Kids spend about 80 percent of their waking hours out of school. The YMCA of Central Kentucky after school program helps children spend their out of school time in constructive activities like creative play, crafts, homework help, reading, games, and more. Our program will improve your child's cognitive, emotional, and social skills.
Check out more benefits of the after school program.
A Sense of Belonging Among Participants
Having a sense of belonging is vital to your kid's development. This virtue improves self-esteem and emotional well-being. Furthermore, the sense of belonging reduces vulnerability to peer pressure.
Without a sense of belonging, your child may feel isolated and lonely. Our after school program helps strengthen these critical life skills in several ways. Our facility provides a safe environment where children can connect with their peers. Frequent social contact fosters a sense of acceptance.
Our program also promotes a sense of belonging through physical activity. We provide assorted physical exercises that give your child a sense of being part of a unified team. Your child will reap the following benefits through a strengthened sense of belonging:
- Improved ability to cope with challenges
- Positive identity formation
- Stronger relationships with peers
- Greater happiness and life satisfaction
Making Learning More Fun
An after school program isn't another regular class that exhausts your child. Instead, it is an environment that promotes learning in a more fun way.
Our fun learning environment encourages an open-minded attitude toward education. Your kid will get the motivation to focus on developing sound skills.
Building Confidence at a Young Age
Enrolling your child in our after school program builds self-confidence. This program promotes this valuable skill in many ways. First, it provides a safe environment where children can socialize without bullying.
Socialization gives your child affirmation, which contributes to a more confident demeanor. Besides socialization, our after school program also builds self-confidence through extracurricular activities. Regular involvement in extracurriculars promotes stronger self-esteem and self-confidence.
A boost in self-confidence will make your child a well-rounded person. The child will enjoy the following benefits:
- Improved academic performance
- Increased resilience
- Enhanced self-worth
- Improved problem-solving skills
- Greater sense of happiness
- Improved communication skills
- The potential for leadership skills
Improving Social Skills Early
Our after school program nurtures social skills. We do this by offering group activities such as games and sports. These activities promote essential social skills such as cooperation, communication, and teamwork.
Furthermore, our after school program includes character development. Participants are expected to uphold the four core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
YMCA of Central KY Has After School Programs For Your Children
YMCA of Central Kentucky is the leading provider of after school programs. The team at the Y have designed the program to improve your kid's well-being. The program includes a variety of fun lessons, including physical activities. We also offer literacy & reading, homework help, and STEAM activities.
Contact the Y to learn more about the benefits of after school programs.
