YMCA Program Overview

Why YMCA AFTERSCHOOL?

Program Overview


Diverse and Inclusive: Our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are intentionally woven into our programming. We engage youth in activities focused on how to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy toward
others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The YMCA Afterschool setting provides the space to teach these vital skills to children in a non-traditional learning environment. All staff are trained in best practices, CPR/First Aid, curriculum implementation, Sexual Abuse Prevention & much more, being able to deliver on a promise to keep kids SAFE body, mind, and spirit.

Enrichment & Hands-On Discovery
Enrichment activities, incorporated into every day of Afterschool, allow kids toe explore their passion areas, examine world’s “whys and hows” on select projects, and participate in hands-on learning with S.T.E.M. projects, games, arts & crafts, health & wellness, cultural and college and career exploration! Every month, we partner with expert STEM, animal education, and entertainment vendors to enhance our programming with robust, engaging, and FUN opportunities for kids to learn in a hands-on way from expert providers at no additional cost to the families.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The YMCA welcomes EVERYONE...Regardless of financial circumstances. At the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, we feel strongly that income should not be a barrier to becoming a member of the Y or participating in any of our programs. ANYONE can apply to receive financial support. Eligibility for financial support and the amount of financial support that can be given is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Visit: ymcadallas.org/financialassistance for more information.

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Customized and Differentiated 
The YMCA of Dallas serves 100+ Afterschool programs in 2024-2025, covering 10 districts in 6 counties. Administrators with their Senior Program Director align the needs of the community and ages served at each respective campus, varying from 4 years old to 14 years
old. Additionally, we offer holiday programming and summer day camps at nearby locations and ON SITE at schools throughout the metroplex. We partner with schools to offer substantial assistance for employee childcare and provide financial assistance as needed for families in our community.