Summer Camp begins June 5, 2023
At YWCA Summer Camp, students develop new skills, new friendships, self-confidence and participate in a number of meaningful opportunities to expand their knowledge and perspectives.
Weekly STEAM based curriculum themes include Space Week, Detective Week, Pirate Fever Week, Renaissance Week, Native American Mythology Week, and more. Students participate in daily academic review sessions in reading and math to keep their skills sharp.
Informational flyers and Enrollment Procedures are listed in the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
Enrollment is virtual. Please use the link below to fill out an enrollment form. Please allow 2-3 days for email confirmation. Requests for additional documents may be needed for newly enrolled families.
Contact Child Enrichment Director for any questions cedirector@ywcaswil.org, or 618-465-7774.
YWCA offers a high-quality year-round Child Enrichment program serving children in the Alton, Roxana, and Wood River-Hartford School Districts. The program helps children achieve and maintain a positive sense of self through academic, cognitive, social, physical, and creative development in an environment that is clean, safe, and nurturing. In addition, we accept CCAP payments (CHASI and DCFS Collaborations).
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic Policies: YWCA is dedicated to the health and safety of all participants in the Child Enrichment Program. We are compliant with all CDC and DCFS guidelines and regulations.
Children who participate in Child Enrichment benefit from:
- Positive connections with caring adults
- Fun classroom activities to promote academic skills including reading and writing
- Diverse activities that help develop their unique interests, talents, and skills
- Anti-bias and conflict resolution skills – teaching children to respect the viewpoints of others
- Opportunities to learn with community involvement and service
CE sites are available at YWCA (Alton School District site), Lewis & Clark Elementary (Wood River School District site), North Elementary School (Alton School District Site) and 400 S Central Ave. Roxana (Roxana School District Site).
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Child Enrichment Program Director at 618-465-7774.
YWCA offers childcare programs throughout the school year, including before school, after school, early dismissal, and all day holiday camps. Some of the different experiences children have are:
- Homework Help
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) Curriculum and activities including science experiments and art projects
- Active Play Outside
- Character Education, involving enriching children’s knowledge of kindness, integrity, and other important values.
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Fees
- Registration fee- $35 per child. Please note that registration fees are required even if other program fees are subsidized through the state or other assistance programs.
Summer Camp
Full Time (4-5 Days) – $145 per week
Part Time (2-3 Days) – $95 per week
School Year
Full Time Before School (4-5 days) – $ 54 per week
Full Time After School (4-5 days) – $79 per week
Full Time Before & After School (4-5 Days) – $118 per week
Part Time Before School (1-3 days) – $35 per week
Part Time After School (1-3 days) – $50 per week
Part Time Before & After School (1-3 days) – $75 per week
Holiday & Day Camps – $33 per day (per child)
- A child will be allotted one weeks’ vacation throughout the calendar year (5 days for full time children and 3 days for part time children). Parents and guardians will not be required to pay for the one week. Please fill out a vacation request and turn in to the Child Enrichment Director two weeks in advance of the vacation.
A reduction in fees due to absence because of extended illness or extenuating family circumstances may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director.
Hours
Before School: 6:30 a.m. – until start of school.
- Alton, Roxana, and Wood River Hartford School District options available.
After School: 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Start times vary slightly based upon the school district.
- Alton, Roxana, and Wood River Hartford School District options available.
Full Day/Holiday Camps: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact Info
Mallory Jones – Child Enrichment Director 618.465.7774 cedirector@ywcaswil.org
Kathryn Modene – Child Enrichment Assistant Director 618-465-7774
Serving Alton School District
YWCA of Alton, 304 E. Third St., Alton, IL (Before and After Care Options Available)
North Elementary School, 5600 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey IL (After Care Option Only)
Serving Roxana School District
Old Village Hall, 400 S Central Ave. Roxana
Serving Wood River Hartford School District
Lewis & Clark Elementary, 501 E. Lorena Ave. Wood River