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When the bell rings at 3PM, the day isn’t over—especially for working families.
That’s when peace of mind matters most. The YMCA Afterschool Rising Stars program provides a safe, nurturing space where kids can learn, grow, and thrive while parents finish their workday.
This fall, we’re expanding!
The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is opening 11 new Afterschool Rising Stars sites across Horry County, serving students at 10 local schools. That means more children will have access to high-quality, affordable afterschool care that supports the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Your support makes it possible.
We never turn a child away due to cost. While our programs are already among the most affordable in the community, donor support ensures every family has access to financial assistance when they need it most.
With this expansion, we’ll serve 17 schools across Horry and Georgetown Counties.
Here’s where you’ll find us this school year:
📍Horry County Afterschool Rising Stars Locations
Afterschool Rising Stars onsite
- Aynor Elementary
- Burgess Elementary
- Midland Elementary
- Myrtle Beach Primary, Myrtle Beach Elementary, Myrtle Beach Early Childhood (ages 5+) at Myrtle Beach Primary
- Ocean Bay Elementary
- St. James Elementary School
Afterschool Rising Stars offsite in Horry County
- Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA (Multiple Schools)
- Coastal Carolina University (Waccamaw Elementary)
- Chesterfield Missionary Baptist (Riverside Elementary)
- Seacoast Church (Waccamaw Elementary)
- Trinity United Methodist Church (Conway Elementary)
Middle Schools in Horry County
- YMCA Seahawks Academy at Myrtle Beach Middle
📍Georgetown County Afterschool Rising Stars Locations
Afterschool Rising Stars Onsite in Georgetown County:
- Kensington Elementary School
- Maryville Elementary School
- McDonald Elementary School
- Andrews Elementary School
- Waccamaw Elementary (serving Waccamaw Elementary, Waccamaw Intermediate, and Coastal Montessori)
YMCA Afterschool Rising Stars isn’t just a place to go after the bell rings. It’s a place where kids:
- Make friends and build social skills
- Enjoy indoor and outdoor play
- Get homework help and academic reinforcement
- Discover their strengths and grow in confidence
We’re working closely with Horry County Schools to finalize sites and staffing—and enrollment will open soon!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23
You can sign up for the wait list now. Registration online will open on Wednesday, July 23rd. We can’t wait to welcome new families this school year!
👉 Sign up for Afterschool Rising Stars
We want you on our team!!!
👉 We’re hiring! Apply now to join our afterschool team.
✨ Be the Spark. Fuel a Child’s Potential.
We need your help!
We need your help to get these new sites up and running—and ensure no child is turned away due to cost.
Your donation supports startup costs and scholarships—so every child can have a safe, enriching place to go after school.
💛 What Your Gift Supports:
- Start-up costs like supplies, snacks, enrichment materials, and staff
- Financial support packages so families pay based on what they can afford
- Scholarships to help cover the gap—$1,000 supports one child for the entire year
🎓 Name a Scholarship. Change a Life.
With a gift of $1,000, you can Name a Scholarship in honor or memory of someone special.
Your tribute will support one child’s full-year financial assistance package and be listed on our Afterschool Wall of Gratitude.
🧃Every gift makes a difference:
- $50 covers one month of care
- $250 supports three months
- $1,000 names a scholarship
- $5,000 makes you an Afterschool Hero
📌 Help Us Reach Our Goal:
We’re raising $100,000 to launch these sites and provide financial assistance for the families who need it most.
Together, we can make sure every child has a safe, enriching place to go after school—and every parent has the peace of mind to work, knowing their child is in good hands.
🏢 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses are invited to support the launch of YMCA Afterschool across Horry County. Sponsorships include campaign-wide recognition and meaningful impact.
✨ Sponsorship Recognition
- Logo on the printed Welcome Packet distributed to all new afterschool families
- Logo featured in the new Raising Great Kids Newsletter, sent digitally to thousands of YMCA households with children
- Recognition on the YMCA Website on our Afterschool Rising Stars page
- Shoutouts on YMCA Social Media, thanking you for being a spark in the community
- A Spark Badge (digital image you can proudly display on your website or share with customers)
| Sponsorship | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Afterschool Hero – $10,000 | Powers new site launches + supports scholarships. |
| Literacy Champion – $5,000 | Support homework help tools and reading games. |
| Enrichment Sponsor – $2,500 | Fund creative programs like STEM, art, and play. |
| Snack Supporter – $1,500 | Provide healthy snacks for kids at all sites for one semester. |
| Name a Scholarship – $1,000 | Provide a full year of care for a child. |
Interested in sponsoring? Email [email protected] to learn more or donate now through this page.