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The Y’s afterschool programs foster each child’s cognitive, social-emotional and physical development through opportunities and experiences that focus on achievement, relationships and belonging. Each activity is offered in a safe environment consistent with evidence-based principles of youth development: each child is encouraged to develop at their own unique rate by encouraging skill development and frequent leadership opportunities.

Families are viewed as partners with the Y and are provided opportunities to work, play, learn and grow together as a family unit. We collaborate with other organizations that are committed to serving the needs of all children and families. Thanks to these collaborations, the Y delivers consistent quality programs.

The Y’s After School program offers high-quality care right at your student’s school. We’re currently serving the Des Moines Public Schools at Findley Elementary, King Elementary, Lovejoy Elementary, Wright Elementary, and Windsor Elementary.

Note: Please allow enough time to register as it may take 30 minutes per child to register for this program.

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Findley Elementary

John R. Grubb
1/13/25 - 5/30/25
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The John R. Grubb Community YMCA proudly presents:

2024-2025 YMCA After School Program

Daily Hours: 2:40pm-5:30pm

Weekly Fee: $0.00

Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $0.00

Location:
Findley Elementary School
3025 Oxford Street, Des Moines
515-868-0508

Program Questions:
Email: Heather Jackson

A typical day looks like…

  • Check-in
  • Wash Hands for Snack
  • Snack Time with Group
  • Health and Wellness
  • Homework/Literacy/Academic Support
  • Group Activity/Enrichment (STEM, Global Learning, Arts Education, Leadership)

After School Programs

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines After School Program is offered at Findley Elementary School.

Why choose the YMCA?

  • The YMCA is a long-standing not-for-profit organization.
  • The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has been serving this community since 1868, meeting changing community needs for over 140 years.
  • In response to the needs of the community, the YMCA is one of the largest providers of school-age programs.
  • Thanks to many generous community donors to the YMCA Y Partners campaign, the YMCA strives to never turn anyone away from the YMCA due to an inability to pay.

Safety

  • Approximately 300 children are entrusted to our care every day across the Des Moines metro area.
  • We meet state standards for our staff to child ratio. Our maximum ratio is 1:15 and often we exceed our staff ratios at most sites.

Trained Staff

  • An integral component of the YMCA’s quality programming is staffing. Our staff consists of mature and enthusiastic individuals who help us provide a quality, safe and enjoyable program. Reference checks are conducted, documented and filed on all employees working with children. A Criminal History Background Check, Physical, and a TB Test are also required.
  • The YMCA of Greater Des Moines requires all school age program staff to take CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention trainings within the first 45 days of employment.

Enriching Curriculum

The YMCA’s national character building campaign pledges to incorporate the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility as part of all youth services programming. The YMCA seeks to support and strengthen the family unit, help children develop their fullest potential, and present programs and services in a positive YMCA environment of safety, support, and care.

Our curriculum focuses on core content areas, including:

  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • 21st Century Skills
  • College and Career
  • Service Learning Activities
  • Arts Education
  • Leadership Development
  • Health and Wellness Activities
  • Parent and Family Engagement
  • Global Learning

After School Programs

The specific activities associated with the core content areas generally take place in one or more of the following contexts, each of which is balanced throughout the day or week:

  1. Tutoring
  2. Homework Help
  3. Academic & Social Enrichment
  4. Math & Literacy Enrichment
  5. Physical Activity

Parents will realize that the YMCA After School Program will help their child:

  • Interact with others who are different from him or her, and be respectful to others’ feelings and property
  • Learn how to do what is right even when other kids want to do something else
  • Learn that it is important to help others
  • Improve school performance, both socially and academically

What about no school days?

we will be closed on all no school days.

Summer Day Camps and Resident Camp

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines offers a wide range of Summer Day Camps for preschoolers through teens. Visit our website at www.dmymca.org for detailed information on the many camps offered by the YMCA during the summer months.

How Do I Register?

Please fill out the registration form.

After turning in your registration form, you will receive a notification about parent orientation via e-mail during the summer.

You will NOT be allowed to register for the After School Program if you have any outstanding balances from any other YMCA Program.

 

Childcare assistance families apply here

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 01/17/25
Session is Full
01/20/25 - 01/24/25
Session is Full
01/27/25 - 01/31/25
Session is Full
02/03/25 - 02/07/25
Session is Full
02/10/25 - 02/14/25
Session is Full
02/17/25 - 02/21/25
Session is Full
02/24/25 - 02/28/25
Session is Full
03/03/25 - 03/07/25
Session is Full
03/10/25 - 03/14/25
Session is Full
03/17/25 - 03/21/25
Session is Full
03/24/25 - 03/28/25
Session is Full
03/31/25 - 04/04/25
Session is Full
04/07/25 - 04/11/25
Session is Full
04/14/25 - 04/18/25
Session is Full
04/21/25 - 04/25/25
Session is Full
04/28/25 - 05/02/25
Session is Full
05/05/25 - 05/09/25
Session is Full
05/12/25 - 05/16/25
Session is Full
05/19/25 - 05/23/25
Session is Full
05/26/25 - 05/30/25
Session is Full

King Elementary

John R. Grubb
1/13/25 - 5/30/25
VIEW

The John R. Grubb Community YMCA proudly presents:

2023-2024 YMCA After School Program

Daily Hours: 2:40pm-5:30pm

Weekly Fee: $20.00

Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $10.00

Location:
King Elementary School
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
515-868-0508

Program Questions:
Email: Heather Jackson

A typical day looks like…

  • Check-in
  • Wash Hands for Snack
  • Snack Time with Group
  • Health and Wellness
  • Homework/Literacy/Academic Support
  • Group Activity/Enrichment (STEM, Global Learning, Arts Education, Leadership)

After School Programs

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines After School Program is offered at King Elementary School.

Why choose the YMCA?

  • The YMCA is a long-standing not-for-profit organization.
  • The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has been serving this community since 1868, meeting changing community needs for over 140 years.
  • In response to the needs of the community, the YMCA is one of the largest providers of school-age programs.
  • Thanks to many generous community donors to the YMCA Y Partners campaign, the YMCA strives to never turn anyone away from the YMCA due to an inability to pay.

Safety

  • Approximately 300 children are entrusted to our care every day across the Des Moines metro area.
  • We meet state standards for our staff to child ratio. Our maximum ratio is 1:15 and often we exceed our staff ratios at most sites.

Trained Staff

  • An integral component of the YMCA’s quality programming is staffing. Our staff consists of mature and enthusiastic individuals who help us provide a quality, safe and enjoyable program. Reference checks are conducted, documented and filed on all employees working with children. A Criminal History Background Check, Physical, and a TB Test are also required.
  • The YMCA of Greater Des Moines requires all school age program staff to take CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention trainings within the first 45 days of employment.

Enriching Curriculum

The YMCA’s national character building campaign pledges to incorporate the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility as part of all youth services programming. The YMCA seeks to support and strengthen the family unit, help children develop their fullest potential, and present programs and services in a positive YMCA environment of safety, support, and care.

Our curriculum focuses on core content areas, including:

  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • 21st Century Skills
  • College and Career
  • Service Learning Activities
  • Arts Education
  • Leadership Development
  • Health and Wellness Activities
  • Parent and Family Engagement
  • Global Learning

After School Programs

The specific activities associated with the core content areas generally take place in one or more of the following contexts, each of which is balanced throughout the day or week:

  1. Tutoring
  2. Homework Help
  3. Academic & Social Enrichment
  4. Math & Literacy Enrichment
  5. Physical Activity

Parents will realize that the YMCA After School Program will help their child:

  • Interact with others who are different from him or her, and be respectful to others’ feelings and property
  • Learn how to do what is right even when other kids want to do something else
  • Learn that it is important to help others
  • Improve school performance, both socially and academically

What about no school days?

The YMCA will not be providing care on the no school days.

Summer Day Camps and Resident Camp

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines offers a wide range of Summer Day Camps for preschoolers through teens. Visit our website at www.dmymca.org for detailed information on the many camps offered by the YMCA during the summer months.

Fees and Payment Options

The YMCA accepts weekly payments via checking/savings account, debit card, or credit card. Other payment options will be discussed with the Program Coordinator. The King Elementary After School site accepts Child Care Assistance vouchers. For questions or more details about payments, please contact the program director at 515-868-0508

How Do I Register?

Please fill out the registration form, and pay the non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 to the office at King Elementary, online or at the Welcome Center at the John R. Grubb Community YMCA. Weekly payments will be drafted the Friday before your week of care.  If you can’t pay by debit/credit card or checking account you MUST fill out a paper registration form.

After turning in your registration form and all appropriate fees, you will receive a notification about parent orientation via e-mail during the summer.

You will NOT be allowed to register for the After School Program if you have any outstanding balances from any other YMCA Program.

Registration forms turned in without the registration fee will NOT be accepted.

 

Childcare assistance families apply here

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 01/17/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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01/20/25 - 01/24/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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01/27/25 - 01/31/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
 Register  
02/03/25 - 02/07/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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02/10/25 - 02/14/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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02/17/25 - 02/21/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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02/24/25 - 02/28/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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03/03/25 - 03/07/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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03/10/25 - 03/14/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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03/17/25 - 03/21/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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03/24/25 - 03/28/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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03/31/25 - 04/04/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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04/14/25 - 04/18/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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04/21/25 - 04/25/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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04/28/25 - 05/02/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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05/05/25 - 05/09/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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05/12/25 - 05/16/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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05/19/25 - 05/23/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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05/26/25 - 05/30/25
2:40 pm - 5:30 pm
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