YMCA Child Development Centres & Before and After School
The Saskatoon YMCA offers two main children's programs: Child Development Centres and the Before & After School Care program. Both programs ensure a safe and fun environment for your children.
Child Development Centers
The Saskatoon YMCA operates two child development centres and each Centre has 35 spaces. One Centre is located Downtown and the other Centre is located in Sutherland.
Dedicated to quality service, our focus is on the family and the importance of providing a stimulating, nurturing, and secure environment - special place where you are assured that your child will learn in a happy, loving atmosphere.
ELIGIBILITY
The Saskatoon YMCA Child Development Centres are licensed for children 18 months to six years. Please note that we have a limited number of spaces for children 18 months to 2 years.
Part time care is available at our Sutherland Centre on a limited basis. We do ask however, that when purchasing part time days, that these days remain the same each week.
Parents are requested to arrange an appointment for an initial visit at the Centre During the visit, parents will receive a tour of the Centre, and admission package and meet our Early Childhood Educators.
We welcome children with special needs on the basis of our ability to accommodate the child.
SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
Kindergarten aged children are bussed to either Victoria School or Saskatoon French School. If you wish your child to attend a different school, while attending our Centre, transportation to and from the Centre/School must be arranged by you..
* Snacks are not provided for children to take to kindergarten.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The YMCA Child Development Centres are licensed by Early Learning & Child Care/Child Day Care Branch - a division of Saskatchewan Social Services. The Government of Saskatchewan provides subsidy to families according to their income.
Saskatchewan Social Services allows approximately 15% of the total period of subsidy approval for sick days and holidays. Children must attend the Centre for a minimum of 36 hours in the month to receive full subsidy.
You may contact the Subsidy Unit at:
Child Care Subsidy Unit
P.O Box 2405
Station, Main
Regina, SK S4P 4L7
1-800-667-7155
Fax: 787-4155
Nutritious, high quality meals and snacks are prepared daily by our food service staff. Served daily are breakfast, lunch and one afternoon snack. Our Centres are nut free.
Before & After School Care Program
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM - Winter 2012.
Below gives an idea of what we have to offer.
The Before and After School Care Program has qualified childcare leaders working together to provide fun, consistency and security for your children.
DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION
The YMCA Before and After School Program runs from 7:30-9:00am and 3:30-6:00pm on all school days. The program will begin early for early dismissal days.
DAYCAMPS
The Before and After School Care program will hold Daycamps at the YMCA on PD/CD days and other non-school week days that are not statutory holidays. There are also week camps offered at the YMCA for February and Easter Break.
* An additional charge is required for care on these days and requires separate registration. Camps may be canceled due to low registration numbers.
All children - $25/day/child
**Children do not have to attend one of our BASC schools to go to our daycamps. Any school welcome**
Public Day Camp Dates:
Jan 27, Feb 21 - 24, Mar 9, Apr 10 - 13, May 4 & June 8
Catholic Day Camp Dates:
Jan 27, Feb 21 - 24, Mar 5 & 23, Apr 10 - 13, May 4 & June 4
REGISTRATION
Each school will hold a registration day for the YMCA Before and After School Care Program on the first day of school. Parents unable to attend the registration day at the school can visit the YMCA, anytime during our buisness hours to register. All registration must now take place in person at the YMCA downtown location.
Payment must be made at the YMCA. Visa, M/C, debit cards and cash are accepted.
PROGRAM FEES
* Rates vary according to the components of care that your family requires. Please call for more information. Parents are invoiced and a preauthorized payment is taken a month behind. For example: September 2010 fees will be invoiced and a payment taken on October 20, 2010. All payments for the program are PreAuthorized off of a bank account, VISA or Mastercard.
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PARTICIPATING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Brevoort Park Forest Grove (PROGRAM FULL) Montgomery Sutherland |
PARTICIPATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. Luke's St. Gerard |
Children from all schools are welcome to attend day camps!
BOOK YOUR CHILDS BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE YMCA TODAY!
(Birthday parties for children under 6 yrs require parental supervision 1 to 1 in the pool)
Contact the Youth & Aquatics Program Director to book today!
Phone: 652-7515 ext 229
Email: aquatics@ymcasaskatoon.org
Choose from 1 of 3 packages:
Package 1: Gym Jam Party
(2 hour party, minimum 6 children)
Members: $5.00 per child | Non-Members: $6.00 per child
Party Agenda: All guests will meet in the Party Room and then head over to the gym together with their party leader. Your first hour will be in the gymnasium where your party guests will play exciting games and sports such as dodge ball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, etc. You will also enjoy one hour in the party room to eat and open gifts! All parties include cups, napkins, cutlery, balloons, streamers & a YMCA leader!
Package 2: Pool Party
(2 hour party, minimum 6 children)
Members: $5.00 per child | Non-Members: $6.00 per child
Party Agenda: All guests will meet in the Party Room and then head over to the pool together with their party leader. Your first hour will be spent in the pool where you will be supervised by a qualified lifeguard and your party leader will set you up on the new waterslide. You will aslo enjoy one hour in the party room to eat and open gifts! All parties include cups, napkins, cutlery, balloons, streamers & a YMCA leader!
Package 3: Super Splash Party
(3 hour party, minimum 6 children)
Members: $6.00 per child | Non-Members: $7.00 per child
Party Agenda: All guests will meet in the Party Room. One hour of this exciting party will be spent playing gym games in the gym and another hour will be spent in the pool either playing games, free time or water sliding. You will enjoy the last hour in the party room to eat and open gifts! All parties include cups, napkins, cutlery, balloons, streamers & a YMCA leader!
Additional Items:
(Available for an additional fee)
- Goody Bags, ask for prices when booking!
- Inflatable Obstacle course may be added to any party for an additional $50. Parents will have to help with the set up and take down (preferable 4 adults)
Please Note:
- Party packages include: cups, napkins, cutlery, balloons, streamers & extras (goodie bags at extra fee)
- Feel free to bring your own cake (we have a freezer available for ice cream cakes)
- All party guests are welcome to use the games room before and after the party!
- All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and all pool activities are supervised by a qualified lifeguard at all times.
- Some dates may not be available due to room availability. Please call or email to clarify. aquatics@ymcasaskatoon.org
Super Summer Day Camp
BRAND NEW:
SUPER SUMMER CAMP AT THE YMCA !!
This camp was a great success. It will return next summer. The information below gives you an idea of how it ran.
Don't let your kids stay at home all day watching TV... send them to the YMCA for a day full of fun and games! Each YMCA Day Camp features field trips, games in the gymnasium, swimming in the pool, arts and crafts, and quality time spent with kids from across Saskatoon - a great way to meet new friends!
Every week has a different theme to it. Friday's are dress-up days! Feel free to send your child to camp dressed up to that week's theme. If they forget to dress up, we will make some kind of craft to incorporate into their wardrobe!
Space is limited so register now!
Ages: 5 - 12
Prices:
Regular Week Members $160 Non-Members $170
Short Week Members $130 Non-Members $140
Daily Rate Members $35 Non-Members $35
Please Note: Payment must be made upon registration to ensure your child has a spot!
Times:
Before Camp Care 7:30 - 9:00 am *No additional fee
Day Camp Program 9:00 - 4:30 pm
After Camp Care 4:30 - 6:00 pm *No additional fee
*Registration can be done over the phone with a credit card. Payment must be made upon registration as spots will not be held without payment.
*Register soon as camps fill up quickly!! Maximum 40 participants.
Themes/Dates:
Week 1: Wild, Wild West (July 4 - 8)
This week we'll explore themes from the wild, wild west. Put on your cowboy hats, throw on your boots and head down to the gold rush!
Week 2: Aloha from Hawaii (July 11 - 15)
This week we'll surf across the Pacific to Hawaii for some fun-filled adventures. At the end of the week, we'll have a Hawaiian Luau with a limbo and hula hoop contest!
Week 3: Super Safari (July 18 - 22)
This week campers will explore the mighty jungle. Activities and crafts will be wild!
Week 4: Holiday (July 25 - 29)
Every day will be a different holiday this week! Can't get enough of Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas? We will have a blast by jam-packing them into one week!
Week 5: Superhero (Aug 2 - 5) *short week
Put on your capes.. we are super heros this week! At the end of the week we will wrap things up with a super hero party!
Week 6: Royal Prince & Princess (Aug 8 - 12)
This week our campers are cordially invited to a Royal Ball. We will be creating jewel-encrusted crowns and exploring themes from once upon a time.
Week 7: Pirate (Aug 15 - 19)
Ahoy! Get ready to sail on a pirate ship! There might even be a treasure box..
What to bring:
- Morning & Afternoon NUT-FREE snacks
- Healthy, NUT-FREE, cold lunch
- Bathing suit & Towel
- Gym shoes
- Appropriate outdoor clothing (Hats)
- Sunscreen & Bug Spray
- Please label all of your child's belongings
What NOT to bring:
- Money for Cafe or Vending Machines
- Candy
- Any Food containing Nuts
Please inquire at the Member Services Desk for more details.
Summer Blackstrap Camp
YMCA Day Camp Located at Blackstrap Lake
Camp has come to a close for this summer. The information below gives you an idea of how camp ran last year.
Click here to download a pdf of our registration form.
Ages 5 - 12
No camps offered August 1, 2011
*Current session dates are:
Session A: July 4 - 8 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session B: July 11 - 15 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session C: July 18 - 22 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session D: July 25 - 29 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session E: Aug 2 - 5* short week (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session F: Aug 8 - 12 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session G: Aug 15 - 19 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
Session H: Aug 22 - 26 (FULL - Try our SUPER SUMMER DAYCAMP!)
This day camp offers a unique out of city camping experience with the advantage of returning home each night. Activities include: canoeing, kayaking, archery, environmental education, survival skills, initiative tasks, wide games, arts & crafts, hiking, sing alongs, skits, swimming and water games! All waterfront activities are supervised by a certified lifeguard. Family night provides an opportunity for parents/guardians, siblings, etc...to join us for a tour, hot dogs and campfire program. The evening starts at 5:15 pm and the bus leaves at 6:15 pm.
Before and after camp care are provided at the YMCA only starting at 7:30 am and ending at 6:00 pm.
There is no cost for using before and after camp care.
| Times: | AM Pick Up | PM Pick Up |
| Lawson Heights Bus Mall | 8:00 AM | 4:45 PM |
| Confederation Park Bus Mall | 8:15 AM | 5:00 PM |
| YMCA | 8:25 AM | 5:10 PM |
| Market Mall Bus Stop* | 8:35 AM | 4:25 PM |
| University Heights (across from St. Joseph High School on Nelson Rd Northbound) | 8:20 AM | 4:35 PM |
| Wednesday PM drop off (family night)** | ||
| Lawson Heights Bus Mall | 7:15 PM | |
| Confederation Park Bus Mall | 7:30 PM | |
| YMCA | 7:40 PM | |
| Market Mall Bus Stop* | 7:00 PM | |
| University Heights (across from St. Joseph High School on Nelson Rd Northbound) | 7:10 PM | |
*Transit bus stop in front of Petro-Canada on Preston Ave.
**Drop off times on Wednesday evenings may vary depending on the number of campers travelling back by bus. Please be at your child's stop 10 minutes early for pick up on Wednesdays.
In the event that there is inclement weather when the bus returns, the counselor will bring campers into the closest mall entrance for shelter.
| Weekly Camps: | |
| A. July 4 - 8 | E: August 2 - 6* |
| B. July 11 - 15 | F: August 8 - 12 |
| C. July 18 - 22 | G: August 15 - 19 |
| D. July 25 - 29 | H: August 22 - 26 |
| Costs: | |
| Members: $160.00 | Non-Members: $170.00 |
| *Members: $130.00 | *Non-Members: $140.00 |
| *Session F only | |
