North Suburban YMCA Launches “Remote Learning Days”

As school districts finalize their plans for the upcoming school year, the North Suburban YMCA has launched “Remote Learning Days,” a full-day on-site program to help families of 2nd - 5th grade children navigate the various local school curriculums, while meeting the demands of work and home.

“Remote Learning Days” will offer virtual learning supervision weekdays from 8:15 am - 3:15 pm, with options to register for 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Students will be grouped into small supervised learning cohorts throughout the NSYMCA to complete their virtual learning sessions and assignments. Costs for NSYMCA members is $40 per day or $60 per day for non-members.

“As a thought leader and best in class provider of youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living, the NSYMCA is here to help our community in any way we can. The history of our organization has been one of adapting to community needs and being here for our neighbors when they need us most. The last several months have been no exception, and we will continue pushing forward as we navigate these challenging times,” said NSYMCA CEO Kathy Fielding.

Over the summer, the NSYMCA has had hundreds of children in its care through various programs and summer camps. The Y is keeping the summer’s best practices in place as it continues to adapt to the latest guidance and recommendation from the CDC and the state including:

• Contactless Check in and Health Screens - Parents stay in their cars while students are dropped off and picked up. Children will have their temperature taken before they can enter the Y.
• Stay At Home - The Y requires all students and staff to stay home if they are not feeling well.
• Students are required to bring their own computers, lunches, and water bottles
• Masks - Masks are required when social distancing is not available
• Small Groups – Students will be grouped in small supervised cohorts
• Enhanced Cleaning – The Y adheres to a strict sanitation schedule and is professional cleaned every day

In addition to virtual learning sessions and schoolwork, each “Remote Learning” day will include lunch and recess breaks, gym and movement classes to encourage physical fitness, and additional enrichment opportunities such as character development and arts and craft time.

For more information and to register contact Shannon Cartier at scartier@nsymca.org, or visit the North Suburban YMCA.