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Early Morning Supervision Program
Contact the Nursery School Office ext 142
Program for elementary school age children in the White Plains School District and children in our Nursery School program. Offered from 7:00am until the time that the students board their school bus. Children in Nursery School 3’s and 4’s classes will be brought into their room at 9:00am. Light breakfast and activities provided. Kindergarten through 5th grade welcome. Non refundable deposit ($200) is required at the time of registration along with the child’s $45 membership fee.
Kids’ Connection at the YWCA
After-School Care/Kids’ Connection ext 109
The program observes the White Plains School District calendar through 2007. Please call for more information and a program fee schedule. Each child is met on arrival at the YWCA by a Kids' Connection staff member. Daily after-school activities include time for homework, a snack, and a variety of indoor and outdoor play experiences. Special activities offered throughout the week may include swimming, cooking, arts and crafts. Transportation may be available for out of the district students, call for more information.
Hours are from 3:00 to 6:00 pm five days a week.
Children’s annual membership fee of $45 is required.
Note: All program deposits are non-refundable. Tuition paid in advance for YWCA programs is not refundable.
Registration
Registration is accepted year-round, pending availability of space. (See Forms page for copy of current year registration application.) A deposit is due upon registration. Payments may be made on a monthly basis. Fees are pro-rated for those who join the program later in the year. Limited financial assistance is available. Parents of prospective participants are asked to please schedule an appointment to visit the program. Visits from parents of currently enrolled children are always welcome.
Early Morning Supervision
Nursery School Office ext. 142
For families with children in White Plains Elementary and Private Schools, the YWCA will be offering an Early Morning Supervision program from 7 a.m. through the time that the students get on to their school bus. A light breakfast will be provided. Registration is on-going until spaces are filled. A non-refundable deposit ($200) required at time of registration.
Fees:
5 mornings per week $1510
4 mornings per week $1210
3 mornings per week $ 910
School Holiday Program
On several of the days when school is closed, register your child for a day of activities at the YWCA. Special themes, equipment, projects and staffing offer enrichment, fun and adventure. Holiday programs are designed for children ages 5 to 12.
Hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Fees: $45 per day or $40 per day for children with YWCA membership.
An additional $15 will be charged to those who do not pre-register.
School Half-Days
Following the White Plains School calendar, we offer half-day programming on those days schools that close early. Other school schedules may be accommodated.
Fees: $30 per day or
$15 per day for children with YWCA membership.
GEMS Inc.
Girls Empowered through Meaningful Support ext. 109
The GEMS Program is a free program established 35 years ago. Each group strives to assist girls in the White Plains community in becoming self-reliant, competent, caring and healthy. It does so by providing relevant engaging activities in the areas of cultural awareness, health and wellness, college and careers, and self esteem. The Gems Program has three components for three distinct age groups
Little Sisters (grades 1-5) Mon 3:00-5:00pm
Faize (grades 6-8) Wed 2:45 - 4:45pm
Strivers (9-12 grades) Thur 3:00 - 5:00pm
Participants in the Little sisters program can also participate in The YWCA’s Kid’s Connection Program where they receive after school care and activities Tuesday- Friday at a sliding scale rate.
Registration is limited to girls attending White Plains Public Schools. Enrollment is for the academic year and past participants are given priority registration status.
GEMS receives financial support from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services through the Westchester County Youth Bureau, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, the St. Faith's House Foundation, the Jandon Foundation and the Louis R. Cappelli Foundation.
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