About YMCA Child Care · Austin
The Greater Austin YMCA offers afterschool care and day camps for children across Austin, Hays, Manor, and local charter districts, operating from over 50 locations. Founded in 1953, it has provided childcare for more than 50 years and serves over 2,500 children annually. Programs are designed to keep children safe, active, and engaged while aligning with the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. The organization partners with schools to offer convenient, on-site care and emphasizes holistic development through physical activity, arts, STEM, and social growth.
The Greater Austin YMCA provides comprehensive afterschool care and day camps for preschool through middle school children, operating across Austin, Hays, Manor, and local charter districts. With over 50 locations, programs are hosted directly at schools to eliminate transportation needs and ensure children remain in familiar, safe environments. Services include summer camps, winter holiday break camps, and spring break camps, all led by trained Youth Development Leaders and aligned with Texas education standards. The YMCA emphasizes character development, physical activity, and social skills through its core values. Founded in 1953, the organization has served Austin families for over 70 years and is guided by its mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA is America’s largest childcare provider and offers financial assistance to ensure no child is turned away due to economic circumstances.
- In business
- since 1953
- Serves
- Austin, Hays, Manor, and local charter districts
About the Program
The Greater Austin YMCA has been caring for kids with Afterschool Care and Day Camps all year round for over 50 years. Whether it’s during the school year, summer, winter or spring break, we’re here to keep your child happy, safe and engaged.
Services Offered
Our afterschool programs take place right at your child’s own school with more than 50 sites across Austin, Hays, Manor, and local charter districts. This means no transportation is needed and kids stay safe, active, and engaged in a familiar, convenient location.
- Afterschool Care
- Summer Camp
- Winter Holiday Break Camp
- Spring Break Camp
Why Choose Us
Our programs go beyond basic licensing standards to create a positive, lasting impact on your child’s growth and development. Give your child the best start possible!
- Trained Youth Development Leaders
- Aligned with Texas education standards
- Core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith
- Financial assistance available