PROGRAMS

Child Care  |  Volunteer

Your child is discovering all kinds of new worlds. That's why at YMCA Child Care we carefully design every activity to expand your kid's imagination and encourage lifelong positive values. Their newfound confidence naturally strengthens the relationship they have with you, and that progression is at the heart of our philosophy -- good child care is good family care. We offer: field trips, nutritious snacks, age-appropriate curriculum, winter and spring break camps, experienced professional staff, half-day and holiday special events, fun-filled activities, sports and fitness activities, enrichment activities, supervised homework time, and swimming classes.

Full- and part-time YMCA Child Care is divided into specific, age-appropriate programs that provide your kids with high-quality and enjoyable experiences. For infants and toddlers, personal attention, rich sensory experiences, and a generous supply of giggles are a big part of their day. Preschoolers learn the importance of making choices, taking turns, developing language skills, and working in a group while they play games and create to the limits of their imagination. School-aged kids join in a variety of experiences including: service-learning, science, reading, and developing and practicing social skills. They gather in a safe environment that focuses on making friends, building relationships, staying active, and exercising leadership skills.

The YMCA Prince George's County Program Center Child Care Program consists of two components: Preschool and School Age. Between these departments, we serve over 300 children in a number of locations.

Preschool

Our Preschool program offers very diverse lessons from the YMCA's Creative Curriculum focusing on a different theme, color, and shape every month. This department also takes time to highlight a special activity every month such as Grandparents Day, Fall Festival, and Healthy Kids Day. The Preschool department serves children from infants 6 weeks old to 5-year-olds.

School Age

The School Age Program offers a non-traditional approach to learning through recreational activities. Your child will gain skills in character development, arts and humanities, science and technology, conflict resolution, team building, social confidence, and much more using a unique School Age Curriculum. The YMCA School Age Program offers endless possibilities in a safe environment.

Summer Day Camp

Designed for school age kids, Summer Day Camp offers a variety of experiences including Basketball, Football, Splash Splash, Extreme Cheerleading, and many more. Five locations are offered throughout the county serving over 400 children and teens.

VOLUNTEER

YMCAs are among the nation's leading volunteer organizations. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Their time and talent go a long way. Every hour spent as a YMCA volunteer translates into the caring attention a child or teen needs to grow up healthy, happy, strong, and successful.

If you are interested in volunteering at the YMCA Prince George's County Program Center, please fill out the volunteer opportunities described in more detail to ensure the best match within the YMCA. No matter how you choose to volunteer, you make a big difference as you work with others to create a feeling of connected community. If interested or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, click here or call (301) 262-4342.

For further information on these and other programs offered at the
YMCA Prince George's County Program Center,
please call (301) 262-4342.