Out-of-School Days
The Gaston County Family YMCA offers child care options for school-aged children (K-8th grade) while schools are out for scheduled breaks, including Teacher Work Days! Care days align with the Gaston County Schools Calendar and the Piedmont Community Charter Schools Calendar. Our Y staff plan a day filled with activities for your child. Care is offered from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
Possible activities include:
- Group Games
- Swimming
- Outdoor play
- Hands on projects
- and more!
Children are asked to come prepared to play with activewear, closed-toed shoes, a lunch, a water bottle, and two snacks daily. Staff will communicate any special items needed, such as swimsuits.
Registration is required to participate.
- Rides In - 7:00 - 9:00 am
- Rides Out - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee:
- Y Members - $40/day
- Program Participants - $60/day
- Active Afterschool participants - included in program fees, registration still required for attendance
Please review our Out of School Days for the 2025/2026 school year!
- Monday, October 13
- Friday, October 17
- Monday, November 10
- Tuesday, November 11
- Winter Camp - December 22 - January 2*
- Monday, January 5
- Monday, January 19
- Monday, February 16
- Friday, March 13
- Spring Break Camp - April 6 - 10*
*Care not included in Afterschool Program. Registration required.
Please note that there will be NO CARE offered on the following days:
- Monday, September 1
- November 26 - November 28
- December 24 - 25
- December 31
- January 1
- Friday, April 3
Holiday Camp
The YMCA provides care for extended breaks including Winter Break (December 22 - January 2) and Spring Break (April 6 - 10).