A+ After School Program

At the Y, After School Programs are more than just kid-watching. It's about engaging your children during those critical hours keeping them safe and thriving.

Through a partnership with the Department of Education, the YMCA of Honolulu provides after school care for nearly 7,000 children in grades K-6 through A+ programs at public schools across Oahu.

2021-22 A+ Registration

We are excited to be a part of your child’s A+ experience for the 2021-2022 school year! Please follow the instructions below for registration as the registration process has changed from previous years:

• Step 1: Complete the following forms found in the A+ Parent Handbook:
• After-School Plus (A+) Program Registration Form
• After-School Plus (A+) Program Registration Agreement Form
• A+ Program Emergency Card (an emergency card is required for each student)
  
• Application for Subsidized Monthly (A+ Program) Form (if applicable)
• Complete this information only if you are applying for subsidized program fee. See List of Acceptable Income Documentation and attach your documents to the registration form. If you will be providing paystubs as proof of income, please provide the most recent months’ worth. You will be notified of your eligibility status.
• Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement for Youth Programs Form
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Draft Authorization
• COVID-19 Policies and Procedures Acknowledgement Form
  
• Step 2: Drop off the above completed forms to your designated YMCA Branch. For Kaimuki, Kalihi, Nu'uanu, and Windward, please make an appointment to drop off your A+ forms.

Download the 2021-2022 A+ Registration Packet

If you do not have access to a printer, you may pick up a packet at your designated YMCA Branch. See below for YMCA Branch information.

When completing the registration forms, please make sure the application is complete. Incomplete applications may delay your child’s start date.

The monthly fee for the A+ Program is $120 per child. This fee is due on the 1st program day of each month. Your first month’s program fee will be due on the first A+ program day. The fee is set by the Department of Education and may be subject to change if your child’s school implements a blended school schedule.

For general questions, please call 808-678-4296, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, or email info@ymcahonolulu.org.

Need Help Paying for A+?

Did you know you might be eligible for Child Care Connection Hawaii to cover program costs? Due to COVID-19 has temporarily changed its rules and more families are now eligible! All families are encouraged to apply.

During this crisis, DHS is temporarily expanding eligibility for Child Care Connection Hawaii (CCCH).

• No income cap – CCCH subsidies will be awarded to all families impacted by this emergency, with priority given to underserved and at-risk families, so long as money is available.
• Suspension of activity requirements – parents temporarily do not have to meet activity requirements to assist families who have lost jobs and are looking for new employment.
• Suspension of subsidy co-payments – family co-payment for the subsidy payment may be waived

Download the flyer and apply here.

2021-22 A+ Locations

* Current as of May 25, 2021. Sites marked TBA will be confirmed in Summer 2021.