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fun and learning Never StopS with summer out of school time.


When you go to the office in the morning or finish up your workday in the afternoon, the Y can help you be sure that your child is in a fun, safe, and educational environment.


Register for OST Join the Y

Your child will have fun with Summer Out of School Time.

YMCA Summer Out of School Time (OST) is an all-day, Monday through Friday childcare program that offers a combination of free-choice and structured activities for children ages five to nine.

Nationwide no one cares for more children than the YMCA. At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our programs provide an exciting, safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and make lasting friendships and memories. They also help reinforce the YMCA's four core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

The key to your child's experience is our talented and dedicated staff team. They are the key leadership and heart of our programs. They work very hard to help each child feel successful and to know they are cared about.

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They won't want to leave when the day is over.

At the Lafayette Family YMCA, we want your child to have time to be active and to learn. That’s why we offer a variety of activities.

ACTIVITIES
  • Swim Time
  • Assorted Arts & Crafts
  • Various Sports & Games
  • S.T.E.M
  • Fitness Classes
  • Healthy Cooking
  • Lego Legends
  • Table Talks
  • Club Time
  • SEL
  • CATCH
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2025 Summer Out of School Weekly Themes

Week 1: May 26 - May 30 (Closed 5/26)

Theme: Art Explosion

 

Week 2: June 2 - June 6

Theme: Science & Slime

 

Week 3: June 9 - June 13

Theme: Space Explorers

 

Week 4: June 16 - June 20

Theme: Superhero Academy

 

Week 5: June 23 - June 27

Theme: Around the World 

 

Week 6: June 30 - July 4 (Closed 7/4)

Theme: Stars & Stripes

Week 7: July 7 - July 11

Theme: Mystery Week

 

Week 8: July 14 - July 28

Theme: Outer Space Odyssey

 

Week 9: July 21 - July 25

Theme: Fantasy & Fairy Tales

 

Week 10: July 28 - August 1

Theme: Wacky Week

 

Week 11: August 4 - August 8

Theme: So Long Summer

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Summer OST Additional Information
REGISTRATION & COST
  • A $25 deposit is required per week to reserve your spot and is due at registration
  • Weeks of child care must be selected at the time of registration
  • All deposits are non-refundable
  • Email Kiersten for more information: kiersten@lafayettefamilyymca.org

    Cost:

    4 - 5 days a week:

    • $160/members
    • $180/non-members

    3 days a week:

    • $125/members
    • $145/non-members
    SCHEDULE & AGES

    Monday - Friday

    6:00am - 6:00pm

    Ages five to nine may begin the first day school is out for summer. (Child must be potty trained).

    • Drop-off: 6:30am to 8:30am (Drop off not available after 8:35a)
    • Pick-up: 3:00pm to 6:00pm

    *Closed Memorial Day & 4th of July

    WHAT TO BRING

    We encourage you to bring the following items to help your child have the best experience at the Y!

    • Bring a non-plastic bag with your child's name on it
    • Cold lunch either in a lunch box or paper bag with child's name
    • Drink
    • Sunscreen labeled with child's name
    • Water Shoes/Flip Flops
    • Swimming suit (M/W/F)
    • Towel
    • YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
    FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
    The YMCA believes every child in our community deserves access to the services we provide. That's why we offer our Open Door Scholarship Program. We hope to crate an environment where all people feel welcomed and valued. Applications for assistance are available at the front desk at the YMCA.
    MEET OUR STAFF

    Alexis Gutierrez

    I am the School Age Childcare Director. I have been at the YMCA since 2013 and I am really excited for this summer and all the fun that lies ahead. I began my YMCA career in youth sports and have worked in several different departments since then. This summer, we are hoping to give the children an experience of a lifetime and hopefully many fond memories for them to look back on.

    Register for our summer out of school time Program!