As summer comes to an end and families begin to plan for the upcoming school year, one significant decision weighs heavily on parents’ minds:

Where will our children go after school?

The YMCA of Coastal Carolina has a big, bold goal:

Every working parent will have access to quality and affordable childcare programs.

How will we make this happen? By continuing to grow the number of kids who can participate in our out-of-school programs.

To do that, we need your help.

Your gift can ensure all kids have a safe and affordable place to spend after school enabling parents to work confidently. Your support will:

Offer a break from screens, providing an environment where children can engage in enriching activities.
Build friendships – new and old – as kids spend afternoons together in new activities.
Enable parents to work confidently, with the peace-of-mind that their children are well-cared for.
Incorporate STEM, math, and literacy into our camp activities, extending learning beyond the school year and address-ing learning loss.
Ensure all children, regardless of their family’s financial means, can participate in summer camp or swim programs, accessing their life-changing benefits.

Why are afterschool programs important?

The hours after the last school bell and before parents come home from work are a risky time for children and teens to be unsupervised. That’s why the YMCA provides afterschool programming to more than 300 kids in our community each day, and offers financial assistance so all children can participate.

Tell me about the YMCA Afterschool program.

YMCA Afterschool provides help with homework, a healthy snack, fun activities, and a place to make new friends. Philanthropic support ensures every child – regardless of their family’s financial circumstances – has a safe, supportive place to be after school.

“I have to work to support our family, but our budget won’t cover after school care for my two kids. What can I do?”

This is a question many parents ask themselves as they make plans for the school year.

The YMCA of Coastal Carolina’s Hope and Possibilities Fund makes it possible for parents to say “yes!” to out of school support like Afterschool and summer camps. We count on generous donors like you to make this possible.

By sending more kids to after school, you are helping create memorable experiences, fostering personal growth, and ensuring that every child, regardless of their socio-economic background, has the chance to be in a safe and enriching place after school.

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Help us bridge the Afterschool gap. Every working parent should have access to quality and affordable childcare programs.

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