FAQs

Our programs serve youth from elementary school through high school. During the school year, elementary programs are available for youth in Grades 1st-5th, and teens in grades 6th-12th. Summer programs are available for youth entering grades 2nd–5th and grades 6th–12th.

Registration is completed through our online Parent Portal. Choose the program that’s right for your child, then follow the registration instructions to enroll. If you need help getting started, our Registration Help Guide and Parent Portal FAQs can walk you through the process.

Space may be limited by program, location, and grade level, particularly for summer programs. We encourage families to register as soon as enrollment opens.

Yes. Club programs may be available to students attending private or other area schools as well. Your child's school may affect which Club location they attend and whether transportation is available, so please contact us if you're unsure which location is right for your family.

Elementary afterschool programs generally run Monday through Friday from 3:00–6:00pm. The Teen Center is open Monday through Friday from 3:00–7:00pm. Also open on non-school days from 9:00am-5:00pm

Elementary programs are offered at several locations, including the Johnsonville Club and select Fond du Lac elementary schools. The Teen School Year Program is based at the Johnsonville Club Teen Center.
Your child's school determines which location they attend, so please review the program information or contact us if you aren't sure where your child should go.

Yes. Fond du Lac School District students have access to Club programming either at a site located within their school or through transportation to another Club location. Transportation arrangements depend on the school your child attends.

Yes! Academic enrichment is an important part of our afterschool programming. Depending on the program, members may participate in homework help, tutoring, educational games, and other learning activities alongside recreation, arts, social-emotional learning, and other Club programs.

Yes. School-year programs provide an evening meal or snack, depending on the location.

For 2027, both the Elementary and Teen Summer Programs run June 7 through August 13, Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm.

The Elementary Summer Program serves youth entering grades 2–5. The Teen Summer Program serves youth entering grades 6–12.

For 2026, the Elementary Summer Program fee is $270 and the Teen Summer Program fee is $200.
Fee assistance is available for families who need it.

Yes. Summer participants receive a breakfast snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack each day.

Club days combine learning, recreation, and plenty of opportunities to have fun with other kids. Elementary members participate in math and reading activities as well as recreation and other Club programming. Teens participate in a variety of enrichment and recreational activities throughout the day, including opportunities for physical activity and open gym.

The Fond du Lac Family YMCA offers an Early Morning Program from 7:00–9:00am. Families interested in early-morning care should contact the YMCA for details and availability.

Club members have opportunities to learn, play, build relationships, and develop skills that will help them at school and beyond. Programs include academic support, recreation, social-emotional learning, healthy habits, leadership development, career exploration, and life and workforce readiness.
Our Impact Programs include initiatives such as Project Learn, Social Emotional Learning, Life & Workforce Readiness, Future Force, Future Forward, and Be Great, Graduate.

No. While we provide a safe, supervised place for young people to be outside of school, the Club is designed to be much more than childcare. Our programs help members build academic skills, confidence, healthy relationships, leadership abilities, and practical skills for the future, while also giving them plenty of opportunities to have fun and connect with their peers.

Yes. Our Teen Center is specifically designed for middle and high school students. Along with recreation and a place to spend time with friends, teens have access to academic support, leadership opportunities, career exploration, job skills training, and programs designed to help them prepare for life after high school.