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
Date: Ongoing
Days: Monday through Saturday
Times: Mon through Fri 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 am - Noon
Ages: 16 weeks - 5 years
Fees: Free
Family or Single Adult w/Family Membership Required
Our caring YMCA Prime Time staff will watch your child(ren) while you are at the facility. Our Prime Time room offers areas for free play, reading, and coloring. 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 their child is in Prime Time. There is a 1 ½-hour time limit per day (one hour for infants up to 15 months). Please call ahead to ensure space is available – 874-1111 x 111.
Kids Night Out
Dates: April 9
Days: Friday
Times: 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 - 12 years
Fees: $20 per child, $5 for each additional child, $35 per family
Family or Single Adult w/Family Membership Required
Pre-registration is required and a minimum number is needed to hold the program.
Click here to register on-line now!
Parents, would you like to have a night off? Drop your child(ren) off at the Y and be sure they are safe and having a great time! Kids will have dinner and engage in fun activities such as arts and crafts, group games, and swimming! Pick up and drop off is in the Prime Time room. Our February and March dates coincide with Portland’s First Friday Art Walk!
Vacation Camps
Dates: April 19 - 23 (April School Vacation Week)
Time: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Fees: Members: $42 per day/$125 for three days/$160 for five days
Non- Members: $52 per day/$140 for three days/$195 for five days
Non-members welcome! Pre-Registration Required
Click here to register on-line now!
During your children’s vacations from school, send them to the Y! Activities include arts and crafts, gym games, swim time and outdoor play, as weather permits. Parents need to send lunch, snacks, and a bathing suit and towel. Register in-person at the Y or on-line. The first $50 is non-refundable.
School Age Enrichment Programs
2009-10 School Year *Openings still available!*
What are your children doing before and after school? In the Y-Care program, kids build self-esteem, values, and positive relationships with their peers and YMCA staff. You’ll know your children are growing and exploring their potential while having fun! Join the Y program and your child will experience a safe, fun and engaging atmosphere every day. Each day includes quiet time to work on homework, group activities including art and physical fitness, and a snack (in the afternoon).
Ages: Students in grades K-5.
Days & Times: Monday – Friday. Before care is offered from 7:00-8:30 am and after care is offered from the end of the school day until 5:30 pm.
Kinder Klub will be held on the alternating 2 ½ days according to the new Falmouth Kindergarten schedule. The 5-day rate will be charged.
Where: Brown, Dyer, Skillin, and Small (before and after care); Falmouth (before and after care and Kinder Klub); Cumberland (after care only)
How to register: Call Kerry Salvo, Child Care Director, at 207-874-1111 ext. 116 or stop in at the Greater Portland YMCA to begin the registration process. Enrollment is first-come, first-served, based on availability.
Fees: Weekly fees are listed below.
Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available to those who qualify. A non-refundable registration fee of $28 is required at the time of registration.
| Weekly Rate (5-Day/3-Day): | Y Members | Non-Members |
| Before School | $51 / $38 | $56 / $43 |
| After School | $83 / $59 | $88 / $64 |
| Combined (Before & After) | $112 / $83 | $117 / $88 |
| Kinder Club | $90 | $95 |
*Additional fees apply for early release, in-service, snow, and vacation days.*
We Want to Hear Your Ideas for After School Enrichment Programs!
The Greater Portland YMCA is exploring new ways to provide local youth with after school enrichment programming right here at the YMCA.
What type(s) of things would you like to see us offer and why? What age group(s) could benefit from such programming? What would make you more likely to enroll your child(ren) in such programming?
We really want to design our programs to meet the needs of the community and our members, so your feedback is truly invaluable.
Think creatively and all suggestions are welcome! Please contact the YMCA’s Child Care Director, Kerry Salvo, with your ideas. She can be reached at ksalvo@cumberlandcountyymca.org or 207-874-1111 ext. 116.