2023/2024 Y-KIDS Before/After School Program

BERKELEY – Families must register by August 1 to start the first day of school, September 5. Y-Kids is a School Based State Licensed Child Care Program designed as a safe, healthy option for before and after school care. Children experience physical, social, and learning activities under the supervision of caring, certified staff. In collaboration with the NJ YMCA Alliance and the Horizon Foundation, Y-Kids helps combat childhood obesity through nutrition, physical education, and family involvement.

Y-Kids is open to children in Pre-K through 5th grade. All Pre-K students are highly encouraged to be toilet trained.

Curriculum for the Y-KIDS program includes:

•Health & Wellness through the Healthy U initiative

• Core Values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility

•Homework assistance

•Anti-bullying & social competence

•Conflict resolution & character development

•Large & small group play

•Friendship development

•Outdoor playtime (weather appropriate

The AM program begins at 6:30 a.m. until the start of school. The PM program begins at school’s dismissal until 6 p.m. Program is in session on days children attend school, including scheduled half-days.

The AM program is held at HM Potter School; the children are bussed to their home school. The PM program is held at the school the child attends. Transportation forms must be filled out on the Berkeley Township Schools website.

Financial Information:

All participants must be enrolled in the automatic draft payment program, either with a checking account, debit card, or credit card. The forms for this payment program must be completed at the time of registration.

An $80 non-refundable registration fee, and the first month’s payment, are due at the time of registration. Future payments will be deducted automatically on the 20th of the month for each subsequent month. The first automatic payment will be Sept. 20, 2023, and the last payment for the year will be May 20, 2024.

Payments for -Kids are calculated based on the number of school days in a year (180 days). This payment is then divided into ten equal monthly installments. Holidays and other scheduled days off are taken into consideration when monthly fees are calculated.

For any schedule changes (adding or removing days), billing will be adjusted on the following month’s automated payment.

AM Program – 6:30 a.m. to start of school

2 days AM, $163/month

3 days AM, $183/month

4 days AM, $225/month

5 days AM, $241/month

PM Program – end of school to 6 p.m. Bavville & Potter

2 days PM, $166/month

3 days PM, $189/month

4 days PM, $229/month

5 days PM, $247/month

PM Program – end of school to 6 p.m. CBW

2 days PM, $210/month

3 days PM, $240/month

4 days PM, $290/month

5 days PM, $320/month

10% sibling discount is applicable. They accept State Subsidy (CHS) and offer CARES Scholarships for families in need of financial support. Applications are reviewed throughout the year. Financial awards are based on need and are awarded based on availability of funds. Visit our website at ocymca.org for the application and more information. For CHS families, a current contract is required at the time of registration. If families receive CARES, that will supersede the sibling discount.

For questions, email Jennifer Friedhoff, Senior Youth Development Director, at jfriedhoff@ocymca.org.

Grief Support Group

BAYVILLE – Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help.

Group meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Living Water Community Church 333 Route 9, Unit B15 Bayville.

Cost: $25, including a workbook for the entire 13-week cycle. (Scholarships Available). Register at: livingwatercma.breezechms. com/form/2f7a73. For more information call 732-797-0575 or email cminichino@ livingwatercma.com.

Join the Central Ocean Business Association for breakfast as we hear from our local mayors. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for future members. Purchase tickets at cobanj.org.