2019-2020 registration for our Afterschool Program is open now.
Wardle Family YMCA Site:
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 2:45 pm—6 pm
Program Start Date: Monday, August 19, 2019
On Early Dismissal Days: After School Program is from 11:45 am-6 pm
Transportation Fee: Due to bus maintenance costs, a transportation fee of $25/family has been added for the 2019-2020 school schedule. This fee will be applied to your 1st full months payment.
YMCA Bus Pick-Up Locations:
Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort Middle School (BCSD Bus), Bridges Prep., Mossy Oaks Elementary, Port Royal Elementary (BCSD Bus), River View Charter School
If your child’s school is not on this list, then you are more then welcome to provide your own transportation for the YMCA Afterschool Program.
YMCA Afterschool Philosophy:
Y Afterschool programs foster the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development through opportunities and experiences focus on developing achievement, relationships, and belonging:
• We deliver activities in a physically and emotionally safe space
• We encourage children to develop at their own unique rate.
• We encourage skill development.
• We offer youth leadership opportunities.
At the Y, we consider ourselves allies of families in the development of youth, committed to providing opportunities to strengthen the family unit and learn, grow, and thrive together.
Afterschool Activities:
Homework Help · Physical Fitness · Nutrition Education · Math and Literacy Activities · Arts STEM Activities · Service Learning · Healthy Snacks / Dinner · Swimming · Y Clubs
ADDITIONAL SITE LOCATIONS FOR THE Y AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (click on the link to review and download the pdf THAT INCLUDES COSTS & PAYMENT CALENDAR FOR EACH):
Afterschool Ladys Island Elementary
Afterschool Whale Branch Elementary
Our program highlights a structured, safe environment offering homework assistance and peer-led tutoring. There are affordable monthly rates and financial aid available to those that qualify.
— Note that the YMCA after school programs accept youth age Preschool through 8th grade. —
You Can REGISTER online for the After School Program! Simply click “Register for a Program” in the upper left corner of the page. Under ‘Browse Programs’ click ‘Browse All’. Select ‘Afterschool’ and you will see all our offerings.
Homework Assistance
- Staff, Volunteer, and Peer led
- Tutoring
Health, Wellness, Fitness
- Daily Healthy Snacks Provided
- Gym Activities
- Swimming
Children’s Aerobics Classes
- Nutrition Curriculum
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
This is a reading program for children in second grade and up. Children have the opportunity to read to dogs. This program improves reading skills, builds self confidence, and also allows children to learn about service dogs.
Optional Bible Study
Volunteers from the Parish Church of St. Helena’s lead the bible study. The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Y Club
Clubs will change quarterly and students will get to choose the clubs they would like to participate in. Clubs include the following: Lunch Box Cooking Club, Crafty Critters, Sports of All Sorts, and more!
– Financial Assistance Available –
You Can REGISTER online for the After School Program! Simply click “Register for a Program” in the upper left corner of the page. Under ‘Browse Programs’ click ‘Browse All’. Select ‘Afterschool’ and you will see all our offerings.
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