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.
- Breakfast and an afternoon snack are provided each day. During June, campers will be transported to the local school for lunch. Campers will need to bring their own lunch on the following dates: May 26–29 and June 29–July 17.
- Summer Camp Dates: May 26-July 17, 2026
- 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 2026 Registration Form can be downloaded here.
Summer Camp 2026 Parent Handbook can be found here.