Childcare

The YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
 
We work to ensure that kids participating in our programs are interacting with peers and positive role models and are having fun while building their self-esteem and social skills through a variety of organized enrichment activities and free play.
 
Our basic goals are:

• To provide a safe, caring, nurturing environment for children;
• To provide an environment where children are active learners, make choices, have responsibility for their actions and understand limits.
• To build a trusting relationship between parents, children, and staff where there is mutual respect and frequent communication.
• To provide an environment that fosters trust and honesty.

By choosing to send your children to programs at the YMCA, you are recognizing the importance of instilling the Y’s core character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in your children.

Y-Care: School Age Before and After School  Enrichment
Registration Category:

School Age Enrichment

This program is for students at the following South Portland Elementary Schools: Brown, Dyer, Skillin, and Small. Contact Kerry Salvo at the Greater Portland branch to register.

Date: 8/31/2011 - 6/17/2012
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: Before School: 7:00-8:30 am
After School: 3:00-5:30 pm
Ages: Grades K-5
Fee (per week):
Before School Only: 3 days: $44;
5 days: $57
After School Only: 3 days: $65;
5 days: $91
Before & After School: 3 days: $91;
5 Days: $122

Pre-Registration Required
In the Y-Care program, kids build self esteem, values, and positive relationships with their peers and the Y staff. Each of our off-site school age programs are licensed through Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services. You’ll know your children are growing and exploring their potential while having fun! Join the Cumberland County YMCA School Age Enrichment Program and you’ll experience a safe, fun, and engaging atmosphere every day.

Family Prime Time
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Sessions: Ongoing
Fee: Free for Members at all Branches

Schedule: M - F: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, M - Th: 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Sa 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Family or Single Adult with
Family Membership Required

At the YMCA we recognize that the time families spend together is precious and that for some families, it is becoming harder and harder to find quality time and activities. The Cumberland county YMCA is proud to provide a program that will make it easier for families to enjoy the Y together. Our drop off child care allows parents to utilize our facility while giving children a place where “kids can be kids”. Please note there is a time limit per child per day.

Family Prime Time

No registration needed, join us anytime!

Days:   Monday through Saturday
Times:   8:30 am - 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
            8:30 am - 12:30 pm (Saturday)
Ages: 3 months - 12 years
Fees: Free
Family or Single Adult w/Family Membership required

Our caring Prime Time staff will watch your child or children while you are at the Y.  Prime Time offers areas for free play, reading, and art.  Parents are welcome to stay and play with their children or take advantage of the Y's synchronized Programming and participate in a class or wellness activity while your child is in Prime Time.  There is a time limit per child, per day.

Kids Night Out

Registration Category:  Kids Night Out

Dates: Jan 21; Feb 24; Mar 24; Apr 21
Day: Saturday
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Ages: 3—12 years
Fee: $23 for one child; $33 for two or more children in a family.
Family or Single Adult with Family Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

Parents, would you like to have a night off? Drop your child off at the Y and be sure that they are safe and having a great time! Kids will have dinner with their new friends and the evening will hold lots of exciting activities such as swimming, games, arts ‘n’ crafts, and playing in the Prime Time room. Be sure to bring your child’s bathing suit, towel (in case we swim!), and PJs so theyare all ready for bed upon pickup! A minimum number of registrations may be required in order to hold this program. Children must be potty trained in order to attend Kids Night Out. Greater Portland’s nights correspond with First Friday ArtWalks.

School Vacation Day Camps

December Vacation Camp

Dates: December 23 and 26-30
Days: Friday; Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30 am—5:30 pm
Ages: Grades K—5
Fee: $190 for 5 days (M-F) or $50 per day

Have your children spend their school vacation days at the Y with its caring and qualified staff! They will have fun meeting new friends, staying active, and playing games. Activities include swimming, crafts, gym games, and outside play. Parents need to send lunch, snacks, drinks, a bathing suit, towel, and weather appropriate clothing.

February and April Vacation Camp

Dates: February 20 - 24; April 16 - 20
Schedule: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Ages: Grades K-5
Fee: $190 for 5 days (M-F) or $50 per day

Make arrangements to have your kids spend their school vacation with the Y and its qualified staff! They will have fun meeting new friends, staying active, and playing games. Activities include arts ‘n’ crafts, swimming, crafts, gym games, and outside play (sledding at Casco Bay). Parents need to send lunch, snacks, drinks, a bathing suit, towel, and weather appropriate clothing sign up early as space is limited. Members and Nonmembers welcome.