Kids Business Drop-in Care
Members and nonmembers are WELCOME to use this service.
Kids Business is a drop-in child care program. They also offer half-day & all-day camps as well as birthday parties, tutoring, field trips, STEM classes and Parent’s Night Out. Click here for our Special Events & New Classes page & here for a registration form.
***NEW for 2018-19 School Year
Kids Business is now an after school site! Full time and drop-in care options are available. Our after school program runs from 2:30-6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with extended care on early release days. We also have full day holiday camps at the Y on teacher workdays, during school vacations, and snow days. If your child attends After School Care at the Y, early release days and out of school days are included FREE! The Kids Business site will be providing homework assistance, swimming & bowling time, physical fitness activities, gym time, art and STEM time.
See the after school page for more information. https://lexingtonymca.com/youth/after-school-discovery-program
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Drop-in Care for ages 1-12
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (4 hour limit)
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (4 hour limit)
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$8 for the first hour, $4 each additional hour Siblings: $4 per hour
How Does Drop In Care Work?
● On your first visit with us, we require a completed registration form for each child.
● Please deposit personal items in an empty storage cubby prior to entering the play
area.
● Each child is given a name tag and welcomed into the secure playroom by a
trained Kids Business staff member.
● Our secure pickup policy requires that you show positive photo identification in order to pick up your child.
STEM Classes (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Preschoolers Discover & Play!
Wednesday, May 8 12-2pm
Create, Innovate, Design and Construct Our youngest engineers will solve problems, engineer solutions and experiment with how objects move as they build cars, use a variety of materials to design inventions and build super structures.
Home School STEM
Will resume in the fall of 2019
Music & Movement
Our Music & Movement program provides an opportunity for children to laugh and play all while growing intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Children enjoy a warm atmosphere in which they have the opportunity to function in a structured setting. Activities will include singing, dancing, active games, story time and school readiness activities.
Ages 1 – 5 Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00am – 11:00am
Fees per session – Member $30, Non-member $50 Multiple child discount provided. Children must register in advance. Space is limited, please register early. Wrap around care is available through Kids Business.
OCEAN & SEA LIFE May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Summer 1/2 day camps 2019
Ages 1-12
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Daily fee – $10 members, $12 non-members Drop-in care is available before & after camp at $4/hour. Camp registration is REQUIRED by the Thursday prior to the start of camp.
June 3-7 Barnyard Palooza
Cock-a-doodle-doo! Life on the farm has never been this much fun! Join us for an exciting week of farm themed activities including games, crafts, creating snacks, and more.
June 10-14 Under the Sea
The ocean is vast and a lot is unexplored… Join us for a week as we dive into the ocean to learn about sea creatures and life in the deep blue sea!
June 17 – 21 Color Me Crazy
From monochrome to the rainbow and all the hues in between, campers will put every color on their palette during this color crazy week! Explore color relationships and a variety techniques as we draw, paint, sculpt and more!
June 24 – 28 Crazy Kid Concoctions
Calling all mad scientists!! Mix it, stretch it, create it! Join us for a week as we create science experiments that are wacky, wild, and crazy!
July 1 – 5 (Closed July 4th) Party In The USA
It’s a red, white & blue party celebrating the independence of our great Nation.
July 8 – 12 Magnify Your Mind
Challenge yourself this week as we expand your mind and explore science and engineering. We will be come innovators through teamwork and hands on creative problem solving.
July 15 – 19 Out of this Universe
Ready, set, blast off! From Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, we will send campers on a quest for exploration! During our trip to outer space we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of landing on the moon!
July 22 – 26 Digging for Dinosaurs
Let’s travel back in time to see dinosaurs! Our Jr. archaeologists will dig for bones, search for dinosaur eggs and so much more!
July 29 – August 2 The Mighty Jungle
Lions and tigers and bears oh my! We are headed to the jungle is this fun filled week as we search to find animals in the wild!
August 5 – 9 Treasure Island
Scour the seven seas in search of hidden treasure! Come aboard as we set sail and discover treasure maps, find jewels, and possibly encounter pirates!
August 12 – 16 Wizards Academy
Come on a magical adventure through the world of wizards. Discover the wonders of wizardry while creating magic potions, creating your own wand, and learning spells.
August 19 – 23 LEGO Challenge Week
Calling all engineers! Join us for a week of building, creating, and competing in Lego challenges!
Let us host your next birthday party! Our Basic Party Package for 2 hours is $150 for 20 kids and includes invitations, paper products, drinks, set-up and clean-up.Our Party Pack takes the hassle out of party planning. Allow our staff to provide paper goods, organize age appropriate games and clean up after the party. This party includes the Basic Party Package plus $50. Our Signature Party Pack for 2 hours is $300 and we offer the following themes: Lego Party, Princess Party, Art Party, Color Party, Rainbow Party, Superhero Party, Zumba Party, Pirate Party, Science Extravaganza, 1st Birthday Party, Music & Movement Party. This pack includes: custom KB invites, themed paper products, juice boxes, theme specific art project, themed decorations, themed party favors, and set-up/clean-up.
For more information or to begin the registration process, please call 242-1134
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