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When School is Out, the Y is Open!

School Day Off & Snow Day Care at the Lake County YMCA

When school is closed, whether it's a planned day off or an unexpected snow day, the Lake County YMCA is here for your family. Our School Day Off & Snow Day Care program provides a full day of safe, supervised fun for children in grades K-6.

Kids will stay active, engaged, and social with a variety of enriching activities, including:

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Games and sports
  • Swimming (when available)
  • Group activities and more!

Whether they're making friends, discovering new interests, or just burning off energy in a positive environment, your child will love spending the day at the Y, while you enjoy peace of mind knowing they are in good hands.

SCHOOL DAYS OFF PROGRAM

When school is out, the Y is in! 
The Central YMCA offers a fun, safe, and engaging full day child care program during scheduled school closures and holidays. Whether it's a teacher in-service day, spring break, or any planned day off, your child(ren) will enjoy a full schedule of supervised activities including arts & crafts, games, sports, swimming (when available), and more. With our caring staff and enriching environment, you can count on the Y to keep your child active, learning, and having fun while you're at work.

2025/2026 SCHOOL DAYS OFF

October 10

November 4

November 26

December 22-23

December 26December 29-30

January 2

January 19

February 16

March 16-20 (Mentor Schools)

March 23-27 (Painesville & Riverside)

 April 6

 

LOCATION: Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville

AGES: Kindergarten - 12 years old

HOURS: 

  • Camp Care: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit, and towel)

  • Extended Care: 7:00am - 9:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm

FEES:

  • Members: $40 / $5 Extended Care

  • Non-Members: $60 / $10 Extended Care

SNOW DAY CARE AT THE Y

Unexpected day off? We’ve got you covered. 
When snow or weather-related closures happen, the Central YMCA steps in to support families with reliable full-day care. Your child(ren) will stay safe, warm, and busy with engaging activities such as crafts, games, sports, and swimming (when available). Our staff are ready to provide a fun and structured environment—so you can go about your day knowing your child is in great hands.

AGES: Kindergarten - 12 years old

HOURS: 

  • Camp Care: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit, and towel)

  • Extended care is not available on snow days

  • Snow days are ONLY offered if Painesville City Schools are closed.

FEES:

  • Members: $40 / $60 Non-Members

To save on enrollment fees, please contact us about a Y membership

For more information, please call our Program Director, E. Hennies, at 440-579-4530 or email ehennies@lakecountyymca.org

2024/2025 SCHOOL DAY OFF 

October 11October 18November 5
December 2December 23, 26, 27, 30 , January 2,3,6January 20
February 17February 24March 21
March 24 - 28April 21 
 
HOURS: 9:00am - 4:00pm 
EXTENDED CARE: 7:00am - 9:00am & 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GRADES: Kindergarten - 6th

FEES:

  • Members:  $40 / $5 Extended Care
  • Non-Members:  $60 / $10 Extended Care
*Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit and towel
*For more information, please contact Nikki Landis at nlandis@lakecountyymca.org

 

2024/2025 SCHOOL DAY OFF 

October 11October 18November 5
December 2December 23 - January 3January 20
February 17February 24March 21
March 24 - 28April 21 
 
HOURS: 7:00am - 6:00pm (Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit and towel)
EXTENDED CARE: 7:00am - 9:00am & 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GRADES: Kindergarten - 6th

FEES:

  • Members:  $40 / $5 Extended Care
  • Non-Members:  $60 / $10 Extended Care
*Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit and towel

*IMPORTANT: Extended Care is NOT available on snow days

*For more information, please contact Marco Formichelli at mformichelli@lakecountyymca.org