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After School Care

In many families both parents work full time. Unfortunately school hours and work
hours are rarely compatible. Luckily, many organizations have developed programs to fill
the gaps so your children do not have to be at home alone. The following list represents a
few programs available in the Chatthoochee Valley. Most daycares and many churches
offer before and after school care as well. For more information about area childcare, call
the CSU Child Care Resource and Referral Center at 706-569-3109 or 800-650-2102.

Girls Incorporated of Columbus
Info: 706-683-0809
Locations:
Levy Center • 3535 Levy Rd.
BTW Center • 542 Veterans Ave.
Gerrard Center • 3007 Clover Lane
Kolb Center • 4637 Kolb Ave.
Transportation: Available
Times: After school until 7 p.m.
Ages: 6-18 years old
Activities: Science and math tutoring, sports, art, computers, leadership, and theater
Snacks: Provided
Cost: $10 membership fee per calendar year

A. J. McClung YMCA
Info: 706-322-2579
Locations: 1175 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Transportation: Available
Times: 3 - 6:15 p.m.
Ages: 4 years old & up
Activities: Homework assistance, computers, reading, sports, games, fitness, field trips, arts and crafts
Snacks: Provided
Cost: $15 registration fee plus: members $35/week, non-members $40/week
Membership: Ages 4-18 $60/year, Adults $75/year
Boys & Girls Club of
Phenix-Russell

Info: www.bgcofpr.org
Locations:
1601 5th St. So. • 334-298-1962
2000 20th Ave. • 334-298-8886
Mt. Olive Elementary • Hwy 165 Ft. Mitchell
334-855-4517
Transportation: Available
Times: 2:30 - 7 p.m.
Ages: 6-18 years old
Activities: Character, leadership, education and career development, arts, sports and fitness, health and life skills
Snacks: Provided
Cost: $10 membership fee per calendar
year for general program from 5-7 p.m.
Tutorial fee: $10 per month for homework
help from 2:30-5 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club of Columbus
Info: www.bgc-colsga.org
Locations:
Elizabeth Canty
100 Canty Pl • 706-687-1414
North Columbus
1309 29th St • 706-323-1743
East Columbus
1429 Morris Rd • 706-561-0938
South Columbus
3200 Cusseta Rd • 706-689-3645
The Club Teen Center
200 Clover Lane • 706-507-1186
Faith Tabernacle Church
Military discount
1603 Floyd Rd • 706-507-0585
Transportation: Available for N. Cols, E. Cols and S. Cols
Times: 2:30 - 7 p.m.
Ages: 6-18 years old
Activities: Sports, computer lab, homework help, arts and crafts, games, health, spelling bees, Internet safety
Snacks: Provided
Cost: Membership $20 per school year
Phenix City Girls Club
Info: 334-298-3448
Location: 4403 Park Dr.
Transportation: Available
Times: 2 - 6 p.m.
Ages: 5-18 years old
Activities: Homework help, cooking, arts and crafts, games, fitness, sports, playground
Snacks: Available for purchase
Cost: $250 per school year or $350 full year

Lambert Skate Center
Info: 706-562-0303
Locations: 4817 Milgen Rd
Transportation: Available
Times: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. and 2 - 6 p.m.
Ages: 5-13 years old
Activities: Skating, scootering, playground, games, homework help
Snacks: Provided
Cost: Before school $40/wk
afternoons $50/wk, both $60/wk









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