Overview
Kids have a blast in our recreational program on school release days and school vacation breaks. It’s safe, fun, full of age-appropriate activities that stretch kids’ minds and bodies – and gives them opportunities to practice caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.
Kids are engaged and entertained
Each day is different – there’s a whole lot of things to do and places to go. Arts and crafts, group games, sports, indoor and outdoor play, themed projects and field trips are just some of the ways your child might spend their day.
Awesome field trips and fun themes
Field trip samples:
- Rollerskating
- Museums
- Indoor Activity Parks
- Bowling
- Swimming
- Movies
- Seasonal Trips such as Pumpkin Patch or Sledding
Locations
Eagle Creek Elementary
6855 Woodward Avenue
Jackson Elementary
1601 Lusitano Street
Red Oak Elementary
7700 Old Carriage Court
Sun Path Elementary
2250 East 17th Avenue
Sweeney Elementary
1001 Adams St S
Forms & Documents
Hours
- Drop-off 6:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Program Day 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Pick-up 4:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
School Release Date Calendar for ISD 720
For students currently in grades K - 5
2024
- September 3, 4 (Sun Path)
- October 16, 17, 18 (Red Oak)
- November 8, 27 (Eagle Creek)
- December 23, 26, 27, 30 (Jackson)
2025
- January 20, 24 (Sweeney)
- February 17 (Sweeney)
- March 11 (Eagle Creek)
- March 28, 31 (Sun Path)
- April 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sun Path)
- April 18, 25 (Red Oak)
Early Release Date Calendar for ISD 720
For students currently in grades K - 5
2024
- September 27 (Eagle Creek, Jackson)
- November 1 (Eagle Creek, Jackson)
2025
- January 10 (Eagle Creek, Jackson)
- March 21 (Eagle Creek, Jackson)
*Shakopee Area Catholic School, Red Oak and Eagle Creek students must pick the Eagle Creek location. Sun Path, Sweeney and Jackson students must pick the Jackson location.
Cost
School Release Days: $56 per child per day. Late registration $66 per child per day.
Early Release Days: $25 per child per day. Late registration $35 per child per day.
Program Fees
Advanced registration is required to receive the standard program rate. Fees are due Monday, two weeks prior to the Release Day.
Registrations received later than Monday, two weeks prior to the release day, will result in a $10 premium increase in the school release day tuition.
Payment
Registrations completed online can be paid at the time of registration or set up as an automatic electronic fund transfer (EFT). Payment is available for paper registrations via cash, check or EFT. You may authorize EFT on your registration form. EFTs will be processed on Tuesday two weeks prior to the week of the release day. You may login online to see your balance and make a payment.
Cancellations and Changes
YMCA of the North is committed to offering programs and services that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Please review our refund policies, which support our programs and service delivery.
What to Bring to School Release Days
(please label all belongings)
- Lunch
- Beverage and two snacks
- Appropriate clothing for outdoor play and art projects
- On swim field-trip days, a swimsuit, towel and lock
*The YMCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Please leave toys and valuables at home. In the event of low enrollment (less than 10 participants) the day may be cancelled. You will be notified five days in advance.