5201 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605, 352.374.9622
YMCAs are dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable child care. As the nation's largest provider of child care programs, YMCAs provide family-centered, value-based programs to nurture children's healthy development. Well-trained staff provide safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work. Like all Y programs, child care is open to all, with financial aid available.
Fun Days at Northwood YMCA
When the kids are out of school the YMCA is the place to be! Fun Days are free to after school participants in good standing.
Dates: 2007-October 26/November 21/December 20 & 21
2008-January18/February 15/February 18/March 28
Fees: Members: $20 Non-Members: $30 Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Child Care is not available on the following dates: November 2nd (UF Homecoming), November 22nd & 23rd (Thanksgiving), December 24th & 25th (Christmas), January 21st (MLK Day), May 26th (Memorial Day).
Friday Fun Nights at Northwood YMCA
Activities include theme nights, occasional field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, organized group games, and dinner. Children participate in age appropriate activities. Participants in the afterschool program can stay through 11 pm as long as registration fee for Fun Night has been paid in advance. Participants left without prior registration will be assessed a late fee of $10.
Ages: 5-12 years
Fees: Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Times: 6 pm - 11 pm
*Available every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month unless child care department is closed. Minimum number of participants required. Please pre-register!
Spring Break Camp
The YMCA is the place to be over the break! Children will participate in camp like activities including arts and crafts, organized games, group activities, field trips and more!
Dates: April 7-11, 2008
Fees: $100.00 Members $120.00 Non-Members
Grades: K-8th
Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm at Northwood YMCA
$10 late fee will be assessed if your child is not registered 7 days prior to camp start date.
Holiday Camp
The YMCA is the place to be over the winter holidays! Children will participate in camp like activities including arts and crafts, organized games, group activities, field trips and more!
Dates: Week 1: December 26 -28, 2007 (3 days)
Fees: $60.00 Members $75.00 Non-Members
Dates: Week 2: December 31, 2007 -January 4, 2008
Fees: $100.00 Members $120.00 Non-Members
Grades: K-8th
Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm at Northwood YMCA
$10 late fee will be assessed if your child is not registered 7 days prior to camp start date.
Fun Club - Kindergarten to 5th Grade - View Flyer
Our afterschool program participants are transported to the YMCA upon dismissal from school. YMCA trained and energetic staff will provide age appropriate activities that will include: bi-weekly field trips, swimming (weather permitting), arts and crafts, organized games, and homework assistance. Our enrichment club program is available 3 days per week, 1 hour each day. Participants choose three separate categories of interest and explore new frontiers. Examples are drama, technology, science, dance, edible arts, and sports of all sorts. Come and see what adventure we have in store for you!
Fees: Members: $165 Non-Members: $220
At the time of registration participants will be signed up from January-June. If at any time you need to discontinue your afterschool enrollment please let us know by filling out a Program Change Form at the front desk.
Pro-rated Months:
January $145.00 Members $195.00 Non-Members
April $130.00 Members $170.00 Non-Members
May/June (4 days) $195.00 Members $260.00 Non-Members
We provide transportation from the following schools: Northwood YMCA: Talbot, Norton, Glen Springs, Terwilliger, Stephen Foster, Littlewood, JJ Finley, Healthy Learning, PK Yonge. Hidden Oak, Chiles, Idylwild and, Wiles.
Northwood YMCA will begin providing pick-up and transportation from the Southwest schools (Hidden Oak, Chiles, Idylwild, and, Wiles) to the Northwood YMCA as of January 7, 2008.
Southwest Site: The Tower Rd. location is no longer available.
Fun Club Automatic Payment Incentive!!!!
Would you like to receive a $10.00/family per month discount? Well, you can when you sign up for automatic draft for your afterschool payment. A 30 day notice in writing will be required to stop the automatic draft.
*Scholarship award cannot be combined with any other discounts as of January 1st.
PrYme Time - 6th to 8th Grade
PrYme Time is our afterschool program for middle school aged children, designed to be a safe environment in which to have fun and grow as individuals. Activities will include swimming, games and crafts. Homework time is provided with assistance available from staff. PrYme Time also participates in fundraising activities and field trips.
Fees: Members: $80 Non-Members: $105
At the time of registration participants will be signed up for the months of January-June. If at any time you need to discontinue your afterschool enrollment please let us know by filling out a Program Change Form at the front desk.
Pick-up available from: Westwood & Ft. Clarke Middle Schools
Pro-rated Months:
January $70.00 Members $ 95.00 Non-Members
April $65.00 Members $85.00 Non-Members
May/June (4days) $95.00 Members $125.00 Non-Members
PrYme Time Automatic Payment Incentive!!!!
Would you like to receive a $5.00/family per month discount? Well, you can when you sign up for automatic draft for your afterschool payment. A 30 day notice in writing will be required to stop the automatic draft.
*Scholarship award cannot be combined with any other discounts as of January 1st.
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