Join the Fun

• Get creative with daily ART activities
• Go on a FIELD TRIP adventure
• Sign up for SWIMMING LESSONS
• Make discoveries at our SCIENCE center
• Play traditional BOARD GAMES
• Enjoy team sports and ACTIVE GAMES
• STUDY time

Click here to view a sample calendar.

PROGRAM HOURS
Before School 7:00 am until school starts
After School dismissal until 6:00 pm
Full Days 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
The YMCA of Boulder Valley has been providing quality School Age Programs for Boulder Valley families since 1975. With an emphasis on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, our childcare programs are value driven and committed to providing a safe, supportive, and fun environment for children. Children don’t stop learning when the last school bell rings; they simply change “teachers.” 
Click on links at the right for more information on our After School programs.

STAFF
All staff meet and often exceed qualifications established by the State of Colorado and the National YMCA. Programs are led by a full time YMCA director qualified staff with related program experience. We plan for a 1 to 12 staff/child ratio rather than the 1 to 15 ratio established by the State of Colorado – another way we work to assure a positive and nurturing place for your child. In addition, this allows staff to focus on developing positive assets in youth. We look forward to your family becoming part of our YMCA family!

FULL DAY PROGRAMMING WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT
Full day programs are provided on most non-school days.  Fun theme days and/or field trips are planned on these days with a variety of “club” choices! (click here for sample)

REGISTRATION
When school is in session, registration materials are available through the Director at each school location. You may contact the Director by calling them directly at the number listed for their location (click here). To assure appropriate planning, please register at least two weeks in advance of expected start date whenever possible. Registration fee and first month’s fee is due at time of registration. We offer part time/full time schedules with plans that include full time summer camp. When school is not in session or for other questions, please call the School Age Administrative Assistant at 303-443-4474 x2001 for general information.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
When a family facing economic hardship feels they are unable to afford our fees in full, the Association will make efforts to provide assistance. Families may apply by filling out a financial assistance form available on the financial assistance webpage and submitting with required documentation. Please return all paperwork to the administrative offices at the Arapahoe Center YMCA. Applications may take up to two weeks to process depending on the availability of the financial assistance team and volume of applications.

For more information on School Age After School Programs email afterschool@ymcabv.org or call 303-443-4474 x2001.