Child Enrichment Program

  • Download 2024 Summer Camp Flyer

    Download Summer Camp Info and Enrollment Procedures

  • 2023-2024 School Year Enrollment Link

    2023 School Year Flyer

    Download 2023-2024 Parent Handbook

  • Fees

    • Registration fee- $35 per child. Please note that registration fees are required even if other program fees are subsidized through the state or other assistance programs.

    Summer Camp

    Part Time (1-3 days) $105.00 per week

    Full Time (4-5 days) $155.00 per week

    School Year

    Full Time Before School (4-5 days) - $ 56 per week

    Full Time After School (4-5 days) - $81 per week

    Full Time Before & After School (4-5 Days) - $120 per week

    Part Time Before School (1-3 days) - $37 per week

    Part Time After School (1-3 days) - $52 per week

    Part Time Before & After School (1-3 days) - $77 per week

    Holiday & Day Camps - $35 per day (per child)

    • A child will be allotted one weeks’ vacation throughout the calendar year (5 days for full time children and 3 days for part time children). Parents and guardians will not be required to pay for the one week. Please fill out a vacation request and turn in to the Child Enrichment Director two weeks in advance of the vacation.

    • A reduction in fees due to absence because of extended illness or extenuating family circumstances may be considered at the discretion of the Executive Director.

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  • Before School: 6:30 a.m. – until start of school.

    Alton, Roxana, and Wood River Hartford School District options available.

    After School: 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. *Start times vary slightly based upon the school district.

    Alton, Roxana, and Wood River Hartford School District options available.

    Full Day/Holiday Camps: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    Contact Info

    Mallory Jones – Child Enrichment Director 618.465.7774 cedirector@ywcaswil.org

    Kathryn Modene – Child Enrichment Assistant Director 618-465-7774

    childenrichment@ywcaswil.org

  • Serving Alton School District

    YWCA of Alton, 304 E. Third St., Alton, IL (Before and After Care Options Available)

    North Elementary School, 5600 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey IL (After Care Option Only)

    Serving Roxana School District

    Old Village Hall, 400 S Central Ave. Roxana (Before and After Care Options Available)

    Serving Wood River Hartford School District

    Lewis & Clark Elementary, 501 E. Lorena Ave. Wood River (Before and After Care Options Available)

Summer Camp begins June 3, 2024

YWCA Child Enrichment Program aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can engage in a variety of activities tailored to their interests, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social skills development. With weekly themes inspired by famous artists, safari adventures, Astronomy explorations, Greek mythology, and super and local heroes, Summer Camp 2024 will be an unforgettable experience for children ages 5-12. Children attending must have completed Kindergarten.

At YWCA Summer Camp, students participate in a wide range of activities, including S.T.E.A.M and YWCA Mission Related Curriculum, grade specific Reading and Math Review, outdoor games and activities and local field trips. A few opportunities include The Sierra Club – Piasa Palisades Group, Riverbend Astronomy Club, SIUe SkyLab Planetarium, field trip to St. Louis Zoo, Movie at NCG, and more.

Informational flyers and enrollment procedures are listed in the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

Enrollment is virtual. Please use the button below to fill out an enrollment form (1 per child). Please allow 2-3 business days for email confirmation. Requests for additional documents may be needed for newly enrolled families.

Contact Child Enrichment Director for any questions cedirector@ywcaswil.org, or 618-465-7774.

YWCA offers a high-quality year-round Child Enrichment program serving children in the Alton, Roxana, and Wood River-Hartford School Districts. The program helps children achieve and maintain a positive sense of self through academic, cognitive, social, physical, and creative development in an environment that is clean, safe, and nurturing. In addition, we accept CCAP payments (CHASI and DCFS Collaborations).

Children who participate in Child Enrichment benefit from:

  • Positive connections with caring adults

  • Fun classroom activities to promote academic skills including reading and writing

  • Diverse activities that help develop their unique interests, talents, and skills

  • Anti-bias and conflict resolution skills – teaching children to respect the viewpoints of others

  • Opportunities to learn with community involvement and service

CE sites are available at YWCA (Alton School District site), Lewis & Clark Elementary (Wood River School District site), North Elementary School (Alton School District Site) and 400 S Central Ave. Roxana (Roxana School District Site).

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Child Enrichment Program Director at 618-465-7774.

YWCA offers childcare programs throughout the school year, including before school, after school, early dismissal, and all day holiday camps. Some of the different experiences children have are:

  • Homework Help

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) Curriculum and activities including science experiments and art projects

  • Active Play Outside

  • Character Education, involving enriching children’s knowledge of kindness, integrity, and other important values.