All Norwich Family YMCA childcare programs provide a safe and caring environment for your child to enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year. YMCA programs offer daily activities that include arts and crafts projects, computer time, cooking projects, gym time, swimming, games, playtime in our Kids' Gym, snack and occasional field trips. Our activities are designed to reinforce the YMCA character development program which helps children develop four basic values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Team building, cooperation, self-esteem and achieving personal goals are also emphasized. Norwich Family YMCA Child Care Staff members are chosen for their caring and energetic personalities and experience working with children. All staff members receive extensive training in accordance with New York State and YMCA operating standards in order to assure that all children will be kept safe and healthy while in our care.

Child Care Information Packet

The classroom program provides each child with age-appropriate experiences that encourage self-help skills, a positive self-image, language and communication skills, positive social interaction, large and small motor development, school readiness skills and creative expression. To accomplish this we enjoy many interesting books, songs, calendar time, movement to music, science ‘experiments,’ hands-on math activities, art projects, and healthy snacks.

Another important part of the YMCA program addresses a child’s physical health. The aquatics staff provides weekly swim instruction in a non threatening environment, which allows each child to have a positive experience in the water. A child is never forced to do something that they are not yet ready to do – “go at your own pace” is the YMCA’s motto. Safety in and around the pool is practiced and taught during each lesson. The YMCA swim program uses games and songs to make learning swim skills more fun. Children also participate in a weekly physical education class, enjoying the opportunity to hop, skip, run and jump – learning to move their bodies in healthy ways!

• Kids' Gym Schedule
• Kids' Gym Brochure
• Kids' Gym Parties