After School Care

At the Y’s afterschool programs, kids work, learn and play together – turning classmates into friends. Learn more about our programs below! Siblings Savings and Financial Assistance available for those who qualify. 

HOW TO REGISTER 

• Print the forms under the 'Documents' section below and bring them into the Y 

• Complete your registration in-person by visiting our Welcome Center at 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ

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OUR PROGRAMS

PRESCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM  (AGES 3-5)

We are a state-licensed program staffed by certified teachers who support the mental, emotional and physical development of 3–5-year-old preschool children. We service the following schools: 

SCHOOL AGE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (AGES 5-10)

During our after-school program, kids receive homework assistance, enjoy a nutritious snack and participate in energetic activities. We service the following schools: 

1. Edward J. Patten School
2. James J. Flynn School
3. Dr. Herbert N. Richardson School
4. Robert N. Wilentz School
5. Anthony V. Ceres School
6. Dual Language School
7. MC STEM Charter School
8. Rose M. Lopez School

HOLIDAY CAMP (AGES 3-13)

Take advantage of Holiday Camp on some holidays and while school is on break! Your child will enjoy a day of fun-filled activities, such as arts & crafts, sports, movies, organized indoor and outdoor games. Parent must provide their child(ren) with a bagged lunch, the Y provides a nutritious snack later in the day.  MUST Register!

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (AGES 10-13) 

Our Middle School After School Program provides a safe environment to be with friends while participating in organized fun activities and Y Clubs. We service the following schools: 

1. William C. McGinnis Middle School
2. Samuel E. Shull Middle School
3. Perth Amboy High School- Freshman Academy  

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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DOCUMENTS

Please complete all documents and bring to the Y for registration

PRESCHOOL: 

• Preschool Program Application Packet
• Preschool Pre-Authorized Monthly Charge Form
• Life Saving Medication Disclosure
• Child Release Form
• Food Allergy Form

 SCHOOL AGE: 

• School Age Program Application Packet
• School Age Pre-Authorized Monthly Charge Form
• Life Saving Medication Disclosure
• Child Release Form
• Food Allergy Form

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ENROLLMENT REMINDERS 

We understand that family’s needs change, and for this reason we offer ongoing enrollment for our after-school programs. This means you can enroll in (or withdraw from) our programs, please see below for specifics:

ENROLLMENT DUE DATES 

Child(ren) must be enrolled on the Thursday prior to the anticipated start date.

CANCELLATION

Notice of Childcare Cancellation form must be completed and submitted to the Y five days prior to the next anticipated draft. 

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CATCH PROGRAM

CATCH stands for a Coordinated Approach To Child Health and is an evidence-based, coordinated school health program designed to promote physical activity, healthy food choices and the prevention of tobacco use in children. The CATCH Programs cover kids from preschool through 8th grade and has been implemented in thousands of schools and after-school organizations across America and Canada. By teaching children that eating healthy and being physically active every day can be FUN, the CATCH Program has proven that establishing healthy habits in childhood can promote behavioral changes that can last a lifetime.

HEALTHY U

The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Healthy U Initiative is designed to combat childhood obesity by instituting behavioral changes in children using a multi-pronged approach that includes nutrition education, increased physical activity and a focus on family. The Healthy U program is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive, statewide initiative to address childhood obesity in the after-school setting. The Healthy U program uses CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) program curricula, created in 1993 by the University of Texas Science Center Houston School of Public Health.

The Healthy U program is the result of a collaborative partnership between The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance, which is comprised of all 41 YMCA member Associations throughout New Jersey. The Healthy U program reaches more than 20,000 children in 410 YMCA sites.

The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey awarded an initial $1 million grant for the program over a four-year time frame: January 2008 through December 2011.

The Foundation awarded a $143,000 additional grant to expand the program over two-and-a-half years: February 2010 through July 2012. An additional 1,800 children in Camden, New Brunswick, Newark, Trenton and Vineland will participate.

Baseline data will be collected and evaluated by the University of Texas Science Center Houston School of Public Health each year to measure the impact and progress of children taking part in the program.