Bridgeport Y

 

 

In Bridgeport, the YMCA has provided programming since 1884 and youth services since 1929. We offer the greater Bridgeport community access to affordable child care, youth and teen programs, summer camp, youth swim lessons and safety around water programming. Learn more about the Bridgeport YMCA and how you can become a youth member.

 

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Address & Phone:

850 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
P 203 334 5551
F 203 334 2847
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Walk With Us To End Homelessness

23rd WALK TO END HOMELESSNESS

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 • Registration 8:30AM • Walk 9:30AM

What: 4 Mile Walk • Rain or Shine

Where: Captain’s Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport CT

Come and join us! Feel free to invite your loved ones as well. We assure you an uplifting and motivating morning aimed at spreading awareness and raising donations. Together, let’s empower our community to combat homelessness.

Click to register on-line

Register at the Walk: Registration starts at 8:30am

Click to Sponsor or contact Maria mvalentin@cccymca.org or Melissa mrosado@cccymca.org P 203 332 6447

Please donate! With your help, we hope to raise $93,000 at our event. Please consider an on-line donation.

Interested in being a Sponsor! Learn more here: 2024 ACSY Walk Sponsor Opportunities As a leader in our community, we know you understand the power of change and that your business is a driving force behind it. We invite you to join us as a 2024 Sponsor of the Alpha Community Services YMCA Walk to End Homelessness. Submit your sponsorship on-line: Click Here

LOVE Silent Auctions?! We have wonderful items being offered. We’ll post a preview here in May. We are grateful for your support.


Healthy Kids Day, April 20, 2024 10am-1pm

FIND YOUR FUN, FIND YOUR Y AT HEALTHY KIDS DAY!

The Bridgeport Y and the Alpha Community Services Y are 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 special demonstrations and vendors including:

  • Grass Games (relay races, wiffle ball, bean bag toss)
  • Zumba
  • Coloring/craft/painting station
  • Bridgeport Library
  • Husky
  • Farm on Wheels
  • Lunches available from Just Salad of Fairfield, CT

And much more!

WHEN: April 20

TIME: 10am-1pm

WHERE: Bridgeport YMCA, 850 Park Avenue, Bridgeport CT

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.

Thank you to Just Salad for supporting this years Healthy Kids Day!


Winter 2 Program Guide

Our supportive community will inspire you and your children! At the Y, we help young people develop skills and confidence. Our programs are designed to assist you and your family. Classes are created to be fun as well as educational. We provide a welcoming, safe environment so that you and your family comfortable and are able to meet others. At the Y, everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in our programs! Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Inspiration and growth are at the heart of what we do! We’re here to support you and your children to develop essential skills and build confidence. Our youth development programs are meticulously designed to empower young minds. We believe in the potential of every child.
At the Y, diversity is celebrated and everyone is encouraged to participate. We understand that circumstances vary. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Ensuring accessibility to our programs is a fundamental part of our mission.

Please browse the Bridgeport Y 2024 Winter 2 Program Guide

Winter 2 Session runs February 26 – April 21, 2024


Summer Day Camp

SUMMER is a time for kids to be kids!

Y Day Camp is the place to make every precious summer day a great one! Because the YMCA believes all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.

The Bridgeport YMCA Summer Day Camp provides kids with a safe, healthy, familiar, and fun-filled environment for them to explore, build confidence, develop skills, make lasting friendships and memories so they can grow as individuals and leaders. For families, day camp offers a peace of mind knowing that your child is in a safe and enriching place.

Learn more: Bridgeport YMCA 2024 Day Camp Brochure and Bridgeport YMCA 2024 Day Camp Parent Handbook

To register, please fill out the Bridgeport YMCA 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.

If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please fill submit this application: CCCY-Financial-Assistance-Application_C4K-Forms


Child Care, School Readiness and Preschool

AGES: 8 weeks – 5 years

Child care programs help youngsters gain self-confidence and social skills while developing positive attitudes about school and learning. Our programs are NAEYC accredited and allow parents to go to work with peace of mind knowing that their children are being cared for in a safe, structured and fun environment.  We are committed to providing a safe, loving environment for your child and aspire to meet his/her needs while promoting physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.

Our programs develop weekly curriculum with age-appropriate activities and indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our program at the Kolbe Education Center participates in the CACFP Food Program to ensure that all children receive healthy meals and snacks throughout the day.

To register: 2024-25-CCC-YMCA-Early-Learning-Child-Care-Registration-Packet-Fillable

WHERE:
Kolbe Education Center, 401 Kossuth Street 203 332-6447 (Ages 8 weeks – 5 years)
Bridgeport YMCA, 850 Park Avenue – 203 334-5551 (Ages 3-5 years)

WHEN: Monday – Friday

TIME: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

FEE: Fees are based on a sliding fee scale. CCCY-Financial-Assistance-Application-Materials

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).

To learn more about Care 4 Kids, take a look at this website. You can look at the site to find out how the program works, who is eligible, and more. http://ctcare4kids.com/


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 the Y with your friends today!


Learn Together, Play Together

Bridgeport Y School Readiness Programs

Serving Bridgeport children ages 3 & 4 years

At the Bridgeport Y, kids try new things, build their confidence, make new friends and smile every day. Affordable tuition. Care 4 Kids accepted.

Openings Available. Enroll your child today!

YMCA Kolbe Education Center, 401 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608 203 332 6447

YMCA PALS V, 850 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 203 334 5551                 


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