After School Care

USD 250 is proud to partner with the Pittsburg Family YMCA to provide after school care for elementary students. Hosted within the four USD 250 elementary school buildings, the YMCA After School Program offers a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun after the school day ends. Designed to support working families, the program provides opportunities for academic support, physical activity, social development, and character growth. Through a variety of enriching activities and caring staff, students can continue building important life skills while enjoying a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

PROGRAM HOURS

The YMCA After School Program operates on regular school attendance days from school dismissal until 5:30 PM. Early dismissal care may be available on designated school early-release days.

ENROLLMENT & PAYMENTS

Enrollment starts on the first day of attendance. Registration, along with all required documentation, must be completed before attendance. Enrollment forms must be renewed annually.

All completed After School Care Documents can be turned into the Welcome Center at the Pittsburg Family YMCA (1100 N Miles Ave, Pittsburg, KS), or emailed to the Director of Afterschool Programs Ashlyn Corn at acorn@pfymca.org.

Registration Fee: A fee of $25 per child is due before enrollment in the afterschool program and is non refundable.

Fee Policy: Enrollment in Y programming reserves your child’s space, time and staffing, whether your child attends the program or not. Therefore, weekly fees are due and billed regardless of attendance.

Non-Payment Policy: Non-payment for the current week may result in immediate termination of services. Continued past due payments may be considered abuse of service and can lead to termination of services.

YMCA MEMBERSHIP	NEED	FEE
Yes	Part-Time (1-3 Days)	$30/week
Yes	Full-Time (4-5 Days)	$40/week
No	Part-Time (1-3 Days)	$45/week
No	Full-Time (4-5 Days)	$60/week

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available to all participants. Qualifications for financial assistance does not remove a participant’s responsibility to pay their weekly fees and keep their account current.

The Pittsburg Family YMCA is committed to making our After School Program accessible to all families. If you are requesting financial assistance, you must first apply for Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Child Care Assistance through the DCF Child Care Subsidy Program. You can complete that here.

DCF eligibility must be determined before the YMCA can consider your request for additional financial assistance. After you have received your approval or denial from DCF, you may complete and submit the YMCA Financial Assistance Application available here.

Please note that completion of the DCF application process is required before any YMCA financial assistance application will be reviewed. 

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Children participate in a variety of supervised activities each day, including:

• Homework assistance and reading time

• Physical activity and recreation

• Arts, crafts, and group projects

• Team-building and character development activities

• Social interaction and friendship-building opportunities

• Structured free play and enrichment activities

With a goal to provide a balance of academic support, recreation, and personal growth in a safe and welcoming environment.

SNACKS

A nutritious USDA-approved snack is provided daily for all participants.  

STAFF & SAFETY

YMCA staff are carefully selected and trained to provide quality care and supervision. Staff members complete background checks, annual childcare training, child abuse prevention training, mandated reporter training, and CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

The YMCA strives to create a positive environment centered on the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Participants are expected to demonstrate respectful and safe behavior while attending the program.