The Building Their Futures Place.
The Y is the place where kids discover new passions, make friends, and gain skills that last a lifetime.
Why Choose the Y?
- Caring, trusted staff
- Learning support and enrichment
- Active play and healthy habits
Make this place your place for helping kids thrive beyond the school day!
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina partners with local schools and school systems in Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin counties to offer both before and after school care onsite in several schools throughout our six-county service area.
Before and After School Academy is part of the YMCA’s history of dedication to youth development. It was established to meet the needs of working parents while providing children with a fun, safe, and enriching environment.
Our program offers a variety of daily activities focusing on the following:
- Academic support
- CATCH curriculum
- Confidence and character development
- Fitness and health education
- Games
- Service learning
- Homework support
- YMCA Healthy eating and physical activity standards
- Healthy snacks
- Guest speakers and demonstrations
- Arts and crafts
- So much more!
Register for the 2026-2027 School Now!
You will be able to register at any YMCA branch or save time and register online!
Financial Scholarships are available through our Open Doors program
If your child is a Member at a YMCA outside the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, they still qualify for Member pricing. However, you will need to come into a YMCA branch to register.
Click here for the schools we serve with the YMCA Before and School Academy
More information
Downtown, Hanes, Paisley and Wiley Middle Schools - held at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
Jefferson Middle School - held on site
No School? No Problem!
During select days school is out, the Y is open for childcare for both Members and Potential Members!
Out of School Day Registration
Jerry Long Family YMCA: Elementary and Middle School
Kernersville Family YMCA: Elementary
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA: Elementary and Middle School