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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.

Offers a before and after school program. Services provide children individual and group tutoring, as well as mentoring services to decrease school suspensions and to address the mental health and academic needs. Children are given a snack and provided with homework assistance, life skills, and recreational activities.

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

Provides before and after school care for students at the following Waterloo schools: Cunningham, Highland, Irving, Kingsley, Kittrell, Lincoln, Henry, and Lowell. Services are also provided for students at the following Cedar Rapids schools: Hansen, North Cedar, and Lincoln. Enrolled students are eligible for childcare services year-round. 

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

Provides an after school program with various activities include games, crafts, homework assistance, and outdoor play. Snacks are provided. Additional activities include swimming, field trips, and other educational activities kids love. Swimming fees are extra.

Before- and after-school care is provided at regional elementary schools.

YMCA Camp Days are available for working parents who are looking for a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for their child to have positive peer interaction on days when school is not in session.

After-school programming promoting developmentally appropriate activities.

Offers child care designed to meet the unique needs of military members, such as care provided during non-traditional hours or over the weekends. Various programs are available, such as on-installation child development and school-age centers as well as family child care in-home settings. Also helps with finding child care options.

Offers fee assistance to make community-based care more affordable for families. The Department of Defense establishes annual fee guidelines, so a family’s cost is based on their Total Family Income.

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.

Offers extended child care before and after school for school aged children and summer adventure programs

Offers basketball, computer labs, tutoring, kid's and teen's programs, recreation, leadership training, youth employment, Bible studies, and a safe, fun place for youth to go.

- Early Learning Academy Child Care: Provides full-time and part-time childcare, where children can learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships, and build self-reliance. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided. Youth membership is included with enrollment.

- SAFE Before and After School Care: Program provides an inclusive atmosphere where kids are nurtured and encouraged to achieve success both academically and socially. At SAFE kids can get homework help and participate in activities. SAFE is located on school premises and offers homework assistance, enrichment activities, athletic play, and social activities. A snack is served in the morning and afternoon. All SAFE students receive a free youth membership. Flexible attendance options are available.

- Summer Camp: Provides a summer camp experience for school-aged children. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack is provided. Children can bring a snack lunch if they wish, but home lunches should not contain nuts.

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

Provides an educationally based after-school/out-of-school programs for students grades K-12 focused on increasing math and reading proficiency, increasing school attendance, as well as decreasing suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, career exploration and planning, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

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

Provides a free community-based program that takes place after school. The focus is on social-emotional skill development, enrichment, and reading to elementary students in Springfield Public Schools – District 186.