Afterschool Registration
is Open for 2024-2025
Dates Offered: Weekly from August 14, 2024 - May 21, 2025
Following the Gaston County Schools and Piedmont Community Charter Schools calendar
Ages served: Grades K-8th
Hours of Operation: 5 days per week from school dismissal through 6:00pm
We also offer care on Teacher Work Days and School Breaks.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Afterschool typically goes on a waitlist very quickly. It is in your best interest to register early. You may experience temporary registration holds and waitlists as we attempt to accommodate everyone we can.
Excel After the Bell!
Our Afterschool Care program provides a nurturing and supportive environment for children to thrive outside of regular school hours. With a focus on academic enrichment, social development, and engaging activities, we ensure that children continue to learn and grow in a fun-filled setting. Our dedicated staff members create a safe space where children can receive homework assistance, participate in stimulating projects, and engage in recreational activities. Join our Afterschool Care program and give your child the opportunity to excel academically, build lasting friendships, and develop essential life skills.
YMCA Afterschool provides care when school is out following both the Gaston County Schools and Piedmont Community Charter School calendars in six locations throughout Gaston County. Space is limited and all students must be registered to attend.
Exciting News!
The YMCA is excited to expand our program into the community with 4 School Locations:
- Belmont Central Elementary School (including Page Primary)
- Piedmont Community Charter School - Elementary Campus
- Robinson Elementary School (including Hawk's Nest STEAM Academy)
- WA Bess Elementary School
See the YMCA information below to find your child’s school Afterschool location.
Registration and Fees
5 Days per Week
YMCA Members $73 | Program Participants $108
One-time only $25 registration fee is also applied.
Weekly payments are drafted on the Friday prior to the start of the week. Registration is not prorated based on attendance.
Cherryville Afterschool
LOCATION:
Cherryville Family YMCA - New Program Facility!
215 North Mountain Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED
Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville Elementary School
Chavis Middle School
Tryon Elementary (Coming Soon!)
2024-2025 School Year Registration
Stowe Afterschool
LOCATION 1:
Stowe Family YMCA
196 YMCA Dr, Belmont 28012
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED
- Belmont Middle School
- Catawba Heights Elementary School
- Cramerton Middle School
- Ida Rankin Elementary School
- North Belmont Elementary School
- Pinewood Elementary School
LOCATION 2:
Belmont Central Elementary School
310 Eagle Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED
- Belmont Central Elementary School
- Page Primary School
2024-2025 School Year Registration
Warlick Afterschool
2024-2025 Gaston County Public School Year Registration
LOCATION 1
Warlick Family YMCA
2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia 28054
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED AT THE WARLICK LOCATION
Piedmont Community Charter School Middle School
Sherwood Elementary School
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Southwest Middle School
LOCATION 2:
Robinson Elementary School
3122 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED AT THE ROBINSON LOCATION
Hawk's Nest STEAM Academy
Robinson Elementary School
LOCATION 3:
WA Bess Elementary
4340 Beaty Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED AT THE WA BESS LOCATION
WA Bess
2024-2025 Piedmont Community Charter School Year Registration
LOCATION 4:
Piedmont Community Charter School - Elementary Campus
119 E Second Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
SCHOOLS CURRENTLY SERVED AT THE PIEDMONT COMMUNITY LOCATION
Piedmont Community Charter School - Elementary
Out of School Days
The Gaston County Family YMCA offers child care options for school-aged children while Gaston County Schools are out for schedule breaks like Spring Break and Holidays. Please take a moment to review the dates available.
Out-of-school days are not included in Afterschool registration or pricing. Out-of-school days require separate/additional registration to secure your child’s spot.
Additional Information
CONTACT OUR STAFF
CHERRYVILLE
Program Lead - Crystal | cherryvilleprograms@gastonymca.org
Program Registrar - Ashli Denton | adenton@gastonymca.org
STOWE
Program Director - Danielle Bradley | dbradley@gastonymca.org
Program Registrar - Kelly Davis | kdavis@gastonymca.org
WARLICK
Program Director - Cassie Alexander | calexander@gastonymca.org
Program Registrar - Jada Cron | jcron@gastonymca.org
SCHOOLS NOT LISTED
What if my school is not listed here?
- If your school is not listed, the YMCA can not serve your child with transportation to fill your afterschool needs at this time.
- Parents/guardians are welcome to transport their child to the YMCA to participate in the program. Please contact us to confirm this option.
- Five children are needed to register per location to ensure transportation is available.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance is available to YMCA Members. These funds are raised during the Annual Giving Campaign. We encourage people to complete the online application process. The process is simple and confidential.