Please browse our Winter 1 Program Guide Now’s the time to reflect and think about your well-being. How can the Y support you and your family in 2024? The start of the new year is a great time to try something new, start a new routine, meet new people. Ready to refocus or tweak a […]
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Y Vacation Club Even though school is closed December 26-29, the Woodruff Family YMCA is here for your child care needs. So drop your child off with our experienced staff for a fun-filled day of group games, outdoor play, activities, arts & crafts, snack, swimming and more! Please bring a nut-free lunch, a bag snack, […]
Please browse our Winter 1 Program Guide Now’s the time to reflect and think about your well-being. How can the Y support you and your family in 2024? The start of the new year is a great time to try something new, start a new routine, meet new people. Ready to refocus or tweak a […]
We are helping our children hear from Santa! The Stratford YMCA will be creating personalized letters from Santa to your child. Come to the Y to fill out some basic information and Santa will write a letter back to the children. Letters will be mailed to the address you provide us. If you have any […]
Y Vacation Club Even 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 […]
Holiday Drop and Shop Drop the kids off at the Y for a fun filled afternoon full of holiday activities while you get your holiday shopping and errands done! WHEN: Saturday, December 9 TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm FEE: $20.00 Member/$35.00 Program Participant Registration is required. All proceeds benefit the Soundview Family YMCA Annual Campaign!
Cardboard Gingerbread House Challenge Let’s create together a fun and festive Y with Gingerbread House challenge. Grab a family member or a friend and win a months worth of Membership Fee for free! Here is what you need to know: House should be made out of cardboard or paper. No larger than 3ft. by 3ft. […]
Put a smile on the face of a child this Christmas! Each year our Y supports families in our community during the holiday season with our Giving Tree. The Giving Tree is decorated with ornaments that have gift requests for children in need ages 1 to 12 and other ways to support children at the […]
Half Day Swim Club In this 4 day swim lesson program children learn to swim and be safe in and around the water. Half Day Swim Club is designed for children ages 3-10 years old, who want to learn to swim or improve their swim strokes. Children swim twice a day, enjoy a snack and […]
Parents Night Out at the Stratford YMCA Let our YMCA staff lead your kids on February 9 in fun group games, swim time, crafts, and other activities while making some new friends! Please bring a suit & towel. Preregistration is required. Registration ends two days before event so we can staff properly. Additional Info: All […]
Y Vacation Club at the Stratford YMCA Even though schools are closed, the Stratford 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, swimming, and more! Please bring a nut-free lunch, a bathing suit, and a towel. We […]
Let’s Keep Swimming Need something to do over the holiday break? Why not keep the kids swimming and strengthening their skills. During the holiday break, we will be running a 4 day swim clinic. There will be a morning session and an afternoon session; 30 minute lessons each day. WHEN: December 26-29 FEE: Member: $50/Program […]
Alpha Community Services YMCA Giving Tree Alpha Community Services YMCA, address’s the basic human needs for shelter, dignity and self sufficiency by providing a range of housing opportunities and supportive services. Please sign out the tag with a Membership Service Representative and return wrapped gift with tag attached by December 15.
Splash Week Consistency and frequency are both crucial when learning to swim and Splash Week is the perfect way to help refine swim skills and accelerate learning. Participants will start with a swim lesson, then change and participate in a dry activities including a Safety Around Water and STEM lesson, enjoy a snack, then get […]
Earn a Job as a Certified Lifeguard Are you responsible, honest, caring, and respectful? Are you a strong swimmer? Are you over the age of sixteen and looking for a job? Then the Soundview Family YMCA wants to hire you! Get certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding through the Blended Learning American Red Cross […]
Enjoy a wonderful Holiday story read by Mrs. Claus and decorate yummy cookies made by the best baker in the North Pole! WHEN: Saturday December 9 TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm Registration is Required FEE: Facility Members-$10/Program Participants-$15
DROP YOUR KIDDOS AT THE Y AND GET YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE! Snacks will be provided. (Children may bring their own nut-free snack). Program includes arts & crafts, free play, games and more! Pre Registration is required. WHEN: Saturday December 16 12:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday December 17 12:00pm-4:00pm, Friday December 22 4:00pm -8:00pm AGES: 3-12 FEE: Facility […]
Try Something New! Do something new at the Y and we’ll give you a jingle bell to attach to your shirt, your jacket, your hat or your shoes. We’ll give you another one for every new thing! What’s new? A class you’ve never taken, a machine you’ve never used, a chat with someone you’ve never […]
12 Days of Fitness Challenge WHEN: December 12-24 CHALLENGE: 12 Days of Workouts of 30 minutes or more at the Soundview Family YMCA or Y360 PRIZE: A YMCA umbrella Sleigh Your Workout This Holiday!
New Haven YMCA Youth Center 3v3 Tournament The YMCA welcomes all basketball enthusiasts 21 years of age and older to participate in our YMCA 3v3 Basketball Tournament! All proceeds will benefit our older youth Walk-in Basketball program. Events like this allow the Y to continue to operate the walk-in program at no cost to its […]
It’s all about family FUN on Friday nights! Family fun in the pool is back in full swing with a seasonal twist! Please register online or with our Member Services team. All Friday night events are held from 5-6:45pm in our Recreation Pool. WHEN: December 1 H20 Glow December 15 Holiday Flick & Float TIME: 5:00-6:45pm […]
Come Meet Olaf at the Stratford Y The holidays may be over but The Stratford Y is still bringing joy to children of all ages! Olaf says it will be fun to visit and give a warm hug! Please join us for a fun filled evening with art and crafts, STEM activities, a Snowman snack […]
Underwater Tree Lot Grab your friends and family for Splashmas fun! Water and dry land activities included. Participants will also be eligible for a raffle to win some great prizes. All ages are welcome to attend. Fee includes donation to the YMCA Annual Campaign. Decorate our special holiday trees with aquatic ornaments and enjoy free […]
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Gymnastics Team The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA gymnastics team has been inspiring and helping children achieve their goals since the 1980’s. Through the years the Y has produced multiple State and Regional champions as well as State and Regional team championships. Our gymnasts learn, through fun and discipline, the ability to achieve their goals. We […]
Leave the kids with us, shop till you drop! Calling all children! Join us for our Fall 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 […]
Movie Night at the Ralphola Taylor Community Center A great way to promote family bonding time is our weekly Family Movie Night. JOIN US, to watch a variety of newer and classic films, together as a community. All Ages Welcome. WHEN: October 27 – December 15 TIME: 6:00 pm (Doors open at 5:45pm) FEES: $10 […]
Video Game Club The Video Game Club is a fun and safe environment for youth to connect with like-minded peers and enjoy gaming together. We offer a few different gaming systems to ensure that there is a variety of choices for the youth. JOIN US! WHEN: October 23 – December 15 TIMES: Monday – Friday […]
Krafty Kidz Arts & Crafts Club Arts and Crafts helps to enhance the fine motor skills, hand to eye coordination and building levels of manual dexterity, as well as, identification of shapes, colors, textures, and working with materials. Encouraging and enhancing the natural creativity within the mind is the #1 goal of the Krafty Kidz […]
Computer Club Our Computer Lab is open for youth to have access to technology in a safe environment. Our computers are equipped with high speed internet service, as well as, Microsoft and Adobe software. Our staff will be on hand to assist with projects and open computer use. DATES: October 23 – December 15 WHEN: […]
Fall Into Fun! Fall into fun, fitness and fantastic programs at the YMCA! We’re offering returning class favorites, as well as, new offerings for youth. You can view our Fall 2 Program Guide with class descriptions, days/times and fees. There are many activities and programs to explore. Please take a look! Fall 2 Program Session: […]
Lifeguarding Course Our Y offers Red Cross Waterfront Life Guard certification courses throughout the year. The course includes CPR, AED and First Aid certifications for ages 15 years and up. Candidates must be able to swim 550 yards non-stop and tread water for three minutes. All participants must take and pass the pre-test before registering for […]
Open Camp Day Come join us at Camp Tepee and the Family Outdoor Center as we enjoy camp during the off season! You and your family can hike in the woods, build a fort, play mini-golf, start at GAGA game, shoot some hoops, or do a STEAM project! WHEN: Saturday, December 9 TIME: 1:30-3:30pm WHERE: […]
Let’s Keep Swimming Need something to do over the holiday break? Why not keep the kids swimming and strengthening their skills. During the holiday break, we will be running a 4 day swim clinic. There will be a morning session and an afternoon session; 30 minute lessons each day. For more information please contact member […]
Birthday Party Packages at the Stratford Y At all of our birthday parties, a party host will be provided to help parents set up and clean up from the party. Parties are two hours—the first hour is in the pool, and the second hour is in our party room. You’ll provide the decorations and food, […]
Child 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 […]
Y Vacation Club at the Stratford YMCA Even though schools are closed, the Stratford 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, swimming, and more! Please bring a nut-free lunch, a bathing suit, and a towel. We […]
Introduction to Personal Training If you’ve been on the fence about trying Personal Training, this is your sign! For new clients we offer an introductory program for your first 4 hours at $210 so you can experience the benefits of working with a personal trainer. Our Certified Personal Trainers will assess your wellness goals and […]
Child 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 […]
Kid’s Night Out 2023 Don’t miss out on an opportunity to enjoy a fun night out while the kids have a great time at the Y! Kids will play games, eat pizza, swim, use the indoor playscape and more! WHO: Ages 7-14 WHEN: Every Friday Night TIME: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm FEE: Members $10 per Friday/Program […]
Walk-In Program What are your kids doing after school? At the YMCA Walk-in Program kids build self-esteem, values, and leadership skills. Our Walk-in Program provides a safe environment where teens age 13-21 years old can focus on developing confidence and character with trained professionals guiding them. Participants will be able to take part in open […]
An instructed creative art class focusing on exploration and self discovery. Our arts & crafts guru will lead this seasonally themed craft class. WHEN: Saturdays: 10:30am-11:15am WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center FEE: Member: $50/Program Participant: $100
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Kids Zumba is the way to go! Kids Zumba is movement through dance combined with Spanish language. WHEN: Wednesdays: 5:00pm-5:45pm WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center FEE: Member: $0 Program Participant: $100
Enjoy Your Big Day At The Soundview Family YMCA A birthday party is fun, easy, and cool when you have it in the pool! We offer Splash Bash Parties for members ages five to sixteen featuring the use of our Recreation Pool. There are so many ways to make your party your own – from […]
Pickleball Clinic Newbies wanted! Do you want to learn how to play Pickleball with other beginners? Some of our more experienced players will help guide you through how to play this up and coming sport. Please spread the word to others who may want to take advantage of this opportunity to try something new. If […]
Celebrate Birthdays at the Stratford YMCA For all birthday parties, a party host will be provided to help parents set up and clean up from the party. All parties are scheduled for two hours. Each party consists of one hour in the pool followed by one hour in the party room. A lifeguard will swim […]