Cary Family YMCA is pleased to offer after school care at the new year-round school, Carpenter Elementary. From start to finish, our afternoons at Carpenter will be packed with fun and character development! The YMCA will provide a safe, educational, fun environment for your child to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Each afternoon at Carpenter Elementary will be a blast! Games, educational activities and character development are all part of our daily routine! Every group/huddle is given a name and listening signal; this ensures that each child feels like an integral part of the program.
The huddles have scheduled activities, as a group, each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Clinics (our skill development program) are scheduled for each Wednesday. Children are allowed to choose their activity for a three-week period. These clinics can focus on learning a sport such as lacrosse or volleyball, developing creativity with arts & crafts, or exploring the world by researching a country.

Huddle incentives are another way that we encourage excellence in our program. The incentive program fits into our theme. Huddles work toward prizes that may include a popcorn movie party, a tie-dye party, climbing wall adventure, a trip to plaster house, and a huddle pool party.

Devotions and character building are also a part of our afterschool program. Each huddle has a daily devotion and discussion about positive choices and behavior. A "Shout Out" is given to recognize behavior that reflects respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, and faith in God.

Family nights are held four times a year. Look for information about these programs - you don't want to miss the family fun!

Daily Schedule

• 3:45-4:05 Check-in/Snack in cafe'
• 4:05-4:15 Assembly
• 4:15-4:30 Devotion
• 4:30-5:15 Activity/Clinic
• 5:15-6:00 Rides Out Activity/Values

At the time of registration, a new copy of child's immunization record must be provided. Registrations will not be processed or accepted without immunization record.
Participants will also need to provide new bank account information (voided check & bank draft authorization) when registering.

Registration:	Registration for the 2007/2008 school year is ongoing. If you are looking for information about next school year, click Registration Information for 2008/2009.
When:	Mon. - Fri.; 3:45 - 6:00 p.m. Teacher workdays are not covered through this program. Check out School's Out Special for info about our teacher workday care. Tracking Out provides care during year-round breaks.
Fees:	2007/2008 Rates Members: $1,597/year; $131/monthly draft with a $25 deposit Program Participants: $2,041/year; $168/monthly draft with a $25 deposit 2008/2009 Rates Members: $1,645/year; $135/monthly draft with a $25 deposit Program Participants: $2,074/year; $170.75/monthly draft with a $25 deposit
Contact:	Rich Kelton, ext. 127 for program information or rich.kelton@ymcatriangle.org. Elizabeth Ferriter, ext. 119 for registration information or elizabeth.ferriter@ymcatriangle.org.
Documents:	Carpenter After School Fact Sheet 2008/2009 (40.18 K)