Out of School Time
The YMCA’s youth development programs are grounded in 150 years of lifting up kids so they can reach their full potential. Our passionate staff work diligently to create a welcoming, fun and safe place where every child can thrive, learn and grow.
Our Out of School Time (OST) program provides a welcoming and transformative home away from home for your child, and our experienced OST staff are preparing for an exciting new year of physical, academic and recreational activities.
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens July 11, 2022.
Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a non-refundable $50 registration fee.
Child care Locations
Thornton
The YMCA offers Out of School Time and Day Camp at many locations in Adams County.
Achieve Academy at Bertha Heid (serving Achieve & York only)
9100 Poze Blvd Thornton, CO 80229
720 524 2755
Registration is a two-step process: 1) Register here after July 11 and receive an invitation from ePACT (via email 3 days after); and 2) Complete ePACT information including medical information. ePACT is required to attend.
Options for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Before School only: $170/month
- After School only: $235/month
- Before & After School: $265/month
Families who do not need care during holiday/in-service days are eligible for a 15% discount off the before & after school monthly rate.
Drop in rate: $25 half day/ $50 full day
There is a non-refundable $50 registration fee.
Program runs from 6:30 AM to the start of the school day and end of the school day to 6 PM.
CCCAP Site
To use CCCAP (Colorado Child Care Assistance Program) for YMCA Out of School Time, contact your case worker by the second week in July to change your provider to your desired location and receive pre-approval. Then add your name to our wait list here. DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE or you will be responsible for all charges. We have limited space, and those spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rate Sheet OST Registration
OST Calendar Full Day Out Registration
Full Day Out Care for Achieve Academy is being offered at Explore Elementary School.
Full Day Out Care will be open to pre-registered, eligible families beginning Aug. 29.
Explore Elementary
10310 York St. Thornton, CO 80229
720 524 2755
Registration is a two-step process: 1) Register here after July 11 and receive an invitation from ePACT (via email 3 days after); and 2) Complete ePACT information including medical information. ePACT is required to attend.
NOTE: Serving students and families at Explore Elementary only. No transportation provided.
Options for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Before School only: $170/month
- After School only: $235/month
- Before & After School: $265/month
Families who do not need care during holiday/in-service days are eligible for a 15% discount off the before & after school monthly rate.
Drop in rate: $25 half day/ $50 full day
There is a non-refundable $50 registration fee.
Program runs from 6:30 AM to the start of the school day and end of the school day to 6 PM.
OST Calendar Full Day Out Registration
Full Day Out Care will be open to pre-registered, eligible families beginning Aug. 29.