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Offers a child care center based on a child-centered curriculum with a strong academic emphasis on reading and math. Age specific programs are available to infants (6 weeks-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months), preschoolers (3-5 years) and for school-age children (kindergarten-5th grade). The facility is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC). The center also participates in the USDA Child and Adult Food Program, providing nutritious meals and snacks.

Offers recreational activities and sports programs for youth and adults, including fitness classes. Provides youth programs including after-school care and summer camps.

Offers year-round recreational and educational programs.

Youth Services offers:

- Sports.

- Tutoring during after-school program.

- Daily Snack Program.

- Summer Camps.

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 ages 3-5 to fit the needs of families. Enrollment is maintained at 16 children in each room. The Jumpin' Monkey's Mon-Fri 7 am-5:30 pm, year around for children of ISU student, staff and faculty parents. The Tumblin' Tigers Mon-Fri 7 am-5:30 pm, 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.

Maintains parks and recreational and cultural facilities. Includes The Centre Family Recreation Facility, swimming pools, pavilions, zoo, tennis courts, and other amenities at local parks. 

Offers a preschool program and an after school program located at the Centre. See website for extensive information on all facilities and programs.

Provides before and after school activities in a supervised setting. Daily activities offered are gym activities, science, arts and crafts, outdoor play time, and homework tutoring.

Provides community-based programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Services include youth enrichment programs, after-school and out-of-school-time activities, summer day camp, wellness programs, and community engagement opportunities for individuals and families. The YMCA also offers financial assistance for qualifying households to ensure access to programs regardless of income. Programs are open to the public and designed to support families, youth, and the overall well-being of the community.

After school programming. Enrolled students provided with snacks, homework assistance, and hands on STEM and daily activities. Community groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and UNL Extension programs offered.

Offered at Centennial, Emerson, Lost Creek, North Park, and West Park elementary schools.

Offers literacy enrichment and S.T.E.A.M. activities along with recreation and extracurricular activities. Academic time occurs in the schedule four out of five days of the school week and recreational time occurs when the academic time is completed.

Child Care and Family Services Programs:

Licensed Child Care - all day care for 6 weeks to Kindergarten.

Preschool - partial day programs from Pre-K children.

School Age - before/after school for kids K-6.

Child Watch - care for children 6 months to 7 years while parents work out at the YMCA.

After-school programs, as well as holiday and summer camps for school-aged children through 5th grade.

Offers activities and programming for youth ages 4-18, at the physical spaces at The Bay Lincoln and The Benson Community Center in Omaha.

OPEN DROP-IN HOURS: After school, evenings, and weekends.

CAMPS, LESSONS, AND WORKSHOPS: Seasonal; pre-registration required. Includes:

- Summer Camps

- Skate School

- Fashion School (Lincoln only)

- Beatmaking School (Omaha only)

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Recurring weekly (Lincoln only) or monthly (Omaha only). Includes:

- Fashion and Makers Markets

- Concerts

- Gaming/E-Sports Tournaments

- Skate Competitions

Offers child care, preschool, before/after school, school days out, and summer programs, as well as Early Head Start.

Provides child care services that include infant/toddler care, preschool education, before and after school programs, foster child care, and protective child care services. Collaborates with Kankakee District #111 to provide Head Start programming to eligible children and their families.