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Support for Virtual Learners

Local organizations offering all day care

By Leann Rich September 4, 2020

All Day Care at JCC of Youngstown

To meet the needs of local students and families, beginning September 8, the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will offer All Day Care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for students who are learning virtually for all or part of the school week.
 
Students enrolled in All Day Care will be provided with a morning and afternoon snack and basic school supplies, and will have opportunities to participate in activities and programming throughout the day. 

Care is available Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Social distancing and face covering requirements will be followed, and shared spaces will be disinfected frequently.

 
For more information, contact Hunter Thomas, Program Coordinator: 330.746.3250 ext. 123 or hthomas@jewishyoungstown.org.




Scholastic Support Program YMCA of Youngstown

The Scholastic Support Program is designed for K–8 students to participate in their online school classes. Each classroom is staffed by YMCA Program Staff and tutors who are trained to assist your child with their remote learning and schoolwork.

Learning spaces are designed to comply with state and local guidelines for safety and social distancing. Small classes of students will be grouped in quiet rooms for study and remote learning time. Each group has a 9:1 student to staff ratio, in compliance with government guidelines. When online school/remote learning is completed, students will have time for homework, or structured, age-appropriate, academic activities, socially distant physical activities, and swimming!

Wi-Fi is provided to support video chats, streaming media and other online school demands. Each student should bring a device, headphones and appropriate school supplies. Please make sure your child knows how to log in to their school’s website and learning platforms, and how to operate their devices and software, or make sure we have instructions to help. Students should pack a water bottle and lunch. Please dress comfortably.

WHEN:

Central YMCA • Starts August 31, 2020 • Monday – Friday 7:30AM–3:30PM

Davis Family YMCA • Starts September 8, 2020 • Monday – Friday 7:30AM–3:30PM

Need after school care? Sign your child up for our YMCA After School Program! 

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

The safety of your children and our staff is top priority. We have set up our classrooms per health and safety guidelines from state and local officials. All staff and children will have their temperatures taken upon entry to our facility, have their belongings sanitized, and also apply hand sanitizer before they enter the program area. Children will be required to wear face masks. We will notify all parents/guardians if we believe anyone has been exposed to/contracted coronavirus.

FLEXIBILITY:

Parents can register for the days of programming they need. Daily and weekly registrations will be available. Capacities are limited:18 students at the Davis Y and 36 students at the Central Y.

REGISTRATION:

Register online at YMCAyo.org or at the Service Desk.