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YMCA School Age Program

YMCA SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s School Age Programs offer peace of mind to working parents by providing programs on-site at your child’s school. Our caring staff provide homework assistance, lead sports, games, and arts & crafts, and organize special events – keeping your child safe and happy until they are taken to school or picked up.

What is YMCA School Age Child Care?

Our School Age Program is a tax deductible licensed childcare that takes place before and/or after your child’s school day.
For your convenience School Age Programs are located at your child’s school.
Led by qualified YMCA Staff with ongoing training (*see Staff Qualifications below).
The School Age Program is available at locations throughout the Milwaukee Area.
If you would to have the YMCA School Age Program open at your child’s school please contact Julie Lefler, Director of Childhood Development at jlefler@ymcamke.org or 414-357-1911.

Benefits:

Why Choose YMCA School Age?

Convenient and Flexible Scheduling (2-5 days of care available per week-morning care, afternoon care or both!)
W2 State and County Benefits Accepted
Affordable: Discounts and Scholarships Available
Character Development Education included in curriculum
Participants receive 50% off a Family YMCA Membership
Tax Deductible Childcare
Snack offered (during afternoon program at all sites)
Healthy Lifestyle promotion through physical activity and education
SAFE and FUN!!
School’s Out Programs are available (additional fee)

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

Before Care Program

7:00-7:30am	Choice Activity Centers
7:30-8:00am	Large Group Activity
8:00-8:30am	Physical Fitness Activity

After Care Program

3:30pm	Arrival/Attendance/Bathroom
3:30-4:00pm	Snack & Social Time
4:00-4:40pm	Homework Help
4:40-5:00pm	Physical Fitness Activity
5:00-5:40pm	Planned Activity Period
5:40-6:00pm	Clean Up & Social Time

* Times may vary from school to school.

** Because life with children is often unpredictable, this is only a sample schedule and is subject to change without notice.

NOTE: For schools with early release, additional program time may be available. Contact your Regional Program Manager for more information.

Registration is as easy as 1-2-3!

Print off a School Age Registration Form for the site of your choice.
Complete the four registration forms in full (one per child).
Return the completed School Age Registration Forms and appropriate payment by mail to the School Age Office at 9050 N. Swan Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224 OR Fax your registration to 414-586-0943.

Staff Qualifications:

All Staff are certified in CPR-Pro/AED and First Aid
All Staff have a degree in related field and/or are certified in Early Childhood Education 1 and 2.
Staff have over 15 hours of training prior to beginning
Staff complete over 50 hours of ongoing training throughout the school-year
As Professional Role Models, staff seek to educate youth in character development.

Frequently Asked Questions (click here)

Downloadable Forms

Parent Information

Staff Information

YMCA School Age Locations

Brookfield Elementary – coming 2010-11

Brown Deer School District (pdf)

Brown Deer Middle School

(also serving Dean Elementary)

5757 W. Dean Road, Milwaukee

Cedarburg School District (pdf)

Parkview Elementary

W72 N853 Harrison Ave., Cedarburg

Thorson Elementary

W51 N 932 Keup Road, Cedarburg

Westlawn Elementary

W64 N319 Madison Ave, Cedarburg

Elmbrook School District (pdf)

Burleigh Elementary

16185 Burleigh Place, Brookfield

Dixon Elementary

15445 Fieldstone Drive, Brookfield

Swanson Elementary

305 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield

Fox Point Bayside School District

Dunwood YMCA Center** (pdf)

(also serving Bayside, Parkway, St. John, Maple Dale and Indian Hill)

217 Dunwood Road, Fox Point

**Transportation provided for Before & After School care for students at Bayside, Parkway, St. John, Maple Dale, Indian Hill.

Stormonth Elementary School (pdf)(serving K4 wrap-around)

7301 N. Longacre Road, Fox Point

Hamilton-Sussex School District

Willow Springs Learning Center (pdf)

(also serving Lannon Elementary and K4 wraparound care)

W220 N6660 Town Line Road, Menomonee Falls

Maple Elementary (pdf)

W240 N6059 Maple Ave, Sussex

Marcy Elementary (pdf)

W180 N4851 Marcy Road, Sussex

Woodside Elementary (pdf)

W236 N7465 Woodside Road, Sussex

South Milwaukee School District

Blakewood Elementary (pdf)

3501 Blakewood Ave., South Milwaukee

E.W. Luther Elementary (pdf)

718 Hawthorne Ave. South Milwaukee

Lakeview Elementary (pdf)

711 Marion Ave, South Milwaukee

Rawson Elementary (pdf)

1410 Rawson Ave., South Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public School District

John C. Cudahy YMCA

9050 N. Swan Road, Milwaukee

Northside YMCA

1350 W. North Ave., Milwaukee

Northern Ozaukee School District

Ozaukee Elementary School

401 Highland Drive, Fredonia

Richfield School District

Plat Elementary (pdf)

4908 Monches Road, Colgate

Saukville-Port Washington School District

Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA

465 Northwoods Road, Port Washington

St. Francis School District

Willow Glen (pdf)

2600 East Bolivar Ave, St. Francis

Whitnall School District

Edgerton Elementary (pdf)

5145 South 116th Street, Greenfield

Hales Corners Elementary (pdf)

11319 West Godsell Ave., Greenfield

SCHOOLS OUT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

For ages 4-12

This full day program is offered when many local schools are not in session. Enroll your child for a fun filled day of games, crafts, activities, friends and MORE! Dress to be active (tennis shoes), bring a bag lunch, swim suit and towel**. Dates vary by location. For questions or to request a date be added, please contact your local Program Manager (see contact information below) or contact your local YMCA Center.

** Swimming will only take place at YMCA Center Locations.

Registration Forms:

Willow Springs (pdf)

Burleigh Elementary (pdf)

Maple Avenue Elementary (pdf)

Brown Deer Middle School (pdf)

West Suburban YMCA (pdf)

Tri-County YMCA (pdf)

For more information contact our School Age Leadership Team:

Elmbrook, Richfield, Sussex-Hamilton School Districts and

Tri-County and West Suburban YMCA Centers:

Christine Larson, Program Director – clarson@ymcamke.org or 414-454-4642

Doug Smith, Program Manager – dasmith@ymcamke.org or 262-502-4809

Cedarburg School District, Northern Ozaukee School District
and Feith Family YMCA Center:

Christine Larson, Program Director – clarson@ymcamke.org or 414-454-4642

Ashley VanderPas, Program Manager – avanderpas@ymcamke.org or 414-454-4674

Brown Deer and Fox Point - Bayside School Districts and
John C. Cudahy and Dunwood YMCA Centers

Stephanie Hernandez, Program Director – shernandez@ymcamke.org or 414-374-9462

Ashley VanderPas, Program Manager – avanderpas@ymcamke.org or 414-454-4674

South Milwaukee, Whitnall, and St. Francis School Districts and

Northside and Parklawn YMCA Centers:

Stephanie Hernandez, Program Director – shernandez@ymcamke.org or 414-374-9462

Kim Hargis, Program Manager – khargis@ymcamke.org or 414-357-1918

Ortavia Townsend, Program Coordinator (Northside YMCA Center)– otownsend@ymcamke.org or 414-374-1451