About the YMCA Academic Afterschool Program
In partnership with Kids Hope Alliance, the YMCA Academic Program offers a free, comprehensive, school-based afterschool program for students in grades K-5 at Duval County Public School locations. The program is facilitated by certified teachers and youth development leaders from the First Coast YMCA. Students who participate in the program typically show improved attendance, higher promotion rates, and better grades compared to those who do not participate.
Afterschool
Program Information
This is an academic based program with a focus on academic time. A typical day may include: academic time/support, snack and supper, indoor/outdoor games, skill building related to STEM, Literacy, and Arts as well as Character Development with a focus on our core values.
How to Register
Registration is available online only via the link below. There is a $25 registration/enrollment fee at time of registration. The registration/enrollment fee is non-refundable, non-transferable. This is a one-time fee, there is no weekly fee. Enrollment is on a first-come first serve basis and open to any child currently in Kindergarten – 5th grade and attending the school where the YMCA Before and After School program is offered. There is no transportation. If you do not have an account, you will need to create an account and choose “Duval County Youth Development” as your location. Once you create your account, you can then register your child.
August 18 – May 26
Brookview Elementary
10450 Theresa Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32246
White House Elementary
11160 General Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Greenfield Elementary
6343 Knights Lane North
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Beauclerc Elementary
4555 Craven Rd W
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Love Grove Elementary
2446 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
YMCA Tiger Academy Charter School
6079 Bagley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Summer Camp
The YMCA Academics Program also offers a summer program. The summer program provides a FREE, safe and enriching environment for your students. In addition to 3 hours of literacy-focused academic support, students will engage in swim lessons, social and emotional learning, cultural arts enrichment, fitness activity, and educational field trips! Students will be served breakfast and lunch daily.
Registration is now closed, please check back for Summer Camp 2026 information coming soon.
Times: 8am – 5pm
Ages: Completed Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Brookview Elementary
10450 Theresa Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Dates: June 9 – July 18 *no camp June 19 & July 4*
White House Elementary
11160 General Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Dates: June 9 – July 18 *no camp June 19 & July 4*
Love Grove Elementary
2446 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Dates: June 9 – July 18 *no camp June 19 & July 4*
YMCA Tiger Academy Charter School
6079 Bagley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Dates: June 23 – August 1 *no camp July 4*
Contact
Please reach out to us at YD@FCYMCA.org or 904.644.0072 with any questions or for more information
Downloads
How to Access your Online Account
Medication Authorization Form
Know your Childcare Facility
Child Abuse Code of Conduct
Mandated Reporting Laws
Know See Respond Poster
Site Contact Information
Creating a Child Safe Environment Booklet – English
Creating a Child Safe Environment Booklet – Spanish
