Y Afterschool Activities
Y Afterschool programs strive to help each child reach their full potential by offering a positive and enriching environment that encourages the development of character, leadership, and cooperative spirit. We offer a variety of quiet and high-level activities to keep the days busy and fun. Afterschool at the Y is immersive and helps provide parents with a safe space for their kids to grow.
Sports and games are organized throughout the day at Y Afterschool that can help get kids moving and active. These activities help develop the child's sense of fair play, teamwork, and physical coordination in a fun and safe environment.
During a day at the Y Afterschool, we dedicate quiet time for kids to work on homework or read. With dedicated child care providers available, each child will have access to the attention and assistance they may need in order to be successful on their educational journey.
The Y Afterschool is the perfect place to try new activities and grow. From journalism, cake decorating, art projects, dancing, and everything in between, there are various special interest activities kids can participate in to discover and develop their passions.
No day is ever the same at Y Afterschool. By incorporating a variety of events throughout the program, we can depart from a regular day-to-day routine but still promote leadership, volunteerism, organization, problem solving, and a sense of cooperation among their peers. These events can include dances, outings, talent shows, and community service projects.
Afterschool 101
Y Afterschool is a program provided in collaboration with your school district. We uphold the heritage, tradition and values of the Y throughout our program activities. Our events reflect non-denominational, universal beliefs that transcend all cultures. We consistently demonstrate respect and support for all families, appreciating their right to determine and practice their own beliefs.
The purpose of our afterschool program is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all children by promoting healthy character development of spirit, mind and body. We work collaboratively with families, communities and school districts to ensure that each child receives a consistent set of life skills for success. To meet these goals, our Y Afterschool program incorporates the five Y Core Values, the 40 Developmental Assets set forth by the Search Institute, and the experiential learning model.
Each of our Y staff is carefully chosen to be positive role models and caring individuals. Every staff working in our program will attend training seminars which include topics such as leadership skills, positive discipline, creating excitement, learning new games, health & safety, CPR & First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention as well as many others. Our staff is the key to success and to your child’s happiness.
Notably, Texas Health and Human Services licenses Y Afterschool and Preschool at the Y. All employees are subject to criminal background checks and drug/alcohol testing. All employees are CPR/First Aid certified and are required to meet Texas Health and Human Services’ Minimum Standards.
*Burnet: Bertram, Richey, & Shady Grove
*Georgetown: Carver, Cooper, Ford, Frost, McCoy, Mitchell, Purl, Village, Williams, Wolf Ranch
*Hutto: Cottonwood Creek, Howard Norman, Hutto, Kerley, Nadine Johnson, Ray, Veterans Hill
*Leander: Akin, Bagdad, Blockhouse, Camacho, CC Mason, Cox, Cypress, Deer Creek, Faubion, Giddens, Grandview Hills, Knowles, Larkspur, Laura Bush, Naumann, North, Parkside, Plain, Pleasant Hill, Reed, River Place, Rive Ridge, Ronald Reagan, Rutledge, Steiner Ranch, Tarvin, Westside, Whitestone & Winkley
*Liberty Hill: Bar W, Rancho Sienna & Santa Rita
*Round Rock: Anderson Mill, Berkman, Blackland Prairie, Bluebonnet, Brushy Creek, Cactus Ranch, Caldwell Heights, Callison, Chandler Oaks, Deep Wood, Double File, Elsa England, Fern Bluff, Forest Creek, Forest North, Gattis, Great Oaks, Herrington, Joe Lee Johnson, Live Oak, Old Town, Pond Springs, Purple Sage, Red Bud, Robertson, Sommer, Teravista, Union Hill, Voigt & Wells Branch
*Waco: Alta Vista, Crestview, Dean Highland, Hillcrest, Kendrick, Mountainview, Parkdale, South Waco, La Vega Primary
*Georgetown: Carver, Cooper, Ford, Frost, McCoy, Mitchell, Purl, Village, Williams, Wolf Ranch
*Hutto: Cottonwood Creek, Howard Norman, Hutto, Kerley, Nadine Johnson, Ray, Veterans Hill
*Leander: Akin, Bagdad, Blockhouse, Camacho, CC Mason, Cox, Cypress, Deer Creek, Faubion, Giddens, Grandview Hills, Knowles, Larkspur, Laura Bush, Naumann, North, Parkside, Plain, Pleasant Hill, Reed, River Place, Rive Ridge, Ronald Reagan, Rutledge, Steiner Ranch, Tarvin, Westside, Whitestone & Winkley
*Liberty Hill: Bar W, Rancho Sienna & Santa Rita
*Round Rock: Anderson Mill, Berkman, Blackland Prairie, Bluebonnet, Brushy Creek, Cactus Ranch, Caldwell Heights, Callison, Chandler Oaks, Deep Wood, Double File, Elsa England, Fern Bluff, Forest Creek, Forest North, Gattis, Great Oaks, Herrington, Joe Lee Johnson, Live Oak, Old Town, Pond Springs, Purple Sage, Red Bud, Robertson, Sommer, Teravista, Union Hill, Voigt & Wells Branch
*Waco: Alta Vista, Crestview, Dean Highland, Hillcrest, Kendrick, Mountainview, Parkdale, South Waco, La Vega Primary
The YMCA does offer Financial Assistance to families in need. If you would like to apply, you may do so by filling out our Financial Assistance Application. Please be aware that your Financial Assistance Application will take approximately 10 business days to process.
The supporting documents required with your Financial Assistance application are listed within the packet, and they include the YMCA Afterschool Registration Packet.
It also incorporates a variety of special activities to ensure departure from the daily routine. These events include dances, outings, talent shows, and community service projects. Special events promote leadership skills, volunteerism, organizational skills, problem-solving, and a sense of cooperation.
