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River Crossing YMCA provides before and after school care for children for 28 school districts one site or at YMCA branches in Bucks, Hunterdon, Lehigh and Northampton Counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Before school care, after school care, day off school care and drop-in care is available, dependent on location.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
A Safe Place to Learn, Grow & Belong
Your child's safety is our priority. Our Before & After School Child Care programs provide a supportive, engaging environment where children can learn, build friendships and feel a sense of belonging.
River Crossing YMCA is proud to be Praesidium Accredited, demonstrating our commitment to comprehensive abuse prevention practices and creating safe environments for the children in our care.
- Comprehensive abuse prevention practices
- Strong policies and procedures designed to protect children
- Ongoing commitment to maintaining safety standards
Learn about Praesidium Accreditation
More Than Just Before & After School Care
Every part of the day is an opportunity to learn, move, connect and grow. At the Y, children have a safe and welcoming place to build friendships, explore new interests, stay active and have fun.
Homework Help
Children have time and support to work on homework, reading and school assignments in a positive and encouraging environment.
Creativity & Art
From hands-on projects to arts and crafts, kids can explore their creativity, express themselves and discover new interests.
Games & Active Play
Kids stay active with games, sports, outdoor play and movement-based activities that make being active fun.
Friendship
Children build friendships, practice teamwork and create connections with peers in a welcoming group environment.
A Place to Belong
Caring staff help create a safe, supportive environment where every child can feel welcomed, valued and ready to be themselves.
Standards of Excellence
Our Commitment to Every Child, Every Family, Every Day.
At River Crossing YMCA, we believe every child deserves a safe, welcoming and engaging place to learn, grow and thrive. Our Standards of Excellence guide how our Child Development teams create exceptional experiences for children and families every day.
Keep Children Safe
We prioritize active supervision, safety and the well-being of every child.
Create Meaningful Relationships
We build trust, know children by name and help every child feel that they belong.
Provide Engaging Experiences
We create fun opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity and learning.
Guide Positive Behavior
We teach, encourage and model respect while helping children build social and emotional skills.
Communicate Professionally
We welcome families, partner with schools and communicate with care and respect.
Maintain Professionalism
We come prepared, dependable and ready to provide our best for children and families.
Take Ownership
We take responsibility, seek solutions and continually look for ways to improve.
Create Exceptional Environments
We maintain clean, organized and welcoming spaces where children can learn and have fun.
Support One Team
We collaborate, encourage one another and work together to strengthen the experience for every child.
A Typical Day with the Y
Before school, after school and everything in between, each day brings opportunities for children to learn, play, connect and grow.
Before School
Start the day with friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
School Day
Children head to school ready for a day of learning.
After School
When the bell rings, the fun begins with activities and time to connect.
Homework & Enrichment
Time for homework, reading, creative projects and enriching activities.
Play & Friends
Games, sports and activities give children time to play and build friendships.
Inside our Programs
Our before and after school programs are viewed as an extension of the school day, providing the same support, supervision and opportunities to learn and connect:
➡️ Monthly Themes & Celebrating National Days
➡️ S.T.E.A.M Learning
➡️ Homework Help
➡️ Active play
➡️Structured curriculum
➡️ Year round support and care with summer camp, day off school camp & Parent's Night Out programs
Community and Resources
River Crossing YMCA offers a program beyond child care.
➡️ Special events for families
➡️ Sports and arts classes at our branches
➡️ Partnership with school districts
Allentown School District
Bussed to and from Allentown YMCA:
- Jackson Elementary
- Lehigh Parkway Elementary
- Ramos Elementary
- Union Terrace Elementary
Bethlehem Township School District
Programs provided on-site at the following Bethlehem Township School District sites:
- Thomas B. Conley Elementary
Bethlehem YMCA
Bused or walked to and from the following schools:
• Buchanan Elementary
• Clearview Elementary
• Calypso Elementary
• Freemansburg Elementary
• Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
• Lincoln Elementary
• Thomas Jefferson Elementary
• William Penn Elementary
Catasauqua Area School District
Served on-site at select schools in Catasauqua Area School District:
- Sheckler Elementary
Clinton Township School District
Served on-site at:
• Patrick McGaheran School
• Round Valley School
• Spruce Run School
Delaware Township School District
Served on-site at the following school:
- Delaware Township School District
East Amwell Township School District
Served on-site at:
- East Amwell School
Easton YMCA
Bused or walked to and from:
• Forks Elementary
• March Elementary
• Paxinosa Elementary
• Shawnee Elementary
• Tracy Elementary
• Cheston Elementary
East Penn School District
Served on-site at:
• Macungie Elementary (provided at Shoemaker)
• Shoemaker Elementary
Flemington-Raritan School District
Served on-site at:
• Barley Sheaf School (PreK-4)
• Copper Hill School (PreK-4)
• Francis A. Desmares School (PreK-4)
• Robert Hunter School (Pre-K-4)
• Reading Fleming Intermediate (5th & 6th)
Franklin Township Public Schools
Served on-site at:
- Franklin Twp School
Holland Township School District
Served on-site at:
- Holland Township School
Kingwood Township School District
Served on-site at:
- Kingwood Township School
Lebanon Borough School District
Served on-site at:
- Lebanon Borough School
Milford Public School
Walked to/from:
• Milford Public School
Morrisville YMCA Child Care Center:
Bussed to & from select schools in School District of Borough of Morrisville:
• Grandview Elementary
• Morrisville Intermediate School
Nazareth YMCA
Bussed to & from select schools in Nazareth Area School District:
• Kenneth N. Butz Jr. Elementary
• Floyd R. Shafer Elementary
• Lower Nazareth Elementary
• Nazareth Area Intermediate School
New Hope-Solebury School District
Served on-site at:
• Lower Elementary School (LES)
Northampton Area School District
Served on-site at:
• George Wolf Elementary
• Lehigh Elementary
• East Allen Elementary
• Siegfried Elementary
Northern Lehigh School District
Served on-site at:
• Peters Elementary
Northern Lehigh School District
Served on-site at:
• Peters Elementary
Parkland School District
Served on-site at:
• Cetronia Elementary
• Ironton Elementary
• Fogelsville Elementary
• Jaindl Elementary
• Kratzer Elementary
• Parkway Manor Elementary
Quakertown YMCA
Bussed to & from Quakertown Community School District schools:
• Neidig Elementary
• Pfaff Elementary
• Quakertown Elementary
• Richland Elementary
• Trumbauersville Elementary
Readington Township Public Schools
Served on-site at:
• Holland Brook (after school only)
• Readington Middle School (after school only)
• Three Bridges School
• Whitehouse School
South Hunterdon Regional School District
Served on-site at:
• South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School (Lambertville Public)