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Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA

Programs

Child Care Philosophy

The Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults.  All of our programs promote our core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.  Programs at the YMCA help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.  The Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA's programs are community focused with numerous community partners to carry out the mission of the YMCA.

 Pre-school

 Ages:                   18 Months - 5 Years
 Schedule:           Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Rates:

Toddlers (18-35 Months)		  

Preschool (36 Months - Up)
$140 $130
$150 $140
Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA Preschool provides an environment that has been structured to reflect our fundamental respect for each child and the importance of the group to your child's development.  The curriculum focuses on each child and their relationship to other children, the school environment, and the facility.
The Pre-School Program has four classroom levels for developing children.
  • Foxes (1): ages 18 months to 23 months
  • Foxes (2): 24 months to 35 months
  • Wolves: ages 3-4 years                            
  • Lions: ages 4-5 years 

For more information on our Pre-School program, click HERE. 

After School  

Ages:         Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Schedule:  Monday - Friday:  3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Rates:         $65 per week (Fee Assistance available)

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Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA After School provides a safe, supportive environment with realistic and appropriate expectations. Positive interaction and exciting programs help children build a strong foundation. In addition to an academic enforcement component that supports the Georgia Performance Standards and the Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Test, we offer other enrichment activities during the After School Session. The activities include:

  • Homework Time 
  • Arts and Crafts 
  • Health and Wellness
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Service Learning Projects
  • Indoor rock climbing
  • Chess Program
  • Flag Football
  • Cheerleading 
  • Basketball

For more information about our Better Beginnings After School Program, click HERE.

Youth Sports/Wellness

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The Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA offers youth sports for all children enrolled in our Prime Time After School program, for all ages beginning with Kindergarten.  All our sports are co-ed programs, and offered throughout the year.

The Primary Goal of the Youth Sports Program is to keep kids active, in a way that is conducive to promoting the best skill development possible for your child, without taking away from the fun of the activity.  Our experienced staff has the training and coaching knowledge necessary to understand the developmental characteristics essential for providing the stimulating learning experience they deserve.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA does not discriminate against any person based on race, religion, creed, gender or country of national origin.  We adhere to the highest standards of good sportsmanship, fair play, and hold all of our participants to those high standards.

For more information on Youth Sports, click HERE.

Summer Day Camp

Ages:                   Children entering Kindergarten – 12 Years Old

Schedule:            Monday - Friday:  7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Rates:                   $125 per week (Fee Assistance available)

Here at the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA summer camp, our programs are experiential based– meaning we don’t talk about basketball we play; we just don’t teach leadership, we provide young people with the opportunities to be leaders.  Our camp is focused on providing your child with an environment where they are free to grow, learn, and laugh. Our activities include (but are not limited to):

  • Arts and Crafts 
  • Health and Wellness Activities
  • Swimming
  • Indoor rock climbing
  • Field Trips
  • Outdoor Adventure Learning
  • Fitness Exercise Activities