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YDC School Age Programs

Y Adventure Camp is an exciting place to be on school off days for K-5th grade children. Our camp schedule focuses around student-led play & exploration in the classroom, gym &outdoors. Campers enjoy swimming, gym time, wall climbing & the great outdoors throughout the camp day.

LOCATION: YDC (YMCA)

                  1608 North Washington Street, Bismarck

CAMP HOURS:  6:30am-6:00pm

DAILY CAMP FEE: 2024-25 Fees: $47 for members, $67 for non-members. Non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration.

MAX PER CAMP: 50 campers

INCLUDED: Breakfast, lunch & snack are included

TO REGISTER: Click HERE Search for "School Age Programs" on the registration page.

Required Paperwork: Camper paperwork must be received prior to attendance. If you do not receive the email containing the required paperwork within 24 hours, please contact the School Age Program Director at dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org or by calling 701-751-9773.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations must be made 1 week prior to camp to receive an in-house credit or refund. After that date, no credit/refund will be issued. The deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations must be made through the School Age Program Director. Click here to download the cancellation form. Completed cancellation forms must be emailed to dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org.

2024-25 Registration Opens Sept 2, 2024

Sept 23 (registration closes 9/16)

Oct 17, 18 (registration closes 10/10)

Nov 8, 11 (registration closes 11/1)

Dec 23, 26, 27, 30, 31* (registration closes 12/16) *Program closes at 3pm Dec 31

Jan 20, 21 (registration closes 1/13)

Feb 17 (registration closes 2/10)

Mar 14, 17 (registration closes 3/7)

Apr 4 (registration closes 3/28)

Apr 21 (registration closes 4/14)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dawn Nichols

701-751-9773

dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org

At the Y, kids build self-esteem & values in a fun and safe environment. You'll know they're growing & exploring to their potential; they'll just think they're having fun! YDC School Age Program staff will provide a positive learning & recreational experience. Children will have time to stretch their minds & their bodies.

2025-26 ONLINE REGISTRATION: Feb 3, 2025

To Register: Click HERE Search for "School Age Programs" on the registration page.

Registration Fee: $75 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration

Monthly Rates 2025-26 School Year (Rates INCLUDE Transportation):

AM Care Only: $191 Y Member / $256 Non-Member

PM Care Only: $254 Y Member / $320 Non-Member

AM & PM Care: $316 Y Member / $384 Non-Member

Required Paperwork: Upon completion of online registration process, you will receive a welcome email with a link to download & complete the required participant paperwork.  Email completed paperwork to dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org WITHIN ONE WEEK OF REGISTRATION. If you do not receive the welcome email within 24 hours of registration, please contact the School Age Program Director at dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org or by calling 701-751-9773.

Handbooks: Please take a moment to read through the YDC Parent Handbook as well as the Transportation Handbook to ensure you & your child are ready for their first day.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Located in the YMCA)

1608 North Washington Street, Bismarck

Centennial: Before or After School Care & Transportation

Grimsrud: Before or After School Care & Transportation

Northridge: Before or After School Care & Transportation

Elk Ridge: After School Care & Transportation

Liberty: After School Care & Transportation

Sunrise: After School Care & Transportation

If your child is going to be absent, please call & leave a message before 1pm: 255-6122

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dawn Nichols

701-751-9773

dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org

Two women stroll down a hallway, chatting; one carries an orange gym bag, the other a water bottle.  A third person, wearing a brightly colored shirt, walks ahead.  Colorful posters line the hallway walls. Two women stroll down a hallway, chatting; one carries an orange gym bag, the other a water bottle.  A third person, wearing a brightly colored shirt, walks ahead.  Colorful posters line the hallway walls.