The YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Y-Club, formerly known as Before and After School Enrichment (BASE), and Preschool programs deliver Y-quality care and youth development. We strongly encourage anyone interested in these services for the next school year to register as soon as possible while spaces remain.
Y Club: We help hundreds of children reach their fullest potential daily in a welcoming, supportive environment. By incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into all of our youth programs, we give children the solid foundation they need to thrive. You will find:
- Convenient hours
- Nutritious snacks
- Homework assistance/support
- Dedicated, well-trained staff
- Publicly funded participants accepted
- Financial assistance for those who qualify
- Access to other YMCA programs
- A 1:18 child-to-instructor ratio
Our Y Club Curriculum: Our school-age program offers fun weekly themes that align with Ohio's K-12 learning standards. The curriculum includes activities in the following areas:
- Arts & Humanities
- Character development
- Y Fitness curriculum
- Literacy
- Science and math
- STEAM
- Health and nutrition
- Service learning projects
- Social emotional learning
Preschool: Our preschool is like a home away from home where kids ages 3 – 5 years laugh, learn, explore, and grow while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Our preschool programs help children grow in all developmental areas to gain the skills they need as they navigate life! You will find:
- 1:12 child-to-instructor ratio
- Nutritious snacks provided
- Swimming
- Dedicated, credentialed teachers
- Financial assistance for those who qualify
- Toddlers accepted at select locations
Our Preschool Curriculum: Our preschool programs focus on preparing children for kindergarten. Our curriculum is based on school readiness skills and is aligned with the Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards.
Key components include:
- literacy
- mathematics
- science
- social and emotional development
- problem-solving
- health and diversity