BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Penns Valley YMCA provides a safe, supervised environment during before and after school hours and fosters the growth and development of children through activities including art, music, cooperative games, physical activities, and homework assistance. The program is open Monday through Friday to students in grades K-5. Child Care is also available on days when there is no school.

LOCATIONS:

Centre Hall Elementary
Penns Valley Intermediate

HOURS:

Before School Care: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM (dismissed to school)
After School Care: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (dismissed from school)

FEES:

SUMMER CAMP

Children can get out and have fun all summer long. Our unique summer program is all about being on the go. This all-day state certified program is designed to help children develop their values, make new friends and most importantly have fun.

Throughout the day children can choose from a variety of activities that include art, group games, creative dramatics, music, dance, cooking and team building. We take field trips throughout the summer. Field trips will include swimming at Millheim Pool, visits to State Parks in the area, Spikes Game, and many more.

Serving children Kindergarten through sixth grades (Grade child will be completing)

Hours: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Summer Activity Fee
A $120.00 summer activity fee is charged per child to help subsidize the cost of our field trips. Financial assistance is available.

For more information, contact Liz Toukonen at [email protected]

Your children are discovering the exciting world around them. That’s why we carefully design every activity to expand your child’s imagination and encourage lifelong learning and positive values. The YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility lay the foundation for our high quality child care experience. In our school age program your child will learn the importance of making good choices, working in a group and improving problem solving skills all while playing games and creating.

Credit Days: 

As a service to our summer school age program participants, we offer 5 credit days per summer for full-time/full fee parents. Credit days may be used when children are absent from the program. Families receiving financial assistance, sibling discounts, or employee benefits will not be eligible for credit days. Families receiving CCIS funding will receive 5 credit days per family NOT per child. All credit days must be used in one year.

Family Policy: 

Families with more than one child enrolled will receive a 10% fee reduction on the oldest child enrolled.

Fees and Payments: 

All contracted days in the agreement must be paid whether your child attends or not. This is necessary in order to maintain a high-quality program at the lowest possible cost. Fees and payment policies are as follows:

• Payments must be made by the Friday prior to care. Payments can be set up automatically with a credit card or bank account or paid at the Penns Valley Y’s member service desk.
• Delinquent payments of more than 2 weeks may result in termination of care.
• A $2.00 per day late fee will be charged for late payments.
• A $5.00 fee will be charged when a school age child is sent without a lunch.
• A $1.00 per minute fee will be charged if a child is picked up after 6:00 PM.
• Additional $3.00/hour for care will be charged on early dismissal and delayed opening school days.

Enrollment: 

YMCA of Centre County, in accordance with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulatory requirements, provides equal opportunity for program services to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, creed, or disability. Enrollment policies are as follows:

• Preference is given to children requiring full-time care.
• All necessary paperwork and parent orientations must be completed before starting care.
• A two week probation period is given to all parents. During this time, the agreement can be broken if there are problems that cannot be resolved.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The YMCA cooperates with the Centre County Local Management Agency/Child Care Information Services to make child care affordable for all families. Please contact Liz Toukonen at (814) 422-6000.

The YMCA of Centre County, Penns Valley Program Center in accordance with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and regulatory requirements, provides equal opportunity for program services to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, creed, disability or LEP.

The YMCA of Centre County, Penns Valley Program Center is a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.   Children enrolled in the afterschool programs will receive an afternoon snack. All meals served to children under the Child and Adult Care Food Program are served at no separate charge regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There is no discrimination in admission policy, meal service, or the use of the facility.

OUR MISSION

The mission of our school age program is to encourage maximum development of each child in spirit, mind and body by providing positive experiences that foster self-esteem and enhance social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and moral development.