School's out, fun is in! Kids can spend their days at either of the West Suburban YMCA locations when Newton Public Schools are off - whether for an observed holiday, school vacation breaks, or snow days! We offer 2 options for school vacation programs: A traditional mix of fun activities run by our Out of School Time staff and an action-packed, sports-centric program run by the Y's Sports Department. See registration for program details including location and schedule.
School Vacation & Closure Dates
2025-2026
| Rosh Hashanah Holiday Program | Tuesday, September 23 |
| Yom Kippur Holiday Program | Thursday, October 2 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 4 |
| December 24th Half Day Program | See registration for days and times |
| December Vacation Program Days | See registration for days and times |
| February Vacation Week | February 17-20, 2026 |
| April Vacation Week | April 21-24, 2026 |
Out of School Time (OST) Vacation Program
See Registration for Dates & Times
Overview
Structured similarly to a day at camp, the OST vacation program at the Church St Y offers a mix of activities such as fun games, physical activity, and creative projects to keep kids active and happy all day. You do not need to be enrolled in our Out-of-School Time afterschool program to register for vacation programs.
Available for kids in grades K-8. Children should arrive with a nonperishable nut-free snack and lunch.
Sports Vacation Program
See Registration for Dates & Times
Overview
Our Sports Department offers sports programs for ages 6-13 during school vacation weeks and some school holidays. Each day, children will play different sports and games in an active, fun, and supportive environment. Activities include basketball, soccer, dodgeball games, tag games, relay races, pickleball, Capture the Flag, and more. There will be some downtime for reading and arts & crafts, as well. Available for full day and half day options.
Children should arrive with a nonperishable nut-free snack, lunch, and appropriate gym clothing.
Snow Days/School Closures
Program Overview
When school is closed, drop your kids off at the Church St Y for our snow day program! Please check wsymca.org on school snow days to see if we are running a Snow Day program. Registration requirements fulfilled at drop-off.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
OST Families: $80/child
WSYMA Household Members: $100/child
Non-members: $120/child
*Families should check homepage of wsymca.org for program announcements or delayed openings due to weather
