School-Site Summer Programs

A safe, active summer in a familiar school setting

YMCA School-Site Summer Program and Summer Bridge

The YMCA School-Site Summer Program provides a safe, structured and engaging place for kids to spend their summer days at select Pinellas County School locations.

Whether your child is participating in the Pinellas County Schools (PCS) Summer Bridge Program or not, the YMCA offers a consistent, full-day experience for ages 5 - 15 led by caring staff and rooted in our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Jump to one of three pathways based on your child's age and schedule:

Families with children enrolled in the PCS Summer Bridge Program and teens entering middle school may qualify for FREE care through our partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB).

 

What All School-Site Programs Include

No matter which option your family qualifies for, you can expect:

  • Full-day summer care, Monday–Friday
  • A safe, supervised environment at familiar school locations
  • Active games and indoor/outdoor play
  • Creative projects and enrichment activities
  • Time to build friendships and stay socially engaged
  • YMCA-trained staff focused on youth development

 

Who Is This Program For?

The YMCA School-Site Summer Program offers three pathways based on your child's summer schedule and age:

 

OPTION 1: For ages 5 - 12 who are NOT participating in Summer Bridge

Children ages 5 – 12 attend YMCA Camp Mariner (at Maximo Elementary) or YMCA Camp Wildcats (at Westgate Elementary) all summer long, receiving full-day YMCA care in a structured and engaging environment. This option is ideal for families who need a reliable place for their child throughout the entire summer.

Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026 (9 weeks)

Program highlights:

  • Care Monday–Friday, 6:30AM – 6:00PM
  • Consistent schedule at one school-site location
  • On-site "field trips" from special guests
  • Open to all, regardless of student enrollment status
  • Affordable weekly rates
  • Financial assistance is available
  • ELC accepted (an additional fee may be required)

Please review the "How to Register" section below, then proceed to online registration for Option 1:

Register for Option 1 (Non-Bridge)

 

 

OPTION 2: For ages 5 - 12 who ARE enrolled in Summer Bridge

Through a special partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board, the YMCA provides FREE wrapround care outside of Summer Bridge hours—ensuring families have coverage throughout the full week, all summer.

IMPORTANT: You MUST be invited by Pinellas County Schools to enroll in the Summer Bridge Program, and must be enrolled before you can apply for this YMCA care option.

Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026 (9 weeks)

Locations:

Bridge Locations Location Attending Fridays & Out-of-School Weeks
Bay Point Elementary Maximo Elementary
(Camp Mariners)
Campbell Park Elementary
Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary
Maximo Elementary
Melrose Elementary
Bear Creek Elementary Westgate Elementary
(Camp Wildcats)
North Shore Elementary
Sawgrass Lake Elementary
Westgate Elementary

 

Program highlights:

  • Monday–Friday, 6:30AM – 6:00PM
  • A FREE program made possible by Juvenile Welfare Board
  • Pinellas County Schools provides instruction to students during specific times, days and weeks. When instruction isn't provided, the YMCA steps in to provide care and enrichment. This may include care before or after Bridge, or full-day care during out-of-school days.

Please review the "How to Register" section below, then proceed to online registration for Option 2:

Register for Option 2 (Bridge Care)

 

 

OPTION 3: For ages 12 - 15 in Pinellas County who need summer care

Through a special partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg provides FREE summer programming for students in 6th through 8th grade at local middle schools.

Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026 (8 weeks)

Locations:

  • Bay Point Middle (6:30AM - 6:00PM)
  • Pinellas Park Middle (7:00AM - 6:00PM)

Program highlights:

  • Monday–Friday, times vary by site
  • Consistent schedule at one school-site location
  • Open to all, regardless of student enrollment status
  • A FREE program made possible by Juvenile Welfare Board
  • Off-site field trips

Please review the "How to Register" section below, then proceed to online registration for Option 3:

Register for Option 3 (Middle School)

 

Our Commitment to Your Family

No matter which option your child participates in, every YMCA School-Site Summer Program is built to provide:

  • A safe and welcoming environment
  • Positive role models and supportive staff
  • Opportunities for kids to stay active, creative and connected

We're here to make summer simpler for families — and meaningful for kids.

 

How to Register

Registration is completed through a three‑step process that includes both online and in‑person requirements. These steps are completed at different times and cannot be done all at once. Please see below for a breakdown of each step.

1

Register online using the buttons above for your chosen option.

Using the YMCA's online registration portal, you'll be required to log in or create an account, pay the registration fee and provide your auto-draft details.

2

Sign your forms and agreements digitally.

Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email from DocuSign with paperless forms to e-sign (this is not automatic following Step 1).

3

One last form must be signed in-person and notarized

This form, required by Pinellas County Licensing Board, will be completed digitally alongside the other forms, but will need to be signed and notarized in-person. To make this as quick and easy as possible for you, we'll print the form and have a notary on-site during designated office hours, which will be communicated to you by your site director.

If registration has closed for your school site, we encourage you to complete Step 1 anyway to secure your place on the waitlist. As openings become available, families will be contacted in the order in which registrations are received. At that time, families will be asked to complete Steps 2 and 3.

 

If you have questions or need assistance, please call the YMCA Youth Development Office at 727.895.9622.

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