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YMCA of Springfield before and After School Care: AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS

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After School Matters

The YMCA offers before and after school care outside of regular school hours for children in kindergarten through 6th grade in our local communities.

Daily Activities

  • STEAM
  • Reading and writing
  • Homework assistance
  • Arts/crafts
  • Experiences for character development
  • Physical Activity
  • Games

After School Matters Locations

  • Ball-Charter School
  • Ball Elementary (Chatham)
  • Chatham Elementary
  • Glenwood Elementary
  • Downtown YMCA
  • Sherman Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

After School Matters is held from school dismissal until 6:00 pm on days school is in session. This includes early dismissal days.

No, the YMCA does not provide transportation to either facility. Parents/ guardians must provide transportation for their child.

Your child must be between the ages of 5-12 yrs. old & in kindergarten- 6th grade.

Yes, there is a $50 registration fee per child that is due at the time of registration. The registration fee is non-refundable.

No, the YMCA does not process refund or discounts on weekly fees for absences. If the school is closed for an entire week (Monday-Friday), the fees are prorated to reflect 50% of the part-time rate.

Yes. Please contact billing@springfieldymca.org with these requests.

Yes, we require a 2-week written notice for all cancelation/ change requests. please contact billing@springfieldymca.org with these requests.

You can still register. Your child will be added to the waitlist until a spot becomes available on the roster. The Youth Development Department will contact you if/when there is an opening.

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