YMCA SCHOOL-AGE

For nearly a century, the YMCA has led the way as the nation’s largest and most respected provider of activities for youth.
What makes YMCA so special? For starters, honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring are the cornerstones of every YMCA program.

In addition, the Y adds a unique component to help children develop positive identities, values, and social skills. That component is known as “Developmental Assets.” These are 40 essential character building blocks that young people need to grow up to be healthy, competent, caring and responsible adults.

The YMCA of Central Virginia offers programs for youth whether they are in school or out of school.

Curriculum
The YMCA School-Age Care Curriculum Framework is used in all of the YMCA of Central Virginia school age programs. This curriculum discusses the developmental stages of children and youth, describes YMCA beliefs and other frames of reference used in selection and developing activities, connects the curriculum to the YMCA mission and goals. The curriculum emphasizes eight YMCA core content areas:

In addition to this curriculum framework, the YMCA of Central Virginia utilizes Step by Step Movement Education curriculum, and 40 Developmental Assets as a guideline for all of our school age programming activities.

Before & After School
Please contact Michelle Power (Lynchburg City), Lorrie Brown (Amherst County, Appomattox), Tina Thompson (Nelson County)for more information 434-847-8750

Did you know that more than 30% of children go home after school unsupervised? The YMCA offers Before & After School Programs with a flexible schedule that allows a child to develop in a supervised environment. Partnering with Lynchburg City, Amherst County, and Appomattox County schools, the YMCA is able to offer a structured program that concentrates on character education and allows youth to grow spiritually, mentally and physically. Before & After School Programs are offered at many area schools, and if your child’s school is not a site location, the school system will bus your child to the closest program. Program hours are 6:30am until school begins and after school until 6:00pm. The YMCA does not turn anyone away for inability to pay. Through our scholarship program, children are able to attend our programs at a reduced rate. There is no reason why children should have to go home unsupervised.

Program locations:

Fun Days/ Snow Day Fun Days/ Camps
Please contact: Michelle Power ( Lynchburg City), Tina Thompson (Nelson County) or Lorrie Brown (Amherst County) for more information 434-847-8750

The YMCA offers Y Camp Days whenever school is out for children ages 5 - 12. Y Camp Days are a great structured environment for your child to develop positive identities, values and social skills while having a great time. Y Camp Days operate from 7am-6pm, locations vary depending on the program. Children need to bring their swim suits, towel, two snacks, lunch and spending money. We must have at least 20 children enrolled at each Y Camp Day to operate, and all children MUST BE REGISTERED 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE.

The YMCA does not turn anyone away for inability to pay. Through our scholarship program, children are able to attend our programs at a reduced rate.

Special Buddies
434-847-8750

The YMCA Special Buddies Program is a unique program for children with special needs. We offer after school care as well as fun days and camps when your child’s school is closed. Any child, age 7 -18 with an IEP, is eligible. The children have fun experiencing both the Downtown and the Jamerson YMCA as well as field trips and community outings. We have homework help and activities that are designed to assist your child meet their IEP goals.