Learn, Grow, and Thrive with the Y

The Y is proud to partner with the Lake Washington School District to provide high-quality, active learning opportunities designed to engage and expand young minds. Through our Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program, we provide a safe, caring, and fun environment where kids can participate in sports, arts, STEM, and other hands-on learning activities. 

Registration

BASE is a school year program that typically runs from September through June. Programs are flexible to meet your needs! Families may choose from programs before school, after school, or both and from 1 to 5 days per week.

2022-23 School Year

Online registration is closed, but you may sign up for BASE programs through our registration team. Please fill out this interest form and expect a minimum 72 hour response time. Many of our programs are full or have limited capacity. Typically, it will take 5-7 business days to fully complete your registration and required paperwork to begin care.

2023-24 School Year

For new families interested in BASE for the 2023-24 school year, please add your name to our interest list to be kept up-to-date on registration timelines.

Non-School Days & Breaks

We offer full-day programs from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm during winter, mid-winter, and spring break and some other non-school days for an additional fee at Ben Rush Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, Margaret Mead Elementary, Samantha Smith Elementary, at the Central Washington University campus in Sammamish. These programs are just for families currently enrolled in BASE. Register here.

2022-23 School Year Fees per Week

Fees are reflective of the hours that kids are in BASE, may vary by district and school, and may be slightly higher for the 1-to-4-day options that include early release Wednesdays.

Audubon, Mann, Mead*, & Smith

Rush, Blackwell, Einstein, & McAuliffe

♦ Best Value
* Mead offers after-school programs only.
FM = Facility Member, CM = Community Member

Affordable for All Financial Assistance

The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to quality and enriching programs. We accept Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy at many locations. In addition, the Y provides financial assistance and a sliding fee schedule.

Please complete this form learn more about scholarships or financial assistance. Our staff we be in contact with you within three business days once the form is received. If you have recently completed this form for summer camp, you do not need to fill it out again as your scholarship will continue into the school year.  If you have not completed this form in 2022, we encourage you to before registering.