Before and After School Care

The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is the largest provider of childcare in Chester County. Why worry about what your child is doing after school when you can get them into the action with the Before and After School Care Program! Our programs are loaded with activities that parents and kids love. Trained staff activate kids with everything from homework help to fun games and art projects. Y Before and After School Care is open to all and financial assistance is available. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.

Please choose your branch for more information.


Brandywine YMCA
   

Kindergarten to 5th Grade
 

Program Locations 

Care for Downingtown & Coatesville School District Elementary Schools.
- Beaver Creek - Friendship
- Bradford Heights (at West Bradford) - Graystone Academy (at the Y)
- Caln - King's Highway (at the Y)
- East Ward (at Beaver Creek) - Rainbow
- East Fallowfield - Reeceville
   

Program Schedule and Options

  • Child care available 7:00 am to the start of school and from the end of school to 6:00 pm only.
  • *Downingtown Kindergarten Care available 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm only
  • Before and/or after school care
  • 3, 4 or 5 days per week during the school year
  • Year-round options available

"Y Days"

We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.

Forms for 2013-2014 School Year:
 
Complete Registration Packet
 Parent Handbook 2013-2014

TWIN VALLEY
Kindergarten to 5th Grade

Program Locations
- Honeybrook Elementary Center
- Twin Valley Elementary Center

Program Schedule and Options

  • Child care available 7:00 am to the start of school and from the end of school to 6:00 pm only.
  • *Downingtown Kindergarten Care available 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm only
  • Before and/or after school care
  • 3, 4 or 5 days per week during the school year
  • Year-round options available

"Y Days"

We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.

Forms for 2013-2014 School Year:
 Complete Registration Packet
 Parent Handbook 2013-2014

For fee and registration information, please contact Shannon O'Donnell at 610-380-9622, ext. 2420, or sodonnell@ymcabwv.org.

 

Jennersville YMCA

Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Program Locations

Avon Grove School District Oxford School District
- Avon Grove Intermediate School - Elk Ridge School
- Penn London Elementary School - Hopewell School
  - Jordan Bank Elementary School
  - Nottingham Elementary School
Avon Grove Charter School  
- Avon Grove Charter  
- Early Learning Center  
   

Program Schedule and Options

1st through 5th grades                       
7:00 to start of school day and end of school day to 6:00 pm
 
Kindergarten Care
11:30 am to 6:00 pm
 
AM/PM Combo
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
 
  • Before School: 7:00 to 8:45 am 
  • After School: 3:25 to 6:00 pm
  • Before and/or after care
  • 3, 4 or 5 days per week during the school year

"Y Days"

We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.

Forms for 2013-2014 School Year:
Complete Registration Packet
 Parent Handbook 2013-2014

For fee and registration information, please contact Jenn Waite at 610-869-9622, ext. 2526 or jwaite@ymcabwv.org.

 

Kennett Area YMCA

Kindergarten to 5th Grade

Program Locations

Kennett Consolidated School District Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
- Bancroft - Chadds Ford
- Greenwood - Hillendale
- Mary D. Lang (at your base school) - Pocopson
- New Garden - Unionville
   

Program Schedule and Options

1st through 5th grades
7:00 am to 8:45 am and 3:25 am to 6:00 pm
 
Kindergarten Care
8:45 am to 12:45 pm or 11:25 am to 3:25 pm
 
  • Before School: 7:00 to 8:45 am
  • After School: 3:25 to 6:00 pm
  • Before and/or after care
  • 3, 4 or 5 days per week during the school year

"Y Days"

We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.

Forms for 2013-2014 School Year:
 Complete Registration Packet
 Parent Handbook 2013-2014

For fee and registration information, please contact Becky Cushman at 610-444-9622, ext. 2335, or bcushman@ymcabwv.org.

 

Octorara Y Program center

Kindergarten to 5th Grade

Program Locations 

Before and After School Care is available for the Octorara School District, West Fallowfield Christian School, and other educational institutions.

Program Schedule and Options 

Kindergarten Care Coordinated to Your Child's School Schedule
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Octorara Primary Learning Center
- West Fallowfield Christian School
- Other Educational Institutions
 
1st through 6th Grade
7:00 am to start of school day and end of school day to 6:00 pm
- Octorara Elementary School
- Octorara Intermediate School
- Octorara Primary Learning Center
- West Fallowfield Christian School
 

After School Clubs

All programs run in 8-week sessions at the Octorara Elementary School.

Fall 1 Programs
Youth Science - Grades 1 through 6
Kids explore and discover the mysteries of science through hands-on experiments.
Tuesdays: 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Full Member/Program Member: $50
*K-2 and 5-6 students will be bussed to Octorara Elementary School.

Ultimate Sports - Grades 1 through 6
Kids have fun and experience teamwork playing a different sport each week, including kickball, soccer, floor hockey, basketball and dodgeball.
Wednesdays: 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Full Member/Program Member: $50
*K-2 and 5-6 students will be bussed to Octorara Elementary School.

Youth Art - Grades 1 through 6
Kids tap into their creative side through drawing, painting, clay and more.
Thursdays: 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Full Member/Program Member: $50
*K-2 and 5-6 students will be bussed to Octorara Elementary School.

Fall 2 Programs
Introduction to Photography - Grades 1 through 6
Learn basic photography skills, as well as new techniques, to take better pictures. Kids learn how to mat and frame photos, and create an awesome portfolio. Please bring a digital camera.
Tuesdays: 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Full Member/Program Member: $50
*K-2 and 5-6 students will be bussed to Octorara Elementary School.

Ultimate Sports - Grades 1 through 6
Kids have fun and experience teamwork playing a different sport each week, including kickball, soccer, floor hockey, basketball and dodgeball.
Wednesdays: 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Full Member/Program Member: $50
*K-2 and 5-6 students will be bussed to Octorara Elementary School.

YMCA Diva - Grades 1 through 6
Everything a girls wants - friendship, jewelry making, crafts, make-overs and fashion. Let your diva shine!
Thursdays: 3:45 to 5:00 pm
Full Member/Program Member: $50
*K-2 and 5-6 students will be bussed to Octorara Elementary School.

"Y Days"

We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.

Forms for 2013-2014 School Year:
Complete Registration Packet
Parent Handbook 2013-2014

For fee and registration information, please contact Janet Kabakjian at 610-593-9622, ext. 2701 or jkabakjian@ymcabwv.org.



West Chester Area YMCA /
OSCAR LASKO Youth Program Center


Coming in the fall for the 2012-2013 school year, Y After School Academy!

Y After School Academy gives your child a safe, fun place to get active, discover new talents and build healthy living habits. Your child will have the chance to participate in group sports and fitness games, activity clubs, homework help and other programs that enrich his/her after-school experience.

Click here to learn more about the Y's After School Academy for the 2012-2013 school year.

For fee and registration information, please contact Ashley Fedourich at 610-696-9622 ext. 2809 or
afedourich@ymcabwv.org.

YMCA Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is available.

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