School Age Care

YMCA Programs For School Age Kids

The Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers school age programs for children in Scottsbluff, Gering, Terrytown, and all surrounding communities. Our programs are fully staffed and provide an excellent opportunity for your child to have fun, make friends, learn, and stay active! From the summer time to the school year, your Scottsbluff YMCA has quality programs for your child. See our program information below and contact our front desk for additional information.

Active Kids

The Active Kids provides a fun space with attentive staff members to look after your kids during your workout or while you are in the YMCA. Here at the Scottsbluff Family YMCA we love to see the children being taught an active lifestyle in wellness and education. We have changed the name of Child Watch to Active Kids in order to promote what your child will be doing at the YMCA – Being ACTIVE! Active Kids is for children ages 6 weeks and older. Current monthly calendars and rules may be picked up from an Active Kids attendant or at the YMCA Welcome Center.

Program Details

Monday8:00 am – 12:00 pm3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am – 12:00 pm3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am – 12:00 pm3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am – 12:00 pm3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday8:00 am – 12:00 pm3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am – 10:00 amclosed
Sundayclosedclosed

**Please note that the Active Kids schedule is subject to change to align with the number of children, holidays, or school adjustments. Please check the calendar below, for schedule changes.

The Active Kids schedule is subject to change to align with the number of children, holidays, or school adjustments. Please check the calendar below, for schedule changes.

This Week’s Schedule

During the school year, children enrolled in preschool are welcome to come to Active Kids without a parent in the building before class or after class and children may stay over the lunch hour if enrolled in an all day Preschool Class.

Please let the staff know in advance if you need to drop your child off before 8 am.

One or Two children$60/month
Three or more children$80/month
Hourly Rate$10.00/hour

Fees will need to be paid monthly through our automatic check withdrawal. You will not need any money down but will need to fill out an automatic check withdrawal slip at the Front Desk and provide the required bank account information that you would like the fees withdrawn from.

After School Program

Serving Gering Public Schools

YMCA’s After School Program proudly serves PK through 5th Grade students that attend the Gering Public Schools! Your child will grow, learn, and stay active each day at our after school program. Our after school program takes place at Lincoln Elementary. Transportation is available to ensure all students may attend. Please see the forms below and contact the YMCA front desk for additional information.

Program Details

Available for kids attending: Geil Elementary, Lincoln Elementary (Program Location), & Northfield Elementary

  • High Quality State Licensed Program
  • Healthy Snack
  • Homework Assistance
  • Physical Activity
  • Extended Learning Opportunities
  • Community Partnerships
  • Transportation available from Geil and Northfield to Lincoln

The YMCA After School Program will operate in cooperation with the Gering Public Schools schedule. It will be available all days that school is in session. During weather and/or emergency closures, the Program will not take place.

The schedule will operate as follows: Each day will include unstructured outdoor play, a healthy snack, a structured activity, supervised free time and homework time. These activities will be planned according to the age, interests, and number of participants. Extended learning opportunities are offered.

Proudly serving PK-5 students at Gering Public Schools!

Application available for download below or visit the YMCA for more information.

  • Full Week = $50 per week
  • Wednesdays only = $15 per week

Scholarships are available through Gering C4K.  Apply Now through Gering C4K

Subsidies are available through DHHS. When applying for subsidy use the After School provider number 45359366.  Apply Now through DHHS iServe

Transportation to the After School site (Lincoln Elementary) will be provided by Gering Public Schools. Please fill out appropriate forms for transportation below.

Summer Day Camp

The Scottsbluff Family YMCA provides summer camps at our Trails West Camp as well as at Lincoln Elementary in Gering. Our program offers outdoor activities, swimming, sports, arts, crafts, games, and summer adventures to give your kids an unforgettable summer experience that combines learning with fun. We believe that our camps not only keep children engaged and active during the summer months but also foster their personal growth and development. Whether you choose one week or all summer, YMCA Summer Day Camps fit your schedule and provide fun and enriching activities for your child. Join us this summer for all the fun! Please see the forms below and contact the YMCA front desk for additional information.

Program Details

Program Benefits
  • High Quality State Licensed Program
  • Nutritious Meals: Lunch and Snacks Provided
  • Physical Activity
  • Extended Learning Opportunities
  • Community Partnerships
  • Transportation (Gering location only)
  • May 30th through August 9th: 
    • Sessions run Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm (full days).
  • No Camp on Thursday July 4th or Friday July 5th.
  • Trails West Camp: Any child K-5th grade
  • Gering: Any child who attends Gering Public Schools PK-5th Grade

Application available for download below or visit the YMCA for more information.

  • Full Week = $165 per week (save with $20 sibling discount).
  • $10 Non-Refundable Registration Fee for each week registered.

Limited scholarships are available through Gering C4K.  Apply Now through Gering C4K

Subsidies are available through DHHS. When applying for subsidy use the Trails West location Provider Number 40431757 or Gering location Provider Number 45359366.  Apply Now through DHHS iServe