Child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
For more information on Child Care programs, please contact Katie Eagan.
ChildWatch
A supervised area where children can play in a safe and caring environment while parents work out. Activities include playground time, music, arts and crafts and story time. Children may be checked into Child Watch for up to two hours per visit; parents must remain on YMCA premises.
Ages: 8 weeks to 4 years
ChildWatch Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – noon & 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. – noon & 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – noon
Cost:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $7 per child per visit
Adventure Club
Adventure Club is supervised area where children play games such as Four Square and dodge ball, create arts and crafts projects, use our Wii and DDR all the while developing their social skills and self esteem. Parents check their children in and out of Adventure Club inside Justin’s Place. *Adventure Club is not available in the morning when school is in session.
Adventure Club Hours
*Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – noon and 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
*Friday: 7:45 a.m. – noon and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – noon
Sunday: 2:15 – 5 p.m.
Cost:
Members: FREE with Family membership
Non-members: $7 per child / visit
Justin’s Place
Justin’s Place is a fun and exciting children’s entertainment experience at the NorthWest Family YMCA. Justin’s Place includes a huge indoor playground, video gaming area, parent lounge area – something for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent to enjoy Justin’s Place if outside of Adventure Club hours.
Justin Pepper was born on December 1, 1995 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. At the age of 2 his parents moved to Chapin, South Carolina. Justin was received in heaven on August 14th, 2007, as a result of a tragic motor vehicle accident. The YMCA of Columbia is proud to honor Justin’s memory with a great place for children of all ages to gather and play. Through “Play at Justin’s Place,” children will develop self-esteem, coordination and social skills to grow in spirit, mind and body.
Ages
2 – 12 years
Y-Club Afterschool Program
The Y-Club Afterschool Program is a fun place to be with lots of positive staff interaction and learning opportunities. We provide a healthy afterschool snack, physical fitness time, homework help and a wide variety of other activities, including STEM and time to socialize with friends or play games.
Hours
School dismissal – 6 p.m.
Ages: 4K – 8th grade
Weekly Cost: $50 members/$65 non-members
When there is a half day at school, we will still hold afterschool and pick up the children from school when they are dismissed. On School in-service days and student holidays we will hold All Day Outs and each participants must be registered by the Friday before to attend. Holiday breaks (Winter Break and Spring Break) are also registered and paid for separately.
Transportation is Provided From:
- Ballentine Elementary
- Crossroads Middle
- Dutch Fork Elementary
- Dutch Fork Middle
- Green Charter School
- H.E. Corley Elementary
- Harbison West Elementary
- Irmo Elementary
- Irmo Middle
- Nursery Road Elementary
- Oak Pointe Elementary
- River Springs Elementary
Download: In-House Registration Form
All Day Outs
Ages: 5 -12
Cost: $15 for members/$25 for non-members per day for non-afterschool participants
In-service days/student holidays are included in regular Afterschool weekly fees, except for Holiday Breaks (Winter Break and Spring Break), which are registered and paid for separately.
All participants must register for All Day Outs by the Friday before so that staff can prepare.
Upcoming Dates:
October 7
October 25
October 28
Times: Drop off starts at 7 am and pick-up by 6:15 pm.
Fun Night
Ages: 5 to 11 years
Fun Night is just that…A FUN NIGHT! Parents go out to eat, enjoy some time away, we’ve got your kids and they will love it! During this time, kids will enjoy games, crafts, music, physical activity, and much more! The price includes entry and pizza, drink, & chips.
Upcoming Dates:
September 6
September 20
October 4
October 18
November 1
November 15
December 6
December 13
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Cost: $10
Homeschool Swim & Gym
The YMCA Homeschool Swim and Gym program is a great way to work physical activity, healthy living, socialization and play into your homeschool curriculum. The goal of swim and gym classes for students is to have planned individual and cooperative physical activity and fitness assessments promoting the students’ optimum physical, mental, emotional, and social development. Participants will also learn sports and swimming skills while developing social relationships.
Day/time: Meets on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost:
$45/YMCA members; $80/non-member
Sessions:
August 28 – October 16
October 23 – December 18
January 8 – February 26
March 4 – April 29
For more information, contact Troy Love.
For in-house registration, please complete this form.
Winter Break Camp
Ages: 5 – 12
Cost: $120 for members/$160 for non-members per week
Let your child join the Y for Winter Break camp while school is out! Your child will participate in fun themed activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and games to keep them active and engaged during their time off. Lunch is included in the weekly cost. You’ll want to pack a refillable water bottle, swim gear, and morning/afternoon snacks. Sign up in-house or online today to reserve your spot!
Dates: December 23 – January 3 (No care on December 24, 25, 31 or January 1)
Times: Drop off 7-9 am and pick-up 4:30-6 pm