Summer Day Camp

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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: 2025 YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel Day Camp Brochure,YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel 2025 Day Camp Parent Handbook and YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel FAQs

Registration Forms: 2025 YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel Day Camp Registration Packet-Fillable

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. 


Winter 2 Program Guide

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Explore  our Winter 2 Program Guide! At the Y, we’re dedicated to fostering a supportive community where you and your children can thrive. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to help young people build confidence, develop new skills, and create lasting memories. With engaging, educational classes in a welcoming and safe environment, you and your family can feel at ease while connecting with others. Join us and experience the fun, growth, and connection that make the Y so special!

Please browse our Winter 2 Program Guide: NHYYC Winter 2 Program Guide

Session Dates: March 3-April 27, 2025

Member Registration Opens: February 10, 2025

Program Participant Registration Opens: February 17, 2025

Everyone is invited to participate. We understand that circumstances vary. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.


SLEEPAWAY CAMP!

3 boys sailingYMCA Camp Hi-Rock is a sleepaway located in Western Massachusetts. We are nestled among 1,000 acres in the Berkshire Mountains, surrounded by conservation forest, and centered around our pristine, private, ninety-acre lake. This gives us the ideal backdrop for the wide variety of activities we offer, which include swimming, climbing, water skiing, archery, sailing and arts & crafts among many others. Camp Hi-Rock is dedicated to the growth and development of all of the participants we serve. We seek to help each camper develop his or her sense of personal worth and responsibility as a cooperative member of a group. In addition, we want campers to discover, learn, cultivate new skills, develop healthy lifestyles, create meaningful relationships, and become more caring, honest, respectful and responsible people.

Please visit us at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center for a drop-in information session to speak face to face with a camp representative, view camp videos and slides, and learn more!

WHEN: Wednesday, February 12, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Can’t make it? Please check out our website for alternative dates and locations including virtual information sessions and open houses on camp in the spring: Click here


Building Confident Swimmers & Lifeguards

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As part of the Aquatic Leader Program, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to swim while learning how to be safe in and around water, progressing into stroke development and endurance. Participants will move through the program as they become stronger, more confident swimmers.

Additionally, program participants will have the opportunity to take part in the Learn to Guard portion of the program after developing the swim skills and endurance needed to meet the prerequisites of the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Program.

The Aquatic Leaders Program meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:45pm-5:30pm at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center. For more information, please email Jess at jskolozdra@cccymca.org or call 203-776-9622.


Run, Support, Have Fun

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Come join in a great cause to support the Hamden/ North Haven and New Haven YMCA Youth Center’s Annual Campaigns. There are lots of ways to register!

Register online at hnhymca.org or newhavenymca.org.

Register in person at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center front desk.

Register race day from 9:00am-9:30am at Camp Mountain Laurel located at 2705 Downes Road Hamden CT, 06518

Pre-registration fees are $30 for the color run and $40 for the 5K trail run. Race day registration is $35 for the color run and $45 for the 5K trail run.

The first 100 pre-registered participants will receive a Y giveaway. Water stations will be available throughout the event. Race line Start Services will be providing the bibs and pins for all the 5K Trail runners.

WHEN: May 17, 2025

WHERE: 2705 Downes Road Hamden CT, 06518

RACE TIME: 10:00am for family color run & 10:30am for the 5K Trail Run

Click here to register


Fun With Friends

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At YMCA Walk-In Program participants build self-esteem, values and leadership skills. Our Walk-In Program provides a safe environment where teens & young adults can focus on developing confidence and character with trained professionals guiding them. Participants will be able to take part in open gym basketball, the Learn to Swim & Learn to Guard Program, open swim, and have access to computers for homework support on scheduled days.

OPEN GYM

WHEN: Monday through Friday

TIME: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Learn To Swim & Learn To Guard Program

WHEN: Thursdays

TIME: 4:45pm-5:30pm

*Applications for the Walk-in Program can be found at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center located at 52 Howe Street New Haven, CT 06511.


Winter 1 Program Guide

2025 Program Guide Winter 1 YouthPlease browse our Winter 1 Program Guide and discover opportunities to kick off the new year with a fresh start! Whether you’re looking to have your child try something new, begin a new routine, or meet new kids, we may have what’s right for you. This season is the perfect time to refocus or make small adjustments to current habits that can lead to big, positive changes. Register for a YMCA Winter 1 Program.

Winter 1 Session runs January 6 – March 2, 2025


Unlimited Potential

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“A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves.”

Join us on Thursdays at 6:30 pm for the Hamden/North Haven YMCA & New Haven YMCA Youth Center’s Teen Leaders Club! Invite your friends!

Leaders is a Nationwide YMCA program for Middle School and High School teens that teaches leadership skills through community service, volunteerism, and personal growth.

In Teen Leaders Club you will have fun and can…
• Meet other teens from our community and from the New England area.
• Be a leader in the YMCA and in the community.
• Plan events and field trips.
• Participate in regional leadership retreats.
• Earn volunteer service hours and recommendations.

WHEN: Weekly club meetings will be held on Thursdays at 6:30pm for about an hour and a half.

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center 50 Howe Street, New Haven

HOW TO REGISTER: Show up anytime! New leaders can participate in two meetings before making the decision to join. For more information, contact Mush by calling 203-776-9622


Learn to Swim, Learn to Guard Program

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WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, must attend both days each week

TIME: 4:45pm-5:30pm

FEE: Member: $98/Program Participant: $196


Soccer

soccer 1Learn the basics of soccer while having fun and practicing with friends! Each week will be dedicated to learning a different skill and each session will conclude with a game.

WHEN: Thursdays: 4:45-5:30pm

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center

FEE: Member: $50/Program Participant: $100


Kids Zumba

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WHEN: Thursdays: 4:45pm-5:30pm

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center

FEE: Member: $50 Program Participant: $100


Dance for Beginners

dance classesLearn the basics of dance with us each week developing skills and confidence, while making friends and having fun!

AGES: 5-10 years old

WHEN: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center

FEE: Member: $85 Program Participant: $170


Youth Basketball

BasketballLearn the basic skills of basketball from our experienced staff members. Kids will learn how to dribble, shoot, and pass while learning the importance of teamwork.

WHEN: Tuesdays: 4:45pm-5:30pm

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center

FEE: Member: $50 Program Participant: $100


Get Crafty – Canvas Painting

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WHEN: Thursdays:  5:30-6:15pm

WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center

FEE: Member:  $65/ Program Participant:  $130

 


Eat Smart, Be Active, Together

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Join us at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center, for our Family Nutrition Education Program. The program will be an eight-part, monthly series, beginning in January and running through August 2025.

This community-focused initiative is designed to empower families with the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy, affordable, and delicious food choices. The Eating Smart-Being Active Workshop curriculum will center around hands-on workshops, engaging activities, and expert guidance, so that participants learn about nutrition, meal planning, food safety, and strategies for incorporating wholesome eating habits into their daily lives. The program fosters a supportive environment for families to build lifelong skills for health and well-being.

This program is open to all families, free of charge.

WHEN: The workshops are held in the lobby of the New Haven YMCA Youth Center from 4:00-5:00pm and are open to families free of charge on January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15 and August 19.

HOW TO REGISTER: Register at the front desk at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center or by emailing Aishah abrice@cccymca.org


2025 DAY CAMP REGISTRATION

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DAY CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS for all Central Connecticut Coast YMCA members on February 1, 2025; for Program Participants and Members of other Ys on February 15, 2025. Register early! So that we can maintain camper to staff ratios, we may have session waiting lists.


After School Child Care

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FIND YOUR HOMEWORK HELPER

The Y is here to meet your school age child care needs! Our program combines academics with play, and offers a caring and safe environment where kids can achieve, feel a sense of belonging, build friendships and explore new interests. Once homework is complete and snacks finished, Y staff will lead the participants in various enrichment activities including STEAM, kids fitness and fine arts.

We help kids reach their potential and thrive in a safe, trustworthy setting. We offer a curriculum that aligns with the school day and supports growth in literacy, science, math, science, engineering, arts and technology (STEAM) while infusing the arts, physical activity, and fun. We teach kids confidence, encourage self-expression and enrich social development. Providing our youth with the support, encouragement and positive role models that they need, will not only increase their ability to succeed in school but in life. For families, we offer peace of mind knowing that your child is in a safe and educational program building new relationships and achieving more.

As a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development. The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA continues to give youth an enriching and safe experience. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility that help build character. Our core values are woven throughout our child care program to create a warm, nurturing, home away from home. Your child’s growth, development, and education are important to us, as we do our best to ensure their future is bright.

Everyone belongs at the Y. To ensure that all youth have the chance to participate, the Y offers financial assistance to those in need. Please talk with us to learn more. If you’d like to help send a child to child care, you can donate easily on our web site or at our Y. We also participate in the State of CT Care4Kids program.

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION 

Please review our NHYYC 2024 2025 SACC Brochure and NHYYC 2024 2025 SACC Parent Handbook. To register, please fill out our 2024_2025 CCCY SACC Registration Packet and if necessary and Individual Care Plan_Medicine Authorization form. Financial aid may be available, to apply please fill out the CCCY Financial Assistance Application_C4K Forms.

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION 

Please review our NHYYC 2025 2026 SACC Brochure and NHYYC 2025 2026 SACC Parent Handbook. To register, please fill out our 2025_2026 CCC YMCA School Aged Child Care Registration Packet-Fillable and if necessary and Individual Care Plan_Medicine Authorization form. Financial aid may be available, to apply please fill out the CCCY Financial Assistance Application_C4K Forms.


YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

Overnight Camp with Character

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At the top of Mount Washington, at the end of a winding dirt road, lies Camp Hi-Rock. For more than sixty years, countless children, families, and adults, young and old, have been gathering in this spot to learn from each other, themselves, and their inspiring surroundings. Explore what Camp Hi-Rock has to offer! Click Here

Nestled in 1,000 acres of the Berkshire Mountains, surrounded by conservation forest, and centered around our pristine, private, ninety acre lake, YMCA Camp Hi-Rock enjoys a truly magnificent location. While at Hi-Rock, campers learn to act as stewards not only of the camp’s natural setting, but of the global environment in which they live.

In the fall, winter, and spring, Hi-Rock offers many meaningful programs for individuals, groups, and families, in addition to hosting groups such as scout troops, family reunions, and school and youth group retreats. Year-round, our wide range of facilities including a spacious dining hall, arts and crafts lodge, recreation lodges, rustic cabins, and waterfront building are the perfect complement to your group’s programming needs.

Located less than 30 minutes from Great Barrington, MA and about 2.5 hours from both Boston and New York City, our majestic location is a comfortable drive from most major cities in the northeast.


Building New Skills

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Our child care programs allow parents to answer the inevitable questions: Where can my child be safe and learn what they need to know to be prepared for school, and for life?

The New Haven YMCA Youth Center provides an OEC licensed toddler program for 1-2 year-olds, a  School-Readiness program and a NAEYC accredited Preschool program for 3-5 year-olds. All programs are full day and year round.

We are proud to be helping youngsters gain self-confidence and social skills while developing positive attitudes about school and learning! Please take a look at our brochure: NHYYC-2024-2025-ELC-Brochure and the answers to frequently asked questions.

All the forms and information you’ll need is right here. Click on any item from the listing below to get started!

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Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services (also called DSS).


Take What You Need, Give What You Can

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Together, we’re dedicated to strengthening the community by giving back and supporting our neighbors.  The Dwight Community Fridge is located at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center, located at 50 Howe Street in New Haven.  It is designed as a “take what you need, leave what you can” program.  The community fridge project happily accepts donations of prepackaged, prepared meals, fresh produce, dairy, non-perishables, snacks, and more.  It is available to the community daily based on the schedule below.

Community fridges act as a grassroots response to the food insecurity crisis. They are especially critical in neighborhoods where traditional forms of food assistance are difficult to access. For instance, individuals without cars are often unable to reach food bank locations.  The goal is to reduce food insecurity by providing free, direct access to nutritious food made possible through community partnerships, local food stores and restaurants, along with Yale University students and farms.  On any given day, the fridge is full with items including fresh produce, prepared meals, bottles of water, milk, frozen foods, bakery items, eggs, bread, grab and go snacks, cereal and more! Food is provided by community members, restaurants, local chefs, urban farmers, grocers and food pantries.

When: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-8:00pm / Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-7:00pm

Where: New Haven YMCA Youth Center, 50 Howe Street, New Haven

How: Donation of items can be made Monday- Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center


Arts & Crafts

Paint brushAn 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


Refer Your Friends to Join the Y!

2023 Member Get A Member Kids GreenWhen 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.

Take advantage of sharing the Y with your friends today!


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At the YMCA we believe that when people experience all that our Y has to offer, they will be drawn into supportive, healthier relationships with one another and their community.

YMCA360 is an on-demand video platform for our Y community. YMCA360 offers 2500+ group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes and more to serve you wherever you are. Whether you are at home or on the road, take the Y with you along with your favorite classes, instructors and more. Watch this brief introduction! 

These programs are free to all full-facility members of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCAs.

From your desktop, laptop, tablet, smart TV or mobile device, YMCA360 is available wherever you are with an internet connection. Instructions for access:

  • Please visit ymca360.org
  • Click the login button
  • Enter your email address, click continue
  • Enter your zip code, click continue
  • Click your YMCA
  • You will receive a 6 digit email code, via email
  • Enter this code, click continue
  • You will be let in!

Please reach out to the Y with questions or check our YMCA360 FAQs for CCCY Members. If you have a recommendation for a new program, please let us know.

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Y Aquatic Safety Guidelines

Our lifeguards are here to ensure your safety and have the authority to restrict any behavior deemed unsafe. Y members and guests must follow all safety guidelines or may be asked to leave the pool area.

  • State health codes require all persons to shower with warm water and soap before entering the swimming pool.
  • Wear appropriate swimming attire in the water at all times. T-shirts, shorts, cut-offs and street clothing are not appropriate.
  • A parent/guardian, at least eighteen (18) years of age, who is a Y member, must accompany any child five (5) years of age and younger in the water at all times. Parents/guardians, of children seven (7) years of age and younger who have passed the swim test must remain on the pool deck. All swimmers eight (8) years of age and older who have passed the swim test may use the pool on their own.
  • Any non-swimmer must have an adult accompany them in the water and be within arm’s reach.
  • Children who are not potty trained should wear two layers of accident protection, a waterproof swim diaper and a bathing suit, at all times while in the swimming pool. For privacy and sanitary reasons, please refrain from changing children on the swimming pool deck.
  • If you have a communicable or infectious disease or an open sore, please do not enter the swimming pool area.
  • Spitting and nose blowing in the pool, pool areas and locker rooms are not permitted.
  • For everyone’s safety, the swimming pool will be closed during lightning and thunderstorms and will not reopen until thirty (30) minutes after the last occurrence of either.
  • Walk, do not run, to avoid injury.
  • Pushing, dunking and rough play are not permitted.
  • For your safety, diving is only permitted in water at least nine (9) feet in depth. Do not perform back-flips, back-dives, twists or any other type of flip that may cause injury to yourself or others.
  • Extended breath holding activities may cause blackouts and are strictly prohibited.
  • United States Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices can be used in the shallow end of the pool. They should be properly sized and in good condition. Persons wearing the device must be accompanied by adult in the water within arm’s reach.
  • Y equipment is for Y programs only. Starting and diving blocks are not for public use. Inflatable pool toys and flotation devices are not permitted.
  • Glass containers, food, and gum are not allowed on the swimming pool deck.
  • Please do not sit, play, hang or lie on the lane lines.
  • Before entering the deep end of the swimming pool, all swimmers must complete the swim test including an unassisted 25-yard non-stop swim and a thirty (30) second tread which will be recorded in our log. The lifeguard may administer a swim test at any time.
  • Stop, look and listen when you hear the lifeguard’s whistle blow.
  • Have fun, be safe and keep your language and behavior family friendly.

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