Here are some fun pictures from the parade
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After School Care Daily Schedule
We want you and your child to have a pleasant experience here at the Childers Family YMCA. Below is an explanation of the many different activities your child will be engaged in while enrolled in the After School Program.

Devotion - After School participants enjoy a daily devotion led by their counselor. This will either take place in our Belle Farr Chapel or weather permitting it may take place under our large shade tree at the track.
Playground - The children are supervised by their counselor while enjoying our newly renovated Playground. For the safety of your child there is NO Public usage during Programing hours
Arts and Crafts - Our Arts and Craft Center is equipped with many different types of supplies, this allows the kid’s imaginations to run wild with creativity.
T-Ball Fields - The Y-Timers are allowed to use the T-Ball Fields, the activities range from Whiffle ball to Kick ball and anything in between.
Picnic Shelter - The After School Program utilizes the Picnic Shelter Area for many different uses such as Board Game time, Arts and Crafts or even Science Experiments. The possibilities are endless.
Gym - The YMCA’s Basketball Gym can be used for countless amounts of different activities such as Basketball, Volley Ball and Dance. On Rainy days we utilize this space for many things such as indoor Whiffle ball, catch, Duck, Duck Goose and more.
Sports Court - The Outdoor Sports Court has a built in Shuffle Board Court and Basketball Goals. The younger children enjoy using Sidewalk Chalk to decorate the concrete and love blowing bubbles on sunny days.
Field Play - The YMCA has a large field at the track available for After School use. The boys enjoy Flag Football and the girls love to twirl with ribbons. Horseshoes and Beanbag Toss are more favorites. After snack the school groups unite here to split into there colored groups.
Racket ball Courts - The Racket ball Courts are a great place for Wall ball and Dodge Ball.
Billiard Room - The older children are accompanied by their counselor and get to utilize the Billiard Room.
MPR - The Multipurpose Kids Zone Room is currently the hub for After School. This is where our cubbies for the children’s book bags are located, snack is also served here and there are multiple games located in the MPR such as Air Hockey, Foosball and an Indoor Playground.

We attempt to stay on schedule but due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather or other programing we may have to change our schedule.

Activities
   The Waycross YMCA’s After School Program curriculum runs Monday through Friday from 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm. We take full advantage of our multiple acre campus and the spacious 47,000 square foot facility. This allows us to provide a variety of activities such as swimming (optional), outdoor playground, outdoor track, and our multi-purpose room.  Have peace of mind knowing your children are looked after by our trained and knowledgeable staff. YMCA participates in the CATCH KIDS program under the  we can!®  initiative promoting activities that keep children moving and active and help form good health and wellness, Click here for more information.

Transportation
We offer daily bus schedules from most Ware County Schools. The YMCA owns a fleet of buses that have been inspected and certified as safe by the State of Georgia Department of Transportation. All YMCA bus drivers have a valid (CDL) driver’s license and have passed stringent background and drug tests.  In addition to a certified bus driver, the transportation service usually provides at least one counselor on pick-up services routes.

Supervision
Your children are supervised by trained counselors at least 18 years of age.  Before being employed by the YMCA they are required to pass a drug test, criminal background screening, and commit to 10 hours of training.  CPR certifications and safety seminars are also requirements.  Most counselors are college students who are interested in pursuing teaching degrees. Typically groups are divided up according to ages and are as small as 10-15 children per counselor.

Payments
Y-TIME payments are due on Friday for the following week’s childcare.  If payment is not received by the following Monday at 6:00 pm you will owe a late fee of $5.00. As long as your child is enrolled, payments are due every Friday. Y-TIME offers one week of vacation time from Y-TIME per year payment free.
To withdraw your child from Y-TIME you will need to provide the YMCA with a two week notice.

Drop In Service
During the School year, if School is closed for furlough days or some other necessary day out you may bring your Y-TIME child to the YMCA all day when this occurs.  If you chose to do this you will owe an additional $10.00 for each day your child is here all day.  On those days make sure you pack a lunch for your child.  We will provide a snack for them.

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
Mon – Fri   1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
May 24 – July 30 Mon – Fri   7:30 am – 6:00 pm

YMCA AFTER SCHOOL

MEMBERS RATES
1st Child – $55/wk   Registrations fee $40
2nd Child – $50/wk   Registration fee $35
3rd Child – $45/wk   Registration fee $25

NON MEMBERS RATES
1st Child – $65/wk   Registrations fee $40
2nd Child – $60/wk   Registration fee $35
3rd Child – $55/wk   Registration fee $25

YMCA HOLIDAYS
Independence Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
The Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Day

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP
It’s a fun, exciting program for student’s ages 4 – 12 years old. Our buses will pick your children up from school and bring them to the YMCA. Our Y-Time calendar will be arranged around Ware and Pierce Counties’ school system’s schedules.
Weekly themes include:
The Great Outdoors
Exploring our Communities
Service Men & Women
Underwater Adventures
ALL STARS
Down at the Farm
Wet & Wild Days
Shoot for the Stars
Pioneers Ways
FUN Factory

MEMBERS
This Summer there will be two different package to choose from.

The first obligates you for the entire Summer with an allowed one week vacation.
The rates for package 1 are:
Members $75
Non members per week $85.

The second package is the vacation package that offers you the option to choose from 6 weeks or less for the Summer.
The rates for package 2 are:
Members $85
Non members $95.

Registrations Fees for both packages are $50.
Packets are available at the YMCA business office.

For more information call 912-285-8660