School Age Child 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
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.
OUR BENEFITS
- Licensed
- Before- and After-School Care
- Winter and Spring Break Day Camps
- No School and Snow Day Care
- 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
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).
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 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.
Choice Time
Kids are given activity choices where they make friends, learn, play and thrive.
Theme Weeks
Exciting themes guide each week’s activities to keep kids engaged.
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.
REGISTER FOR SNOW DAY CARE
Programs are able to offer full day care in the case school is closed for weather. Participants MUST have completed their CampDoc enrollment paperwork 24 hours prior to attending program. All participants must be preregistered in order to attend the snow day program. Redemption of Snow Day attendance must be made at the same location the package was purchased.
David D. Hunting YMCA
Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Care provided only on days of Excel Charter, Vanguard Charter, and Walker Charter school closures.
Questions? email Allison at aneuenfeldt@grymca.org or call 616.855.9564
Caledonia Elementary School
Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Care provided only on days of Caledonia Public School closures.
Questions? email Robyn at rwilson@grymca.org or call 616.885.5514
Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA
Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Care provided only on days of Northview Public School closures.
Questions? email Ryan at rrose@grymca.org or call 616.855.1447
Impact After School Program
Grades: 5-8
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:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
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:
- thoffman@grymca.org
- 616.855.9571
Grades:
Kindergarten – 5th grade
Hours:
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- hbinkley@grymca.org
- 616.885.5504
Caledonia Elementary
9770 Duncan Lake Ave.
Caledonia MI, 49316
Before- and After-School Care, No School Carem, Snow Day Care
Ages:
5 – 12 years
Hours:
Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- slangenburg@grymca.org
- 616.885.5724
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:
- thoffman@grymca.org
- 616.855.9571
Grades:
Kindergarten – 5th grade
Hours:
Monday – Friday
6:30 – 9:00am & 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- janderson-rolfe@grymca.org
- 616.885.5512
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:
- slangenburg@grymca.org
- 616.885.5724
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:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
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:
- slangenburg@grymca.org
- 616.885.5724
Grades:
Young 5’s – 8th Grade
Hours:
Monday – Friday
3:30 – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- aneuenfeldt@grymca.org
- 616.855.9564
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:
6:30-8:15am & 3:15 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
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:
- rwilson@grymca.org
- 616.885.5514
Grades:
Kindergarten – 12 years
Hours:
Monday – Friday
6:00 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- dfox@grymca.org
- 616.786.1407
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:
- dfox@grymca.org
- 616.786.1407
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:
- hbinkley@grymca.org
- 616.885.5504
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:
- janderson-rolfe@grymca.org
- 616.885.5512
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:
- thoffman@grymca.org
- 616.855.9571
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:
Contact Us:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
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:
- janderson-rolfe@grymca.org
- 616.885.5512
Pine Island at Stoney Creek Elementary
200 Lantern Dr NW
Comstock Park MI, 49321
Before- and After-School Care
Grades:
3rd – 5th grade
Hours:
6:30-8:15 am & 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
Stoney Creek Elementary
200 Lantern Dr NW
Comstock Park MI, 49321
Before- and After-School Care
Grades:
Developmental Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Hours:
6:30-8:15 am & 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
Grades:
Young 5’s – 8th Grade
Hours:
Monday – Friday
3:30 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- aneuenfeldt@grymca.org
- 616.855.9564
Grades:
5th – 8th grade
Hours:
3:00 – 6:30pm
Contact Us:
- jhannah@grymca.org
- 616.855.9678
Grades:
Kindergarten – Grade 5
Hours:
Monday – Friday
3:30 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- aneuenfeldt@grymca.org
- 616.855.9564
Waukazoo Elementary
1294 W. Lakewood Blvd.
Holland MI, 49424
Before- and After-School Care
Grades:
Kindergarten – 12 years
Hours:
6:00 – 8:30am & 3:30 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- dfox@grymca.org
- 616.786.1407
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:
6:30-8:15am & 3:15 – 6:00pm
Contact Us:
- smaze@grymca.org
- 616.855.1443
