OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING
Know your kids are safe and happy in our Out of School Learning Program. Our programs are full of activities that parents and kids love.
We know learning and fun doesn’t end when the school bell rings. That’s why we offer the Out of School Learning Program, conveniently located at your child’s elementary/middle school.
Out of School Learning offers MORE than just childcare:
- Homework support
- Healthy meals and snacks
- Fun games to release energy
- Free play to foster creativity
- Character building mini-lessons on the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility
USEFUL INFO | |
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REGISTRATION | Registration is NOW OPEN! |
Ages | Kindergarten - 8th Grade |
Cost | Program Fee: $75 (charged twice a year)
1 Day a Week (AM or PM) - $30 / per week 2-3 Days a Week (AM Only) - $30 / per week 2-3 Days a Week (PM Only) - $75 / per week 2-3 Days a Week (AM and PM) - $85 / per week 4-5 Days a Week (AM Only) - $40 / per week 4-5 Days a Week (PM Only) - $85 / per week 4-5 Days a Week (AM and PM) - $95 / per week Middle School: 1 Day a Week (AM or PM) - $30 / per week 2-3 Days a Week (AM Only) - $75 / per week 2-3 Days a Week (PM Only) - $30 / per week 2-3 Days a Week (AM and PM) - $85 / per week 4-5 Days a Week (AM Only) - $85 / per week 4-5 Days a Week (PM Only) - $40 / per week 4-5 Days a Week (AM and PM) - $95 / per week |
Need More Information | For questions regarding the 2024-25 School Year, please contact [email protected] |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
When school is out, the Y steps in! We offer Out of School Learning programs that keep kids learning, growing, and thriving before and after the school day.
OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING
Make more of your child’s out-of-school time!
Led by qualified, caring staff, the Duneland YMCA’s Out of School Learning program is designed to be fun and educational and align with the school day, supporting literacy, arts, and science growth. Your child will receive help with their homework, participate in games and activities and grow their creativity through various projects. A healthy snack is also provided.
LOCATIONS
The Y’s Before & After School program offers high-quality care right at your student’s school. We serve the Duneland School Corporation School District at Brummitt, Liberty, Bailly, Yost, Jackson Elementary, Westchester Intermediate/Middle and Liberty Intermediate/Middle Schools.
Brummitt Elementary School
Chesterton, IN 46304
Liberty Elementary School and Liberty Intermediate/Middle School
Chesterton, IN 46304
Bailly Elementary School
Chesterton, IN 46304
Yost Elementary School
Porter, IN 46304
Jackson Elementary School
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Westchester Intermediate/Middle School
1050 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
BEFORE
SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE | |
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6:00 am – 8:00 am | Students Arrive |
6:00 am – 7:30 am | Personal Activity |
7:30 am – 8:25 am | Clean up and Breakfast |
8:30 am | Dismissal to School |
AFTER
SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE | |
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2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Students Arrive |
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Bathroom Time & Snack |
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Academic Enrichment |
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm | Group Activity |
5:45 pm - 6:00pm | Free time/Dismissal |
OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email our Youth Billing Manager at [email protected]. You will be sent the registration packet for you to fill out an return.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
1)Once you receive the packet, print the registration packet or use the fillable feature to fill it out on your computer.
2)Fill out one packet and, making sure not to leave any answers blank (use a slash or “n/a” for anything that does not apply)
3) Scan your packet if printed OR save the filled out packet to your desktop and email the packet back to [email protected]. (Please do not send pictures of your packet. There are many great free scanning apps for your smartphone that will make this process a breeze! If you do not have access to a smartphone or scanning device, or the ability to fill out the form on your computer, please email [email protected])
Packets must be returned to the Youth Billing Manager. Registration Packets cannot be returned to the front desk at the Duneland Family YMCA.
Registration Packets can be requested on July 1, 2024 by emailing [email protected].
Our regular child care program hours are 6:00 am to the start of your child’s school day, and from school dismissal to 6 pm.
Payments will be drafted each Monday of the current week of care with our convenient electronic draft system.
To request an Out of School Enrollment packet, please fill out the form.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
We're here to help!
For Out of School Learning registration and payment information, please email [email protected]
For questions or concerns or to request detailed information regarding the Out of School Learning Program, families are encouraged to email us at [email protected]