The YMCA is now feeding all children after school through the Child and Adult Care Food Program
School is back in session for the community schools, and the YMCA is excited for their After School Program to begin. This year the Washington County Family YMCA will continue to offer their After School Program to children at Salem Community Schools and West Washington Schools in Kindergarten through 6th grade. However, this year through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), they will be able to feed children of all ages for free at 4 p.m. each day.
Beginning August 6th, 2019, the YMCA will be offering homework help, STEAM activities, character development and healthy living elements through their After School Program. The program runs any day that Salem Community Schools is in session, and out of school camps are available when school is out. Students ride the bus from their school to the Y, are fed a healthy Super Snack through CACFP, work on their homework, interact with their peers during STEAM projects, and create healthy bodies through physical activity. Students may attend part or full time from 3:30-6 pm each day. Pricing and program information can be obtained from the YMCA or online at wcfymca.org.
Thanks to a new sponsorship with Indiana’s Office of School and Commuity Nutrition, not only may students in the Y’s After School Programs be offered a 5 component Super Snack but any student that would like to be served a meal may stop by the Y at 4 p.m. Any child up to the age of 18 or still enrolled in high school, may receive the Super Snack at no cost. Meals are served Monday through Friday, any day that school is in session. Meals may be served at other times during school breaks. All meals must be consumed on site at the YMCA in the Multi-purpose room. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
The goal of the program is to improve the diets of children and increase the opportunity for children to eat a variety of nutritious foods. The meals and snacks served meet standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. For further information contact Chelsey Miller at 883-9622 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
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Virtual School Options
E-LEARNING LAB:
E-Learning Lab is available FREE to ALL Washington County middle and high school students! Free WiFi in the Y Lobby is available all hours the Y is open (social distancing required) as well as in the Learning Center Lab. Those using the CLC Lab will need to check in with the YMCA staff to sign a COVID-Safety Acknowledgement Form. The hours for the Learning Lab are 8am-3pm.
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OUT OF SCHOOL TIME CAMP:
The Out of School Time Camp is our solution for elementary aged students who don't normally have to use daycare during months while their children are in school. This solution is fee based, but as with all programs, the Y can work with each family if financial assistance is needed. We will also be working with school and state partners to serve a healthy 5 component lunch and snack to all participants.
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Y FEEDS KIDS:
A healthy 5 component "Super Snack" will be served to anyone under 18 at 3:30pm. Please call ahead to 812.883.9622 to ensure ample meals are available.
We thank you for the opportunity to serve Washington County families with our Out of School Time Camp, all Washington County middle and high students with the E-Learning Lab, and our Y Feeds Kids program! We hope these offerings ease some of the challenges during the pandemic.
Break Camps features daily physical activities, use of technology and Wii fitness games, a nutritious afternoon snack, literacy, STEM, character development and a whole lot of FUN! *Dates subject to change according to County School Calendars.
Day camps are available when school is out! Fall, Winter, Spring Break Camps require minimum enrollment numbers being met by the registration deadline. Other day camps may be available upon school cancellations. Day campers 3 - 14 years old will participate in fun, interactive, and hands-on activities to challenge their mind, bodies, and spirit. Enthusiastic staff is trained to promote a safe and fun environment for all campers. The YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility will be modeled and encouraged through the day while focusing on new friendships, personal growth, and fun!
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