School Age Care

Registration is now OPEN for the 2024/ 25 school year!

School Age: Young 5’s – 8th Grade (ages vary by location) | A Y Membership is NOT required

PARENT INFORMATION

The YMCA School Age framework was developed in partnership with the YMCA of the USA and the National Institute on Out-of-School-Time (NIOST).

We provide a reliable, safe, and fun environment for your child to prepare for their school day and unwind from it. We offer convenient hours and affordable pricing in our Before- and After-School Care, Half Day School Care, No School Day Care, as well as After School Programs. Academic support from caring role models enriches your child’s educational experience and enables families to spend more quality time together.

THE Y DIFFERENCE

Through guided play children learn values, positive behaviors, to respect themselves and others, work out their difference and discover the value of friendship.

Academic support from caring role models enriches your child’s educational experience and enables families to spend more quality time together.

We Offer Activities in:

  • Art
  • Science
  • Homework Support
  • Literacy
  • Character Development
  • Conflict Resolution

OUR BENEFITS

  • Licensed
  • Before- and After-School Care
  • Winter and Spring Break Day Camps
  • Snow Day Camp
  • Low Child-Teacher Ratios
  • Healthy Snacks
  • YMCA After School Curriculum
  • Gym Activities (vary by location)
  • Outdoor Experiences
  • Financial Assistance available to those who qualify
  • Middle School Programming

Our Values

Caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusion. We reinforce the values you teach at home.

Character Development

All of our activities and discussions incorporate the four core values.

Theme Weeks

Exciting themes guide each week’s activities to keep kids engaged.

Choice Time

Kids are given activity choices where they make friends, learn, play and thrive.

Physical Activity

Fitness is vital to your child’s health so we include daily physical activity and movement through indoor gym or outdoor games.

Community Connections

Social responsibility and volunteerism are reinforced through service learning projects.

LEARN ABOUT SNOW DAY CAMP

Snow Day Care is offered at the 6 locations below in the case the schools indicated are closed for inclement weather. Participants MUST have completed their CampDoc Enrollment Packet before attending the program. Current BASC families already have valid paperwork on file. If you are not sure if your CampDoc enrollment packet is up to date, call 616.855.9563 to confirm.

*Registration for Snow Day Care is made the day of the closure.

Caledonia Elementary School

9770 Duncan Lake Ave SE
Caledonia, MI 49316

Camp provided on days of closures for Caledonia Community Schools.
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

6:00am – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Cherry Creek Elementary School

12675 Foreman St SE
Lowell, MI 49331

Camp provided on days of closures for Lowell Area Schools.
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

David D. Hunting YMCA

475 Lake Michigan Dr NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Camp provided on days of closures for Excel, Vanguard, Walker or Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Mary Free Bed YMCA

5500 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Camp provided on days of closures for Forest Hills Public Schools.
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA

6555 Jupiter Ave NE
Belmont, MI 49306

Camp provided on days of closures for Northview Public Schools.
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Impact After School Program

Grades: 5th-8th

The Y ensures that the time gap after school is filled creatively and constructively. The Visser Family YMCA’s Impact After School Program is an exciting and unique partnership between the Y, Grandville, Jenison and Hudsonville Public School systems, and corporate and foundation donors.

In our Impact After School Program, youth are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

Every day students come to a safe and engaging environment at the Y and have access to tutoring and homework assistance, health and fitness activities, mentoring, a healthy meal, and so much more. Students in our program are referred to the Y by a teacher, social worker, principal or other school official and are automatically enrolled in the nine-month program and are not charged to participate.  Free busing is provided through the school districts.

Our Locations

Registration for the 2024/25 school year is open!

Please choose a location below and click on the REGISTER TODAY link. You will be directed to the sign up page where you can register for before and after school programs. Ages, pricing and rates vary by location. Registration paperwork must be received prior to a child’s first day in the program. Child must attend the school that they are registering before-and after-school care for. There is a $25 registration fee per child. For questions, please contact the location directors.

Alpine Elementary

4730 Baumhoff NW
Comstock Park, MI 49321

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Alto Elementary

6150 Bancroft
Alto MI, 49302

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Baker Elementary School

507 W Sycamore St
Wayland, MI 49348

After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Caledonia Elementary

9770 Duncan Lake Ave.
Caledonia MI, 49316

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care, Snow Day Care
Ages:

5 – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Cherry Creek Elementary

12675 Foreman St.
Lowell MI, 49331

Before- and After-School Care, Half Day Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 8th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Dorr Elementary School

4159 18th St.
Dorr, MI 49323

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00 pm

Contact Us:

Dutton Elementary

3820 68th St.
Caledonia MI, 49316

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Ages:

5 – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

East Oakview Elementary

3940 Suburban Shores Dr NE
Grand Rapids MI, 49525

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Grades:

Developmental K – 4th Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30- 8:15am & 3:15 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Emmons Lake Elementary

8950 Kraft Ave.
Caledonia MI, 49316

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Ages:

5 – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Excel Charter Academy

4201 Breton Rd SE
Grand Rapids MI, 49512

After-School Care
Grades:

Young 5’s – 8th Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday 
3:30 – 6:00 pm

Contact Us:

Highlands at West Oakview

3880 Stuyvesant Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI, 49525

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Grades:

5th – 6th Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30-8:15am & 3:15 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Kettle Lake Elementary

8451 Garbow Dr.
Alto MI, 49306

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Ages:

5 – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Kraft Meadows Intermediate

9230 Kraft Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316

After-School Care
Grades:

5 – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
2:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Lakeshore Elementary

3765 N. 168th Ave
Holland MI, 49424

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:00 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Lakewood Elementary

2134 W. Lakewood Blvd.
Holland, MI 49424

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:00 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Lee Elementary School

840 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333

Before- and After-School Care, Half Day Care
Grades:

2nd – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:15 – 8:55am & 3:50 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

McFall Elementary School

509 W Main St.
Middleville, MI 49333

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Young 5s – 1st grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:15 – 8:45am & 3:40 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Murray Lake Elementary

3275 Alden Nash Ave. SE
Lowell MI, 49331

Before- and After-School Care, Half Day Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

North Oakview Elementary

4300 Costa Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI, 49525

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Grades:

Developmental Kindergarten – 4th Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday 6:30- 8:15am & 3:15 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Paris Ridge Elementary

4690 Paris Ridge
Caledonia MI, 49316

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Ages:

5-12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Pine Island at Stoney Creek Elementary

200 Lantern Dr NW
Comstock Park MI, 49321

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

3rd – 5th grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30-8:15 am & 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Contact Us:

Stoney Creek Elementary

200 Lantern Dr NW
Comstock Park MI, 49321

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Developmental Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30-8:15 am & 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Contact Us:

Vanguard Charter Academy

1620 52nd St SW
Grand Rapids MI, 49519

After-School Care
Grades:

Young 5’s – 8th Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Visser Family YMCA

3540 Fairlanes SW
Grandville MI, 49418

Impact Program
Grades:

5th – 8th grade

Hours:

Monday – Thursday
3:00 – 6:30pm

Contact Us:

Walker Charter Academy

1801 3 Mile Rd NW
Walker, MI 49544

After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – Grade 5

Hours:

Monday – Friday
3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

Waukazoo Elementary

1294 W. Lakewood Blvd.
Holland MI, 49424

Before- and After-School Care
Grades:

Kindergarten – 12 years

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:00 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Us:

West Oakview/Highlands

3880 Stuyvesant Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI, 49525

Before- and After-School Care, No School Care
Grades:

Developmental Kindergarten – 6th Grade

Hours:

Monday – Friday
6:30-8:15am & 3:15 – 6:00pm

Contact Us: