School Age Enrichment Program 2010-2011
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 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.
YMCA School Age Program Goals
At the Cumberland County YMCA we provide a safe, caring, nuturing, and enriching environment for your school age child.
Our goals are:
- To ensure that kids interact with peers and positive role models.
- To foster the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- To offer fun, age appropriate activities that encourage self-esteem and growth in areas such as health and wellness (using the CATCH Kids Club Curriculum), homework assistance, arts, sports and recreation, choice time, and more!
- 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.
School Age Enrichment Program Details
Programs are available for students in the following districts:
MSAD 51 (Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Chebeague Island)
Ages: Grades K-5
Schools Served: Drowne Road, North Yarmouth Memorial, Mabel I Wilson
Program Held At: Mabel I Wilson school
After School Care provided
South Portland
Ages: Grades K-5
Schools Served: Brown, Dyer, Skillin, Small
Program Held At: Brown, Dyer, Skillin, Small
Before and After School Care provided
Before school care runs from 7:00 - 8:30 am and offers students a relaxed atmosphere and an enjoyable way to start the day.
After school care runs from the end of the school day until 5:30 pm and offers students a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment.
Program highlights include:
- Care from end of the school day until 5:30 pm
- Daily snacks
- A curriculum focusing on character development, health and wellness, sports and games, homework assistance, outdoor play, arts and humanities, and free choice days.
Each of our off-site school age programs are licensed through Maine's Department of Health and Human Services.
All teachers are First Aid and CPR certified, with prior experience in the child care field. Teachers also participate in ongoing training, ensuring that your children are always safe and well cared for.
2010-2011 Program Fees
All Fees are per-child, per-week. Fees are based on days enrolled, not days attended.
There will be a 10% sibling discount for the second and subsequent child registered from the same family.
Financial assistance is available.
Please read our complete payment policies.
Before Care
YMCA Members: 3 Days: $40; 5 Days: $53
Non-members: 3 Days: $45; 5 Days: $58
After Care:
YMCA Members: 3 Days: $61; 5 Days: $86
Non-members: 3 Days: $66; 5 Days: $91
Combined Before and After Care:
YMCA Members: 3 Days: $86; 5 Days: $116
Non-members: 3 Days: $91; 5 Days: $121
Additional Service Fees
Registration Fee: $28
One time, annual, non-refundable, due at the time of registration
Early Release Days: $12
Applies to each early release day in Cumberland, Portland, and South Portland
You will automatically be registered for early release days if they fall on a day your child attends Y-Care. Payments will be due with your weekly payment on the Wednesday prior to the early release day.
In-Service Days: $16
Programing is offered at the YMCA in Portland on In-Service days. Pre-registration may be required. A minimum number of participants will be needed to run this program.
Snow Days: $16
Programing is offered at the YMCA in Portland on snow days. Pre-registration may be required. A minimum number of participants will be needed to run this program.
Registration Schedule
Registration this year will be held on-line and in person at the Greater Portland Branch at 70 Forest Ave in Portland. Please enter the building through the branch's High Street entrance.
Registration for families currently enrolled in Y-Care programs will open on Wednesday, May 26.
Open registration for all families will open on Wednesday, June 2.
Click here to access our on-line registration system now
Registration Forms:
Registration Form (for in person registration. To register on-line click here.)
Health History Form (required for all SAC children; one form per child)
Transportation and General Waivers (required for all SAC children; one form per child)
Payment Policies (must be signed and returned as acknowledgement that you have read and understand the policies)
Autodraft Payment Enrollment Form
2010-2011 Parent Handbook
2010-2011 Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form (please sign and return as acknowledgement that you have read and understand the handbook.)
State of Maine CACFP Enrollment Form (must be completed and returned for all families)
You can register in person at the Greater Portland Branch during regular business hours, or via our on-line registration.
Registration is first-come, first-served. Program sizes vary based on license capacity.
A $28 non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of registration to secure your child's spot for the 2010-2011 school year.
A deposit of the first and last week's payment is required.
Your spot is not confirmed until a YMCA employee calls you or speaks with you in person.
Please contact us at 207-874-1111 x 116 with questions.
Financial Assistance
Can't afford it? We can help!
Our annual support campaign raises funds for families in need of financial assistance with programs, including the School Age Enrichment program.
If you think you might qualify, please apply! Contact the Cumberland County YMCA at 207-874-1111 for more information, stop by and pick up an application, or download an application now (.pdf format)
We also accept DHHS vouchers, ASPIRE, and Transitional Assistance Funds. Please contact the Cumberland County YMCA's Finance Office at 207-874-1111 x 117 if you qualify for these programs.
The Cumberland County YMCA is committed to making programs and services accessible to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. If you would like your child to attend our School Age Enrichment program but feel that your child may not be able to participate for financial reasons, please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss financial assistance options. 1 in 3 Cumberland County YMCA members receive some level of financial assistance.