Baltic Y-Kids program
Baltic Summer Rec Program
Hours: 8am-5:30pm
Location: Baltic Elementary School, 1 bulldog ave., Baltic SD, with parent access out of the middle school doors.
Dates for this program will run from 5/27/25-8/8/25 Monday-Friday. (closed for Memorial Day and 4th of July)
Baltic Y-Kids After School Program
Hours: 3:15pm-6pm
Location: Baltic Elementary School, 1 bulldog ave., Baltic SD.
More information to follow on the next page.
2026 Summer Y-Kids
Program Dates & Hours
May 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Our program will run out of the 4th/5th grade wing at Baltic School.
Please note: The front doors will NOT be unlocked. Parents can call when they arrive, and staff will let you in at Door R (west side of the school).
Swimming & Field Trips
Students will swim at Wild Water West every Monday, Dell Rapids pool Tuesday and Thursday, a Sioux Falls splash pad Wednesday and a Sioux Falls park on Fridays.
Pool Pass Requirements:
Families will be required to purchase a Dell Rapids Pool Pass.
The YMCA will cover Wild Water West season passes for each child.
YMCA Field Trip Shirts:
The YMCA will provide a t-shirt for field trips.
Weather Notes:
We will always communicate any changes as early as possible.
Meals
Meals are not provided.
Please pack your child a lunch every day.
We have fridges and microwaves available, but highly encourage simple/quick lunches so children have plenty of time to eat. They will take a lot of the lunches with to eat picnic style.
An afternoon snack will be provided daily.
Weekly Schedules
A detailed schedule for the upcoming week will be emailed every Sunday.
This will include:
- Field trip times
- Location details
- What to bring
- Any special reminders
Please keep an eye out for these emails.
What to Bring Daily
Your child should have a backpack with:
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Socks & underwear
- Water bottle
Families are welcome to leave bags at the school if preferred.
Program Schedule
7:45–8:45 Arrival & Free Play
8:45–9:15 Outside Recess
9:15–10:15 Group Activity
10:15–10:45 Indoor Planned Game
10:45–11:15 Lunch
11:15–11:45 Quiet time / Change for Field Trip
12:00–3:15 Field Trip (times may vary; we will communicate any changes)
3:15–3:45 Change Out of Swimsuits
3:45–4:00 Snack
4:00–4:45 Free Play (Inside or Outside depending on weather)
4:45–5:00 Clean-Up & Relax / Pick-Up
Attendance & Billing Reminder
Once a child is registered for a week, we cannot prorate for days missed due to:
- Camps
- Vacations
- Sick days
- Other absences
We staff and plan based on weekly commitments.
Registration Information ($35.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/25 | 8/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 195.00 | $ 195.00 |