Monroe Family YMCA offering before, after school programs at three locations

Suzanne Nolan Wisler, The Monroe News
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The Monroe Family YMCA is offering before and afterschool programs in three locations for the 2023-24 school year.

State-licensed programs are available for children ages 5-12 and include homework help, STEM and literacy activities, physical activity, and art. Children also receive complimentary meals before and after school.

Children in Monroe Family Y’s Before & Afterschool Care Program worked on a STEM project. Registration has begun for this year's program.
Children in Monroe Family Y’s Before & Afterschool Care Program worked on a STEM project. Registration has begun for this year's program.

“According to Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness organization, one in five kids do not have someone to care for them after school,” the Y said.

“Out-of-school hours are an essential time to help increase children’s success in school,” Kristin Irwin, CEO of the Monroe Family YMCA, said. “The Y’s Before & Afterschool Care programs are an opportunity for families to ensure their kids are receiving additional support, continued learning and a chance to participate in meaningful activities that can inspire children’s motivations and encourage them reach their full potential.”

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Program locations are:

• Monroe Family YMCA, 1111 W. Elm Ave. Transportation is available to and from Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools, Monroe Public Schools and Triumph Academy. Triumph Academy enrollment is limited to 28 students per day. For more information, contact Lizzy Stritt at 734-241-2606, ext. 238, or lstritt@monroefamilyymca.org.

• Monroe Family YMCA In Dundee, 119 Waterstradt Commerce Drive, Dundee. Transportation is available to and from school by Dundee Community Schools. For more information, contact Trent Moody at 734-241-2606, ext. 602, or tmoody@monroefamilyymca.org.

• Triumph Academy, 3000 Vivian Road. This onsite program is available only for Triumph Academy students. For more information, contact Gabby Holland at 734-241-2606, ext. 221, or gholland@monroefamilyymca.org.

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