For students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Offered through Macomb School District #185 at Lincoln and Edison Schools, West Prairie North, and West Prairie South. Developmentally appropriate activities. Registration continues throughout the year. $25 registration fee

The goals of the program are:

• to provide quality care for children
• to support and strengthen the family unit
• to help children develop to their fullest potential
• to assist with academic achievement
• to foster good health habits
• to provide a positive YMCA environment of safety, support, and care
• to offer activities that encourage confidence and feelings of self worth

Afternoon care available (Three day minimum) until 5:30 p.m. A sliding fee scale is available to qualifying families.

• People Time
• Play Time
• Special Programs
• Creative Time
• Nutrition/Health
• Afternoon Snacks
• Project Time
• Homework Time

Transportation is provided from Edison School and the YMCA for Youth lessons, sports and gymnastics lessons. The YMCA does not provide transportation for children involved in the PERS swimming program.Those who wish to participate in lessons follow the regular YMCA class registration payment and procedures.