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Afterschool Programs

As the leader in youth development, YMCA Afterschool programs focus on the whole child, understanding the importance of providing our participants with a balance of academically rich activities and an enhanced focus on overall physical well-being. We partner with industry experts and your district to design experiences that help your children learn, grow, and thrive. 

Why Choose YMCA Afterschool?

More Physical Activity

At least 30 minutes of outdoor or indoor physical activity and movement daily.

We Listen to Our Parents

We conduct two surveys per school year to assess parent satisfaction with our after school care programs.

School Partnerships

Our curriculum is customizable for each district or school. Administrators and parents partner with their Program Director to decide which activities are most important.

Qualified & Caring Staff

Our staff is carefully selected and screened. Each staff person receives over 30 hours of training annually in topics that span child development to curriculum delivery and much more.

Engaging & Enriching Curriculum

Whether conducting a fascinating science experiment, crafting a masterpiece, or exploring the natural world, your child will leave each day excited and inspired.

Affordable Childcare

We strive to make our after school care program affordable for all families. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to apply for financial assistance through our Y For All Program.

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FAQs About Afterschool Programs

All FAQs

YMCA Afterschool programs are conveniently located at your child’s school, no bussing involved! The districts and campuses we serve are listed HERE.

Once you’ve confirmed that our Afterschool program is available at your school, you can register to reserve your spot on our roster! Don't delay as spaces fill quickly.

If you have any questions, contact our Customer Support Team and/or the Program Director over your district. You can find both of these contacts on the territory pages HERE.

General Customer Support: 469-902-9079 (text or call) or tirzah.anderson@ymcadallas.org. Please note that our business hours are Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00. Any communication received over the weekend will be handled the following week.

Cancellation: We require a two weeks' written notice using this link: YMCA Afterschool Cancellation Link. You will receive an email from our Customer Support team once it has been processed. No refunds are provided for payments made prior to the fulfillment of the two week notice.

Bathroom independence is a prerequisite for all Childcare programs operating including Afterschool, Summer Camps, and Holiday Camps. 

Pricing: You can view the pricing per location at the specific territory page HERE.

Member vs Non-Member Pricing: Please note that for the discounted member rate, your child(ren) must be a YMCA member. This means that adult-only membership types would not benefit from the discounted youth programs. You would need a membership that includes dependents. Your child must also be a member during the weeks registered for the member pricing.

Registration Fee: The Registration Fee of $100/child is due at the payment screen upon enrollment unless you sign up during one of our promotional weekends. For the 2025-26 school year, those weekends are May 2nd - 5th  2025 & July 11th - 14th 2025. During these weekends, the registration fee is discounted by 50%, making it $50/child. This fee, in full, is due at any other point of registration.

Sibling Discount: Sibling Discount of flat $10 off any additional children after first child enrolled.

ISD Employee Discount: District Employees in our partnered districts may qualify for an employee discount. The discount per district is listed on the specific territory information page HERE. Please email us from your campus-approved email address at tirzah.anderson@ymcadallas.org, and we will adjust your account for all future payments.

*Please note, the district employee will need to be the primary parent(s) or guardian(s) of the child(ren).

 

*Only 1 discount applies per registration, unable to combine discounts

Yes! Our school age programs are licensed by the Texas Department Family & Protective Services (TDFPS) and operate at a 1:15 staff to student ratio, well below the ratio of 1 to 26 required by the state of Texas.

We are partnered with Childcare Group at the sites listed below. Please note, a registration, per child, is required after you are approved to start care in our program. Parent will also be required to pay out of pocket until the agency authorizes care.

Arthur Kramer Elementary (Dallas)

Charles Rice Elementary (Dallas)

Junkins Elementary (Dallas)

Mata Elementary (Dallas)

Solar Prep for Girls (Dallas)

Personalized Prep Sam Houston (Dallas)

Landry Elementary (Carrollton-Farmers Branch)

Cottonwood Creek Elementary (Coppell)

Mockingbird Elementary (Coppell)

Town Center Elementary (Coppell)

Brandenburg Elementary (Irving)

Davis Elementary (Irving)

John Haley Elementary (Irving)

Lively Elementary (Irving)

Schulze Elementary (Irving)

Thomas Haley Elementary (Irving)

TJ Lee Elementary (Irving)

Townsell Elementary (Irving)

Williams Preparatory (Uplift Education) 

 

We are partnered with Texas Workforce at the sites listed below. If the school your children attends is not on this list, email Tirzah.anderson@ymcadallas.org to see if that program would qualify and what next steps would be needed. Please note, a registration, per child, is required after you are approved to start care in our program. Parent will also be required to pay out of pocket until the agency authorizes care.

Bryant Elementary (Anna) *CCA only covers our 4-day Afterschool rate plan only

Harlow Elementary (Anna) *CCA only covers our 4-day Afterschool rate plan only

Rattan Elementary (Anna)

Rosamond-Sherly (Anna) *CCA only covers our 4-day Afterschool rate plan only

Boals Elementary (Frisco)

Christie Elementary (Frisco)

Comstock Elementary (Frisco)

Elliott Elementary (Frisco)

Norris Elementary (Frisco)

Ogle Elementary (Frisco)

Robertson Elementary (Frisco)

Scott Elementary (Frisco)

Shawnee Trail Elementary (Frisco)

Vitovsky Elementary (Midlothian)

Herndon Elementary (Royse City)

Dunaway Elementary (Waxahachie)

Felty Elementary (Waxahachie)

Marvin Elementary (Waxahachie)

Northside Elementary (Waxahachie)

Shackelford Elementary (Waxahachie)

Simpson Elementary (Waxahachie)

Wedgeworth Elementary (Waxahachie)

Wilemon Elementary (Waxahachie)

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