YMCA Afterschool Childcare is designed to help kids in every community succeed developmentally and academically. At the Y, kids are cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to improved achievement in the classroom, positive behaviors, and social skills.
The Y’s curriculum framework—created in partnership with national experts in youth development programming—offers comprehensive, age-appropriate, engaging activities.
Students in Afterschool Childcare will engage in the following:
Daily:
Homework Help
Physical Activity
Math and Literacy Activities
Weekly/Monthly:
College and Career Exploration
21st Century Skills (life skills, career skills, habits, and traits that are important in society)
Art
Global Learning and Inclusion
Leadership Development
Quarterly:
Service Learning
Parent and Family Engagement
Schools Served
Creek View Elementary
Meadow View Elementary
Thompson Intermediate
Thompson Middle
Calera Elementary
Calera Intermediate
Calera Middle
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
Shelby County Schools | August 15, 2022 – May 25, 2023
Please note our start date is the Monday AFTER school starts this school year. Please make alternative arrangements for the first two days of school.
Alabaster City Schools | August 18, 2022 – May 25, 2023
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.
Ages
Students in grades K-8
Cost (2022/23 school year)
YMCA Members | $162.00 per month
Non-Members | $216 per month
Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Afterschool payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Academy. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications should be emailed to cabbott@ymcabham.org with the subject line “Alabaster YMCA Financial Assistance.”
Registration
There is a $46 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if it is cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register.
Creek View Elementary
Meadow View Elementary
Thompson Intermediate
Thompson Middle
Calera Elementary
Calera Intermediate
Calera Middle
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
Family Life Director: Carolyn Abbott | cabbott@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Schools Served
Chelsea Park Elementary
Forest Oaks Elementary
Mount Laurel Elementary
Inverness Elementary
Oak Mountain Elementary
Oak Mountain Intermediate
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
Shelby County Schools | August 15, 2022 – May 25, 2023
Please note our start date is the Monday AFTER school starts this school year. Please make alternative arrangements for the first two days of school.
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.
Ages
Students in grades K-5
Cost (2022/23 school year)
YMCA Members | $162.00 per month
Non-Members | $216 per month
Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Afterschool payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Academy. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications should be emailed to kliveoak@ymcabham.org with the subject line “Greystone YMCA Financial Assistance.”
Registration
There is a $46 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if it is cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register.
Chelsea Park Elementary
Forest Oaks Elementary
Inverness Elementary
Oak Mountain Elementary
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
On-Site Director: Kasey Liveoak | kliveoak@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Locations–offered on-site at your child’s school:
Brock’s Gap Intermediate
Bluff Park Elementary
Deer Valley Elementary
Green Valley Elementary
Greystone Elementary
Gwin Elementary
Riverchase Elementary
Rocky Ridge Elementary
Shades Mountain Elementary
South Shades Crest Elementary
Trace Crossings Elementary
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
August 15, 2022 – May 25, 2023
Please note our start date is the Monday AFTER school starts this school year.
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.
Ages
Students in grades K-5
Students enrolled in 1st Class PreK are eligible to attend.
Cost (2022/23 school year)
►$271 per month per child for grades K-5; $246 each additional child
*Please note our monthly rate is based off a yearly rate and months with shorter weeks are not prorated.
►$282 per month per child for 1st Class PreK
*Please note our monthly rate is based off a yearly rate and months with shorter weeks are not prorated.
Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Afterschool payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Childcare. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications can be emailed to ymcaafterschool@ymcabham.org with the subject line: HCS/YMCA Financial Assistance
Registration
There is a $46 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if it is cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school/grade to register.
Bluff Park Elementary | K-5 | |
Brock's Gap Intermediate | 3-5 | |
Deer Valley Elementary | K-5 | |
Green Valley Elementary | K-5 | 1st Class PreK |
Greystone Elementary | K-5 | 1st Class PreK |
Gwin Elementary | K-5 | 1st Class PreK |
Riverchase Elementary | K-5 | |
Rocky Ridge Elementary | K-5 | 1st Class PreK |
Shades Mountain Elementary | K-5 | |
South Shades Crest Elementary | K-2 | 1st Class PreK |
Trace Crossings Elementary | K-5 |
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
The Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
Ben Moffatt | Associate Executive Director | bmoffatt@ymcabham.org
serving: Bluff Park, Greystone, Rocky Ridge,
Wendy Ayers | Area Director | wayers@ymcabham.org
serving: Brock’s Gap, Green Valley, Gwin, South Shades Crest, Trace Crossings
Briana Williams | Area Director | bwilliams@ymcabham.org
serving: Deer Valley, Shades Mountain, Riverchase
School Site Director Email Address Area Director
Bluff Park
Victoria Perry vperry@ymcabham.org Ben Moffatt
Brock's Gap Alise Evans aevans@ymcabham.org Wendy Ayers
Deer Valley Mona Phillips mphillips@ymcabham.org Bri Williams
Green Valley Ben Gleason-Interim bgleason@ymcabham.org Wendy Ayers
Greystone Jasmine Green jgreen@ymcabham.org Ben Moffatt
Gwin Jordan Montgomery jmontgomery@ymcabham.org Wendy Ayers
Riverchase Henry Castillo hcastillo@ymcabham.org Bri Williams
Rocky Ridge Safa Barra sbarra@ymcabham.org Ben Moffatt
Shades Mountain Matilda Easterbrook measterbrook@ymcabham.org Bri Williams
South Shades Crest LaShandra Artis lartis@ymcabham.org Wendy Ayers
Trace Crossings Megan Griffin mgriffin@ymcabham.org Wendy Ayers
*Please always copy Area Director when emailing Site Directors.
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Schools served
Centerpoint Elementary
Chalkville Elementary
Cornerstone Middle School
Erwin Intermediate
Erwin Middle
Huffman Academy
Huffman Middle
Martha Gaskins
Sun Valley
Smith Middle
WJ Christian
Parent Drop Off
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
Birmingham City Schools | August 8, 2022 – June 8, 2023
Jefferson County Schools | August 10, 2022 – May 25, 2023
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.
Ages
Students in grades K-8
Cost
$50 per child per week
Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due on the Friday before the week of service. Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences.
We accept Childcare Central. Please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org for information on how to register.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Academy. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications can be emailed to mhudson@ymcabham.org with the subject line: Northeast YMCA Financial Assistance
Registration
There is a $25 registration fee per child due at time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable. Click on your child’s school to register.
Centerpoint Elementary
Chalkville Elementary
Cornerstone Middle
Erwin Intermediate
Erwin Middle
Huffman Academy
Huffman Middle
Martha Gaskins
Sun Valley
Smith Middle
WJ Christian
Parent Drop Off
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
General Information: Micah Hudson | mhudson@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Schools Served
Pelham Oaks
Pelham Ridge
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
Pelham City Schools | August 15, 2022 – May 25, 2023
Please note our start date is the Monday AFTER school starts this school year. Please make alternative arrangements for the first two days of school.
Ages
Students in grades K-5
Cost (2022/23 school year)
YMCA Members | $162.00 per month
Non-Members | $216 per month
Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Afterschool payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Academy. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications should be emailed to childcare@ymcabham.org with the subject line “Pelham YMCA Financial Assistance.”
Registration
There is a $46 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if it is cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register.
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
Family Life Director: Gabby Tyson | gtyson@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Schools Served
Bryant Elementary
Chalkville Elementary
Clay Elementary
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
Jefferson County | August 11, 2022 – May 25, 2023
Please note our start date is the Thursday AFTER school starts this school year. Please make alternative arrangements for the first two days of school.
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.
Ages
Students in grades K-5
Cost (2022/23 school year)
YMCA Members | $162.00 per month
Non-Members | $216 per month
Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Afterschool payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Academy. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications should be emailed to fhatcher@ymcabham.org with the subject line “Trussville YMCA Financial Assistance.”
Registration
There is a $25 registration fee plus a $50 deposit due at time of registration. The $50 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if it is cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register.
Bryant Elementary
Clay Elementary
Chalkville Elementary
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
On-Site Director: Fred Hatcher | fhatcher@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Locations–offered on-site at your child’s school:
Cahaba Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
Paine Elementary
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
August 10, 2022 – May 24, 2023
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or school holidays.
Ages
Students in grades K-5
Cost (2022/23 school year)
$189 per child per month
$164 each additional child per month
*Please note that our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate of $52.50 per week x 36 weeks of school divided by 10 equal monthly payments. Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Afterschool payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Childcare. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications should be emailed to bwilliams@ymcabham.org with the subject line “YMCA/TCS Financial Assistance.”
Registration
There is a $30 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if it is cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register.
Cahaba Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
Paine Elementary
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
The Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
CONTACT
Area Director | Bre Williams | bwilliams@ymcabham.org
School Site Director Email Address
Cahaba Elementary Elizabeth Roberston eroberston@ymcabham.org
Magnolia Elementary Katie Adkins kadkins@ymcabham.org
Paine Elementary Jailyn Hale jhale@ymcabham.org
*Please always copy your school’s area director when emailing your Site Directors.
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org
Schools served
Glen Iris Elementary
Epic Elementary
Phillips Academy
Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation
Birmingham City Schools | August 8, 2022 – June 8, 2023
*Program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.
Ages
Students in grades K-8
Cost
$50 per child per week
Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due on the Friday before the week of service. Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences.
We accept Childcare Central. Please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org for information on how to register.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for Afterschool Academy. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information click here. Applications can be emailed to kbrickler@ymcabham.org with the subject line: YMCA Youth Center Financial Assistance
Registration
There is a $25 registration fee per child due at time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable. Click on your child’s school to register.
Glen Iris Elementary
Epic Elementary
Phillips Academy
Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, a Two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2 Week notice and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.
Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA is not able to accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will result in the cancellation of all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond to the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.
Contact
General Information: Kawanna Brickler | kbrickler@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org