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
Location
St. Paul Midway YMCA Program Center
530 Wheeler Street North
St. Paul, MN 55104
Forms & Documents
Hours
- Drop-off 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Program Day 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Pick-up 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- *Holiday hours may vary
When the St. Paul Public School District calls for a LATE START, the Y does not offer before-care during regular a.m. hours. When the St. Paul Public School District calls for an EARLY RELEASE, the Y does not offer after-care during regular p.m. hours. When school is cancelled due to cold weather, the Y offers care from 7:00AM to 5:30PM. Inclement-weather Release Day Programs are open to children already attending YMCA Before Care and/or After Care. If your child attends a Charter School or Alternative School that does not follow the St. Paul Public School District calendar, YMCA Before Care and After Care will be closed on St. Paul Release Days and will not offer care. If a non-St. Paul Public school has a school closing, but St. Paul Public School District does not, we will offer Before and After Care.
School Release Day Calendar
2024
- October 3, 17, 18, 25
- November 8
- December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31
2025
- January 2, 3, 20, 27
- February 17
- March 7, 28, 31
- April 1, 2, 3, 4, 18
2024-2025 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.