Childcare and youth programs

Care, camp, and sports that fit real family schedules.

Compare the child-focused programs families ask about most, from school-year care and early learning to summer camp, evening care, and youth sports.

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Program finder

Child-focused YMCA programs.

Pricing and dates vary by branch, school site, season, and available financial assistance.

Children in YMCA Prime Time afterschool care

School-year care

Prime Time Afterschool Care

Safe afterschool care with homework time, character development, outdoor play, crafts, STEM, and school-site or bus-in options.

Aiken Barnwell Burke County North Augusta North Jefferson Primetime Steiner Thomson
Ages
School-age youth, generally K-8
Months
School year
Estimated Price
$0-$70/week
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YMCA Child Development Academy classroom

Early learning

Fulltime Childcare

Licensed early learning at the YMCA Child Development Academy with a faith-based curriculum, qualified teachers, and family engagement.

Child Development Academy
Ages
2 weeks-4 years
Months
Year-round
Estimated Price
Up to $200/week
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YMCA summer day camp activity

Summer care

Weekly Summer Day Camps

Week-to-week summer camps with themed activities, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, specialty options, and extended-day coverage.

Aiken Augusta South Burke County North Augusta North Jefferson Steiner Thomson Wilson
Ages
Typically 5-12
Months
May-August
Estimated Price
$120-$210/week
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Children participating in YMCA childcare

Resident camp

Summer Overnight Camps

Camp Lakeside overnight sessions with swimming, archery, kayaking, ropes elements, camp crafts, character building, and outdoor adventure.

Camp Lakeside
Ages
Children and teens
Months
May-July
Estimated Price
Varies by session
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YMCA child care play space

Evening care

Parents' Night Out

Evening care with themed activities, crafts, games, dinner or snacks, and social time while parents enjoy a night out.

Aiken Augusta South North Augusta Steiner Thomson Wilson
Ages
Potty trained-13, varies by branch
Months
May-December
Estimated Price
$10-$30/child
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YMCA child care room

Drop-in care

Drop & Shop Childcare

Short childcare blocks for errands, shopping, appointments, or quiet time, with morning and select evening windows by branch.

Aiken North Augusta Steiner
Ages
8 weeks-12, varies by branch
Months
February-December
Estimated Price
$15-$30/child
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Children playing together at the YMCA

Youth development

Youth Sports Programs

Seasonal sports programs including soccer, baseball, basketball, clinics, and conditioning that build confidence, teamwork, and skills.

Aiken Augusta South Steiner Wilson
Ages
Generally 2-16 by sport
Months
Seasonal, spring-summer-fall
Estimated Price
$50-$115/session
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Childcare inquiry

Ask about availability, pricing, and next steps.

Tell us which childcare or youth program you are interested in, and a Family Y team member will follow up with current openings, branch details, financial assistance options, and the best next step for your family.

  • Use one form for childcare, camp, evening care, drop-in care, or youth sports questions
  • Ask about branch availability, schedules, and scholarship options
  • A YMCA team member will route your request to the right program contact

Request Childcare Info

Connect with the Family Y childcare team.

Share a few details and we will help match your child, schedule, and preferred branch to the right program.

Prefer to talk with someone? Call headquarters at 706-922-9622.

Not sure where to start?

A YMCA team member can help compare options.

Care that supports the whole family

Find a program that fits your child, schedule, and branch.

The Family Y can help confirm availability, current session prices, scholarship options, and the right branch contact for your family.