MetroAtlantaYMCAPrimeTime(AfterSchool)Brochure

8/14/2019 MetroAtlantaYMCAPrimeTime(AfterSchool)Brochure

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See if your childs school has a YMCA Prime Time program,

visit us atwww.ymcaafterschool.com


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The Metro Atlanta YMCA Prime Time

ater-school program provides a sae,supportive environment with realistic

and appropriate expectations. Positive

interaction & exciting enhancement

programs help children build astrong oundation.


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Program ComponentsAcademic SupportStudy and Test

Taking Skills, Time

Management

LiteracyReading Clubs, KidzLit

Science &TechnologyExperiments, Cooking,

Computer Lab,

KidzMath

Service LearningTheme-BasedCurriculum,

Special Projects

Homework TimeHomework Assistance

and Resources

Health, Wellness& FitnessPhysical Fitness, Karate,

Games, Intramural

Sports

Nutritious SnackMeets USDA CACFP

Regulations

Arts & HumanitiesArts & Crats,Character Development

Social CompetenciesConict Resolution,

Asset Development

Family InvolvementEmpowerment Workshops,

Parent Education, Parent-

Child Activities

Mentoring

CommunityCollaborations


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Spirit

Mind

Body

ValuesThe YMCA provides experiences to develop and nurture positive

sel-esteem in an inclusive environment. One o the goals o the

ater-school program is character development. The YMCA develops

character by teaching and demonstrating values. We use positive

adult role models to teach the our basic values o caring, honesty,

respect, and responsibility.

Education EnhancementThe YMCA creates and maintains an environment that promotes

learning. Academic excellence is valued and encouraged. Activities

are designed to teach and challenge. High expectations are the norm

or any endeavor undertaken.

Health & Wellness

The YMCA provides opportunities to pursue health and ftnessactivities promoting good health habits. Structured and scheduled

organized athletic activities promote positive sel-esteem and the

appreciation or teamwork.


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Aordable Fees & Assistance ProgramReasonable aordable ees are oered to provide an opportunity or

all children to participate. The sliding ee scale is available to amiliesmaking direct payments or childcare services. Slots at the various

levels are contingent upon the availability o unds.

Qualifed YMCA Sta TeamThe YMCA seeks to employ only qualifed, trained and experienced

sta. We also collaborate with local schools to employ teachers and

para-proessionals as an integral part o the sta team. Satisactory

background checks are required prior to employment or all sta.

The YMCA program operates on a 1:15 sta to student ratio. Certifed

Teachers are recruited to assure the academic component supports the

objectives and goals addressed during the school day.


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Youth Fit For Life

Youth Fit For Lie is a physicalactivity program delivered

through selected ater-school

sites and in YMCAs. It is an

excellent way to supplement

school-based physical education.

The program consists o

cardiovascular exercise,

resistance training, nutrition

education, and behavioral

skills training. It teaches

children confdence-building,

sel-management and goal-setting

skills, so when they have a

choice o how they spend theirown time, they will choose to be

more physically active.

MAX

The MAX program is acomponent o ater-school

programming unded through

21ST CCLC in specifc DeKalb

and Fulton county schools.

MAX provides and opportunity

or positive interaction with

caring adults while students

participate in interesting,

age-appropriate activities

where they can develop

competencies enabling them

to be successul in school.

The MAX component is

delivered during 36 weeks othe school year and summer.

Providing theBEST Ater-SchoolProgram in Atlanta


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See if your childs school

has a YMCA Prime Time program,

visit us atwww.ymcaafterschool.com

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