YMCA offers affordable after-school program for local youth

The Gallatin Valley YMCA continues to present its After the Bell School Program through the winter months to help kids expand their learning beyond the classroom. The program uses a balanced curriculum with opportunities for character development, STEM activities, arts and humanities, community service projects, and physical activity. It is a structured program with dedicated time for kids to start homework, engage in physical activities games, and enjoy a snack with friends.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of healthy living activities, such as snack prep, science, arts & crafts, journaling, homework time and/or reading along with an abundance of fun activities geared towards exploration, imagination and learning. Students are asked to bring a water bottle that they can leave at the Y to use after school.
Buses from Belgrade, Bozeman, and Monforton Schools drop kids off at the Y and parents can pick up as late as 6pm. Early Release Days included in registration at no extra cost! Space is limited, so please register early.
Monthly programs are offered 1 to 5 days a week to accommodate busy lifestyles. Cost for members is $5.25 per day (4-5 days per week), or $5.50 (1-3 days). Non-members pay $8.75 (4-5 days), or $9 (1-3 days). This program is designed for kids grades K–7.
The next session is set for January 2nd through February 1st from 4–6pm on school days (1–6pm on early release). The registration deadline is Dec. 28th. Another session is set for February 4th through March 1st with a registration deadline of Feb. 1st. Log on to www.gallatinvalleyymca.org to register and to learn more. The Gallatin Valley YMCA is located at 3673 Love Lane, just outside of Bozeman.
Regardless of age, race, ability or financial status, the Gallatin Valley YMCA exists to offer fun and healthy camps and programs for all. Whether it’s their flag football program, early learning program or one of many summer day camps, each program integrates the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Ys are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. No one is turned away for inability to pay. The YMCA’s strength is in the people they bring together.