You can trust the YMCA to provide an engaging experience for your child right at school both before and after school hours. YMCA Before and After-school Child Care engages children in theme-based activities that support experiential learning and emotional and social skills that are essential for success. Programs provide interest areas that include: homework assistance, arts & crafts, physical activity, nutritional education, group games, and outdoor play.
Registration for the 2025/2026 school year will be available at ymcadetroit.org on or after June 16th, 2025.
Spots are limited, so sign up early to ensure your student has a spot saved for next year!
Time: 6:30-8:00AM and 3:00-6:00pm
Cost: AM - $12 | PM - $19 | AM/PM - $25 | Early Release - $23
*$100 Registration Fee beginning Oct. 1st, 2025
*YMCA Member & Sibling Discounts Available
For more information:
Desiree Riggs - Program Director
desiree.sullivandiatto@ymcadetroit.org
Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school academy that will educate students using the virtues-based, content-rich, classical education tradition.
Parents may start dropping students off at 7:50 am. Doors open at 8:00 am, and there are three drop off options:
Option 1: Drop off at 7:50, a staff member will supervise students outside of the building until the door open.
Option 2: Park and walk to the entrance from 8:00 - 8:10. Parents may escort their children to the front or side doors.
Option 3: Utilize the car loop from 7:50 - 8:09
Ivywood utilizes a staggered dismissal. All parents must park and enter through the main entrance. All designated pick-up people must present their ICA identification barcode which will be scanned by an ICA employee prior to gaining entrance to the building. Students are dismissed directly from classrooms.