Member Testimonials

The after school Y care program is an incredible resource for working parents. My son loves the program and enjoys all of the activities. The employees plan for the students. It’s allowed him to meet several other kids at his school and we also appreciate the holiday offerings as well.

Teachers are wonderful and kind. My kid is very happy there. It’s so convenient for parents and has been life-changing financially.

Very affordable and dependable. The kids are safe and have a great time!

The opportunity for interaction between classes and grades. The rotation between indoor and outdoor activities. The weekly variety that includes the Lit Limo, parties, and other themed content.

Kind staff/coaches

My daughter loves the school aftercare program. The teachers all know her name and she runs to give them hugs. It's a good mix of playing and arts and crafts. And it is absolutely a great value.

Coming to pick your child up from aftercare and hearing “why did you come so early?” Really makes my mom heart so happy! A little like, hello? Happy to see you too? But— knowing my kids are happy and safe while we work is everything.

My 1st grade daughter loves the art and engineering activities, and of course outside time. My 5th grade daughter loves the leadership opportunities with the younger students and hanging out with her friends!

We appreciate you all so much. Mr. Washington + Ms. Karma you are two of my girls favorite people! Ms. Amoni has taken on a well established program and given it amazing light! She is doing an amazing job.

The counselors and staff are friendly. They create fun and engaging activities for the kids.

Art projects of varying mediums and types, outdoor time, snacks & kids having socializing time too!

Our daughter loves it so much. Often she says YMCA is her favorite part of school! Love the opportunities for childcare during holidays/school closures.

We’re so thankful for dedicated care , competent staff , kid centric activities at Holton (no extra transportation logistics) at such an affordable price point. Navigating childcare in our country is rarely easy or affordable … and being able to have ymca has been the welcome exception to this rule.

It is such a relief to have a safe, fun space for my kids to go to while we finish our work day. Many times when I come to pick up my kids tell me they’re not ready to leave! There is a great mix of free time to socialize, move their bodies, and create!

My child loves the staff and activities. They all do such a wonderful job.

So great to have a safe screen free service for kids especially for working parents. I also very much appreciate the schools closed care.

Great, caring staff! Live Holton YMCA Aftercare.

It’s a great time for loosely structured social interactions with kids not in their classroom, helps maintain relationships with friends they aren’t in a classroom with anymore and helps build bridges and friends they might see in next year’s classroom.

My daughter just started Kindergarten at Holton and she loves the aftercare program. It's one of the highlights of her day. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Also the child care they provide on the days off are an added bonus. The staff at the YMCA has made the transition from daycare to school a lot easier.

My son has a blast. He loves playing outside the most, closely followed by Legos and games in the gym. Staff is wonderful and they a great at what they do.

The staff is very engaged and supportive of families. I also like the staff stability where we have had some of the same faces for many years. The affordability is also very appealing.

My daughter is so happy. The staff are amazing and kind and caring!

counselors are wonderful, and YMCA provides quality, fun, caring environment and activities; the program is run beautifully!

We did not get a lot of information about the programs or activities, either from the Y or from our son. However, the staff are wonderful, caring, and present, and that seems to be the most important thing.

Great program, great staff, and lots of fun for the kids. We're so lucky to have the Y at Holton!

We love the staff! We love that they care a lot for our kids and go above and beyond to bring engaging activities to them. They also always seem like they are having FUN with our kids which is great.

I love that the aftercare is right at my son's school and the staff are so caring and helpful. They provide a safe space to get help with homework and the ability to get more more outdoor play and other recreation and open unrestricted play time than the the short recess during the school day.

I absolutely love the YMCA aftercare program for my child! It provides a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment, and I can see how much my child enjoys the activities and care they receive there. It’s been such a positive experience, and I’m so grateful for the wonderful staff and the care they provide!

Great staff, you can tell they like children and want to be there. They are engaged and keep an eye on our kiddos!

The staff are amazing and my son loves attending!

The staff are the best. Love Ms T and Mx Jess and the whole incredible, caring team.

The teachers and staff care so much about the kids and are such an important part of their development