Washington County Family YMCA Youth Programs

Salem Community Schools - on hiatus until further guidance from the school

SEEKING volunteers willing to participate and create one-on-one meaningful, reliable relationships with Middle School students in our community schools. Commit to lunch once a week for the school year. Reliability is the most important part of creating a strong mentor/mentee relationship. Mentoring is one of the most attainable productive ways to make a difference in the lives of youth in the community. Please consider donating 1 hour/week during lunch schedule ranging from 10:45 am and 1 pm.

Contact Chelsey Miller for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Y Feeds Kids

Healthy Kids Day

After School Program

Students K - 6th grade Bus transportation is available for Salem students.

Monday - Friday*, 3:30 - 6 pm *We follow SCS schedule and closures.

Let our staff help your child excel after the bell with homework help, character development, leadership building, and healthy lifestyles! Students enjoy hands-on activities to enhance their school experiences—while parents enjoy the peace of mind knowing their children are in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment!

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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

(3) email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Click here for our non-discrimination statement and policy

Contact Chelsey Miller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to learn about our sibling discount.

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!

Summer Break Day Camp

Summer Break Day Camp registration will open May 3, 2021.

Camp Dates: June 7- July 30 (no camp July 5)

Camp Times: 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday

Eligible Camp Ages: 3yrs (must be potty trained) - 12 yrs

Summer Break Day Camp is available through the YMCA at Bradie Shrum Elementary for Summer 2021. Come spend your days exploring outdoors, participating in the Summer Reading Program through the Salem Public Library, engaging in activities with others that keep your mind & body active, work out with Kim by doing yoga & fun dance classes throughout the week & so much more!

Each Friday students enrolled in Kindergarten & above will venture out on a field trip, while those of Preschool age will have a special Fridays at the Y!

Payments

Payment needs to be set up on an automatic payment system or paid at the time of enrollment. Payment is based upon enrollment & not weekly attendance. If you need to change enrollment status for a week, you have until Thursday of the week prior to do so. If payment scheduling exceptions need made, contact Hailey Jackson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

COVID Protocols

Our staff and volunteers will be following guidelines based upon YMCA & State guidance when it comes to mask wearing & cleaning procedures. We will continue to have enhanced cleaning measures in place, encourage social distancing & may require masks for students & staff depending on the most up to date guidance. Once enrolled, watch your email for updates on protocols we are taking throughout camp.

Click here for a Summer Camp Informational Flyer

For more information on youth sports contact Brittany Hobbs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Youth Sports Guidelines

Fundamental Soccer

Watch your child build skills beyond the field with Y soccer. The Y gives everyone the opportunity to participate in physical activity regardless of their ability to play or pay. In doing so, we encourage teamwork, the value of participation, skill building, positive self-image, and a sense of sportsmanship. Our Fundamental Soccer Program helps youth learn the basics behind the game of soccer and how to play as a team. These skills are crucial to not only sports, but they are essential life skills.

Spring & Fall Leagues are available.

Fundamental soccer is available for children ages 3-8 years old

Fall Soccer Registration will open July 1, 2021.

Winter Rookie Basketball

Winter Rookie Basketball

Youth ages 3 - 9 years old

Our program focuses on fair play and fun through clinic style fundamentals and team games each week. The Y gives everyone the opportunity to participate in physical activity regardless of their ability to play or pay. In doing so we encourage teamwork, the value of participation, skill building, positive self-image, and a sense of sportsmanship.

YMCA coaches participate on a volunteer basis, are trained in Athlete Protection, Child Abuse Prevention, and must pass a background and CPS check.

British Soccer Camp

Youth Martial Arts

Instructor: Josh Tullis
Thursdays: 5:30pm or 6:30pm
Ages 7 & above

Instructor: Evan Motsinger
Saturdays: 10:30am
Ages 5 & above

CALENDAR OF SESSIONS:

Session 1: Jan 7th - Feb 13th
Session 2: Feb 25th - April 10th (no classes week of 3/22)
Session 3: April 22nd - May 29th
Session 4: June 10th - July 17th (no Sat. class on 7/3, makeup 7/24)
Session 5: July 29th - Sept 2nd (no Sat. class on 9/4, makeup 9/11)
Session 6: Sept 16th - Oct 30th (no classes week of Fall Break)
Session 7: Nov 11th - Dec 18th (no classes week of 11/22)

(Sat. classes will do 2 hrs. on 12/28 instead of class on 12/25)

Focus on growing strength, flexibility, self-confidence, concentration, and self-awareness with our Martial Arts Program! Whether this is your 1st time or you are a veteran, we give youth a chance to learn a form of self-defense, philosophy, and improve physical fitness.

Come increase your skills and develop proper technique on individualized goal progressions! Let our qualified instructors work with you towards becoming the best you can be! We emphasize reflex development, hand-eye coordination, balance, and a sense of wellbeing.

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Coed Tumbling