REGISTERING FOR SCHOOL AGE CARE
USING OUR NEW ONLINE STORE

Whether you're new to YMCA School Age Care or a seasoned veteran, there are a few things you'll want to know about our new online registration process. In October 2009 we launched an online store that enables us to offer online registration for many of our program offerings including School Age Care, Swimming Lessons and Summer Camps. The registration process is different than you may have experienced in prior years.

STEP 1 - MEMBERSHIP STEP 2 - REGISTER FOR SCHOOL AGE CARE


STEP 1 - START WITH MEMBERSHIP

You need to be a facility or program member to register for School Age Care. More about these memberships here.

  • New to the YMCA? You'll need to purchase a membership and then return here to www.ychild.org to select the School Age Care site you'd like to register for. You may then continue to register for School Age Care.
  • If you're an existing facility member or have purchased an annual program membership within the past 12 months, and haven't used the online store yet, you'll need to activate your online account. You can do this first or as part of the registration process. Click here to read more and activate your online account...
  • If you're an existing member of the YMCA and have used the online store before, you're all set to register for programs. All you'll need is your login information. Click here to move ahead to STEP 2 and register for YMCA School Age Care...

I'm new to the YMCA and need to Purchase a Membership
Visit our main website and purchase a membership. You have two main membership types to choose from:

  • A family Facility Membership allows you unlimited use of 12 different membership facilities in King County, including most health and wellness programs. Specialty classes and programs with fees are offered at a lower rate to members. For example, YMCA School Age Care is $25 less per week with a family Facility Membership. There are several types of Facility Memberships to choose from that offer different monthly rates.
  • A Program Membership enables you to sign-up for select YMCA programs such as YMCA School Age Care, swim lessons, youth sports, summer camps, parent-child programs, etc. The annual fee is $50 and allows any member of your family to sign-up for YMCA programs. This membership does not allow for facility access.

You'll be able to select a YMCA location that's convenient for you to call your home YMCA. Once you've purchased your membership, return here to www.ychild.org and select the School Age Care site you'd like to register for.

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I'm an existing member and would like to activate my online account
As an existing member, we have your information on record. You just need to look up your account and create a login the first time you come to the site. Please read through the instructions below, then:
Click here to activate your online account

  1. On the main program registration page in the online store click the "START HERE" button.
  2. A Find Account dialog box will appear. Enter the Last Name, Birth Date and Zip Code of the primary member for this membership. Then click the Find Me button.

    The account look-up will compare the information you enter with what we have on file. If you have difficulty locating your account during this step, please call your local YMCA for assistance.
  3. After your account is found, you'll be asked to create your online account by entering your email address and creating/confirming a password.
  4. Once confirmed, you'll be brought back to the main registration page of the online store and will see your name listed as being logged in beneath the main photo.

At this point you have successfully activated your online account and are now ready to register for YMCA programs.

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STEP 2 - REGISTER FOR SCHOOL AGE CARE

The following will walk you through registering for School Age Care. The registration process for all School Age Care and Afterschool programs is similar to this example.

  1. After browsing for the School Age Care location of your choice, click the REGISTER NOW FOR THIS LOCATION button. You'll be brought to a confirmation page that briefly explains the registration process. Click the REGISTER NOW button to enter the online store.
  2. Select the Location and Amount of Care
    You'll be brought to a filtered list of program locations and levels of care. Select the location and care level that meets your needs (Before School, After School, Before and After School, etc.). For detail information about a care level click the "View Details" link.

    Once you've selected the program you'd like, click the Register button.
  3. Account Access / Log In
    Log in with your online account log-in information. Fill out the information in "Option 1" and click "Sign In".

    If you are already a YMCA member and have not yet created an account, fill in the "Option 3" information to search for your account information and create your account. Refer to the information in "STEP 1 - MEMBERSHIP" above for details on activating your online account.

    If you are already logged in, then this screen will not appear. Proceed to step 4.
  4. Select Member
    Next select the member you are registering for camp by clicking the corresponding arrow button in the "Select" column.
  5. Agreements/Waivers
    Read and agree to the Agreements/Waivers presented by checking off the "I accept" checkbox and clicking the "Next" button.

    Use the scroll bar to view the entire waiver.
  6. Review your selections
    A $50 deposit is required to register for School Age Care.

    Once you've reviewed your selections and made any desired adjustments click Next.
  7. Make Payment
    Make your payment via credit card by filling out the credit card information at the bottom of the Make Payment screen.

    Click Finish to submit your registration.
  8. You will be brought to a Receipt page. Please print this page for your records. An email confirmation will be sent immediately to the email address on file for your family's primary member. You will receive additional follow-up emails from your local YMCA to complete the registration process.
  9. Return to www.ychild.org to register another child or register for additional School Age Care programs.

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