and register.

Pricing varies by location.  A non-refundable $50 registration fee is due at time of sign-up to complete the registration process.  Weekly fees are due the Wednesday before the week of care.  Weekly payments are paid as automatic payments through the account information on file.  Your weekly fee will draft on Wednesdays at 3am. A $10 late fee will be added on Thursday if payment is not made on Wednesday. If you do not make payment by Thursday before the upcoming week, on Friday your child will be unenrolled and lose their spot in the program. See our cancellation and refund policies below.

*Cancel Program: Please email our Youth Development office (YD@FCYMCA.org) to submit your cancellation in writing.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations with a two-week notice will be refunded any money paid towards future program weeks.  All cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing our Youth Development office. Individual weeks cannot be cancelled, only the entire program. Non-attendance does not entitle a participant to get a refund. No refunds or adjustments will be granted for partial weeks due to illness, vacation or when YMCA programs are cancelled due to inclement weather. 

Refund Policy:

Non-attendance does not entitle a participant to a refund. No refunds or adjustments will be granted for partial weeks missed due to illness, vacation or when YMCA programs are cancelled due to inclement weather. All refunds or program credits given for other reasons are issued on a case-by-case basis. The YMCA reserves the right to apply any credit due to other outstanding balances. Refunds are issued within 30 days of cancellation. The registration fee is non-refundable.

Contact

Please reach out to us at YD@FCYMCA.org or 904.644.0072 with any questions or for more information.
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Financial Assistance

Scholarships, in the form of financial assistance, are awarded to families interested in participating in YMCA programs, like our Before and After School Program. To determine eligibility, a family must complete a financial assistance application and supply all necessary supporting documentation. A member of the YMCA professional staff team will review applications confidentially and make award determinations based on a sliding scale. We are sensitive to extenuating circumstances, and will readily discuss needs a family may have beyond what their household income would indicate.