Fees

Registration Fee
$35 per child per summer ($25 per additional child)

Deposit Fee (not refundable)
$20 per week (per child)

Program Fee
$231 per week (per child)

Payments

Payment Policies

• Greater Lowell YMCA provides financial aid to qualifying families and accepts Child Care Circuit vouchers and third party agency’s for funding.
• Registration fees ($35 per camper), deposits ($20 per week) are due at the time of registration. (Not applicable to voucher families)
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• Payments are due on the Friday before the week of care.

Payment Methods

• Payments can be processed online or through the  Childcare Billing Office. Automatic payments can be scheduled by contacting the Childcare Billing Office.
• We accept credit card (Visa, Master Card, Discover), debit card, check, money order or cash. Please write your child’s name on your check or money order. 

Session Changes/Cancellations Policies

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing to carzola@lowellymca.org; Emails received after camp hours on Friday will not be considered until Monday.
• Weekly fees are non-refundable & may not be transferable if cancellation is within two weeks. Refunds will only be made in the case of a documented illness of the camper or death of an immediate family member.
• No refunds will be issued for absences or inclement weather.

FAQ’s

Where is the program located?
Children ages 5-8 will attend the LKC program at the Greater Lowell YMCA. Children ages 9-13 will attend the LKC program at the Lowell Catholic High School.

Is there transportation?
No, parents must drop off and pick up at their site.

What are the program times?
LKC runs Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 6:00pm.

Is lunch provided?
No. Children must bring a lunch with them each day. Lunches and snacks must be peanut free. Staff are not able to heat up lunches for children.

What activities are offered?
Weekly field trips, arts/crafts, group games, gym games, outdoor playground and swimming.

How much does it cost?
$231 per week per child.

Is there a sibling discount?
No.

Is there financial aid?
Yes. If applying for Financial Aid you need to submit a completed financial aid application with supporting documents and a completed enrollment packet.

Do you accept vouchers?
Yes. you will need to submit a completed Confirmation of Provider form with your completed enrollment packet.

When does registration start?
March 27, 2024

What do I need to register?
A completed enrollment packet, recent physical, immunization record, recent photo, registration fee and deposits.

What To Bring

Things to Bring Everyday:

1. Lunch (NUT FREE and NO HEAT UP LUNCHES). Be sure to pack ice packs for those lunches requiring refrigeration.
2. Water bottles
3. Sneakers (Sandals are only permitted on beach field trips).
4. Bathing suit and towel must be provided so that your child can participate in pool/water activities. Girls must wear one-piece bathing suits.
5. Waterproof sunscreen.
6. Backpack (Preferably with a change of clothing).
7. Life saving Medications (inhalers, epi-pens, etc.). All medications your child needs daily or in an emergency case MUST be registered with the Site Coordinator prior to your child’s start of camp. Medications must be in their original packaging and have prescription labels on them. Please contact the Site Coordinator to get all necessary medical forms and waivers filled out prior to the start of camp.

Things to Leave at Home:

1. All expensive items or those of great value (Electronics including cell phones & tablets, money, jewelry, toys). Cell phone use during camp hours is prohibited. Any child caught using a cell phone while at camp will have cell phone taken and locked up in Directors Office until the parent can come and pick up the phone. Repeated offenses could result in suspension of care.
2. Absolutely no weapons including toy weapons such as guns or swords.
3. Illegal Substances.
4. Anything that has nuts.

*Please help us return lost items to you. Mark ALL belongings with your child’s First and Last Name. The YMCA is not liable for any lost or stolen items.