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 & Registration
Enrollment is open to any child currently in Kindergarten – 6th grade (up to 8th grade at St Johns Classical Fleming Island Campus) and attending the school where the YMCA Before and After School program is offered. There is no transportation.
YMCA Before & Afterschool Program is offered on-site at the following locations:
All Clay County Public Elementary Schools
St Johns Classical Academy – Fleming Island
St Johns Classical Academy – Orange Park
Hours
Before School: 6:30am (Not available at Orange Park Elementary)
After School: End of school until 6:00pm
Enrollment is open to any child currently in Kindergarten – 8th grade and attending the school where the YMCA After School program is offered. There is no transportation.
All sites listed are afterschool only.
YMCA Afterschool Program is offered on-site at the following locations:
Tiger Academy After School
San Jose Schools
Somerset Academy Eagle Campus
Bessie Coleman Academy, KIPP Jax
Impact Academy, KIPP Jax
Voice Academy, KIPP Jax
Hours
End of school until 6:00pm
Enrollment is open to any child currently in Kindergarten – 6th grade and attending a school where the YMCA services.
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:
- Wildlight Elementary
Callahan Community Center After School
Serving Children From:
- Callahan Elementary
- Callahan Intermediate
Bryceville Elementary After School
Held on-site at Bryceville Elementary, There is no transportation.
Hours
End of school until 6:00pm
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
The Webster School
Need to make changes to your child’s camp registration?
*Register for Program: Please use the drop-down menus above 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 automatically on Wednesdays at approx. 3am before the week of care. A $10 return fee will be added if your payment is returned. If you do not make payment by Thursday before the desired week, on Friday you will be unenrolled and lose your child’s spot in the program. You can then re-enroll if space permits.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 7 day notice will be refunded any money paid towards future program weeks minus the $50 registration fee. All cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing our Youth Development office at YD@FCYMCA.org. Individual weeks cannot be cancelled, only the entire program. Non-attendance does not entitle a participant to a refund.
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.
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.
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.
After School Meals
YMCA Afterschool Programs have applied to participate in the Child Care Food Program at those sites that qualify. All children who attend our YMCA afterschool program will receive an optional free afternoon snack.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
We are seeking Formal Bids for an Approved CCFP Cater to service our After School Meals Program.
Bid will be accepted for catering service for the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, a child care center/sponsoring organization located in Duval, Clay, Nassau and St Johns Counties in Florida to provide over 900 meals daily.
Invitation to bid and specifications may be obtained here. Click the link to download the Formal Bid Solicitation. You can also pick up a Formal Bid Solicitation with Candace Burrows at 40 East Adams Street Suite 210 Jacksonville, FL 32202 or email cburrows@fcymca.org. Bids will be opened on 9/24/2024 at 4:00 p.m.
