The Valley YMCA has been a vital part of the Valley community since 1866 – serving the residents of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. At the Valley YMCA, we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
The Valley Y has a wide variety of programs for the youth in our community. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth – serving infants through teens – in a safe environment. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that help build character.
Mailing Address & Phone:P.O. Box 373 Ansonia, CT 06401 |
Child Care Center Address & Phone:32 Howard Avenue
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YMCA Day of Service – Earth DayIn celebration of Earth Day, the Valley YMCA is offering a volunteer opportunity at our Valley YMCA Child Care Center at 32 Howard Ave in Ansonia
Join us as we do a Spring Cleanup with our preschool teachers and students. We will be picking up trash around Pine Lot Park and up and down Howard Ave. Pickers being provided!
We will meet on Monday, April 22 at 11am in the parking lot in front of the preschool! We hope to see you there!
Together we can make a difference.
FIND YOUR FUN, FIND YOUR Y AT HEALTHY KIDS DAY!The Valley YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20 10am-1pm. This free, open to the public, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Come and celebrate with us! We’ll have visits and special demonstrations including:
WHEN: April 20
TIME: 10am-1pm
WHERE: Valley YMCA, 32 Howard Avenue, Ansonia
At our event, we are collecting Child-Friendly Hygiene Products such as children’s shampoo/conditioner, diapers/wipes/creams, baby soap/lotions, child toothbrushes/paste, child safe sunscreen, band-aids, and more for those in local shelters.
Uncover opportunities to engage with fresh faces, explore new interests, build new skills and a deeper sense of fulfillment. Explore our Spring Program Guide. Enroll in a new program or class, sign your child up for summer camp or school age child care, or just try something different!
Spring Program Session: April 22-June 16, 2024
Member Registration Starts: April 1, 2024 (no joke!)
Program Participant Registration Starts: April 8, 2024
Kid’s Paint and Sip at the Valley YMCAJoin us for a healthy, safe and fun event for children! Everyone leaves with a piece of art that they have created!.
Children will paint a picture, sip healthy smoothies, and share their talents with the group. For more information, please contact Felica Beall at Fbeall@cccymca.org or Stephanie Trcka at Strcka@cccymca.org
Please register in advance as space is limited.
WHEN: Saturdays April 27 – June 15
Session One: Ages 4-6 years. old 10:00am-10:50am
Session Two: Ages 7-12 years. old 11:00am-11:50am
WHERE: 32 Howard Ave, Ansonia
HOW TO REGISTER: Online or in-person
FEE: $20 Facility Members/$40 Program Participant
Leave the Kids With Us, Shop Til You Drop!Calling all children! Join us for our Spring Session Drop and Shop events. Drop your kids off with us and we’ll take care of them while you get some weekly shopping done. We will serve a healthy snack and provide fun and engaging activities.
Preregistration is required
AGES: 3-12 years old
WHEN: Saturdays, April 27-June 15
WHERE: Valley YMCA
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
Fees: $10 per child – Member/ $20 per child Program Participant
CONTACT: Felicia Beall, Youth and Family Coordinator Fbeall@cccymca.org or 203 732 7778
Y Vacation ClubEven though school is closed the Valley YMCA is here for your child care needs. Drop your child off with our experienced staff for a fun-filled day of games, activities, arts & crafts and more! Please bring a nut-free lunch. Space is limited, preregistration is required. Please contact Felicia Beall at fbeall@cccymca.org or call 203 732 7778 to register.
WHEN: April 15-19
TIME: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
WHERE: Valley YMCA at the Holy Rosary Church-10 Father Salemi Dr Ansonia, CT 06401
FEE: Member $43/Program Participant $53
WELCOME TO SUMMER DAY CAMP!The YMCA believes all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. At YMCA day camp kids and teens can develop skills, self-confidence, new friendships and a sense of belonging – all while having tons of fun.
In order to have fun and thrive, kids of all ages need to feel both physically and emotionally safe. When you drop your child off at a camp, you can rest assured that their total well-being will be supported. Safety is always our number one priority! We keep kids healthy and safe while providing enriching experiences. As a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for over 130 years. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that help build character.
Learn More: Valley Y 2024 Day Camp Brochure; Valley Y 2024 Day Camp Parent Handbook and 2024 Valley Y Camp FAQs
Registration Forms: Valley Y 2024 Day Camp Registration Packet
If your child will require special assistance or medicine while at camp, these forms may also be required: Individual Care Plan_Medicine Authorization
Financial assistance is available for families who need it to ensure that all kids in our community can have enriching summer experiences. These forms are required to apply: Financial Assistance Forms
If your child is 14-15 years of age, they may be interested in our Counselor in Training program. In our CIT program, they will receive valuable job interviewing skills, child care training, leadership experience, team building, and problem-solving skills. To apply please fill out the application and contact the Y for an interview. CIT Application Form
Our camp programs fill up fast, so make plans to reserve your spot!
When a friend you’ve referred joins the Y, we’ll thank you by giving you a FREE membership month.
There’s no limit to how many friends you refer and there’s no limit to how many FREE months you can receive.
Being with friends is always more fun for you and your family.
TogetherhoodAt the Y, we’re dedicated to strengthening the community by giving back and supporting our neighbors. That’s why we invite you to participate in Togetherhood™, a program that gives Y members the opportunity to select, plan and lead meaningful community service projects that benefit people and organizations right here in our neighborhood!
Togetherhood™ invites members to participate in the Y’s cause to strengthen the community. Collecting school supplies, donating blood, or running a park clean up are just some of the countless ways Y members and their friends and families can come together in service to their community.
