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Spring Break: Keep Your Child Active, Engaged at the South Side Y

When schools close, working parents can rely on YMCA of Metro Chicago's School Days Out to keep children active, engaged, and safe.

When local schools are closed for Spring Break on the week of March 26, working parents can turn to the YMCA of Metro Chicago's School Days Out program, which provides children with quality, supervised activities in a safe and structured environment filled with games, crafts, and more!

School Days Out is open to all families, though priority will be given to Y members. Due to high demand, please call the center ahead of time to ensure spots are available.

South Side YMCA
6330 S. Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60637
773.947.0700

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Ages: Children ages 5-12

Dates: March 26-March 30

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Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fee: $150 member; $175 non-members (rate charged for the week, no daily rate available)

Registration: Register online, phone or in person

Activities: Spring Break will be an awesome time for children to spend making new friends and participating in new games and activities! Two trips are included (with the possibility of a third). Children will also receive a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack daily. Add on group swim lessons are also available $20 member; $25 non member.

Please bring: Gym shoes, backpack, swim suit/trunks (if registered for lessons) Specific food (outside food is only allowed for those children with specific allergies) for allergies and all medications (asthma pump, Epipen etc.)

Other details: Children must be dropped off no later than 9:00 am (breakfast will end promptly) and be picked picked up promptly at 6:00 p.m., and an additional late fee will be applied after 6:10 p.m.

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