Member Testimonials
The YMCA staff is very accommodating, they not only care for our kids but they involved them in activities that are fun and where they learn and grow.
Mr. Zay is great with the kids! I absolutely loved hearing that someone was teaching them capoeira—so awesome—I would love to know more about that.
My child loves after care activities and environment. Brookdale After care staff are great.
I like that it provides a safe, fun environment for my child after school.
My child goes to aftercare two days/week and I think it’s her favorite part of the school day! Miss Adela and her staff do a great job with the limited space they are given to operate by the school (only the library in the winter bc of basketball.) As an educator, I know that’s it’s exceptionally difficult to meet the needs of children of differing ages. The Kindergarten kids all sort of hand in the same area and I like that it encourages my daughter to meet students who are not in her class.
I love the YMCA programs.
The staff are great and really helpful.
The counselors are all very friendly and engaged. I feel like it's an extension of the school day - my daughter comes home with crafts, projects and fun new experiences.
We're so happy with the Aftercare program at Forest Avenue. Our daughter genuinely looks forward to it each day.
It's a great combination of structured and free play, there are fun crafts and caring and attentive staffers.
The before and aftercare staff are always friendly, they always ensure that the kids are delivered safely to us when we come to pick them up, and Kayla is amazing!
They keep the kids after school and the staff are nice.
My daughter seems to have a great time! The teachers know her well and take good care of her.
great program, safe and reliable. Qualified, dedicated, caring and professional staff who have patience, and a love of working with children. The only thing that has been in conversations between my child and I, have been homework help. I would like for my child to be able to feel comfortable enough to ask for help as much as needed with homework, and consistent check-ups throughout my child's entire time doing homework so that the homework is checked for accuracy, understanding and being sure homework is completed. Overall great program, my child has been attending for 2 years and will continue to attend in the future. I recommend the ymca aftercare for parent/caregiver looking for a safe, worry-free, reliable and nurturing place for their child to be after school and while the parent is at work.
Convenient, great staff, kid has fun
Safe environment with attentive staff and engaging activities
The activities are great. STEM and zumba
excellent 100% recommended
The providers are warm and caring and I can tell that my son enjoys the time that he spends in after care. The indoor and outdoor space is also great and there are a variety of activities that include physical activity which is a plus. I highly recommend!
Staff are very nice and responsible.
They are really friendly and communicate all the time with kids. I always hear they are chatting with different kids, making jokes and laughed when I pick up my kids. Appreciated for all the caring and supports.
They engage kids with different activities and games. if asked, they also help kids with homework.
My son absolutely loves the activities that keep him engaged and exercising in the afternoon. Great job. I can’t get him to leave the building when it’s pick up time.
Staff at CHB are kind caring and understanding to my child’s need's, ability and disability. They are supportive of the family needs and well being. They make sure the protection of the children are a priority and maintain family privacy, entrust confidentiality and understand sensitivity of information. You have a great team at CHB.
The best
🙏🏾 Forever
The new addition to the team (staff). Also the programs like STEM and Zumba. My son really looks forwards to attending aftercare!
The main counselors are really good with the kids, and aftercare is reliable. Also like the extras like parties for the kids or snacks. Help with homework is also great too. Our former lead counselor, Mr. Zay, taught kids how to play chess, and my son still plays and has gotten pretty good, all from learning at aftercare :-)
Its very communicative and flexible. I don't know what we'd do without such a great aftercare program!
It is very convenient for elementary school. My child’s care takers are the best. Ms. Mockabee and Mr. Parker are great they really take an interest to all the kids.
Mr. Zay at Edgemont and Ms. Sofia at DLC are wonderful!!
Our daughter loves her aftercare teachers. We appreciate that they get the kids outside to play almost every day even if it’s a little chilly. There seem to be a number of activities that they do on inside days as well.
Love the hours and the wide variety of activities!