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Because the Central Florida YMCA believes after school hours are a critical time, we have designed value-based programs for more than 5,000 kids that have shown to improve school attendance, conduct and relationships with adults. The Central Florida YMCA after school program encompasses everything from youth sports to mentoring and art workshops to academic tutoring, including homework assistance.

YMCA Elementary School programs provide a safe, fun and enriching environment for your child to spend their before and after-school hours. Children will have an opportunity to participate in arts & crafts, sports, team building, dramatic play, enrichment, character building and choice activities. In addition, your child will receive time for and assistance with their homework and an afternoon snack.

The YMCA staff is chosen for their education, experience and abilities with children. Our staff reflects, demonstrates and teaches the YMCA's Character Values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

The YMCA promotes and encourages physical, emotional and character development throughout all of our program activities.

We all know after school is key to kids' success, and to working families. With that in mind, young people are not the only ones to benefit. After school programs have been referred to as "the new neighborhood" because its positive effects tend to extend to families, employers and communities.

After School Programs make a difference!

Quality programs can markedly increase engagement in learning by providing students with opportunities for personal attention from adults, a peer group with positive aspirations, and hands-on activities that hold students' interest and develop their skills and sense of competence. Schools often have difficulty providing these types of opportunities, yet research indicates they are critical to long-term academic success.

Students who are engaged in learning behave better in school, have better work habits, higher educational aspirations, improved attitudes toward school, a greater sense of belonging in the community, and better relationships with parents. Research shows that investments in after school programs for youth are likely to have benefits that far outweigh the cost.

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THE YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA MISSION: The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body.