Excel After the Bell
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!
As a leader in youth development, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio After School Program serves over 3,500 children on a daily basis providing safe, quality, affordable afterschool care. Schoolage children are welcome to enroll in any of our afterschool sites year-round.
YMCA members and non-members are welcome to enroll.
• CCS (Child Care Services) Vendor
• Elementary After School is Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services
• On-School Campuses
• Low staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education
• All staff undergo pre-employment background checks and FBI fingerprint
• Fun, engaging curriculum to include but not limited to:
Arts and Humanities
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Math and Literacy
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)
• Homework assistance
• 30 minutes of physical activity daily
• Positive, values-based environment
Registration Information:
Enrollment is open to any child who is a student of the school/district in which the site is located. Students must be 4 - 13 years (some districts require the student to be 5)
SCUC ISD now accepting 4 year old Prek students.
*All children must be fully potty trained before attending the program.
Cost:
- $20 Registration fee per child with a maximum of $40 per family
- Our rate for the 2024-2025 after-school program is $88 per week for non-members and $79.20 for members with a family membership.
Financial Assistance
We believe every child deserves access to high-quality care. For more information about our financial assistance program and the documents needed upon application, please click HERE
- 10% discount on the lesser rate for the second child. If you experience problems in receiving the 2nd child discount, please call 210-924-2277 for assistance.
- Members receive a 10% discount with a Duo or Family Membership that includes children.
- Registrations received after July 15th may be required to pay one or two weeks of care at the time of registration based on the child's start date.
- Registrations received after July 15th may be required to pay one or two weeks of care at the time of registration based on the child's start date.
- You must apply for a new scholarship or discount every school year. Scholarships and discounts are not carried over from year to year. If a scholarship or discount is awarded, it will be effective the same week you applied for the discount. Discounts or scholarships are not retroactive to the day your child started the program.
- Payments are drafted one week in advance. If you missed early registration, you may be required to pay two weeks upfront, depending on your start date.
- You may enroll online or at your local YMCA.
Steps to Enroll
1. Click on your School District to view a list of After School Sites.
2. Click on the After School site to register.
We're Here to help!
School Age Cancellation Request
A two-week notice is required for cancellations.
Grow Their Desire to Learn
By introducing engaging activities, captivating After School programming, and intriguing subjects, the process of learning transforms into an enjoyable experience!
Gain Critical Thinking Skills
STEM activities, study assistance, and learning new healthy habits all help kids enhance their cognitive powers at Y Explore!
Improve Motivation & Mastery
Building confidence and self-esteem helps motivate kids, improve school performance, and increase the potential to attain academic success.