Our Afterschool Programs offer a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for students in the great Midlands area during those critical after school hours.
The Y’s afterschool programs incorporates a diverse range of activities designed to cultivate:
- Academic Achievement: Qualified staff provide targeted support and homework assistance, ensuring children stay on track with their academic pursuits.
- Physical Well-being: The YMCA prioritizes health and wellness. The afterschool program seamlessly integrates engaging physical activities to keep students active and healthy.
- Social Development: Students have ample opportunities to interact with peers, build strong social bonds, and refine crucial social skills.
- Exploration & Creativity: The program offers a captivating array of enrichment activities that ignite children’s curiosity and empower them to explore their unique interests and talents.
Key features of the YMCA of Columbia’s Afterschool Program:
- Convenient hours, extending from school dismissal to 6:00 pm.
- Experienced and dedicated staff passionate about child development.
- Secure and stimulating environments conducive to learning and growth.
Locations (Click links to register):
- Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina (Richland Two)
Pick-up offered from the following schools: Elementary – Bethel-Hanberry, Bookman Road, Bridge Creek, Catawba Trail, Center for Achievement, Center of Inquiry, Lake Carolina-Lower, Lake Carolina-Upper, Langford, Pontiac, Rice Creek, Round Top, Sandlapper | Middle – Kelly Mill, Blythewood - Northwest Family YMCA in Irmo (Lex-Rich 5)
Pick up offered from the following schools: Elementary – Ballentine, Dutch Fork, Harbison West, H.E. Corley, Irmo, Nursey Road, Oak Pointe, and Rivers Springs | Middle – Crossroads, Irmo, (NEW!) Dutch Fork Middle | Private/Charter – Green Charter - Downtown YMCA at select Richland One Schools
- Downtown YMCA at Sports & Skate Station USA (Lexington One)
- NEW! Downtown YMCA at Rivers Edge Retreat (Lex-Rich 5 and Richland One)
QUESTIONS:
- Jeep Rogers Family YMCA – Youth Development Director Crystal Lail-Schumacher
- Northwest Family YMCA – Youth Development Director Jackie Serpico
- Downtown YMCA – Youth Development Director Catie Young
