Before-School Program
Where Learning Meets Fun
At Baker Youth Club (BYC), we believe in providing comprehensive support to our members throughout their entire day, which is why we’re proud to offer a dynamic before-school program. Designed to kickstart your child’s day on a positive note, our before-school program provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children before their school day officially begins.
Our dedicated staff members are on hand to greet students with a warm welcome, ensuring they start their day feeling safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Whether it’s enjoying a nutritious breakfast on late-start Mondays, participating in an artistic activity, or simply socializing with friends, our before-school program sets the stage for a productive and fulfilling day ahead.
Need to contact us? Our office staff is available when the doors open at 6:30am M-F and again daily from 3-6:30pm. During summer camp, we can be reached from 7am – 5:30pm.
Transportation
Parents can drop their children off at BYC from 6:30am until until your child’s designated bus time. Please call us to confirm your child’s bus time to ensure drop-off goes smoothly. Transportation will be provided by BYC and Warsaw Community Schools so your child will arrive at their school before the scheduled breakfast time.
Arts & Crafts
Whether your child is interested in painting, drawing, sculpture, or making collages, our arts and crafts sessions are designed to inspire young artists to unleash their imaginations and express themselves. Artistic activities are a wonderful way for your child to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness.
Arts and crafts activities empower students to embrace their creativity, build confidence, and take pride in what they create through artistic expression.
Physical Activities
Being able to be active before sitting in class all day can be a huge benefit to your child. Physical activity is important to promote not only physical health, but mental health and well-being as well. We have two gyms, a game room, and a soccer room to ensure your child can move as much as they want to before heading off to school.
Through a variety of dynamic and engaging activities, our staff’s goal is to encourage regular exercise, help your child develop motor skills, and instill a lifelong appreciation for active living. Whether your child loves playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, or wants to just run around with their friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at BYC.
Program Rules
In all our programs, we enforce the following rules to ensure a safe and fun environment for all students, volunteers, and staff:
Before School Program Cost, Schedule & Weather Policy
If Warsaw Community Schools announce a 2‑hour delay, BYC’s Before School Program will still open at our normal time of 6:30 AM.
In cases of severe weather, BYC may need to make additional schedule decisions. We will make every effort to communicate these updates as soon as possible.
Please check the BYC Facebook page and your ProCare messaging app for the most current information.
If the delay becomes a school cancellation after we officially open, BYC will remain open until 5:30 PM with a $35 day fee (or children may be picked up by 10:00 AM at no additional charge).
If school is canceled the night before, BYC will be closed that day.
Extreme Weather Exceptions:
In cases of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, BYC may determine it is in the best interest of children and staff to close even during a delay or day‑of cancellation. If this occurs, BYC will make every effort to notify families by 6:30AM so alternate arrangements can be made.
Stay Updated
For the most up‑to‑date delay and cancellation information:
Please follow BYC’s Facebook page and your ProCare App for the most up-to-date delay and cancellation information and call 574-267-8771 for additional information.
Enroll Your Child at BYC
Register now to open the door to your child’s growth in fitness, education, and social skills at Baker Youth Club. Start their journey to success today.
