Before & After School Care
The MSD of Mt. Vernon offers two after-school programs for our students through Thrive and YCare. Read more about each option below.
Thrive Afterschool Care
Thrive provides high-quality, holistic afterschool programming to students in Kindergarten through 8th grades from West Elementary and the Mt. Vernon Junior High School. Thrive does not change any fees to our students/families so that our services are available to those who need them regardless of economic situation. Therefore, our ability to provide these vital services in dependent on the generosity of our community - individuals, organizations, businesses, and foundations. In our programming we strive for the following: - Learning that is experimental, play-based, and cooperative. We value open ended questioning and discovery. - A strong sense of community and engagement among children and adults. - Respect for oneself, for one another, and for our environment. - A sense of civic-mindedness and concern for the wellbeing of the community. All of our programs and activities are based on an understanding of how children learn and grow, and maximize opportunities to learn through play, facilitate empowerment, and teach self-discipline.
Mission Statement
Thrive's mission is to enable every child in the Mount Vernon community to reach their highest potential and be their truest self by providing afterschool programming that is holistic in its approach.
Location
YCare (Marrs + West Elementary Only)
This program is a collaboration between MSDMV and the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana. Before & After School Child Care is available to any child physically attending the school where the YMCA Before and After School program is offered. Children in 6th grade who have moved to middle school may attend, but must arrange their own transportation to their home grade school. Children may attend before school from 6:30 am until school starts and from the end of the school day until 5:30/6:00 pm. Please refer to our Parent Handbook for specific program times for your child’s school.
Mission Statement
The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., following the example of Jesus Christ, responds to community needs by serving all people, especially youth, through relationships and activities that promote healthy spirit, mind, and body.
PARENTS: To sign up your child for YCare at Marrs or West Elementary, please follow the link above and click log in and register.
