Youth

Welcome the 2023-2024 school year!

Spend time with the Y Afterschool program. From homework help to arts and crafts, it’s all here under the supervision of our trained and caring YMCA staff. To provide the safest possible environment, key staff are certified in CPR/First Aid. Breathe easier this school year knowing that when school lets out, your children are safe in the care of the YMCA.

Afterschool transportation is offered for many Sumter County Schools elementary and middle schools. This year we have added pick up from Liberty Charter School too. We also have a drop off program for homeschooled children and other schools.

The program hours  are based on Sumter County School dismissal and ends at 6:00 pm. Fees include all-day teacher workdays and scheduled early dismissal days. Holiday care is available at an additional cost for times such as Christmas Break, Spring Break and other holidays observed by the schools.

$25 registration fee per child per school year

Monthly fee: $250/members and  $375/potential members5

Club Y for Kindergarten – 5th grade

High Y for 6th – 8th grade

Registration is open throughout the year with limited space. Immunization records are due at the time of registration.

Download Afterschool Flyer

Download Afterschool Registration Form

Parent Handbook

Join us at the YMCA to create birthday memories to last a lifetime. We offer a variety of activities to take away stress of planning a party. You have the choice of a Swim Party, Sports Party or a Princess Party. All options include a party host, one hour in the Party Room, party set-up, paper products, and party clean-up. All you need to bring are the kids and the cake.

Cost:      Members/ $180         Potential Members/ $270

Youth Department Birthday Party Brochure

Kidscape and Childwatch are services just for your family! We provide children with positive social experiences in a safe, Christian environment. These programs are dedicated to meeting the needs of children by providing an emotionally warm, safe and nurturing environment while parents work out or participate in other activities.

What’s New?

The Y will engage in social interaction with the children using arts, crafts and a few other items. Children are permitted to bring a snack, drink, small toy or electronic device. All items must be labeled with the child’s name. Refrigerators and microwaves will not be available. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.

Current Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Saturdays: 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Reservations are required. Click here to make your reservations. Click here for step by step instructions. 

Two hour limit per day; one visit per day per child

Cost: Free; child must be active on a Family or Single Parent Family Membership

Ages:  6 weeks – 11 years

Current flyer

Ages: 6 weeks – 13 years

Take advantage of our KNO program and enjoy an evening while your kids are having the time of their lives at the YMCA. This program offers safe, affordable care for your child, ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. It is a fun, safe way for your child to meet friends, participate in games and activities designed to promote social interaction and cooperation! We will provide dinner, lots of fun and a movie to wind down the night.

Time: 6:00 – 11:00 pm

Cost: Members/$25.00 per child
Potential Members/$37.50 per child

Registration done in-house: Participants must be registered no later than 6:00 pm the Thursday prior to each KNO in order to receive the advertised price. A $10 late registration fee will be added from then on.

Kid’s Night Out