The YMCA holds before and after school child care programs throughout the school year. Programs are licensed through the Virginia Department of Social Services. Each site provides a structured homework time, a nutritious snack, large motor play, weekly themes, arts & crafts, field trips, community services opportunities, character development, and a variety of other activities.
YMCA After School Programs are offered at 5 locations throughout Martinsville and Henry County. The YMCA provides after school programming to students 4-12 years from 2:30-6:00 p.m. at the following sites:
Martinsville YMCA After School Program: 632-0670
Serves: Albert Harris, Patrick Henry, Carlisle School and Martinsville Middle School
Offers a Before School Program (6:30-8:30 a.m.)
Collinsville YMCA After School Program: 647-3771
Serves: Carver, Campbell Ct., Collinsville Primary, John Redd Smith, Stanleytown, & FC Middle
Offers a Before School Program (6:30-8:30 a.m.)
Axton Elementary School YMCA After School Program: 650-1411
Drewry Mason Elementary YMCA After School Program: 956-8978
Serves: Drewry Mason & Rich Acres
Mt. Olivet Elementary School YMCA After School Program: 632-6455
Program Goals
- To strengthen and support the family unit by improving communication
- To increase a sense of community with other families.
- To help children develop to their fullest potential by focusing on: confidence, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, values development, academic achievement, physical skills, health, and nutrition.
- To deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support, and care.
To accomplish these goals, our program is divided into 6 parts: snack time, homework time, craft time, theme time, people time, and physical activity time.
Payments and Fees
The cost for our programs are $44.00 weekly for after school care, $22.00 weekly for before school care (provided only at the Martinsville & Collinsville locations), and $25.00 registration fee which includes insurance and supplies.
Part-time care is offered for those that need care 3 or less days a week at a rate of $10.00 daily for after school care and $5.00 daily for before school care.
The YMCA offers full day care when school is out for student holidays or inclement weather days. The cost for full day care is $18.00 per child; parents must provide a lunch on these days.
*Financial assistance is available for those that qualify*
To Enroll Your Child for A YMCA After School Program:
1) Schedule an appointment with an Enrollment Coordinator at one of the two YMCA locations (Martinsville 632-6427/Collinsville 647-3771). You must provide all necessary information at this meeting in order for your child to start participating in the program. Once all necessary information is provided and the registration process is complete your child will be eligible to begin the program
2) Complete the Registration Form. Every line must be filled in or marked “N/A” for Not Applicable
Click here to print a registration form.
3) Complete the USDA Form (Income Eligibility Statement) required by USDA
Click here to print a USDA Form
4) Pay the $25.00 Registration/Supply Fee
5) At the time of registration you must provide a copy of your child’s current immunization record, signed by a physician or Health Department official, a copy of the most recent physical exam and a copy of your child’s Legal Birth Certificate.
6) Carefully read the payment contract, parent handbook and payment policy so that you are aware of your obligations
For more information please contact Becky Forestier at 276-647-3089
