Two Afterschool Childcare Options

We are proud to offer TWO afterschool childcare programs in Dodge City! The mission of all Dodge City Family YMCA child care programs is to instill YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, & responsibility.

Core Kids Afterschool at YOUR SCHOOL provides care onsite at your child's school for 2 hours after dismissal.
Core Kids Afterschool at the YMCA transports your kids to the Y where care is provided until 7:00pm.

Under the care of our trained and qualified team, kids experience:

Homework help
Fun activities & games
Bible-based lessons
Positive friendships

Learn more about each afterschool program below!

For more information about child care programs at Dodge City Family YMCA, contact Lauren at laurend@dcksymca.

AFTERSCHOOL AT YOUR SCHOOL

Afterschool at your school is for any child in Kindergarten - 5th grade. Children receive homework help from qualified, trained staff members, enjoy a healthy afternoon snack and participate in purposeful play in a safe, nurturing environment.

Homework Time
Tutoring
Snacks
Arts and Crafts
Character Development
Convenient hours
Caring, experienced, certified staff
Age-appropriate activities
Physical and Educational activities

LOCATIONS

School	Start	End
Beeson	3:15pm	5:15pm
Central	3:10pm	5:10pm
Linn	3:15pm	5:15pm
Miller	3:20pm	5:20pm
Northwest	3:15pm	5:15pm
Ross	3:15pm	5:15pm
Soule	3:15pm	5:15pm

COST PER WEEK

$30/member; $40/program participant*
*Special rate of $15/member and $20/program participant at Beeson only

$15 nonrefundable registration fee. Continuous enrollment with auto draft every Friday.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is available through our Everyone Belongs Scholarship. Apply at the YMCA Welcome Center. If you qualify for Free & Reduced Lunches, your child automatically qualifies for a 30% discount. Please e-mail a copy of your Free & Reduced Lunch acceptance letter to Lauren Diaz at laurend@dcksymca.org.

REGISTER by August 1, 2025. (Registration will be closed Aug. 2 - Aug. 15 for staffing preparations. Registration will re-open on Aug. 16.)

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Extended Hour After School Child Care at the Y

After school: End of school day until 7:00 pm

After School at the Y picks your kids up from school in the afternoon and brings them to the Y. (At least 5 students per school must be enrolled for pick-up and drop-off.) During their time at the Y, your child will enjoy snacks, arts & crafts, physical activity, and educational activities in a safe and nurturing environment. They will have homework time and receive homework help from our caring, experienced, certified staff.

COST PER WEEK: $60/member; $80/program participant