PLAY. LEARN. THRIVE.

We will be offering after school care at Bridge Street, Ryan Road and Jackson Street elementary schools in Northampton, and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley.

Registration is open to YMCA members and non-members.  State subsidized vouchers are accepted and financial assistance is available for qualified families.

The Hampshire Regional YMCA is a trusted community partner committed to ensuring quality, EEC licensed child care programs.  Our experienced staff strive to create an environment in which children can explore, build relationships, learn, and express themselves all while in a safe and supervised setting. The YMCA seeks to support and strengthen families while helping children develop to their fullest potential.

Children in our after school program receive homework support and engage in activities that build on what they learned during the school day. Our daily schedule includes physical activity and play time, and a healthy snack each afternoon. YMCA staff implement a balanced curriculum from seven core content areas:

  • Arts and humanities

  • Character development

  • Health, wellness and fitness

  • Literacy

  • Science and technology

  • Service learning

  • Social competence and conflict resolution

Welcome Cacia Tipple

School Age Child Care Director

I’m excited to introduce myself as the new School Age Child Care Director at the HRYMCA! I’ll be working closely with the teams at each of our after school care locations, and can’t wait to get to know all of the children and families in our after school community!
I recently moved to Western Mass from Wisconsin, where I spent 16 years in youth development with the Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, and local library. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience with resident and day camps, before and after school programs to the HRYMCA.
Please say hello if you see me at the Y or any of our after school sites!
LET'S CONNECT!