The Bounce House is always a hit.
When the schools are closed for the day because of weather, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is not. The YMCA provides a day-camp atmosphere with trained staff for school aged children when TCAPS schools are closed.
The snow day program at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. It's meant to work with parents' schedules, especially for moms and dads who may not have anywhere else to turn on such short notice.
"I believe the parents are really, really excited, and so grateful that they have a place like this that's fun and safe and nurturing," said Katie Winslow, School’s Out Supervisor. “The YMCA is a place where they can come and feel comfortable in a values-based environment."
The registration fee for Y members is $16 for the day and non-members is $25. The Grand Traverse YMCA is located at 3000 Racquet Club Drive, off South Airport Road between Cass and Garfield in Traverse City, behind the Logan West offices. For more information, you can contact the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA at (231) 933-9622 or download a registration form at www.gtbayymca.org.
There still is time to come for the fun!
