School-Age Programs

As the nation's largest school-age childcare provider, the YMCA has a long history of helping children grow in spirit, mind and body.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg provides a variety of programs for school-age students, many taking place directly at school sites throughout southern Pinellas County, in partnership with Pinellas County Schools.

YMCA Before-and-Afterschool Program

The YMCA Before-and-Afterschool Program provides in‑school care before and after the bell rings at select school locations throughout southern Pinellas County. This program is about more than looking after children — it's about providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth to learn, grow and develop social skills. Learn More

The Middle School Academies

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg provides FREE, innovative before-and-afterschool programming for students in 6th through 8th grade at three local middle schools through The Middle School Academies (TMSA) program, made possible by Juvenile Welfare Board. Learn More

YReads! Literacy Program

YReads! provides kindergarten through eighth grade students with the intensive reading instruction they need to succeed. Students are referred by teachers to work with YMCA staff and mentors in small groups during two one-hour individualized sessions per week. Learn More

Prodigy Cultural Arts Program

The Prodigy Cultural Arts Program is a research proven, diversion, intervention and prevention program that provides a safe arena where youth ages 5 - 17 learn effective communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills through visual and performing cultural arts. Learn More

YMCA Storefront at Finance Park

The YMCA Storefront at Finance Park provides students with information about making sound healthy lifestyle choices within the framework of a well-rounded life and financial plan. Stations include activities like measuring your height and weight, building a well-balanced meal, analyzing the amount of sugar in various drinks and more. Learn More