The Before and After School Childcare Program will ensure your child is safe and supported. We operate in a way that considers the care, welfare, health, and safety of all of the children in our program. Our staff will encourage your child's growth and development during before and after school hours from 7 am-6 pm for children grades K-8 in the Lebanon Township School District and grades K-6 in the Franklin Township School District.  

Homework Support

Staff know the time you spend with your children is important.  We have college level staff to assist with homework daily.

NJ State Subsidies

The state of New Jersey has increased childcare subsidies in response to the pandemic.  YMCA Camp Bernie works with state organizations to help families afford childcare through this system.  Click here for information from the state about how to apply for childcare subsidies.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does the Advantage Program operate during emergency/weather related delays/early dismissals?

    No, to ensure the safety of participants and staff the program only operates on scheduled early dismissals.

  • What are your staffing requirements?

    The ratio for Before and After School is one staff member for every 15 students maximum. YMCA Camp Bernie does not provide one-on-one services.  The Director and all staff are thoroughly screened and background checked. Staff at each site receive state Health and Safety Training and American Red Cross CPR training. 

  • What children are eligible to participate in the Advantage Care Program?

    The YMCA Camp Bernie operates before and after school programs for school age students, Kindergarten and up, under child care center licenses for the Lebanon Township School and Franklin Township Schoool Districts.  Enrollment can be on a drop-in basis, or from one to five days per week.  Options include Before Care 7 am to the start of school, and After Care which runs from the end of the school day to 6 pm.

  • Where are the programs located?

    Lebanon Township: 

    Before Care operates at Woodglen Middle School, 70 Bunnvale Rd., Califon, NJ 07830

    After Care operates at Valley View Elementary School, 400 County Rd 513, Califon, NJ 07830

    Franklin Township:

    After Care operates at the Franklin Township Elementary School, 52 Asbury-Broadway Rd, Washington, NJ 07882

  • How many days until my child can attend the program?

    It may take up to five business days from the date we receive the enrollment packet for the child to be able to attend the program.

  • What is offered during the school’s scheduled days off?

    YMCA Camp Bernie offers a Vacation Camp program during holiday breaks/professional development. Any child from the area, grades K-8, are welcome to attend! Children participating in the Before and After School Childcare Program five days a week can attend 7am - 6pm at a discounted rate!  There must be a minimum of five children attending for the program to run.  Click on Vacation Camp to learn more!

  • What are the Advantage Care Program hours?

    Before Care operates 7 am to the start of the school day.  After Care begins at the end of the school day and runs until 6 pm.

  • Is financial assistance offered?

    Families with multiple children attending the program will receive a 2nd child discount of 5% to be applied to every child after the first enrolled in the household.

    Financial assistance is available for through NORWESCAP Child and Family Resource Services. Please contact NORWESCAP of Hunterdon County at (908) 782-8183 for more information.