PROVIDENCE YOUTH SERVICES YMCA

PROVIDENCE YOUTH SERVICES YMCA

The Providence Youth Services YMCA Branch (PYS) is unlike any other branch of the YMCA of Greater Providence. PYS is not a facility branch, but a branch devoted to the children and families of Providence, Rhode Island. Everyone at PYS is committed to a community-based approach to delivering health and wellness opportunities, academic enrichment and achievement, and youth development skills. PYS offers carefully developed programs that serve each neighborhood uniquely by collaborating with schools, community partners, and local businesses to support bright futures for healthy, engaged families and connected communities.

PYS serves students in Out of School Time (OST) from 3 elementary schools throughout Providence. PYS also offers summer learning programs at our branch location on Peace Street for middle school students, as well as day camp for ages 5 years old to 9th grade at Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett. Along with our OST programs, our branch is also home to our community room, and space for our community partners to meet and contribute to the success and development of our neighborhood.

AFTERCHOOL

Before & After School

Online registration for the 25/26 school year is now open!
Click on site location below to register.

Bright Futures Start Here

For the times you can’t be there yourself, Providence Youth Services supports your efforts to nurture your child’s healthy development. Each of our after school childcare centers strive to promote a safe, nurturing, exciting environment loaded with educational, social and physical activity. Our childcare staff are some of the best in the business, with training and experience that allows them to run some of the most engaging and effective childcare centers in the area.

Our Before and After School program provides:

• Homework Assistance
• Free Recreational Swim Time
• Extended Hours
• Open During School Vacations
• Transportation Available
• …and much more!

Site Locations & Schools Served

Once in our registration system choose your registration option based on what school your child attends and how many days per week they will attend the program. If you do not see your child’s school listed, it means that we do not currently serve that location.

Early Education

SOUTH COUNTY YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER

We have over a decade of experience in providing safe, enriching early education for youngsters. Now more than ever, your family needs the peace of mind that the Y can provide. At the South County YMCA Preschool and Toddler Program, children use their curiosity and imagination to become creative thinkers. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares children to become independent learners and develop self-confidence for sharing in a classroom setting. We focus on areas of pre-reading, math and science skill development. We enroll children ages 18 months to 5 years and accept CCAP and offer our own YMCA Financial Assistance!

For more information about any of our child care programs, contact Emily Squillante at 783‐3900 or info@gpymca.org

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DONATIONS

The YMCA of Greater Providence is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (Tax ID: 05-0258878). All cash or in-kind donations made to the YMCA of Greater Providence are tax deductible. Additionally, many companies and organizations have Matching Gift programs – the company will match the employee’s donation to the employee’s charity of choice.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is made available to those who cannot afford the services the Y provides. As a charitable organization, our mission is to ensure that Y services are available and accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Financial assistance is made possible through donations to our Y’s.

Click here to access the financial aid forms. All information is confidential.

PAYMENT

Your first month’s membership dues will be pro-rated at the time that you join. Most members pay dues through a monthly bank draft/credit card that will be established at the time you join. You may also pay for your membership dues on a quarterly or annual basis.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION VS. MEMBERSHIP

If you are interested in joining the Y, you need to create an online account. A Y membership allows full use of our facilities and all the added benefits of a membership.

• A Program Participant is an individual who enrolls only in a specific program or programs and pays a non-member fee, with no further facility or membership privileges.
• Full Service Member is an individual who pays a monthly fee for a specific membership type and has access to all seven full service branches. As a full service member you have access to:
• Wellness/Fitness centers
• Pools
• Kids Care
• Youth swim teams
• Early registration for popular programs
• Free group exercise including Les Mills ™ programming and yoga
• Indoor cycling classes
• Free water exercise classes
• Family programs
• Members only special events

If you are signing up for a membership, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions, then click the “Join Now” button and fill out the application.
JOIN NOW

REFUNDS

New members have 30 days from the date of membership to decide if the Y is the place for them. If you are not completely satisfied, you will receive a full refund. To do so, you must complete the appropriate form available at the Welcome Center. For additional refund policies, please contact your nearest branch.

WHAT IS NATIONWIDE MEMBERSHIP?

Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating YMCA in the United States through membership at your “home” YMCA (your home Y is the local association that enrolled you as a member and collects your membership dues. We offer this because we want to help you reach your health and wellness goals wherever you live, work or travel. This is an essential part of our mission to strengthen communities.