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april 2, 2020 Vol. 74 No. 9
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We Are Proud To Offer Care During This Time To School-Aged Children Of Those Deemed Essential Staff. We have closed our facilities to members to limit COVID-19 exposure, but we know first responders, medical providers and essential staff need to work for the safety of our community. We are committed to following the safety precautions set forth by the CDC and Boone County Health Department. We are here to serve you while you carry out the important work our community depends on. What We Ask You To Provide: Afternoon snack & Water Bottle (both labeled with name) What We Will Provide: Cold Breakfast (Served At 9 AM), Sack Lunch (Served at 12 PM), Crafts & Structured Activities Please have campers dress in comfortable clothes. Electronics can be brought; please label them. Children are responsible for their own electronics. NUT FREE ZONE.
AGES: Kindergarten-8th Grade DATES: Started Mon., Mar. 30th CARE TIMES: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 AM-6PM FEE: $30 per day, per child Register over the phone Mon.-Fri. 8 AM-5 PM at 815-547-5307, via email at info@belviderefamilyymca.org or on our website. YWCA CCAP & DCFS pre-approved payments are also accepted. Limited to the first 30 children registered. If there are more children, we will work to expand care. If we face consistent low numbers, care may be changed and/or suspended. Location subject to change.
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everyone who is working to keep things going in these trying times