Afterschool Programs for Kids: Learning, Fun & Care with the YMCA

Registration for the 2026-27 school year now open!

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Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute after that.

Dates of Operation
August 12, 2026  – May 26, 2027
*The program will not operate during emergency early release days or temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-8th

Cost
$221 per month per child – 26-27 school year
*Please note our monthly rate is based on 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. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE.

Registration
There is a $79 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on the RED “Register” BUTTON below to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register. 

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ 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 cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel an Afterschool Care service period will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact

Carissa Long | Site Director | clong@ymcabham.org
serving: Edgewood Elementary

Irelyn Uzoaru | Site Director | iuzoaru@ymcabham.org
serving: Hall-Kent Elementary

Matilda Easterbrook | Site Director | measterbrook@ymcabham.org
serving: Homewood Middle School

Yunitka Enge | Site Director | yenge@ymcabham.org
serving: Shades Cahaba Elementary

Gabby Tyson | Area Director | gtyson@ymcabham.org
serving: Homewood and Hoover Schools

*Please always copy your school’s area director when emailing your Site Directors.

Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2026-27 school year now open!

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
August 12, 2026 – May 27, 2027

*The program will not operate during emergency early release days or temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-5th
Students enrolled in 1st Class PreK are eligible to attend. Pre-K children are only eligible to attend afterschool care during the school year due to DHR regulations.

Cost 
►$292 per month per child; $267 each additional child 

Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE.

Registration
There is a $79 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on the RED “Register” BUTTON below to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-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 cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond 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

Wendy Ayers | Area Director | wayers@ymcabham.org
serving: Brock’s Gap, Deer Valley, Green Valley, Gwin, South Shades Crest, Trace Crossings

Jailyn Hale  | Area Director | jhale@ymcabham.org
serving:  Bluff Park, Rocky Ridge, Shades Mountain, Trussville Schools

Briana Williams | Executive Director of School-Based Programs | bwilliams@ymcabham.org

*Please always copy the Area Director when emailing Site Directors.

Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2026-27 school year now open!

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
Birmingham City Schools | August 10, 2026-June 10, 2027
Jefferson County Schools | August 12, 2026-May 27,2027
*The program will not operate during emergency early release days or temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-8

Cost
$56 per child per week

Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due 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 of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE.

Registration
A $25 registration fee per child is due at the time of registration. Click on the RED “Register” BUTTON below to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, Two (2) Weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-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 cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms,  they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact
General Information:  Micah Hudson | mhudson@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2026-27 school year now open!

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
August 6, 2026 – May 21, 2027
*The program will not operate on emergency early release days or school holidays.

Ages
Students in grades K-5th

Cost
2026-2027 School Year
$214 per child per month
$189 for each additional child 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. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE.

Registration
There is a $54 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable, but deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on the RED “Register” BUTTON below to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-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 cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

CONTACT

Area Director | Jailyn Hale | jhale@ymcabham.org

Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2026-27 school year now open!

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
August 10, 2026 – June 10, 2027

Ages
Students in grades K-8

Cost
$56 per child per week

Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due 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 of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE.

Registration
A $25 registration fee per child is due at the time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable. Click on the RED “Register” BUTTON below to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-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 cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond 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