Who
K.E.Y Zone: For youth in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Eagle's Nest: For youth in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade.
When
School Year:
K.E.Y. Zone: Monday through Friday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days.
Eagle's Nest: Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days.
Break Days: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (additional registration and fee required)
Summer:
K.E.Y. Zone: Monday, June 21 – Friday, August 20, 2027
(No program July 5) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Families must register for at least 7-weeks of care (can be a mix between 3-days and 5-days for each week)
Where
School Year:
K.E.Y. Zone: Congdon Park, Homecroft, Lakewood, Lester Park, Laura MacArthur, Lowell, Myers-Wilkins, Piedmont, and Stowe
Eagle's Nest: North Star Academy
Summer:
K.E.Y. Zone: Lester Park, Lowell, and Laura MacArthur
IS THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
To ensure your child is successful in our program, they must be able to do the following:
- Stay with the group at all times for safety and staff ratio compliance.
- Participate in structured activities and transition independently. We cannot provide one-on-one or small group support (staff ratio: 15 children per 1 staff member).
- Be fully toilet trained and use the bathroom without assistance. We cannot assist in the bathroom or change soiled clothing.
If these requirements are not met, your child may be removed from the program, and fees will still apply.
Children with special needs are welcome. If your child requires accommodations or has an IEP, please contact the site coordinator before starting. Note: Most IEPs do not extend beyond school hours, and we do not have access without a caregiver request. While programs are held in ISD709 and Charter Edison schools, we do not have the same staffing or resources as during the school day.
Register online at lakesuperiorymca.org/register or contact 218-722-4745 x140/x103.
A non-refundable $35 registration fee is required at the time of enrollment. Families must complete all registration forms and payments before their child can begin attending any program.
Be sure to have your child's current medical information, health history, and vaccination records available when registering. As a Minnesota state-certified program, we require vaccination records during registration to meet state-level certification requirements. If your child is exempt for immunizations, families must fill out an exemption form and be notarized. To access this form, please call the Out-Of-School Time Director at 218-722-4745 x124 or at kcorbett@lakesuperiorymca.org.
Summer 2027 Registration opens on Monday, February 8, 2027.
Summer online registration closes June 1. After June 1, please call 218-722-4745 ext. 140 to register if spots are still available.
2027- 28 School Year Registration opens on Monday, April 12, 2027 at 6:00 a.m.
Registration Fee:
A non-refundable $35 fee is required at time of enrollment. To view program fees, please visit lakesuperiorymca.org/register or contact 218-722-4745 x140.
School Year Payment Schedule:
Families pay two weeks in advance for the upcoming month.
| Month | Autopay Date |
|---|---|
| September | 8/25/2026 |
| October | 9/17/2026 |
| November | 10/18/2026 |
| December | 11/17/2026 |
| January | 12/18/2026 |
| February | 1/18/2027 |
| March | 2/15/2027 |
| April | 3/18/2027 |
| May | 4/17/2027 |
- Families may register for part-time (flex) or full-time care on a monthly basis. Any changes to a family’s care plan must be submitted at least 17 days prior to the month in which the change is needed.
- Late payments incur a $10 fee; past-due accounts will result in program suspension for your child and may result in termination of care.
- Child Care Assistance Program families remain responsible for balances until funding is confirmed.
- Vaccination records or exemption forms are required for registration.
Payments are processed two weeks before each week of care. Schedule changes must take place 17 days in advance from the week of care.
| SUMMER 2027 Out-of-School Time Program Weekly Dates: | Last Date to make schedule changes: | Payment Due Date: |
| June 21 - June 25 | June 4 | June 7 |
| June 28 - July 2 | June 11 | June 14 |
| July 6 - 9 No program on July 5, for July 4th Holiday | June 18 | June 21 |
| July 12 - 16 | June 25 | June 28 |
| July 19 - 23 | July 2 | July 5 |
| July 26 - 30 | July 9 | July 12 |
| August 2 - 6 | July 16 | July 19 |
| August 9 - 13 | July 23 | July 26 |
| August 16 - 20 | July 30 | August 2 |
- Families must register for at least 7 weeks for summer care (mix of 3-day or 5-day weeks allowed).
- Late payments incur a $10 fee; past-due accounts will result in program suspension for your child and may result in termination of care.
- Child Care Assistance Program families remain responsible for balances until funding is confirmed.
- Vaccination records or exemption forms are required for registration.
- No program from June 14- 18 for summer staff training and program preparation. Please see Y Basecamp for care options.
- No program from August 23 - Sept. 3 due to district building cleaning. Please see Day Camp and Y Basecamp for care options.
2026–2027 Break Day Care Options
- Online: www.lakesuperiorymca.org/register
- Call: 218-722-4745 x140
- Registration must be completed at least 5 days prior to the day of care. Late registration requests will depend on staffing availability and will be subject to a $10 late registration fee.
- All break day options are open to the public and do not require enrollment in the before/afterschool programs to register
Program Options & Pricing
| Program | Location | Time | Daily Fee | Ages/Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle's Nest | North Star Academy | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | $49.00 (+$5 deposit) | Grades K–6 (open to all) |
| K.E.Y. Zone | Select Duluth Public Elementary Schools | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $49.00 (+$5 deposit) | Grades K–5 (open to all) |
| Y Basecamp | Select YMCA Locations | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | $52 | Ages 5–12 (open to all) |
- Must register 5 days in advance prior to the day and week for February and Spring Break.
- Minimum of 20 youth required for K.E.Y. Zone.
- Minimum of 12 youth required for Eagle's Nest.
Break Day Calendar
| Month | Dates & Locations |
|---|---|
| Sept | 7: No Program, Holiday 25: Eagle's Nest (North Star) |
| Oct | 15: K.E.Y. Zone (Lowell, Piedmont) 16 and 19: Y Basecamp (Downtown Y) 30: Eagle's Nest (North Star) |
| Nov | 19-20: Eagle's Nest (North Star) 27–28: Thanksgiving – No Care |
| Dec | 23: Y Basecamp (Essentia Wellness Center) No K.E.Y. Zone and Eagle's Nest Dec. 23- Jan. 1 |
| Jan | 4: Eagle's Nest (North Star) 15: Eagle's Nest (North Star) 18: Y Basecamp (Downtown Y) 22: K.E.Y. Zone (Lester Park and Laura MacArthur) |
| Feb | 8: K.E.Y. Zone ( Congdon and Piedmont) 15: Y Basecamp (Woodland Community Center) 16-19: Winter Break – K.E.Y. Zone (Lester Park, Laura MacArthur) 16-19: Winter Day Camp at North Star Academy |
| March | 1: K.E.Y. Zone (Congdon and Piedmont) 19: Eagle’s Nest (North Star) |
| April | 1-2: Eagle's Nest (North Star) 5-9: Spring Break – K.E.Y. Zone (Congdon, Lowell, Piedmont) |
3: K.E.Y. Zone (Congdon and Piedmont) 31: Memorial Day, No program | |
| June | 9: Half Day for Eagle's Nest (North Star) 11: Y Basecamp (Downtown YMCA) 14-18 Y Basecamp (Downtown YMCA) |
| August- Sept. | Aug. 30- Sept. 3: Y Basecamp (Essentia Wellness Center) |
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP)
The Lake Superior YMCA will send you an invoice at the beginning of every month for the outstanding balance. Please be advised that the county payments are often behind on their periods of service payouts and the bill may not reflect all periods of service that we have received payment on from the county.
All CCAP families must fill out a “CCAP Families Payment Agreement” that will be provided upon receipt of CCAP paperwork. It is the caregiver/guardian responsibility to:
● Know what you have been awarded from the county.
● Know your co-pay amount.
● All communication with the county is the responsibility of the caregiver(caregiver/guardian).
● The county is not allowed to share information with us beyond your awarded amount of coverage.
● Pay balance in full.
Please notify your case worker directly that you are utilizing the Out-of-School Time program for care and what specific school site your child(ren) will be attending. Out-of-School Time has a child care provider number with St. Louis County. Families must do this at the beginning of the school year, and when the summer program begins if switching to a different school location. We can assist you with your provider number as needed.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We believe every child should experience Out-of-School Time programming. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we are able to offer financial assistance to families in need. Families must apply for Child Care County Assistance prior to applying for financial assistance. Financial Assistance is awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Families are responsible for all child care payments until financial assistance has been awarded. Financial assistance is awarded at a discounted rate based on qualifications and applies only to future enrollments, not past-due balances. Families should wait to receive their financial assistance award notification before registering their child for the program.
Financial assistance applications are available by contacting kcorbett@lakesuperiorymca.org or 218-722-4725 x 124.
Regular email about the program will be shared with enrolled families. Please follow us on the Facebook page for updates and pictures.
For questions, please contact:
- Out-of-School Time Director: kcorbett@lakesuperiorymca.org or 218-722-4745 x124