YMCAs give youth a safe place to exercise with family members and give teens a caring, nurturing place to continue their wellness journey. The Y also offers your family Afterschool Child Care and Summer Camp, youth sports and seasonal programs to keep kids active.
Afterschool Childcare at the Petal Family YMCA
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
- Kids will enjoy a healthy snack, homework assistance and plenty of physical activity with guidance from Y staff trained and certified in group activities and socialization skills.
- Afterschool Care begins July 22nd and runs according to the Petal School District calendar.
- Monthly fee includes Full Day Camp during School Breaks and holidays.
- We pick them up from school or they ride the bus to The Y and you pick them up at The Y by 6pm!
- Afterschool Dates: The YMCA Afterschool Program runs from the first school day until the last school day and includes Full Day Camp during School Breaks.
- Registration Fee: $50 per child
- Sibling discounts offered – $20 reduced monthly fee for additional children in the same family
- MDHS childcare certificates (CCPP) accepted
- Financial Assistance applications must be submitted and approved before registering for camp. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.
Petal YMCA Afterschool 2024-25 Information and our Afterschool Parent Handbook
Click here to download the Petal YMCA Afterschool 2025-26 Registration Form
Summer Day Camp at the Y
- Summer Camp at the Y offers kids a great place to spend time with friends, engage in physical activities and experience a variety of sports and crafts. Camp days include weekly themed activities, swimming and field trips. Healthy snacks are offered twice daily and the kids are transported to a local school to enjoy a free lunch.
- Summer Camp Dates: May 27-July 18, 2025
- Summer Camp Times: 7:00am until 6:00pm
- Weekly Fees: Y Member Rate: $120, Non-Member Rate: $142
- Registration Fee: $85 per child
- Sibling discounts offered – $5 reduced monthly fee for additional children in the same family when both children are enrolled for the same week
- MDHS childcare certificates (CCPP) accepted
- Financial Assistance applications must be submitted and approved before registering for camp. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.
Summer Camp 2025 Registration Form can be downloaded here.
Summer Camp 2025 Parent Handbook can be found here.