The YMCA PEAK program is designed to help kids transition from supervised care to self-supervision in a safe and supportive environment. This program focuses on the fundamental needs of children—belonging, autonomy, achievement, and relationships—while incorporating the YMCA’s core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

New for the 2024-2025 school year, PEAK offers a flexible after-school care option for children 8 and older. It provides opportunities for kids to explore new interests, build friendships, develop problem-solving skills, and engage in active, enrichment-based programming. Participants will enjoy activities such as science, cooking, art, photography, and sports, as well as adventure-based experiences like swimming, indoor rock climbing, hiking, and gym games. Knowledge-building activities, including homework help, technology time, and service projects, are also integrated. Transportation is available for Summit Elementary students directly from school to the YMCA with a YMCA program staff member, and a kid-friendly snack is included.

The daily schedule is structured as follows:

• 3:40 PM – Pick-up from Summit Elementary
• 3:45 PM – 4:10 PM – Snack & Homework Time
• 4:10 PM – 4:30 PM – Active Activity
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Enrichment Activity
• 5:00 PM – Participant Pick-Up (If not picked up, participants will be checked out of the program and may use YMCA facilities at their leisure.)

As a YMCA member-exclusive program, PEAK provides guided supervision outside of a traditional school or Y Care setting, offering an engaging and structured after-school experience.

Billing & Funding:

PEAK offers flexible registration, allowing families to select individual days that best fit their schedules. While alternative funding sources (WI Shares, Child Care Aware funds, etc.) cannot be used, YMCA scholarship funds are available. The program fees are lower than traditional Y Care due to the reduced program time, with a cost of $8.00 per day and a one-time non-refundable $25.00 deposit per participant.

Cancellation Policy:

• 14+ days in advance – No charge
• 7-13 days in advance – 50% of the daily rate ($4.00)
• 6 days or less – Full daily rate ($8.00)

We are excited to launch this new program, providing children with enriching after-school experiences in a fun and structured environment!