The Five Star Kids Academy, at the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads, offers school-age care to children ages 4 through 12 in a safe and reliable learning-focused environment. Our goal is to support both cognitive development and social-emotional growth with opportunities for enrichment and connection in a safe, clean, and healthy setting through:

• STREAM-based (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, mathematics) learning activities

• Educational partnerships to promote literacy and academic achievement

• Homework support

• Daily physical activity

• Opportunities for creativity, mindfulness, and critical thinking

• Engaging lessons and activities that focus on character development and resilience

• Daily physical activity and free play

• Opportunities for creativity, mindfulness, and critical thinking

• Games and interactive activities that focus on character development and positivity to build connections and supportive, longterm friendships

AT THE FIVE STAR KIDS ACADEMY

STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED:

• USDA-approved nutritious snacks
• Homework Assistance
• Free play on our amazing playground
• High-interest activities and interactive games
• A listening ear and positive encouragement
• Lasting memories with friends and staff

WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO:

• Behave APPROPRIATELY and THINK before acting
• Be POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL, and ENCOURAGING
• Demonstrate KINDNESS and CARING toward peers and staff
• Take RESPONSIBILITY for their actions
• Foster SAFE and HEALTHY actions/behaviors
• COMPLETE assignments/tasks independently 

REGISTRATION PROCESS 2022-2023

In order to reserve your FIVE STAR KIDS ACADEMY placement, please complete the following:

• Submit your registration via the online form located further down on this page. If you are unable to see or access this form, it may be due to the use of a secured military network. If you are not on this type of network and still are having difficulty viewing the form, please contact our office for assistance at 757-363-1884. For your convenience, ALL children in your family will be enrolled on this ONE registration application.
• Create your FREE ASYMCA Membership. PLEASE INCLUDE EVERYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD.
• Apply for TUITION ASSISTANCE for child care fees by completing the appropriate tuition subsidy below.
• After RECEIVING YOUR REGISTRATION APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO FINALIZE YOUR CHILD(REN)'S ENROLLMENT. PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
  • A current doctor signed physical (within the last year) AND a copy of your child's immunization record
  • Child's Original Birth Certificate
  • Valid photo ID for parent or guardian
  • Current LES for active-duty military members to verify rank for tuition rates
  • Medication Form for prescription and non-prescription medications
  • Current Allergy/Asthma Action Plan (completed by a doctor), if applicable.
  • You will complete a CACFP form during your scheduled appointment.

School-Age Care is available at:

Armed Services YMCA Regional Office

1465 Lakeside Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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