Raritan Bay Area YMCA Youth Programs

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Youth Programs offers Before School Care with drop off as early as 6:45 am, breakfast, and transportation to school. It also offers a Preschool After School Program for ages 3-5 with certified teachers, a School Age After School Program for ages 5-10 with homework assistance, a nutritious snack, and energetic activities, a Holiday Camp with arts & crafts, sports, movies, and organized indoor and outdoor games, and a Middle School After School Program for ages 10-13 with organized fun activities and Y Clubs.

Programs

• Before School Care — $150–$160 per month · Drop off as early as 6:45 am; breakfast and transportation to school are provided; financial assistance and sibling savings available.
• Preschool After School Program — Ages 3-5 · State-licensed program staffed by certified teachers supporting mental, emotional and physical development.
• School Age After School Program — Ages 5-10 · Includes homework assistance, a nutritious snack, and energetic activities.
• Holiday Camp — Ages 3-13 · Offered on some holidays and while school is on break; activities include arts & crafts, sports, movies, and organized indoor and outdoor games.
• Middle School After School Program — Ages 10-13 · Provides a safe environment to be with friends while participating in organized fun activities and Y Clubs.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Price range: $150–$160 per month

About the provider

Since 1912, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA has provided services, programming, and activities for the residents of Perth Amboy, NJ and neighboring communities. The YMCA says it is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that develop the values of caring, honesty, faith, respect, and healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Ongoing enrollment is offered for the before school and after-school programs. For Before School Care, child(ren) must be enrolled on the Thursday prior to the anticipated start date, and cancellation requires a Notice of Childcare Cancellation form five business days prior to the actual date. For after-school programs, registration is completed in person at 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ, and cancellation requires a Notice of Childcare Cancellation form submitted five days prior to the next anticipated draft.

Last updated October 20, 2026.