The Y brings over 175 years of extensive experience operating early learning centers and school enrichment programs. With a trusted brand built around child safety, our number one priority is the protection of the more than 5,000 children in our programs every day.
Our programs help to fill a gap for working families by keeping kids safe when not in school. Kindergartners and school-age kids balance learning and fun while developing social skills and engaging with positive adult role models.
Before and After School
The Y’s Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) Program helps fill a gap for working families by keeping kids safe when not in school. Through a combination of recreational and teacher-led activities, we are able to complement what kids are already learning in the classroom. School-age kids balance learning and fun while developing social skills and engaging with positive adult role models.
Supplemental Kindergarten
The Supplemental Kindergarten program provides school-day enrichment activities for children enrolled in half-day school district kindergarten programs. The Y provides a complement to half-day kindergarten, providing materials and support to build upon skills developed at school and become lifelong learners.
Full Day School Age Care
Full Day School Age Care
Wondering what to do with your kids when school is closed but you still have to work? The Y provides care when your child’s school is closed, including most in-service days and holidays. Your child will engage in social and educational activities along with plenty of physical activity while at the Y.
*Open to any school aged children ages 5-12 years old. Completed forms must be obtained prior to attending.
Funded Out of School Time and After School Enrichment
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA, in partnership with Office of Children and Families and The Philadelphia School District, offers after school programs at select school locations at no charge to families. Through a combination of recreational and teacher-led activities, students will be engaged with positive adult role models each day school is in session. Space is limited.