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River Crossing YMCA provides school age child care for children through the 5th grade before and after school in Bethlehem. Supported by an understanding of children's learning styles, interests, and PA Early Learning Standards, our curriculum is designed to provide activities that enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

The curriculum follows Creative Curriculum Early Learning Standards and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) supporting growth and development of youth in seven key learning areas: Literacy, Science, Math/Problem Solving, Arts, Social Competence, Fitness/Nutrition, and Technology. This curriculum supports a unique learning environment that stimulates a child's curiosity while reinforcing essential academic standards. 

Location: 
Bethlehem Branch
430 East Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018

Bused or walked to and from the following Bethlehem Area School District and other regional, private and parochial schools: 

•  Buchanan Elementary
•  Clearview Elementary
•  Calypso Elementary
•  Freemansburg Elementary
•  Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
•  Lincoln Elementary
•  Marvine Elementary
•  Thomas  Jefferson Elementary
•  William Penn Elementary
 

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Questions about registration? Contact Kristen Mayberry, child care registrar at kristenmayberry@gv-ymca.org

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Before & After School Care

Before and after school care provided on site at the school and includes youth programs, healthy snacks, homework time and physical activity.

Before care- 6:30AM to start of school
After care- end of school day to 6PM  

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All-Inclusive Care

All-Inclusive Care in the Lehigh Valley Region (LVR) differs from all-inclusive care in Bucks and Hunterdon Counties. LVR All-Inclusive Care covers half days from school and delayed starts to school. Holiday care or camp can be purchased separately on an as needed basis.

Day Off School Camp

Kids enjoy a fun day of traditional camp activities including art, music, sports, games and swimming during a scheduled day off from school.

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2024/2025 Weekly Rates

 2 days per week   3 days per week   5 days per week   
Before Care
6:30 AM- start of school
coming soon  
After Care
End of school - 6 PM
   
All-Inclusive Care   

 

Non-refundable administration fee: $60 per family
Financial Assistance available
ELRC accepted

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Looking for more information? Would you like to take a tour?

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Email us kristenmayberry@gv-ymca.org