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.

Family Prime Time

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Sessions: Ongoing
Schedule: M – F 8:45 am – 1:00 pm;
Sa 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: Free for Members at all Branches
Ages: 3 months - 12 years
Family or Single Adult with 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.

2011-2012 School Age Enrichment Programs

In the Y-Care program, kids build self-esteem, values, and positive relationships with their peers and the YMCA staff. 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.

Programs are available for students grades K-5 at Brown, Dyer, Skillin, and Small schools in South Portland.

Registration for 2011-2012 School Age Programs is on-going as long as there is space available.

Please click here to read full details of our School Age Enrichment Program

Kids Night Out

Registration Category: Kids Night Out
Date: Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2
Day: Friday
Time: 5:00 - 8:30 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 and PJ’s so they are all ready for bed upon pick-up! 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.  Be sure to send a bathing suit and towel in case we are able to swim!

School Vacation Day Camps

Columbus and Veterans Day Camps
Dates: October 10 and November 11
Schedule: Mon 7:30 am—5:30 pm
Ages: Grades K—5
Fee: $50 per day

Thanksgiving Vacation Camp
Dates: November 23 and 25
Schedule: Wed & Fri 7:30 am—5:30 pm
Ages: Grades K—5
Fee: $50 per day

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.