School Age Development

YWCA Lancaster’s School Age Child Development program provides a safe place for kids and peace of mind for their families. The program offers care to children 5-12 years of age throughout the year.

Before and After School

Before & After School care includes ample indoor and outdoor activities, homework time, nutritious snacks, and arts and crafts.

  • School District of Lancaster: Care is provided for children attending Carter And MacRae, Wickersham, Fulton, Burrowes, King, Washington, Lafayette, Ross, and Wharton elementary schools. This program includes transportation to and from schools at no additional cost.
  • Penn Manor School District: Care is provided at Central Manor, Eshleman, Hambright, Letort, Martic, and Pequea elementary schools.

Care is available during school closings at YWCA Lancaster for both Penn Manor and School District of Lancaster schools with prior registration.

Program Forms
2017-2018 Before & After School Registration Nights
2017-2018 Before & After School Registration & Enrollment Packet
2017-18 Parent Handbook (YWCA Lime Street Center)
2017-18 Parent Handbook (Penn Manor)

Registration

For information regarding YWCA Lime Street Center’s Before & After School Programming and to set up an appointment:

Contact Information:

Christelle Thaw-Bolton
Director of Early Learning Development

(717) 869-5016

cthawbolton@ywcalancaster.org

For information regarding Penn Manor’s Before & After School Programming and to set up an appointment:

Contact Information:

Erika Ream
Director of School Age Child Care

(717) 869-5021

eream@ywcalancaster.org

Kindergarten Wrap-Around

YWCA Lancaster’s Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program offers care for children enrolled in half-day kindergarten at all Penn Manor elementary schools. The program can be combined with before and/or after school care to provide all day care for kindergarten students.

Program Forms

Parent Handbook and Registration Packet forms coming soon.

Registration

Registration for the 2017-18 school year is by appointment only.

Summer Camp

YWCA Lancaster Summer Camp offers care for children from the end of the school year until it begins again in the Fall. Day Camp is offered at sites throughout Lancaster County for students in the Penn Manor School District and School District of Lancaster. Campers receive a t-shirt celebrating the summer’s theme and a yearbook at the end of the summer.

Camp includes the following activities:

  • Breakfast and nutritious snacks
  • Arts and crafts
  • Sports and games
  • Library visits
  • Activities such as bowling, mini golf, and skating
  • Trips to local attractions
  • Programs celebrating diversity and individuality

Program Forms
YWCA Lancaster Publicity Release Form

Summer Camp Registration

Registration information will be made available in the months prior to Summer Camp.