School Age Care
At YMCA School Age Care, children 5 through 12 will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in a safe and fun place to spend their time before and after school. Time gaps before and after school can be empty and lonely for kids—and a challenge for busy parents. YMCA School Age Care programs offer a healthy solution as children will spend their time engaged in active, healthy activities with enthusiastic and caring YMCA role models, including healthy snacks, homework help, and daily outdoor play. Parents will have peace of mind that their children are active and learning as well as spending time with friends in our values-based program that uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health, and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive!
Chetwynd
Afterschool Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | school end-6:00p.m. |
| Location | YMCA Chetwynd School Age Care |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
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Courtesy transportation via School District #59 from Don Titus and Little Prairie to the afterschool care program may be available as seating permits. Please contact the Bus Garage at 250-788-2415 to register for this service.
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:45a.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | YMCA Chetwynd School Age Care |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2024 | Bugs |
| January 31, 2025 | Treasure Hunters |
| March 17-21, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Inventor’s Workshop |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Magical Mysteries |
| April 7, 2025 | Lost in Space |
| May 5, 2025 | Animal Planet |
| June 6, 2025 | Mad Science |
Dawson Creek
Before and After School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 days, 3 days or 2 days a week) |
| Times | Crescent Park Elementary: 6:45a.m.-school start Ecole’ Frank Ross: 6:15a.m.-school start |
| Locations | Ecole’ Frank Ross Crescent Park Elementary |
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. YMCA Transportation ensures that your child is transported safely from their school to one of our many program locations. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Before School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 days, 3 days or 2 days a week) |
| Times | Crescent Park Elementary: 6:45a.m.-school start Ecole’ Frank Ross: 6:15a.m.-school start |
| Locations | Ecole’ Frank Ross Crescent Park Elementary |
Let our caring staff start your child’s day right! Children will enjoy social time, quiet activities and homework or finish their breakfasts and prepare for the day ahead.
Afterschool Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | Crescent Park Elementary: 2:00p.m.-5:30p.m. Ecole’ Frank Ross: 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m. |
| Locations | Ecole’ Frank Ross Crescent Park Elementary |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 6:45a.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | Crescent Park Elementary |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks and field trips! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2024 | Bugs |
| December 2, 2024 | Adventure Awaits |
| December 23-24, 2024 | Winter Break Care- Artists in Action |
| January 2-3, 2025 | Winter Break Care- Music Makers |
| January 31, 2025 | Treasure Hunters |
| March 17-21, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Inventor’s Workshop |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Magical Mysteries |
| April 7, 2025 | Lost in Space |
| May 5, 2025 | Animal Planet |
| June 6, 2025 | Mad Science |
Fort St. John
Before and After School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday |
| Times | 6:45a.m.-school start; 2:00p.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | YMCA Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Care and Learning Centre YMCA Anne Roberts Young Care and Learning Centre YMCA Robert Ogilvie Care and Learning Centre |
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Before School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday |
| Times | 6:45a.m.-school start |
| Locations | YMCA Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Care and Learning Centre YMCA Anne Roberts Young Care and Learning Centre |
Let our caring staff start your child’s day right! Children will enjoy social time, quiet activities and homework or finish their breakfasts and prepare for the day ahead.
Afterschool Care
| Day | Monday to Friday |
| Times | school end-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | YMCA Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Care and Learning Centre YMCA Anne Roberts Young Care and Learning Centre |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:45a.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | YMCA Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Care and Learning Centre YMCA Anne Roberts Young Care and Learning Centre YMCA Robert Ogilvie Care and Learning Centre |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Wizards of YMCA |
| October 25, 2024 | YMCA Olympics |
| November 29, 2024 | Pirates Ahoy |
| December 23-24, 2024 | Winter Break Care- Stay Vacation |
| January 2-3, 2025 | Winter Break Care- New Year, New Fun |
| January 31, 2025 | Everything’s Backwards |
| February 28, 2025 | Mission Impossible |
| March 17-21, 2025 | Spring Break Care- YMCA Carnival Galore |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- YMCA Amazing Race |
| April 11, 2025 | This is Why I’m Awesome |
| May 9, 2025 | To Infinity and Back Again |
Hudson’s Hope
Before and After School Care
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. YMCA Transportation ensures that your child is transported safely from their school to one of our many program locations. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:00a.m.-school start; 2:00p.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | Hudson’s Hope Elementary- Secondary |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m. |
| Locations | Hudson’s Hope Elementary- Secondary |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks and field trips! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Wizards of YMCA |
| October 25, 2024 | YMCA Olympics |
| November 29, 2024 | Pirates Ahoy! |
| December 23-24, 2024 | Winter Care- Stay Vacation |
| January 2-3, 2025 | Winter Care- New Year, New Fun |
| January 31, 2025 | Everything’s Backwards |
| February 28, 2025 | Mission Impossible |
| March 17-21, 2025 | Spring Break Care- YMCA Carnival Galore |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- YMCA Amazing Race |
| April 11, 2025 | This is Why I’m Awesome |
| May 9, 2025 | To Infinity and Back Again |
Pouce Coupe
Before and After School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday |
| Times | 6:45a.m.-school start |
| Locations | Pouce Coupe Elementary |
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Before School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday |
| Times | 6:45a.m.-school start |
| Locations | Pouce Coupe Elementary |
Let our caring staff start your child’s day right! Children will enjoy social time, quiet activities and homework or finish their breakfasts and prepare for the day ahead.
Afterschool Care
| Day | Monday to Friday |
| Times | 2:00p.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | Pouce Coupe Elementary |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
Prince George
Before & After School Care & School Break Care
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. YMCA Transportation ensures that your child is transported safely from their school to one of our many program locations. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Before School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:00a.m.-school start |
| Locations | YMCA Massey Care and Learning Centre YMCA Highland Family Development Centre YMCA Lac Des Bois Care and Learning Centre Vanway Elementary School |
Let our caring staff start your child’s day right! Children will enjoy social time, quiet activities and homework or finish their breakfasts and prepare for the day ahead.
Afterschool Care
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
YMCA Transportation
Prince George Schools served with YMCA Bus Transportation:
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Child Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:45a.m.-6:00p.m. |
| Locations | YMCA Massey Care and Learning Centre YMCA Highland Family Development Centre YMCA Park House Care and Learning Centre |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks and field trips! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Bugs |
| October 25, 2024 | Adventure Awaits |
| November 25, 2024 | Animal Planet |
| December 23-24, 2024 | Winter Care- Artists in Action |
| January 2-3, 2025 | Music Makers |
| January 27, 2025 | Treasure Hunters |
| March 17-21, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Inventor’s Workshop |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Magical Mysteries |
| April 11, 2025 | Lost in Space |
| June 2, 2025 | Mad Science |
Smithers- opening September 2025!
Before and After School Care
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Tumbler Ridge
Before and After School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 days, 3 days or 2 days a week) |
| Times | 6:30a.m.-8:45a.m. 2:30p.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | Tumbler Ridge Elementary |
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. YMCA Transportation ensures that your child is transported safely from their school to one of our many program locations. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Before School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 days, 3 days or 2 days a week) |
| Times | 6:30a.m.- 8:45a.m. |
| Locations | Tumbler Ridge Elementary |
Let our caring staff start your child’s day right! Children will enjoy social time, quiet activities and homework or finish their breakfasts and prepare for the day ahead.
Afterschool Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 2:30p.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | Tumbler Ridge Elementary |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:45a.m.-5:30p.m. |
| Locations | Tumbler Ridge Elementary |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks and field trips! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2024 | Music Makers |
| December 2, 2024 | Animal Planet |
| December 23-24, 2024 | Winter Break Care- Artists in Action |
| January 2-3, 2025 | Winter Wonderland |
| January 31, 2025 | Treasure Hunters |
| March 17-21, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Inventor’s Workshop |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Magical Mysteries |
| April 7, 2025 | Lost in Space |
| May 5, 2025 | Bugs |
| June 6, 2025 | Mad Science |
Vanderhoof
Before and After School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 6:30a.m. – school start 2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. |
| Locations | Evelyn Dickson Elementary |
We know that families have enough to worry about, which is why we offer a variety of school age programs to meet each families’ needs. YMCA School Age Care offers individual options, including before and after school as well as non-instructional and school break all-day programs. YMCA Transportation ensures that your child is transported safely from their school to one of our many program locations. During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests. During full-day programs, children will also enjoy exciting themes and field trips!
Before School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 6:30a.m. – school start |
| Locations | Evelyn Dickson Elementary |
Let our caring staff start your child’s day right! Children will enjoy social time, quiet activities and homework or finish their breakfasts and prepare for the day ahead.
After School Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m. |
| Locations | Evelyn Dickson Elementary Vanderhoof Community Centre |
Children will become connected to their community with a true sense of belonging in our safe and fun environment to spend their time after school. Our values-based program uses the fundamentals of YMCA Healthy Child Development by creating opportunities for play, health and positive relationships to allow them to learn, grow and thrive! During our school age programs, your children will enjoy ample time for both quiet and active play, in addition to exciting physical activities, valuable time outside, a nutritious snack and time with staff who truly care about your child. Programs offer a child-centred approach, responsive to the needs and interests of the children in our care with an exciting supply of developmentally appropriate materials to cater to various interests.
Non-Instructional Day and School Break Care
| Day | Monday to Friday (5 Days a week) |
| Times | 7:45a.m.-6:00p.m. |
| Locations | Vanderhoof Community Centre |
*You must register your child a minimum of one week in advance.
When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, healthy snacks and field trips! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!
| NID Day | |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Bugs |
| October 25, 2024 | Adventure Awaits |
| November 22, 2024 | Animal Planet |
| December 23-25, 2024 | Winter Break Care- Artists in Action |
| January 2-3, 2025 | Music Makers |
| February 7, 2025 | Treasure Hunters |
| March 24-28, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Inventor’s Workshop |
| March 31- April 4, 2025 | Spring Break Care- Magical Mysteries |
| April 11, 2025 | Lost in Space |
| May 9, 2025 | Mad Science |
Parent Handbooks, Registration Forms, & Waitlist Policies
Parent Handbook
Forms & Policies
