Before and After School Programs for Pre-K-12 Students
The Auburn YMCA Child Care Program
The Auburn YMCA-WEIU offers before and after school child care on school days while parents are working. The program is conducted and planned by YMCA staff. The program includes crafts, sports, games, homework help, character development and daily snacks. The programs encourage Character Education including the YMCA values- respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. The sites provide the following programs: before school only (Casey Park); before and after school (Herman Ave, Owasco, and Seward); and after school only (YMCA). Genesee Elementary students may attend the before school program at the Seward site and receive transportation from Seward to Genesee Elementary. Students from Genesee Elementary who attend the after school program at the YMCA site are also transported by the Auburn Enlarged City School District. It should be noted that parents are responsible for completing a Day Care Provider Form with the school district in order to receive transportation.This program is available for students Kindergarten through age 12. The Before School program starts at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast served. After school times are from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. with an afternoon snack provided. Prices are monthly and can be for before school only, after school only, or both before and after school. There is a discount for additional children in the family, scholarships are available, and we also accept DSS day care payment. In addition to before and after school programs, we do offer care at the YMCA for School’s Out Days. These programs run from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. offering swimming, gym activities, and also a snack served both am and pm. Applications are available at the front desk at the YMCA.
Contact Rebecca Smith, School Age Child Care Coordinator at (315) 253-5304 for registration and pricing or any additional information. Also visit our website at auburnymca.org.
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY, offers an Art Afterschool program on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. throughout the school year. Classes are offered in six-week sessions and are open to students ages 6 - 10. Classes integrate art with core classroom curriculum such as language arts, math, and science. Students can be creative while reinforcing academics in a unique environment. Pre-registration is required. Sessions are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. Multiple children (per household) discount of 10%. Scholarships are available. Transportation is not provided.
Contact Rebecca Smith, School Age Child Care Coordinator at (315) 253-5304 for registration and pricing or any additional information. Also visit our website at auburnymca.org.
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Afterschool Program
Please call Deirdre Aureden at (315) 255-1553 or visit www.myartcenter.org for more information.
The Elementary Afterschool Programs at Casey Park, Genesee, and Seward Elementary Schools
This program is open to all youth attending Casey Park, Genesee, and Seward Elementary Schools. Students are provided with project-based learning, academic assistance, life skills, volunteer opportunities, and a nutritious snack and dinner. Daily activities include arts and crafts, field trips, music, basketball, karate, yoga, bowling, and much more! The program is available for students in Grades K-6 from 3:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. school days. This program is free and registration is required. The Auburn School District provides transportation home by bus from November 1 - April 1.Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
The Elementary Afterschool Program at Booker T. Washington Community Center
The Explorers Classroom is open to all youth within the Auburn Enlarged City School District enrolled in Kindergarten and Grade 1 and is held at BTW after school until 6:15 p.m. Explorers is an after-school environment designed to promote healthy physical and emotional development, encourage curiosity, and build social skills. As kids learn to read and write, this program seeks to reinforce what kids are already learning in school. By creating a fun afternoon environment, kids are supported as they engage in learning activities.
In addition to basic academic needs, Explorers is a place to simply be a kid. Instead of being concerned with outside street temptations and peer pressure, kids are encouraged to respect themselves and others. Kids are taught responsibility, independence, and the importance of just being a kid. Weekly activities include, but are not limited to arts and crafts, monthly bowling trips, roller skating trips, swimming at the YMCA, outside play, and special field trips.
Students filmed a music video at BTW called "I Love BTW" and can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/PndlWYZgnJY
The Middies Classroom is open to all youth within the Auburn Enlarged City School District enrolled in Grades 2-4 and is held at BTW after school until 6:15 p.m. Middies have a chance to do their homework with assistance. Daily activities include gym time, games, outside play, monthly roller skating trips, monthly bowling trips, swimming at the YMCA, and tutoring is also available to the children that sign up.
The Tweens Classroom is open to youth within the Auburn Enlarged City School District enrolled in Grades 5 and 6 and is held at BTW after school until 6:15pm. The older class children have an opportunity to be themselves. Weekly activities include skating, bowling, swimming, gym activities, writing in journals, and many other field trips. Tutoring is also available in reading, writing, math, and spelling.
Transportation is provided by van to BTW for students who attend Seward and Genesee Elementary Schools. The Auburn Enlarged City School District provides transportation by bus to BTW from Owasco and Herman Elementary. Dinner is served at 5:45 p.m. Parents are expected to pick up their children from BTW between 6:00-6:15 p.m.
Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
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The Junior High School Afterschool Program
This program is open to all youth attending the Auburn Junior High School. Students are provided with project based learning, academic assistance, life skills, volunteer opportunities, and a nutritious snack and dinner. Daily activities include but are not limited to: arts and crafts, nutrition classes, gardening, music lessons, film classes, yoga, field trips, basketball, and much more! The program is available for youth in grades 7-8 from 2:20pm-6:00pm on school days. This program is free and registration is required. Transportation home is provided by bus through the Auburn Enlarged City School District.
Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
The Junior High School Drop In Program at Booker T. Washington Community Center
This free program for youth in Grades 7 and 8 is open from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Booker T. Washington Community Center. Activities include computer lab hours, basketball training, music lessons, games, karaoke, and much more. Transportation home is provided by BTW vans and registration is required.Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
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The High School Afterschool Program
This program is offered at Auburn High School for all high school youth in Grades 9-12 from 2:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. weekdays throughout the school year. Booker T. Washington Community Center will provide the enrichment portion of the program with activities such as bowling, karate, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring, and many other field trips and special events. Partnership for Results will offer “Project Based Learning”, which is a “learning by doing” approach to education.
Students will receive a nutritious daily snack and dinner. This program is free and registration is required. The Auburn Enlarged City School District provides transportation home by bus.
Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
The High School Drop In Program at Booker T. Washington Community Center
This program is open to all youth attending the Auburn High School. Students are provided with project based learning, academic assistance, life skills, volunteer opportunities, and a nutritious snack and dinner. Daily activities include but are not limited to: arts and crafts, nutrition classes, gardening, music lessons, film classes, yoga, field trips, basketball, and much more! The program is available for youth in grades 9-12 from 2:20pm-6:00pm on school days. This program is free and registration is required. Transportation home is provided by bus through the Auburn Enlarged City School District..
Contact Brandon Wakeham at BTW for further questions: (315) 253-3207.
