WE GROW MINDS 

 WELCOME TO THE EAST ORANGE YMCA

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

NEW OPTIONAL HOURS FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT EDWARD T. BOWSER AND ALTHEA GIBSON ONLY -   

Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm for $50.00 a week or $200.00 a month

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HOURS FOR ALL SITES - 

Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm for $75.00 a week or $300.00 a month 

CHILD CARE CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 - The East Orange School District has scheduled a half-day dismissal, but our After School Program will still be available.  We will pick up your child(ren) from school and bring all of them to the on-site program at Turrell Gymnasium at 159 North Munn Avenue in East Orange.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 - The East Orange YMVA After School Program will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 17.

The EAST ORANGE YMCA After School Enrichment Program provides assistance to working parents who are looking for a safe, fun, high quality program for their children.  Our Enrichment Program has well-trained staff who are focused on meeting the needs of each individual participant, committed to serving as excellent role models for the community and will help to establish an atmosphere where parents can be secure and confident about the place their child grows.  The program is fully licensed by the State of New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families.  We are also accredited by School Age Child Care Association (SACC) since 2006.

REGISTRATION

Registration is on-going and you may apply in person at:

EAST ORANGE YMCA Main Building

100 North Arlington Avenue (corner of William Street), East Orange, NJ  07017

7:30am – 5:30pm

Please call 973-673-5588 for complete details about our monthly and registration/membership fees.  The EAST ORANGE YMCA Enrichment After-School Program accepts payments from many government assistance agencies and we also provide financial assistance for those who qualify.  

Children are transported from the majority of all public schools in the East Orange School District.  Transportation is provided by the leased transportation companies Kevah Konner & Camptown.  The buses are state inspected and equipped with seat belts and 2 YMCA staff members on each bus.  We also pick up children for early dismissals.  

Mildred Barry Garvin (Family Friendly) at 1 Grove Pl. (ages 3-10 years old; Pre-K-5th Grade)

 Operating hours are Monday – Friday from 3:00-7:00pm. 

  Homework Assistance

Arts & Crafts

Recreational Sports and Activities

Hot Meals and Snacks

Swimming (varies)

Computers

Enrichment Activities

Music, Drama, Dance, and Creative Writing

Field Trips

Monthly Workshops

and more....

VACATION CAMP

 Vacation Fun Camp is available when the East Orange School District is closed at a rate of $35 per day.

Please call to confirm.  A registration form is required for all children attending.       

PARENT TESTIMONIES

Monday, October 3, 2011 - "Dear Mrs. Bettie Jones.  I am writing to say thank you very much for the financial assistance I received for my son to attend After Shool.  I am very grateful and appreciate your leadership."