The 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner — which means the YMCA of Wichita Falls will soon start up its before and after school programs.
For more than 25 years, the YMCA has offered a program where youth can actively participate in engaging and educational experiences.
YMCA staff will provide vehicle drop-off by 7:20 a.m. at the respective locations for the before school programs. This allows children to eat breakfast at their schools.
Vehicle pickup will also be arranged for end-of-school day dismissal for the after school program.
During the program times, kids will have a chance to learn about healthy habits for their bodies and minds, according to the nonprofit’s representatives. The YMCA staff will teach the youth about the core values of the YMCA.
Tutoring times will be offered, as well, for any child who needs extra help on school homework.
The YMCA will have three on-site locations providing all the same activities as at the Bill Bartley YMCA location:
According to Perry Smith, the director of development at the Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy, the YMCA will offer two new, special after school activities.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the YMCA staff will provide transportation to the downtown YMCA for voluntary swim lessons, Smith said. Esports will be offered and held at the Bill Bartley YMCA location.
Parents can register their children, through the online form on the YMCA of Wichita Falls’ homepage at ymcawf.org. Program prices can also be found in the online registration packet.
For any questions regarding the program, you can reach out to Perry Smith at 940-855-2301 or by email at psmith@ymcawf.org.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: YMCA to offer youth programs before and after school
Reporting by Naomi Skinner, Wichita Falls Times Record News / Wichita Falls Times Record News
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