After School Program (K-5)/Family/ Kid Zone/ Kindergarten Club

A Great Place to Go After School. Presenting the New YMCA After School Program for children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

A Great Place to Grow. If you’re looking for a safe, healthy, and fun environment for your child’s after school program, look no further than the North Suburban YMCA.

The YMCA’s new after school program is filled with daily structured activities such as art projects, dance, sports and games. Filled with creativity, physical activity, and fun, you can be assured the YMCA supports your child’s character and talents.

A Great Place to Do Homework. We’ve tailored our program to meet the needs of each grade level setting aside time for tackling homework with help from older students and adults. Our number one job is to nurture the successful growth and development of each child..

The NEW North Suburban YMCA After School Program Provides:

• YMCA van to pick up your child at school
• Nutritious snacks
• Daily optional enrichment activities including swimming, dance, basketball, open gym, gymnastics, and art classes.
• Help with homework
• Safe, nurturing environment run by the North Shore’s finest child care professionals.
• YMCA is a trusted name in childcare. You can work without worry.

For more information please call Beth Weber, Child Care Director at 847-272-7250 at ext. 1233.

Download our 2008 After School Registration Form here.

Family

The North Suburban YMCA is a family friendly organization designed to enhance the time children and parents spend together. From Family Gym or Family Swim time, to special events throughout the year, the North Suburban YMCA encourages families to interact and play together at the YMCA.

One program, which allows parents and children to interact and play, is:

• Y Adventure Guides – Kindergarten through grade 4
• Father/Son Expedition Circles for Dads and their sons
• Father/Daughter Expedition Circles for Dads and their daughters

We realize that there are times in which families may need to be apart for work or other obligations. That is why the North Suburban YMCA offers Winter, Spring, Extreme Days off and Summer Camp programs which allow working parents to place their children in a loving and caring environment. We offer:

• Winter Camp
• Spring Camp
• Extreme Days off
• Summer Camp

KidZone

The North Suburban YMCA offers an in-house child-care service. This service is available to members and guests and provides a safe, comfortable environment for children 6 months to 10 years of age, while their families and caregivers attend NSYMCA programs and activities. In order to enjoy the privilege of KidZone, a designated parent or adult caregiver must remain in the building at all times.

KidZone is complimentary to all North Suburban YMCA members. A nominal fee is charged for non-members or guests using our facility.

Lookup up the KidZone Guidelines pamphlet describing the hours, rates and procedures for this fun-filled area.

KidZone Guidelines

Children are not required to be toilet-trained to use KidZone. However, the KidZone staff is not responsible for changing diapers. Parents will be paged if their child exhibits signs of being uncomfortable.

Plastic bottles and cups with lids may be brought from home (please label these items). Staff will feed your baby as needed.

Our facility is equipped with toys and activities and is supervised by caring staff. Please do not bring toys from home.

As a courtesy to others, please do not use KidZone if your child is not feeling well. In an effort to keep all children healthy, any child presenting an oral temperature of 100 degrees or more, a rash, severe diarrhea, actively running nose, or hacking cough or who is vomiting should be kept home until s/he is symptom free for 24 hours or more. Children exhibiting symptoms of ill health will not be admitted.

Should a child’s behavior be deemed inappropriate or if a child cries excessively, parents will be asked to make alternate arrangements.

KidZone is provided as a service to our members and program participants. In order to use KidZone, a designated parent or adult caregiver must remain in the building at all times. Any parent or designated caregiver found leaving the YMCA building while their child is in the care of KidZone will no longer be allowed to use the services of KidZone.

Kidzone Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Kindergarten Club

This program is designed to meet the needs of families needing child-care after morning dismissal from Kindergarten. Available to children who attend Kindergarten in Northbrook school districts 27, 28, 30 and 31, the Kindergarten Club gives the children a chance to unwind, relax and play with their peers. We offer both structured and unstructured activities such as art, craft projects, sports and games, creative play, board games and recreational swim opportunities.

Download our 2008 Kindergarten Club Form here.