Before & After Care

The YMCA of Hagerstown provides before and after school programs at many elementary schools in Washington County. Depending upon the daily schedule at each school, a morning program may or may not be offered. Daily activities include arts and crafts, homework assistance, snack in the afternoon & playground activities. Registration for the program is done in person at the YMCA.  Enrollment packets are available at the YMCA Front desk or can  be found here. The packet contains several forms which need to be completed in full. These forms are required and must be completed in order for your child to attend because the program is licensed through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) .  A deposit is required at the time of registration. The programs also participates with Maryland EXCELS and accepts State of Maryland childcare vouchers.

*Space is limited and some sites may currently be waitlisted

Before School Care
Before School Care is offered at the following elementary schools from 6:30am until school starts:

  • Lincolnshire Elementary
  • Pangborn Elementary
  • Bester Elementary
  • Salem Ave. Elementary
  • Emma K. Doub Elementary
  • Eastern Elementary
  • Ruth Ann Monroe Elementary
  • Williamsport Elementary
  • Paramount Elementary
  • Potomac Heights Elementary
  • Smithsburg Elementary
  • Old Forge Elementary
  • Sharpsburg Elementary

After School Program
The After School Program operates from dismissal until 6pm. Homework, games, crafts, outside play (weather permitting), and a snack are all a part of their afternoon. Care is not provided on early dismissal days. Closed on Holidays.

Schools that offer the After School Program are as follows:

      • Bester Elementary
      • Emma K. Doub Elementary0017268_1600x1066
      • Lincolnshire Elementary
      • Fountain Rock Elementary
      • Clear Spring Elementary
      • Fountaindale Elementary
      • Pangborn Elementary
      • Salem Ave. Elementary
      • Williamsport Elementary
      • Johnathan Hager Elementary
      • Eastern Elementary
      • Ruth Ann Monroe Elementary
      • Pleasant Valley Elementary
      • Paramount Elementary
      • Potomac Heights Elementary
      • Smithsburg Elementary
      • Hickory Elementary**
      • Old Forge Elementary
      • Sharpsburg Elementary
      • Greenbrier Elementary
      • Rockland Woods Elementary

**Students at Hickory will be transported to Lincolnshire Elementary

SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM – This program is only available to students currently enrolled in our Before and After Care programs. 

We will be providing care at the YMCA for the following published WCPS closures: October 20, November 3 and 22, December 22, 26-29, January 15 &16, February 19, March 28 & 29, April 1, and May 14.

The fee is $40 and is due at time of registration. Registration is online and numbers are limited. Registration will begin 30 days in advance. NO HALF-DAY COVERAGE.

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