Where Every School Day Begins And Ends With Belonging
YMCA School Age programs give kids a place to belong, have fun, and shine before and after the school bell, and during school breaks. Using our YMCA A Place to Connect™ curriculum, children build friendships, grow new skills, and explore their interests in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Programs are available at schools across Grey and Bruce.
Learn more by reviewing our School Age Parent Handbook below.
YMCA School Age Program Benefits:
Designed for children in Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 6 (aged 4 to 12)Small group ratios of 1:13 in JK/K and 1:15 for 6-12 year olds
Programming follows the YMCA A Place to Connect™ Curriculum
Children are actively engaged with Registered Early Childhood Educators to create program plans based on children’s interests
Nutritious snacks following Canada Food Guide
Lots of physical activities, games and outdoor play to help them wind down after school, as well as leadership and skill development opportunities
15 School Age Program locations across Grey Bruce See Map
Register for YMCA School Age Program
- Grey County (Hanover or Owen Sound)
- Fill out the YMCA Child Care Waitlist Application Form
- Submit the completed form to your Child Care location Supervisor.
- Our team will contact you to confirm your application was received and provide you with next steps.
- Bruce County (Kincardine, Port Elgin or Ripley)
- Create a OneList account using the link below.
- Once your account has been activated, complete the application by following the prompts.
- Review and edit your application via your OneList account.
OneList is administered by Bruce County, if you require assistance with your application email support@OneHSN.com
YMCA School Age Program Fees:
Effective September 1, 2025
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce has opted-in to the Canada-wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) System and as such our base fees have been reduced for eligible children*.
| Age Category | Before School Daily | After School Daily | Before & After School Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
|
JK/K |
$8.75 |
$11.25 |
$12.00 |
|
School Age (6-12) |
$10.78 |
$13.93 |
$24.71 |
Fee Details:
- Fees are priced per child
- Fees are calculated based on registered days of care from September to June.
- Payment can be made with credit card or direct deposit (VOID cheque)
- Payment is due by the 20th of the current month
- JK/K fees reflect reduction as per our Canada Wide Early Learning Child Care agreement (CWELCC)
- Registration for school break care is separate; fees are calculated based on the number of days registered and space allows.
- Available spaces vary per location
- There will be no reduction/credit for days missed due to illness, vacation, extra-curricular activities or any unexpected centre closures
- School break program include PD Days, March Break, Winter Break and Summer Break
Child care subsidy is available
*Eligible children means any child, until the last day of the month in which the child turns 6 years old (irrespective of the type of licensed child care program in which they are enrolled); and up until June 30 in a calendar year, any child who, turns six years old between January 1 and June 30 in that calendar year; and is enrolled in a licensed infant, toddler, preschool or kindergarten group, a licensed family age group, or home child care, as defined in the CCEYA.
Program Times (may vary by location):
Before School 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
After School 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Before & After School 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
YMCA A Place to Connect™ Curriculum
YMCA research shows that children flourish in programs that are structured to let them shape their experience by providing opportunities for choice and leadership with a focus on strengths and the development of skills and relationships. This knowledge is how our curriculum was born. Staff receive comprehensive, on-going training that supports their existing knowledge and experience, and this training helps YMCAs across Canada to provide high-quality and consistent programs.