GRADES & AGE: 5-13 / K-6
Our School Age programs’ goal is to nurture young people by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships, and build self-confidence. The children’s entire experience is built around activities that challenge them to accept and demonstrate the Y’s values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
PROGRAM OFFERS:
- Before School Options
- After School Options
- Full Days and Vacation Weeks
- Character Development
- Arts and Humanities
- STEM
- Academic Support
- Transportation
YMCA of Greater Springfield School Age Programs are offered at different locations throughout Springfield, Chicopee, and Wilbraham.
LOCATIONS OF SERVICES:
Administrative Offices:
1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01115
E: schoolagereg@springfieldy.org
P: 413-739-6955
| Days Per Week | YMCA Center Based Before School (including transportation) | Site Based Before School | After School | Transportation for After School | Vacation Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $80.00 | $55.00 | $115.00 | $60.00 | N/A |
| 4 | $72.00 | $50.00 | $92.00 | $48.00 | $215.00 |
| 3 | $63.00 | $45.00 | $74.00 | $36.00 | N/A |
| 2 | $53.00 | $41.00 | $62.00 | $24.00 | N/A |
WAYS TO REGISTER:
Mail: P.O Box 16329 Springfield MA 01115
Email: schoolagereg@springfieldy.org
Contactless Drop box: 1500 Main Street, Springfield MA 01115
Have questions? Speak to someone live Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call our Youth Development Center at 413-739-6955 or email at Youthinfo@springfieldy.org
Scholarship Assistance
Scholarship assistance is available for qualifying families. Please contact the Administrator at 413.206.5709 for information.
Families enrolled in School’s Out can join a YMCA Family Center at a reduced rate. The joiner fee will be waived and the monthly membership fee will be reduced by 50%.
Have questions?
Speak to someone live Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call our Youth Development Center at 1-413-739-6955.
Youthinfo@springfieldy.org
Springfield School Age Programs
Before School Springfield
The Y provides a before-school program geared toward working parents who need care before the start of school. Breakfast is provided at some locations, and children can choose from a variety of activities. Participants are transported to their school by an authorized YMCA vehicle. We offer 2 different locations in Springfield; participants are assigned to one of the 2 locations based on their school assignment.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
6:00 am-7:30 am
Before School Program Locations:
Tower Square (TSO)
1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01115
There is a cut-off time for Before School and Breakfast. These times vary depending on the school start time and distance from our locations. For more information regarding cut-off times please email the transportation coordinator at imccoy@springfieldy.org.
After School Springfield
The YMCA of Greater Springfield provides a safe, fun environment for children to continue learning and developing during out-of-school periods.
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday
3:30 pm-6:00 pm
Please see the closure schedule for changes.
After-School Program Locations:
Tower Square (TSQ)
1500 Main Street Springfield, MA 01115
Thomas M. Balliet School
52 Rosewell St. Springfield, MA 01109
Frederick Harris School
58 Hartford Ter. Springfield, MA 01118
Mary M. Lynch Elementary School
315 N. Branch Pkwy Springfield, MA 01119
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
190 Surrey Rd. Springfield, MA 01118
Sumner Avenue Elementary School
45 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108
Hampden-Wilbraham School Age Programs
Before School Hampden-Wilbraham
Temporarily closed due to changes in enrollment. We’re working on plans for 2025—thank you for your patience!
After School Hampden-Wilbraham
The YMCA of Greater Springfield provides a safe, fun environment for children to continue learning and developing during out-of-school periods. We offer monthly family nights and special events for all our Y School Age Program families.
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday
2:30 pm-6:00 pm
Green Meadows Elementary School
38 North Rd, Hampden, MA 01036
Mile Tree Elementary School
625 Main St, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chicopee School Age Programs
Before School Chicopee
The Y provides a before-school program geared toward working parents who need care before the start of school. Breakfast is provided at some locations, and children can choose from a variety of activities.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
6:30 am-8:00 am
Belcher Elementary School
125 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA 01020
After School Chiopee
The YMCA of Greater Springfield provides a safe, fun environment for children to continue learning and developing during out-of-school periods. We offer monthly family nights and special events for all our Y School Age Program families.
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday
2:30 pm-6:00 pm
Belcher Elementary School
125 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA 01020