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After school and summer programming for youth in grades K-12 to receive homework/tutoring assistance, appropriate behavior lessons, problem solving skills, making responsible decisions, responding to conflict appropriately, and skill-building activities in a range of subjects.

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Extended Child Care
Youth Enrichment Programs
Tutoring Services
Offers homework help, educational computer games, crafts, board games, puzzles, flash cards, educational games, puppet play, field trips and community service projects. Program is faith based and offers Christian stories and true life stories.
Summer day camps at various locations for youth in grades K-7.

Provides an after-school club program. To be added to the after-hour or summer program at the Ames Club must email [email protected]. To be added to the after-hour or summer program at the Nevada Club email [email protected].

Provides affordable child care for working parents.

Financial assistance is also available for qualifying familes. Applicants may download a financial assistance application from the website or pick one up at the YMCA front desk. Kids in grades K-6th can register for the After School program.

Kids will receive a healthy snack and participate in supervised activities that keep them active and productive after the school day ends, including swimming on some days. Kids can walk to the after school program or be dropped off by the Le Mars School Bus Route; the bus arrives at the YMCA's front entrance at 3:45 pm. Children attending the Gehlen After School program can go into their library after the school day ends.

Provides after-school programing which includes homework tutoring, physical activities and expanded learning opportunities.

Programs offered include: Head Start Preschool, Before and After School Programs, School Days off Camp, Summer Camp, Guardian Camp.

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Family Camps
Day Camps
Child Care Centers
Extended Child Care
After school and summer activities include STEM programming, music, art, culinary programming, photography, academic support, career readiness support, college visits, chess, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, rock climbing, and hiking.

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Day Camps
Extended Child Care
Provides affordable, safe service-enriched housing for low-income families. The Resident Services Program offered onsite, by a Resident Services Coordinator, provides key activities and supports to residents in the areas of health and wellness, education (out-of-school time program), financial stability, housing stability, and community engagement.

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Community Wellness Programs
Extended Child Care
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing

Provides after-school programing which includes homework tutoring, physical activities and expanded learning opportunities.

Provides a structured after-school environment for students in kindergarten through 9th grade. Helps to motivate development of educational, social and emotional skills, and to create positive relationships. Homework help and nutritious food (snack and dinner) are provided.

Private, non-profit organization providing early childcare and education services for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children year-round. Before and after school care kindergarten through 5th grade with full day care provided during summer vacations.

Infant Program (Cuddly Cubs) 12 children from six weeks up to 24 months old. There are four full-time teachers in this group with each teacher providing primary care for four babies.

Toddler/2's (Hoppin' Kangaroos) 16 children from 18 months up to 3 years old. There are four full-time teachers in this room with teachers providing primary care for the children.

UCC provides two preschool programs for children from 3 to 5 years old to fit the needs of families. Enrollment is maintained at 16 children in each room.

The Jumpin' Monkey's 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, year around for children of ISU student, staff and faculty parents.

The Tumblin' Tigers 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, year around children of ISU student, staff and faculty parents. This program is also a community site of the Ames Public School District's State-Wide Voluntary Preschool program for 4-year-old children.
The School Age before and after public school for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Summer Camp is available for 21 children June - August.

Before and after school transportation.

Help with homework.

Enrichment activities (arts and crafts, field trips, recreation, etc.).

Provides quality services to children with and without special needs and their families so that they have equal opportunity to live, learn, and play in their community.

Offers the following services:

- Autism Resource Center
- Developmental Play Group/Toddler Class
- Developmental and Speech Evaluations
- Developmental Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Child Development Center
- Preschool

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Autism Therapy
Extended Child Care
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Pediatric Developmental Screening
Child Care Centers
Speech Therapy

Offers various programs during the school year when there are days off from school. Programming includes field trips, swimming, and weekly themes.

After-school care, including transportation to the facility from Quincy area schools.

School's Out Day Camp offers care during the day for school-aged kids when school is not in session.

Before School, After School, and Full Day programs for elementary-age students.
Preschool and special needs education for children age 3-4 years and for children 5 years old, if their birthday falls after July 31st. After school program for children, K-2nd grade.

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Early Childhood Education
Extended Child Care
Special Education
Afterschool Child Care is an extension of the school day where youth receive a blend of academic enrichment, play, and social-emotional learning.
Before School, After School, and Full Day programs for elementary-age students.

Day care for children ages 2-5; available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

Early learning program with an emphasis on the growth of language, social, physical, intellectual, and emotional developmental skills.

After school program provides programming for children in grades K-5. Afterschool PLUS Program available on days when school is not in session (in-service days, teacher conferences, holiday breaks, etc.). Available Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-5:30 pm and Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

Summer day program provides a variety of activities including field trips, arts and crafts, ceramics, sports and recreational games, picnics, swimming at area pools, summer gardening, and development of writing and reading skills. Available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.

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Extended Child Care
Child Care Centers
Early Childhood Education

Offers year-round affordable, quality childcare for low-income families with children ages 6 weeks to 10 years, a therapeutic child care program that offers specialized care for children ages 2 to 6 years old who have been identified as having special behavior or emotional needs, and summer daycare for children ages 5 to 10 years old.

Provides Before and After School Care for elementary age children at seven locations in Ames. Provides care full days when there is no school during the 9 month school year. Summer day camps during the summer.
Summer day camps at various locations for youth in grades K-7.
Assists individuals to reach their potential through recreation, fitness and sports programs. Offers summer day-camp with open enrollment, various recreational and educational programs for adults and youth, school age child care and camping programs.

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Extended Child Care
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Day Camps