Thursday 11/21: Lap swimming will be available from 6-7pm before water polo.
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YMCA of MARTA'S VINEYARD

The Perfect Finish to Every Day

Afterschool Program 2024-2025 school year!

Registration opens: August 1st for Members, August 5th for General Public

The After School Program is a family centered program that nurtures the whole child by inspiring academic success, healthy movement, and social and emotional development. We believe our kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. It makes for confident kids today & contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. Our program is licensed by The Department of early education and Care.

Enrollment Packets

Please read the descriptions closely to ensure you fill out the correct packet. The top link is for all families to register into afterschool program grades K-5th. With this packet you can also sign up for Kindergarten Orientation days. The bottom link is if you would like to only sign up for a spot for Kindergarten Orientation week Sept. 3-13, 12-3pm, thank you!

Enrollment packet for school year including Kindergarten orientation
 
 

Please note that enrollment packets will be numbered upon receipt and families will be registered on a first come first serve basis. You are not guaranteed the days that you select in the registration packet. Each family will receive an email once they are registered confirming program days.

 

2024-2025 Program Information

After School Program runs Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 6:00pm. Registration for the program requires a commitment of at least 3-days. You can register for as few as 3 days a week or as many as 5 days. Please complete the ASP Enrollment packet and email to jpowell@ymcamv.org

Registration

OPENS | Members, 8/1 | Public, 8/5

AGES | Kindergarten - 5th grade

DAYS/TIMES | Monday - Friday| 3:00 - 6:00pm

RATES

  • Normal Program Day
    Members | $30/day, Public | $34/day
  • Half day
    Members | $50/day, Public | $54/day
  • Vacation Day
    Members | $73/day, Public | $81/day

Partnership with Island Grown

We have partnered with Island Grown to bring free and healthy meals to all children on the Island. We will be receiving premade frozen meals every Wednesday. Meat and vegetarian options are available. We are excited for this partnership and can't wait to see where it takes us. For more information please contact Jessey at jpowell@ymcamv.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bussing is available from school to the Y. Please contact your child's teacher about taking the bus to the Y once you are registered in the program!

Snack will be provided by the Y in the afternoon.


Partnership with families

Afterschool Program Family Handbook
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PLAY

We have a calendar of activities that encourage creativity and provide new experiences that teach important lessons about community, character building, nutrition, and much more.

  1. Monthly themed curriculum & activities
  2. Free Play
  3. Outdoor Play
  4. Arts & Crafts
  5. STEM Activities
  6. Board games, puzzles and more!


Explore

Our curriculum incorporates activities that teach children about the world around us, including learning about helping out and giving back.

  1. MV Ice Arena
  2. Long Point Wildlife Refuge
  3. Barn, Bowl & Bistro
  4. Chappy
  5. Island Alpaca Farm
  6. Misty Meadow Equine Learning Center
  7. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
  8. The Farm Institute & more!

Move

Fun physical challenges and large motor and team building activities, keep students fit and healthy each day, setting them on a path to: developing healthy habits for life, reducing anxiety and stress, boosting self-esteem. Children participate in physical fitness activities each day, including swimming, basketball, large group games, Yoga, Zumba, and more!

  1. Recreational Swimming in Y Pool
  2. Ice Skating at the MV Ice Arena
  3. Sports like Gaga, Field Games, & Basketball on Y Campus
  4. Nature Hikes
  5. Yogamotion Classes in Y Fitness Center

Benefits of After School

  1. Licensed by the Department of Early Education & Care
  2. Financial Assistance available & third party subsidies accepted
  3. Daily snacks
  4. Monthly themed curriculum and activities, including homework assistance
  5. Practicing the core values of the YMCA, character building, and mindfullness

 

“I love playing with all my friends & I like all the teachers in the After School Program at the Y.”

— Ava, age 8 —

“If I could describe the Y After School Program in 3 words they would be: fun, happy, and caring.”

— Martina, age 8 —

“I enjoy my time in the After School Program doing arts and crafts. I feel safe here.”

— Stella, Age 8 —

 
 

Contact Us

Jessey Powell

Youth Program Director
jpowell@ymcamv.org | 508-696-7171 ext. 117

 
 
Group Exercise Schedule