School Age Child Care (Before & After School) 
School Age Child Care provides options to meet a family's need for Before/After School programs for school-age children.
Supported by an understanding of children's learning styles, interests, and PA Early Learning Standards, our curriculum is designed to provide activities that enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Therefore, contributing to a child's success in school and throughout life. The curriculum follows Creative Curriculum and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) supporting growth and development of youth in seven key learning areas: Literacy, Science, Math/Problem Solving, Arts, Social Competence, Fitness/Nutrition, and Technology. This curriculum supports a unique learning environment that stimulates a child's curiosity while reinforcing essential academic standards.
Edu-Childcare Program
To protect students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, several local school districts have decided to pursue fully virtual or hybrid scheduling. In order to support working families, the Y is partnering with Lehigh Valley Children's Centers and several other local childcare organizations to present the Edu-Childcare Program.
Download the schedule of a typical day at Edu-Childcare Program
Download Edu-Childcare Program FAQs
The Edu-Childcare Program provides an affordable, safe and accessible option for working families. Edu-Childcare is offered at several locations throughout the Valley, at GVY Branches, LVCC Centers, other provider sites, as well as in local schools. In this program, children in Kindergarten through age twelve complete their remote lessons in a safe, well-equipped classroom with supervision and support. In addition, Edu-Childcare provides opportunities for socialization, physical education, art, music, STEM and literacy activities. Nutritious daily meals are included. All Program sites operate under strict safety guidelines informed by the Centers for Disease Control:
Registration Packets for School Age Childcare and the Edu-Childcare Program are below. Contact your local Branch for more information! School Age Child Care is affordable and offers financial assistance for families in need.
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING GREATER VALLEY YMCA LOCATIONS
Registration Packets below.
Allentown Branch - 2021-2022 Registration Packet
Bethlehem Branch - 2021/2022 Registration Packet
Easton/P'Burg Branch - 2022/2023 Registration Packet - Easton Area School District
Nazareth Branch - 2021/2022 Registration Packet
Slate Belt Branch - 2022 Registration Packet
Suburban North Branch - 2021/2022 Registration Packet
Suburban North Branch-Whitehall Location- 2022 Registration Packet
School Age Child Care Locations Available (asterisk denotes Edu-Childcare site):
Ironton Elementary
Fogelsville Elementary
Kratzer Elementary
Parkway Manor Elementary
Shoemaker Elementary
Kernsville Elementary
Cetronia Elementary
Willow Lane Elementary
Jaindl Elementary
Five Points Elementary School
Schnecksville Elementary
George Wolf Elementary
Lehigh Elementary
Moore Elementary
Sheckler Elementary
Siegfried Elementary
Peters Elementary
Veteran's Memorial Elementary School
Allentown Branch of GVYMCA*
Forks Education Center
Bethlehem Branch of GVYMCA*
Easton Branch of GVYMCA*
Suburban North Branch of GVYMCA*
Nazareth Branch of GVYMCA*
Slate Belt Branch of GVYMCA
Join the Y
Households across our community have different needs so we offer a variety of membership types. Each of our locations offer many different programs, schedules, and classes therefore offerings and fees may vary by branch.
Please select a branch near you for more information
Financial Assistance
Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. At The Y, no child, family or adult is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Financial assistance awards are assessed on a case by case basis during a one-on-one, confidential session with a staff member. Those interested in applying for our financial assistance program are encouraged to download this form in English or download this form in Spanish, or stop in to any of our branches to learn more and pick up an application.
Program Registration
To register for member and non-member programs, please use our secure Online Registration.