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After School Care Offered At Hoosick Area Youth Center

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The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) offers after-school care to elementary students in the Hoosick Falls Central School District. This service is available every day school is in session at the Hoosick Area Youth Center, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls.
The HAYC3 After School Program is registered with New York State through the Office of Child and Family Services. This registration means the building, staff and program plan were all reviewed and approved by New York State. In addition, this means working families who receive Rensselaer County subsidies for child care can use them to pay for the after school program at the Youth Center.
Program Offerings
Space and supplies are available for many engaging and interesting activities, including sports, art, crafts and games. Enrichment classes and special treats may be offered at various times during the year. Homework help is available.
Free bus transportation to the Center from HFCS is available every day school is in session. Students must be picked up and signed out by a parent or authorized person by 6 pm.
Costs And Payment
A small daily fee to cover the cost of staff and supplies is charged and any student using this service must be a member of the Youth Center. Pre-registration is required. Discounts are available for those who sign up and pre-pay monthly or for the entire school year. Discounts are also available for those who qualify for free and/or reduced lunch. There is an extra charge for non-emergency “drop-ins” and for late pick-up.
Payments can be made online using PayPal®. Visit www.hoosickyouth.org. Registration forms are available online or at the Youth Center.
Snow Days And Emergencies
On days when school is closed for non-holiday events – Superintendent’s days, emergency closings, snow days – an extended day program is available for those families who need childcare. Only students enrolled in the after school program are eligible for this extended care. All other members are welcome to come to the Center during normal operating hours on those days. There is an additional fee for the extended care service.
For more information, contact Aelish Nealon at the Youth Center, 518-686-9050, or email her at contact@hoosickyouth.org.