Partner to Grow

YMCA Member Gardening Club The Soundview Family YMCA is kicking off the Y gardening group to promote healthy and active lifestyles through reconnecting to the food we eat, making new friends and releasing some stress. WHEN: Wednesday, June 14 TIME: 12:00pm

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YMCA Book Worms

Explore New and Interesting Titles June’s Book: Angela’s Ashes So begins the luminous memoir of Frank McCourt, born in Depression-era Brooklyn to recent Irish immigrants and raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. Frank’s mother, Angela, has no money to feed the children since Frank’s father, Malachy, rarely works, and when he does he drinks […]

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Happy 179th Birthday, YMCA!

Celebrate 179 Years of Strengthening Communities Founders Day Sing Along Choose a time and place that works best for you and your family! Invite your friends and neighbors to join, too. Everyone knows the words to “Happy Birthday”! Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:30am-11:30am Join the Soundview Family YMCA at Foote Memorial Park for a walk, […]

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Jump Start Your Fitness

Introduction to Personal Training New Client Introductory Offer! 4 Hours $278 If you’ve been on the fence about trying Personal Training, this is your sign! Our Certified Personal Trainers will assess your wellness goals and develop a customized plan to meet your needs to help you achieve success, no matter where you are on your […]

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Summer Program Guide

There’s something for everyone at the Y! Our YMCA offers programs for all ages, abilities and stages of life. As the leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y is committed to providing programs and services to children and families that are inclusive for all. So what are you waiting […]

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Summer Day Camp

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 […]

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Join the Y! – 3 Month Young Adult Membership

FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR Y. At the Y, you’ll find more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with neighbors and give back to your community, you’ll discover a greater sense of purpose, too. We’re offering a 3 Month Young Adult Membership for $100 with a Waived Joiner Fee. This […]

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Hiking with Friends

Find Your Way Back to Nature This hike is coordinated by our very own, Janet Ainsworth. She is a Guilford resident and recently retired lawyer for the state police, is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast.  A former chapter chair and regional director, she currently serves as a hike leader, hike leader trainer and conservation advocate for […]

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Helping You Live Longer

Ask a Physical Therapist Exercising With Arthritis How to get the most out of my exercise program, reduce pain, and reduce progression of arthritis. WHEN: Tuesday, June 6 TIME: 1:00—2:00 PM Presented by Kathy Szabo, DPT Dr. Szabo has been practicing for 16 years in outpatient physical therapy. Her specialties include Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Fall […]

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Spring Program Guide

At the Y, you’ll find more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with new people, develop new skills and explore new interests, you’ll discover new passions and a greater sense of purpose. Take a look at our Spring Program Guide! Soundview Family Y Spring 2023 Program Guide Register for a […]

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Tee Up For A Cause

17th Annual Golf Tournament The true power of the Y is in the hearts and actions of every person who believes in our vision of a stronger community for all. Every day, the Y provides food for those who are hungry; a safe, nurturing space for kids to learn and grow and outreach to seniors. […]

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Active Healthy Social

Homeschool Fitness Program HOMESCHOOL FITNESS is an 8-week program designed to help homeschooled elementary kids and tweens play, grow, and build lifelong healthy habits. This physical education program includes a 40 minute fitness classes and a 40 minute swim lesson! Students get the benefits of in-school PE including the opportunity to socialize with other kids […]

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You’re Invited!

3rd Annual Benefit – A Night at Studio Y WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2023 5:30 pm-10:00 pm WHERE: WoodWinds, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford, CT 06405 We will be recognizing the Branford Public Schools as the Y’s 2023 Community Partner and Susan Lecza, Years of Service. Dance the night away with friends and Jay DJFLIP Crisante. Heavy Hors […]

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Stories Meet Art

Story Time (AGES 3 – 5) Go on a creative adventure with Story Time and Art! Read a favorite book and create art from your imagination. While the art is drying have fun playing games that have something to do with the story. Two days and times available. Please register ahead of time, space is […]

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Kids Stay Parents Play

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-8:30 pm FEE: Members $10 per Friday/Program […]

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Cycle For A Cause Together

SUPPORTING CANCER SURVIVORSHIP LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and wellbeing. In this free 12-week program offered by the Soundview family YMCA survivors increase strength, develop supportive relationships and increase their quality of life. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 8:00am —12:00pm Register by May 29, 2023!  EVENT INFORMATION:  Teams of 1-6 people $500 per […]

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Before and After School Child Care

Find Your Homework Helper! Through a balanced approach to youth development, the Y’s program will offer activities, mentorship and academic support, helping kids to thrive throughout the school year. We strive to meet the needs of our families while providing quality experiences for the children in our programs. Where and how children spend their time […]

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Creating Birthday Memories

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 […]

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Refer Your Friends to Join the Y!

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. Take advantage of sharing […]

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LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem. […]

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H.E.L.P.

Health, Education and Logical Planning Here at the YMCA, we understand that sorting through all the conflicting nutritional information out there can be both confusing and frustrating. We are here to H.E.L.P. Perhaps you want more energy. Maybe you have those nagging sweet cravings that you can’t seem to get under control. Or, perhaps it’s […]

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YMCA360 ON-DEMAND AND LIVE 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 1500+ group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes […]

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YMCA Universal Mobile App

STAY ON TRACK WITH THE Y MOBILE APP Download our Mobile App which will allow you to: Check-in View class schedules Make reservations in the class schedule section Watch YMCA360 on-demand programs See what’s happening at the Y PLUS set personal wellness goals, Log your workouts And view a history of your wellness accomplishments Push notifications also […]

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Movement for Parkinson’s

A class designed to help adults of all levels maintain an active lifestyle while focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Care partners are welcome to participate. Registration required. For more information contact Colleen Villano, Director of Healthy Living at cvillano@cccymca.org.

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Y Stands For Youth

Youth in our Branch Wellness Center 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. […]

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Child Watch

AGES: 3 months – 9 years A safe and fun YMCA staff supervised area where parents with a Family Membership can leave their children to play and enjoy activities while they participate in programs on-site. FEE: Free with Family Membership

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Climb to New Heights!

The Soundview Family Y boasts a 3 story high indoor playscape! This awesome room is used for child watch, after school programs, family time, birthday parties and is one of the highlights of our onsite summer camps.

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Get F.I.T.

Free Introductory Training As a New Y Member, we would like you to achieve your wellness goals and get the most out of your Y investment. Please sign up for F.I.T. (Free Introductory Training) Sessions so that we can help you get started. Time to get to know each other. Your dedicated F.I.T. Coach is […]

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RESERVATIONS

Soundview Family YMCA Schedule an appointment to reserve your Lap Lane or Group Exercise Class space! The available times for Appointments are visible. If a time slot is not visible, another member has reserved it. Please consider another time, another class or an alternative day. How to Schedule an Appointment to Reserve Your Space 1. […]

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Balance & Flex Together

So You Can Balance the Important Things. BALANCE & FLEX TOGETHER will grow you longer and stronger with an invigorating 60-minute mind-body workout. It incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility and the core. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body fitness journey. Getting […]

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Strength Train Together

So You Can Be Strong for Them! STRENGTH TRAIN TOGETHER maximizes your workout results within 60 minutes of impactful strength training. You’ll get stronger while improving movement when you combine traditional strength training with functional exercises using an adjustable barbell, weights and body weight. Getting Started Details Try Strength Train Together! Class days and times are […]

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Active Together

So you can explore life to the fullest! ACTIVE TOGETHER is an innovative 60-minute workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, builds total body strength and enhances movement health for daily life. Inspiring music and supportive coaching will insure you succeed with simple, athletic exercises that use dumbbells, bodyweight and The STEP®. Getting Started Details Try Active […]

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Supporting Wellness Together

Reach your wellness goals with us! Weight Loss Program This program is designed to help those seeking a healthier weight to achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and form sustainable, healthy habits. Participants will build skills for a successful lifestyle change. Program Overview:  12 weeks / 1 session per […]

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Personal Training

Inspire, Motivate, Maintain If you are 14, 80 or in between, and if your goal is to lose weight; gain strength; improve balance; flexibility and agility; rehabilitate a new or old injury, or just push yourself – a Y personal trainer can help you get there. Our certified personal trainers will help develop a personalized […]

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Lifeguard Certification

AGES: 15 and up Here’s your chance to build your résumé and show the world what you can do. Prepare for college and a career by developing leadership and communication skills, be a hero by learning lifesaving skills such as first aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration, and have fun while earning money at a job you’ll […]

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Swim for Camaraderie and Competition

Join the Soundview YMCA Stingrays Swim Team The Branford Stingrays were organized in 1972 and began their collaboration with the Y in 2010. Offering a stimulating, enjoyable program that stresses stroke technique, starts, turns, and basic training, we measure success not in terms of one or two extremely successful swimmers, but in the measurable improvement […]

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Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

AGES: 3 and up One-on-one swim lessons with a trained swim instructor. Each 30-minute session is scheduled between the instructor and the participant. Register on-line or by calling the Y. Private lessons are offered for YMCA members only.

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Y Vacation Club

No School, No Worries Have your child join us for swimming, games, crafts and other fun activities on their days off from school. FEE: Members $75 per day / Program Participant $150 per day For more information, please contact the Y P 203 481 9622

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Lap Swimming Etiquette

LAP SWIMMING ETIQUETTE Swimmers are encouraged to contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation and courtesy. Always enter from the shallow end. A maximum of five swimmers are permitted in each lane during lap swimming. Please swim with others of similar speed. Lifeguards will move swimmers to the appropriate lane when necessary. Always let swimmers in […]

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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 […]

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