Programs With A Purpose
The Ipswich Family YMCA after school program is a fun, educational program that helps children develop self confidence, interpersonal relationships, positive values, academic achievement, and builds a sense of community.  All programs are licensed by the State of Massachusetts, Early Education and Care.  And with caring, qualified staff, your children couldn't be in better hands!

Program Offers

• Daily homework time
• Gross motor activities
• Swim sessions at the Ipswich YMCA
• Arts and crafts
• Developmentally appropriate educational curriculum written by our School Age Curriculum Specialist
• Healthy Snacks

Afterschool Location

Ipswich Family YMCA*

*Bus Transportation provided from the Winthrop, Doyon and Essex Elementary Schools


What will your child learn and develop?
At all of our Afterschool Programs your child will learn and develop age-appropriate skills on a fun-filled schedule of activities each month.  Our experienced teachers provide parents with a monthly newsletter that highlights the learning activities as well as important feedback about each child in the program.  It's one way we can keep our parents informed on the learning happening in our program.   

Program Hours
Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Parents have the option to choose a schedule that best meets their needs.

Program Fees
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - $12.00/day
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - $17.00/day
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - $20.00/day
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - $25.00/day
Full-Day (vacation/non-school days) - $35/day

* $40 registration fee applies, plus a one month deposit or enrollment in our E-Pay option. *Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of all children enrolled, the YMCA provides a complete Parent Handbook with all North Shore YMCA guidelines for our Afterschool Program.  Click here to download the Parent Handbook.

For more information on our Afterschool Programs please contact Chris Thibodeau at 978.356.9622. Registration for the 2006-07 school year is currently underway.  Please   click here to download a  pre-registration form.

PDF Documents: Our web site contains several .pdf documents. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, please click here for a free download.