YMCA AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM AND NEW CLUB CURRICULUM

Building Strong Kids, Families and Communities

In a time when schools and families are cutting back to basics, your child, more than ever, needs the Y. Sports, homework support, exposure to the arts, technology, and time to have fun with friends are just a few highlights of the YMCA Afterschool program.

The YMCA of Orange County will be introducing a brand new club curriculum this fall! Our clubs, written and created exclusively for the YMCA Afterschool program, will include art, cooking, fitness, photography, and science. Each club is tailored to enhance your child's skills in a subject area, is hands-on and encourages social interactions, critical thinking and problem solving. The clubs are created to appeal to all age groups, whether your child is 5 or 11, and is a great way to complement and integrate your child's educational experience into a well-rounded curriculum. Your child will be able to explore their interests in a safe and supportive environment, develop inner-strength and character, increase their physical activities and social skills, and develop life-long hobbies in a safe and supportive environment!

"My son needs a safe enrichment program for afterschool care; a place where he could learn, grow and have fun while mommy and daddy goes to work. The staff is great and I feel completely confident and at ease that my son is well cared for and instructed by energetic, caring and supportive individuals in a great organization that is also on his school's campus; which is even greater!"

-- Carrie O., Mariners YMCA

For more information, visit our website at www.ymcaoc.org/asc to find a location near you.

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ABOUT YMCAOC: At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y serves Orange County through six (6) Health & Wellness centers (Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, and Santa Ana) and over 50 Afterschool Program centers. YMCA programs celebrate and honor common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring by infusing character development into the foundation and practice of all our programs; from youth sports and group exercise classes to parent/child programs and community services– Y programs build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA of Orange County is a nonprofit, charitable organization that serves the entire community. Donations support our scholarship program and Our Promise – To strive to keep programs open for all. Whether you are looking to get fit, give back, or meet new friends, the Y has something for you! JOIN PLAY GIVE VOLUNTEER www.ymcaoc.org.