A new school year is an exciting time for many kids, however—at the end of the school day, 1 in 5 children do not have someone to care for them after school, according to Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness organization. As families are transitioning from summer to fall, the Wayne YMCA offers an After School program for school-aged children throughout Wayne to keep youth active, busy and engaged during after school time. Through a well-rounded approach to youth development, the Y’s After School program offers activities in a caring and safe environment during the critical hours after school. Whether through sports, mentorship, or academic support, the Y nurtures the potential of youth throughout the school year.
“Over 11 million children are unsupervised between 3 and 6pm, an essential time to help increase children’s success in school,” said Lisa Sheafer, Youth & Family Engagement Director at the Wayne YMCA. “Afterschool at the Y is an opportunity for families to ensure their kids are receiving additional support, continued learning and a chance to participate in meaningful activities that can inspire children’s motivations and help them reach their potential.”
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The Wayne Y’s After School program stays open for parents’ convenience until 7:00pm at no extra cost. For the 2018-2019 academic year, the Y will be accepting children in Kindergarten through seventh grade.
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The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development from birth to career. In the Wayne YMCA’s afterschool program youth receive structured homework time, healthy snacks and recreational swim and can also explore enrichment classes like cooking, dance, sports, dramatics and arts & crafts. Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y.
The Wayne YMCA employs Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards in its afterschool program to help build a healthier future for children by encouraging healthy eating habits, limiting screen time and providing physical activity to keep every child healthy.
For more information about the Wayne YMCA’s afterschool program, please contact Lisa Sheafer, Youth & Family Engagement Director, at lsheafer@metroymcas.org or visit www.wayneymca.org. The Y is located at 1 Pike Drive in Wayne.
