Out-of-School Programs | Lafayette Family YMCA

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.

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.

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
CATCH

WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

Women in engineering is a program of Purdue University. It teaches children different types of engineering as well as providing the opportunity to further their education. With each visit, the engineers teach the kids about a specialty of engineering then leads an activity to go with it.

2024 Summer Out of School Weekly Themes

Week 1: May 27 - May 31 (Closed 5/27)

Theme: Surf's Up

Week 2: June 3 - June 7

Theme: Space Invaders

Week 3: June 10 - June 14

Theme: Super Hero

Week 4: June 17 - June 21

Theme: Marine Life

Week 5: June 24 - June 38

Theme: Be a Rock Star

Week 6: July 1 - July 5 (Closed 7/4)

Theme: Mix & Match

Week 7: July 8 - July 12

Theme: Disney

Week 8: July 15 - July 29

Theme: Garden Party

Week 9: July 22 - July 26

Theme: Dream Big

Week 10: July 29 - August 2

Theme: Summer Time Sadness

Week 11: August 5 - August 8

Theme: Marvel

Summer OST Additional Information

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee:

$40-individual child / $60-family

$15 Early Bird Registration through April 31st

$15 Early Bird Registration through April 31stWeeks of child care must be selected at the time of registration.

Registration is non-refundable

Stop by to register in person or visit www.lafayettefamilyymca.org

SCHEDULE

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 blag to carry your items
Labeled cold lunch either in a lunch box or paper bag
Drink
Sunscreen-labeled with child's name
Water shoes or flip flops
Swimming suit
Towel

COST

4 - 5 days a week:

$150/members
$170/non-members

3 days a week:

$115/members
$135/non-members

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.