Looking for trusted after school care in Harnett or Cumberland County? The YMCA of the Sandhills offers safe and affordable after school programs for elementary and middle school students. Designed to support working families, our programs create a positive environment where children and teens can thrive after the school day ends.
Our after school program includes structured age-appropriate activities led by trained counselors who care about your child's growth and well-being. We make every afternoon count with experiences that support academic, physical and emotional development.
We partner with elementary and middle schools near you to provide dependable transportation from the school campus directly to the YMCA; some Y after school programs are held at school. Our caring staff ensures your child transitions smoothly from the classroom to a supportive after school environment.
The Y also provides care on early relase days and teacher work days.
At the YMCA of the Sandhills, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality after school care. That’s why we offer financial assistance to ensure our after school program is inclusive, cost-effective, affordable for all families, regardless of income. To apply for a discounted afters school rate, complete the Open Doors Application and bring it to the front desk at the Y. (Income verification will be required.)
The YMCA of the Sandhills is more than just a place for after school programs; we're a trusted provider of child care services designed to support the whole family.
Click here to register for the 2025-2026 After School Program now! Give your child the tools to succeed—after school and beyond. We can't wait to see you at the Y!
Registration:
Start Date: August 13, 2025
Schedule: from school dismissal to 6 pm
Transportation: provided by Harnett County Schools
Schools served:
Questions? saleebyyouth@ymcaofthesandhills.org or 910-426-9622 (Saleeby, Option 2)
Registration:
Start Date: August 25
Schedule: from school dismissal to 6 pm
Transportation: provided by the Y
Schools served:
Questions? fayettevilleyouth@ymcaofthesandhills.org or 910-426-9622 (Fayetteville, Option 2)
After School Program Policies
Highland Site B/A Programs POLICIES
Saleeby Site B/A Programs POLICIES
The 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner, and the Y is here to help! The Y now serves 16 elementary and middle schools with our affordable After School Program. Registration is now open!
To ensure students have the tools they need to succeed and feel confident, the Y is hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive at the Saleeby Family YMCA July 28-August 7 and at the Fayetteville YMCA August 1-14. Download the Saleeby flier and the Fayetteville flier to see what supplies are needed.
We've got spirit, how about you?! Spirit Week is here July 21-27 with fun themes as we celebrate our members and our community! Click here to see how you can show your spirit!! As part of the celebration, current members in good standing can refer a friend to join with NO JOIN FEE that week. If your friend's account is still active on September 1, YOUR September dues will be waived! Click here for Y Membership details!
The Y launched its 2025 Summer Food Service Program this month, providing free, nutritious meal boxes for children and teens 18 and under in Harnett County. Families can pick up boxes via drive-thru at Word Education Church in Lillington every Thursday from 4-6 pm through August 7. (Boxes are available on a first-come, first-seved basis.)
Each box contains seven day's worth of breakfasts and lunches and adheres to USDA guidelines. Boxes include the five components of a balanced meal, including fruit, vegetables, whole grains, meat/meat alternative and milk.
September 22-25, 2025
Details here! SOLD OUT but we have a waiting list!