Overview
Kids have a blast in the Y’s full-day recreational program on school release days and school vacation breaks. It’s safe, fun, full of age-appropriate activities that stretch kids’ minds and bodies – and gives them opportunities to practice caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.
Kids are engaged and entertained
Each day is different – there’s a whole lot of things to do and places to go. Arts and crafts, group games, sports, indoor and outdoor play, themed projects and field trips are just some of the ways your child might spend their day.
Awesome field trips and fun themes
Field trip samples:
- Rollerskating
- Museums
- Indoor Activity Parks
- Bowling
- Swimming
- Movies
- Seasonal Trips such as Pumpkin Patch or Sledding
School Locations
Deerwood Elementary
1480 Deerwood Drive, Eagan
Glacier Hills Elementary
3825 Glacier Drive, Eagan
Northview Elementary
965 Diffley Road, Eagan
Oak Ridge Elementary
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan
Pinewood Community School
4300 Dodd Road, Eagan
Red Pine Elementary
530 Red Pine Lane, Eagan
Thomas Lake Elementary
4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan
Woodland Elementary
945 Westcott Road, Eagan
Forms & Documents
Hours
- Drop-off 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
- Program Day 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Pick-up 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Note: December 24 and 31 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, Christmas Day, New year’s Day, and Memorial Day, Labor Day
When the School District calls for a LATE START, Before Care programs are cancelled. When the School District calls for an EARLY RELEASE, After Care programs are cancelled. When school is CANCELLED due to extreme snow fall and/or poor travel conditions, YMCA Before Care and After Care programs are cancelled. When school is CANCELLED due to severe cold temperatures, YMCA will run Release Day programs at: Inclement-weather Release Day Programs are open to children currently attending YMCA Before Care and/or After Care. Program hours are 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ISD 196 School Release Day Calendar
2024
- October 4, 17, 18 Sites: Highland, Oak Ridge, Northview, Rosemount, Southview
- November 7, 8, 11 Sites: East Lake, Greenleaf, Red Pine, Thomas Lake, Westview
- November 27 Sites: Red Pine, Thomas Lake, Westview
- December 23, 26, 27, 30 Sites: Cedar Park, Deerwood, Highland
- December 24, 31 Sites: Cedar Park, Pinewood
2025
- January 17, 20 Sites: East Lake, Red Pine, Thomas Lake, Westview
- February 6, 7, 17, 18 Sites: Oak Ridge, Northview, Parkview, Rosemount, Southview
- March 7 Sites: Echo Park, Glacier Hills, Parkview, Shannon Park, Woodland
- March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 Sites: Echo Park, Glacier Hills, Shannon Park
- April 25 Sites: Cedar Park, Deerwood, Highland, Pinewood, Shannon Park
2024-2025 School Release Day Schedule
Cost
$56 per child per day. Late registration $66 per child per day.
Program Fees
Advanced registration is required to receive the standard program rate. Fees are due Monday, two weeks prior to the Release Day.
Registrations received later than Monday, two weeks prior to the release day, will result in a $10 premium increase in the school release day tuition.
Payment
Registrations completed online can be paid at the time of registration or set up as an automatic electronic fund transfer (EFT). Payment is available for paper registrations via cash, check or EFT. You may authorize EFT on your registration form. EFTs will be processed on Tuesday two weeks prior to the week of the release day. You may login online to see your balance and make a payment.
Cancellations and Changes
YMCA of the North is committed to offering programs and services that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Please review our refund policies, which support our programs and service delivery.
What to Bring to School Release Days
(please label all belongings)
- Lunch
- Beverage and two snacks
- Appropriate clothing for outdoor play and art projects
- On swim field-trip days, a swimsuit, towel and lock
*The YMCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Please leave toys and valuables at home. In the event of low enrollment (less than 10 participants) the day may be cancelled. You will be notified five days in advance.