After School Grows by Leaps and Bounds at the YMCA of Greenwich

Students from Julian Curtiss, North Street, Glenville, Hamilton Avenue and New Lebanon will have another affordable, quality afterschool program through 6pm, Monday-Friday.  The YMCA afterschool program offers homework help from qualified teachers, fun activities and free weekly swim lessons.  It’s the perfect way to end the day!

The YMCA of Greenwich has provided an after school program for decades.  This year, the service area is going from one school to five!  Hamilton Avenue students will continue to be walked across the street to the 2 St. Roch Avenue location.  The YMCA bus, driven by professional bus drivers, will pick up at Julian Curtiss, North Street and Glenville, and bring the students back to St. Roch.  For New Lebanon students, the YMCA is opening a brand new program, in the school, thanks to the support of principal, Barbara Riccio.

Two new Site Directors have been hired, bringing unparalleled experience and education to the program.  They will accompany returning afterschool program teachers, Matt Kyek and Cindi Borchers.

Emily Overlock Curry brings a Bachelor’s in Anthropology (minor in Education) from Columbia University and a Master’s in Childhood Special and Bilingual Education from Bank Street.  Additionally, she has been a teacher, specialist and leader in schools in NY and WY.  Emily is fluent in Spanish, holds a host of professional certifications and truly enjoys working with children after school.  Emily will be the Site Director at the YMCA After School Program at New Lebanon, sponsored by the Silver Shield Association.

Marie Rubino brings a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from Syracuse University, MBA from Fordham University and MAT from Manhattanville College.  She has been teaching in independent schools, including the King School, and has been a volunteer in several schools, including North Mianus.  As a Lead Teacher in a NY State-funded program, she provided after school programming and support that helped children achieve.  Marie is certified to teach in CT and NY and looks forward to this new group of children.  Marie will be the Site Director of the YMCA After School Program at St. Roch.

The monthly tuition for this program is $310, which includes all transportation, swimming, half-days, etc.  And, thanks to United Way, Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association (an organization of professional police officers) and countless donors to the YMCA, financial assistance is available to all who qualify.  In addition, the State’s Care4Kids program can provide additional dollars.  The financial assistance award may also be used toward an individual or family YMCA membership, which is required for program participation.

On many school vacation days, the YMCA of Greenwich provides full-day vacation camps at the 50 East Putnam Avenue location.  This is available to all children, whether in the after school program or not.  The Y will also have camps for children not in the program, on early release days.  Fees range from $25-$65.

The After School Program is open September through June and serves students in grades K-5, plus summer camps.  For information regarding enrollment, please contact David Cohen at 203.869.3381 or dcohen@gwymca.org.  For more information, visit www.greenwichymca.org

The YMCA is one of the largest community-based organizations in Greenwich with more than 6,000 members. It is dedicated to inspiring healthy, active living through athletics and life-long learning programs in order to nurture the potential of all in the community. To learn more about the YMCA of Greenwich, membership and its numerous wellness programs, visit: www.greenwichwymca.org.