Y School Age - YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Basic Information

Address: 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 4000 Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone Number: 414-274-0759

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Additional Information

Focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility
Sponsor:

YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

Director: Stephanie Hernandez & Christine Larson
Schools Served: Willow Glen Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, EW Luther Elementary, Rawson Elementary, Park View Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, General Mitchell Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Thorson Elementary, Westlawn Elementary, Marcy Elementary, Maple Avenue Elementary, Plat Elementary, Dean Elementary, Brown Deer Middle School, Blakewood Elementary, Burleigh Elementary, Dixon Elementary, Swanson Elementary, Brookfield Elementary, Woodside Elementary, Lannon Elementary, Willow Springs Learning Center, Stromonth Elementary, Edgerton Elementary, Hales Corners Elementary, Young Leaders Academy
School District: St. Francis, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Cedarburg, Elmbrook, Hamilton Sussex, Richfield, Brown Deer, Fox Point/Bayside, Whitnall, Milwaukee Public Schools
County: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington
Schedule: 6:30 am - 9:00 am; 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm - varies by school
Ages: 4 - 12
Capacity: 42
Membership/Pricing: see website or call for details
Setting:

Most programs are located right in the school - either in a gym, cafeteria, or classroom.

History:

The YMCA in Milwaukee has been operating Before and Afterschool programs for over 20 years.

Program Highlights:

Y School Age programs provide flexible scheduling, homework help, lots of different activities offered based on children's interests, safe & affordable care.

Support Services:

Financial assistance, through YMCA scholarships, is available for families facing financial hardship.

Activities:

Homework help, arts & crafts, large and small group games, activity centers based on children's interests, sports, games, and much more!

Field Trip Destinations: Field trips may be provided during School's Out programs.
Program Information:

The Y School Age programs offer peace of mind to working parents by providing programs on-site at your child's school. Our caring staff provide homework assistance, lead sports, games and arts & crafts, and organize special events - keeping your child safe and happy until they are taken to school or picked up.

The Y School Age programs provide opportunities and experiences that stimulate a child's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development. The scheduling, pacing and rhythm of each activity is consistent with recognized principles of childhood development - each child develops at his or her own unique rate within general needs of his or her age group.

Programming Areas:

Literacy: Reading, writing, speaking and expressing oneself

Arts & Humanities: Drama, music, art, crafts, poetry, imagination and creativity

Learning Experiences: Activities that strengthen, expand, and provide real life context to classroom learning

Academic Support: Encouraging academic achievement by providing supplies and space for each child to complete homework

Physical Fitness: Building strong bodies and healthy lifestyle habits through physical activity, nutrition and safety

Slogan: The Y - For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, For Social Responsibility