Y After School
REGISTER FOR Y AFTER SCHOOL TODAY!
Starting on day one of the school year, Y After School operates every regular school day, early release day, teacher workshop day, and school break through the final day of school. The program will operate during holiday breaks and snow days at the YMCA branches.
All Day Care: YAS participants pay an additional $20 per day.
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is excited to welcome students to our Y After School programs for the 2026-2027 school year! We serve families in Botetourt, Lexington, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Rockbridge County and Salem.
We believe the skills learned today become the foundation for a lifetime. Through our enriching curriculum, children are encouraged to explore their unique talents, spark new interests, and discover their full potential in a supportive environment.
Financial Assistance: Virginia DSS Assistance is available. If you do not qualify for DSS assistance, the YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization that provides scholarships for those unable to pay the standard rate. Click here to learn more and apply.
2026–2027 Full-Day Care
Date | Day | Service areas |
|---|---|---|
Aug. 10, 2026 | Monday | Botetourt County; Roanoke City |
Aug. 11, 2026 | Tuesday | Botetourt County |
Sept. 4, 2026 | Friday | Salem City; Roanoke City |
Oct. 12, 2026 | Monday | Roanoke County; Roanoke City |
Oct. 19, 2026 | Monday | Botetourt County; Salem City |
Nov. 2, 2026 | Monday | Salem City; Roanoke County; Roanoke City |
Nov. 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Botetourt County; Salem City; Roanoke City |
Nov. 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Botetourt County; Roanoke City |
Jan. 4, 2027 | Monday | Botetourt County; Roanoke County; Roanoke City |
Jan. 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Botetourt County |
Jan. 15, 2027 | Friday | Salem City |
Jan. 18, 2027 | Monday | Botetourt County; Roanoke City |
Jan. 29, 2027 | Friday | Salem City |
Feb. 8, 2027 | Monday | Roanoke County |
Feb. 15, 2027 | Monday | Botetourt County; Salem City; Roanoke City |
March 12, 2027 | Friday | Roanoke County |
March 29, 2027 | Monday | Roanoke City; Botetourt County |
April 16, 2027 | Friday | Roanoke City |
April 23, 2027 | Friday | Botetourt County |
May 27, 2027 | Thursday | Botetourt County |
May 28, 2027 | Friday | Botetourt County; Roanoke County; Roanoke City |
No Y After School or Full-Day Care
Date | Day | Closure |
|---|---|---|
Sept. 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day — all service areas |
Nov. 26–27, 2026 | Thursday–Friday | Thanksgiving — all service areas |
Dec. 24–25, 2026 | Thursday–Friday | Winter holiday — all service areas |
Jan. 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day — all service areas |
May 31, 2027 | Monday | Memorial Day — all service areas |
All Day Care Registration
Branch | Program / Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|
Botetourt | All Day Program: 11/03/2026 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 11/25/2026 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 1/5/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 1/4/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 1/18/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 2/15/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 3/29/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 4/23/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 5/27/2027 | |
Botetourt | All Day Program: 5/28/2027 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 11/2/2026 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 11/3/2026 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 11/25/2026 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 1/4/2027 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 1/18/2027 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 2/15/2027 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 3/29/2027 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 4/16/2027 | |
Kirk | All Day Program: 5/28/2027 | |
Salem | All Day Program: 11/2/2026 | |
Salem | All Day Program: 11/3/2026 (Salem Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 1/4/2027 (Roanoke County Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 1/15/2027 (Salem Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 1/18/2027 | |
Salem | All Day Program: 1/29/2027 (Salem Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 2/15/2027 (Salem Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 2/8/2027 (Roanoke County Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 3/12/2027 (Roanoke County Only) | |
Salem | All Day Program: 5/28/2027 |