Youth and Family


FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE

Parents Night OutParents Night Out at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA

 

We’re excited to invite you to our exclusive Parents’ Night Out event! Leave the kids with us for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved break. Pizza provided!

WHEN: Friday, September 19th, Friday, October 17th, Friday, November 21st.

AGES: K-5

TIME: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

FEE: Member $21 Program Participant $32

WHERE: Camp Tepee Outdoor Center – 204 Stanley Road, Monroe

Register online!


Ramp Up Your Playtime

Hot Wheels 3Hot Wheels Physics

Unlock the science of motion through Hot Wheels play and discovery!

Race into real-life problem solving skills with engaging activities centered around important STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

WHO: Children ages: 5-8

WHEN: Saturdays

TIME: 9:00-9:45AM

WHERE: Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Program Center 20 Trefoil Dr. Trumbull

Please contact Kathleen Riley for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.


Gather Around For…

Family Programs 4Family Campfire Nights – Unplug and Unwind

  • Once a month
  • Led by UD Greg
  • An evening of community, connection, and cozy campfire fun
  • Family-friendly stories & s’mores
  • Family program- children must be accompanied

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 12th/Friday, Oct 10th/Friday, Nov. 14th

TIME: 6:30PM-7:30PM

FEE: Member: Free/Program participant: $25/family


Adventure Awaits!

Family Running Club 1Family Outdoor Survival Class

A perfect opportunity for families to get outside, for children ages 6 and up

Activities Include:

  • Building shelters
  • Starting campfires
  • Practicing outdoor safety

WHEN: Saturdays

TIME: 12:00PM-12:45PM

WHERE: YMCA Camp Tepee and Outdoor Center – 204 Stanley Road Monroe, CT 06468

FEE: Member: $100/Program participant: $200/family


Play Hard, Party Harder

Children playing with balloons and a topBIRTHDAY PARTY RENTALS

The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA has two amazing facilities that offer a variety of party options to celebrate your child’s next birthday!  Choose one of our year-round, seasonal, indoor, or outdoor parties.  Our enthusiastic and experienced staff will work closely with you to customize the activities and space to create a fantastic birthday!  To ensure you have memories that last a lifetime, our friendly staff is here to help you from the moment you arrive until all your guests depart.

Birthday children may have up to 21 guests, and the parents can stay for the fun! All parties will have 2 hours to enjoy our facilities.

WHEN: Saturdays / Sundays

WHERE: Family Outdoor Center (204 Stanley Rd in Monroe), Program Center (20 Trefoil Dr in Trumbull)

Check out our 2025 LWT Birthday Book for a detailed list of activities for your child’s birthday.

For outdoor reservations, contact Kathleen Riley at kriley@cccymca.org.

For indoor reservations, contact Jane Marella at jmarella@cccymca.org


Connect Grow Play

y bball coachPick-Up Basketball

Are your pre-teens and teens looking for a place to play basketball in the fall and winter? Come play Pick-Up Basketball with old and new friends. This program offers options to play a game they already love, with the ability to grow more with guidance. We will play friendly pickup games with a supportive and knowledgeable instructor.

WHO: Ages 11-17

FEES: Members: $84/Program Participant: $168

Register in advance at the Front Desk, online or contact Kathleen Riley for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.


Gotta Catch Them All

POKEMON GAME NIGHT Ages 7 and up 1Pokémon Club at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Program Center

Experience the fun, thought-provoking game that is Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game).  Bring your cards, play mats and other game accessories you already own. Meet people who have mutual interest in a game you love and enjoy. Learn different ways to play and strategies to help make the game more interesting.

WHO: Ages 7 and up

FEES: Members: $63/Program Participant: $126

WHEN: Saturdays, starting November 1st

TIME: 12:00PM-12:45PM


Enhance Your Child’s Development

Infant and Preschool Programs Fall 1 2025Infant and Preschool Programs at the Y

Tap into your child’s energy by enrolling in one of our parent involvement or independent children’s classes. Your active youngster will engage in physical and social activities to stimulate their emotional and intellectual development…. with an extra emphasis on fun!

PLAYTIME PALS

Mondays; 9:30-10:15am

September 1st-October 26th

Caregiver and Tot Program

Ages: 12-24 months

STEPPING STONES

Wednesdays; 9:30-11am

September 1st-October 26th

Drop Off Program

Ages: 2-4 years

SPARKLING STARS GYMNASTICS

Saturdays; 8:45-9:30am

September 1st-October 26th

Caregiver and Tot Program

Ages: 24-36 months

LITTLE STARS GYMNASTICS

Saturdays; 9:45am-10:30am

Drop Off Program

Ages: 3 years

ADVENTURE ATHLETES

Fridays: 9:00-9:45am

September 1st-October 26th

Drop Off Program

Ages: 3-6 years

Contact Kathleen for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.


A Game of Games For Everyone

multi sportMulti-Sport at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Program Center

Develop your skills in team sports in a non-competitive, fun and engaging class, where we will play classic games and even learn a new game called BBS, which incorporates elements of baseball, basketball and soccer!

WHO: Grades 3 and up

FEES: Members: $74/Program Participant: $148

Register online or contact the front desk for assistance. Please contact Kathleen Riley for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.


For the Love of Literacy

bookworms y usa 1BOOKWORMS – Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Program Center

Build excitement for reading while enhancing literacy skills, including tracking, fluency and comprehension. Fourth and fifth grade students will enjoy read aloud, silent reading time, and practicing reading strategies along with continuous scaffolding to help reach/exceed their personal goals.

WHO: Children Grades 4 and 5

FEES: Members: $74/Program Participant: $148

Register online or contact the front desk for assistance. Please contact Kathleen Riley for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.


Develop a Playful Love of Learning

lego learnersLittle Lego Learners – Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Camp Tepee Outdoor Center

In this engaging hands-on class, we foster the love of Lego while providing a basis for scientific reasoning, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking. Our projects include constructing bridges, vehicles, spinning tops, mazes and exploring patterns along with many other engaging activities. Participation in this class will enhance fine motor skills, teamwork, and conversational skills as well as strengthen concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Challenge and encourage your child to think critically while experiencing the pure joy of playing with Legos by joining Little Lego Learners this Spring!

WHO: Children ages: 5 and up

FEES: Members: $52/Program Participant: $104

WHERE: YMCA Camp Tepee Outdoor Center – 204 Stanley Rd. Monroe, CT

Register online or contact the front desk for assistance. Please contact Kathleen Riley for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.

 

 


Toddler Tumbling Triumph

gymnast art purpleLittle Gymnasts in Action: Gymnastics for Threes

Calling all parents and toddlers! Watch your little ones bloom with joy as they embark on a gymnastics adventure designed to captivate their imaginations and nurture their physical development.

WHEN: Friday 9:00-9:45am, Saturday 9:45- 10:30am

FEE: Member $140/Program Participant $280


Make Use of the Y, We’ll Watch the Kids

stock y staff with childrenChild Watch

Know your child is safe and happy while you attend a group exercise class or workout! Child Watch allows you to exercise while your children play in a supervised area. Anyone using Child Watch must be in the building at all times and must have a family membership. There is a 2 hour per visit time limit.

WHO: Available for any child ages 6 weeks to 12 years with a family membership.

TIME: Visit the schedule page of our web site for days and times


Score Some Fun

Basketball with the Y logo on itOpen Basketball

Open gym time is available at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA in our half court basketball gym.

The Lakewood– Trumbull YMCA half court basketball gym now has open hours available for our members to shoot some hoops and have some fun. Basketballs are available for you to use. We encourage social distancing. Youth under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult.

 


Y Stands For Youth

Youth in our Branch Wellness Center

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Our Youth Wellness Orientation Bracelet Program is designed for youth members ages 10-13 who would like to use our Wellness Center while their parent is in the room. Youth will be given FREE training with one of our Wellness Coaches to learn about each aspect of the Wellness Center. Youth members will learn proper technique, safety, and etiquette of gym fitness. Schedule your appointment today at the Member Welcome Center.

Wellness Center: Yellow Bracelet

Youth members, 10-13 years of age are permitted to exercise on the cardiovascular equipment with a parent after completing a free orientation with a Wellness Coach. The youth member must wear a yellow wristband when working out in the Branch.

Wellness Center: Blue Bracelet

Youth members, 12-13 years of age are permitted to exercise on the strength equipment with a parent after completing a free orientation with a Wellness Coach. The youth member must wear a blue wristband when working out in the Branch. Prerequisite: Must have completed yellow bracelet training.

CONTACT: Member Service Team or Wellness Director.


DESIRE, DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION

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Martial Arts

The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA has a long tradition using the martial arts style of Cheezic Tang Soo Do, developing physical defense, high personal standards, respect and discipline of mind, body, and spirit. Our 9th Degree Belt, Master David DeGuzman, leads the students in self-defense, forms, weapons, sparring, and board breaking. We offer a variety of classes beginning at age 4. There are even summer clinics and occasional tournaments!

Specific schedules and pricing can be found in our program guide.

 


Camp and Outdoor Center

Our facility is open in the summer. We offer summer programs, group and private swim lessons, pool parties, and group rentals.

Our Camp and Outdoor Center offers 3 pools, boating, tennis, basketball, rental, birthday parties, swim lessons and is home to our summer day camp, Camp Tepee.

204 Stanley Road
Monroe, CT  06468
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203 261 2566
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203 261 3146
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For more information about Outdoor Family Center, please call P 203 445 9633.