Preschool

• DCFS licensed preschool program
• Provides a thematic curriculum that focuses on social skills, cognitive development and small and large motor skills
• Preschool runs through May 29, 2009
• Registration is accepted throughout the school year provided space is available
• Parents have the option of paying the annual fee in full, making monthly payments, or bank draft
• Child info and medical forms are due prior to registration
• All required immunizations must be completed prior to registration.

Kiddie Kollege / Creative Kids (Ages 2 - 2^1/2 / 2^1/2 - 3^1/2)

• Learn colors, numbers, letter recognition and concepts about the world around them
• Develop their first stage of independence as well as make new friends
• Curriculum includes a Spanish lesson and music and movement enrichment
• Students do not need to be potty trained.

Fun-To-Learn / Junior Kindergarten Combination Class (Ages 3^1/2 - 4^1/2)

• Participate in daily activities for small and large motor skills, social interaction and listening skills
• Learn number recognition and the early stages of phonics.
• Activities that focus on creativity, intellectual development, social development, small and large muscle development
• Activities include writing, cutting, arts and crafts, group activities and physical education
• Curriculum includes Spanish lesson and swimming lesson
• Students must be potty trained and out of diapers.

Preschool Enrollment / Registration Information

• Preschool runs through May 29, 2009
• Registration accepted throughout the year provided space is available
• Breaks and holiday vacations are excluded in the annual fee
• Parents have the option of paying the annual fee in full or making nine monthly payments
• Payments are due the 10th of every month, one month in advance.  At the time of enrollment parents are required to fill out a registration form for each child:
• Parents will be given a parent packet with the required forms
• Children will not be accepted to the Preschool program until all required forms are on file
• All required forms must be turned in prior to registration
• Please present your child's birth certificate at the time of registration

School Age Child Care

Y-Kids - CD 401 & 402

• Licensed before and after-school recreation program for children 6-12
• Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, roller skating, health and fitness and more
• The YMCA provides transportation to and from the following schools: Walther Lutheran Academy, Beye, Hatch, Holmes, Roosevelt, Whittier and Grant White.
• If your child does not attend one of these schools, please inquire about bus service at district 97
• Pick-up times vary from school to school
• Care is available from 7:00am - 9:00am and from school pick-up until 7:00pm
• Half-days are included at no extra charge.

Y Kids Enrollment / Registration Information

• Ends June 4, the last full day of school
• Follows the District 97 calendar
• Registration is accepted throughout the year provided space is available
• Breaks and holiday vacations are excluded in the fee. See Schools Out Specials below.
• Parents have the option of paying the annual fee in full, making nine monthly payments or automatic bank draft.
• Payments are due the 10th of every month, one month in advance
• Parents are required to fill out a registration form for each child at the time of enrollment
• Parents will be given a parent packet with the required forms
• Children will not be accepted in the Y-Kids program until all required forms are on file
• All required forms and immunizations must be completed and turned in prior to registration

Y's Guys - Teen Leaders After-School Program YF456 & 457

• After School Program for teens ages 12-17 years of age
• Designed to give teens the opportunity to learn about life issues, teamwork, leadership and career opportunities
• Participate in community service projects that will benefit the community, as well as themselves
• Teens will be allowed to sign themselves in and out of the program with a consent form from their parents. Upon signing themselves out, teens must inform the teen counselor
• Activities including swimming, health and fitness, gym games, arts and crafts and more
• Homework time is strongly observed while the teens have access to the Community Learning Center
• Teens have the option of walking to the YMCA or taking advantage of YMCA transportation. The program ends the last full day of school based on the District 97 school calendar. Registration is accepted throughout the year provided space is available. Payment must be made one month in advance in order for your child to attend.

Tutoring Services

The YMCA is proud to offer children the opportunity to receive one-on-one tutoring sessions in mathematics or reading. This includes help with homework and ISAT prep. Contact Math Supervisor Alex Auerbach at aauerbach@westcookymca.org or Youth and Family/Teen Director Cari Christoff at cchristoff@westcookymca.org or 708-434-0230 for more information.

Program# YF514

Cost: $8/half hour

Program# YF515

Cost: $14 hour

Math In Everyday Life

Also available is Math In Everyday Life, a mathematics program that includes tutoring, ISAT prep, and exploration into different math fields. Program includes activities, games, and fieldtrips. Contact Math Supervisor Alex Auerbach at aauerbach@westcookymca.org or Youth and Family/Teen Director Cari Christoff at cchristoff@westcookymca.org or 708-434-0230 for more information.

Program# YF513

Cost: $380/month

School's Out Specials

(Ages 6 -12)

Enjoy the day off school at the YMCA!

• Experience a variety of enrichments that encourage creativity, promote physical growth, teach social skills and build self esteem
• Arts and crafts, sports, group games and much more
• Bring a lunch, swimsuit and towel
• Forms must be completed and turned in prior to registration
• Register early to secure your spot. Spaces fill fast!

Please note that a late charge of $1 per minute is assessed if parents do not pick their child up promptly.

Dates:   

CD528 April 23, 2010

Time:   
7:00am – 7:00pm

CD528
Members: $46 per child
Program Members: $64 per child

School’s Out Basketball Specials (Ages 6 – 12)
When school is out, the YMCA is in! A variety of sports will be taught throughout the day. Basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, soccer and more! Participants will learn the fundamentals of each sport and wlll apply it in scrimmages and games.

Extended care availale

Dates:

YF514 April 23, 2010

Time:    7:00am – 5:30pm
 

Cost:    YF514
             Members: $38 per child   
             Program Members: $53 per child

Extended Care (Ages 6 – 14)
Extended care is available for School's Out Basketball Specials. This is an excellent way for working parents to add variety to their child’s out-of-school day. Children who sign up for extended care will take part in gym games, arts and crafts and more!

Time:      5:30pm – 7:00pm
 

Cost:      CD558
               Members: $8 per child   Program Members $11 per child
 

Family Rollerskating Nights

• Rollerskate to your favorite tunes as a family at the YMCA
• Please bring your own skates. Skates will be inspected
• Limited number of skates availabe for FREE rental.
• Registration closes at 7:00pm the preceding Friday
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or adult 21+ years of age.

YF408  April 17, 2009

Time:      7:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost:      $4 per child - Parents are FREE!
 

Summer Camp

The West Cook YMCA offers a wide variety of Summer Day Camps for children of all ages to explore. Whether your child is an artist, a performer, an athlete or has diverse interests, there is something for him or her at the YMCA Summer Day Camps. Each camp provides daily activities that will give your child opportunities to grow socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually. We focus on the whole child – spirit, mind, and body – to build self-esteem, promote leadership skills, improve health and fitness, teach teamwork and allow each child to grow to his or her fullest potential.

Summer Camp begins June 7, 2010.

Sign-up for 2010 YMCA Summer Day Camps is going on now!

Download our Summer Camp brochure by clicking here.

Download the Parent Handbook by clicking here.

Download the Summer Day Camp Registration Form by clicking here.

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For more information on the West Cook YMCA Summer Day Camp program, contact Day Camp Manager Kaya Jackson at 708-434-0255 or kjackson@westcookymca.org.
 

Teens

Teen Night -  YF610
On Fridays, teens ages 12-17 can come to the YMCA to participate in character-building activities in a supervised environment. Parents/guardians must sign-up teens one time per session. If not registered, teens will not be able to participate. Teens must bring a lock for their belongings. All coats, hats, bags, etc., MUST be locked in locker rooms and are not allowed to be kept in the gyms.

Teen Leaders Club -  YF630
The Teen Leaders Club focuses on promoting community action within  the teen population at the YMCA.  A great opportunity to grow as individuals, members of the Teen Leaders Club are given the chance to meet local leaders in government, education, sports and entertainment. With an emphasis on service, the club empowers teens with the chance to develop and plan future events, make decisions and direct their peers and elders to help create the success of teen programs. The club is designed for boys and girls ages 12-17. Officers are elected each year by members of the club and elected officers are then responsible for governing the club’s weekly meetings. Teens are welcome to discuss issues relating to growing up in today’s world with their peers during meetings and are encouraged to work with each other to create volunteer opportunities, get involved in community issues and seek out new solutions to everyday problems. Members of the Teen Leaders Club will carry a club ID and receive priority when space in a class or event is limited. Teen leaders also receive one free hour each of computer and tutoring time per week in our Community Learning Center, to be used for educational purposes.

Y's Guys - Teen Leaders After-School Program YF456 & 457

• After School Program for teens ages 12-17 years of age
• Designed to give teens the opportunity to learn about life issues, teamwork, leadership and career opportunities
• Participate in community service projects that will benefit the community, as well as themselves
• Teens will be allowed to sign themselves in and out of the program with a consent form from their parents. Upon signing themselves out, teens must inform the teen counselor
• Activities including swimming, health and fitness, gym games, arts and crafts and more
• Homework time is strongly observed while the teens have access to the Community Learning Center
• Teens have the option of walking to the YMCA or taking advantage of YMCA transportation. The program ends the last full day of school based on the District 97 school calendar. Registration is accepted throughout the year provided space is available. Payment must be made one month in advance in order for your child to attend.