The Hamden/North Haven YMCA has a wide variety of programs for children and teens – after-school child care, youth sports and summer day camps. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth. At the Hamden/North Haven Y, youth are enriched in a safe environment. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that help build character.
If you don’t find what you need here, please call or stop by the branch for more information. Learn more about the Hamden/North Haven YMCA and how to become a youth member.
Mailing Address & Phone:
|
|
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of ServiceMonday, January 20 is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Please join us as we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering beside us in collecting food and personal care items for the Keefe Community Center Warming Center and Food Pantry.
We encourage everyone to take part in our MLK Day of Service to continue to honor Dr. King’s words. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question, is What are your doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us as we collect items for the Keefe Community Center Warming Center and Food Pantry. Some of the suggested items for the Keefe Community Center Warming Center include snacks, crackers, oatmeal packets, Maruchan Instant Noodles. Items for the Keefe Community Center Food Pantry include breakfast cereal, pancake mix, corn beef hash, oatmeal, grits, breakfast bars. Items will be collected throughout the month of January, 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Together we can make a difference.
YMCA 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
Hamden/North Haven YMCA & New Haven YMCA Youth Center Family Color Run/5K Trail RunCome 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
Please 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
Registration Opens for Members on December 16, for Program Participants on December 23.
Teen Leaders Club“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 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
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: Thursdays: 4:45pm-5:30pm
WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center
FEE: Member: $50 Program Participant: $100
Learn 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
Learn 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
Grab your creativity and unleash your inner artist! Our Arts & Crafts guru will lead fun activities that can be brought home at the end of each class.
WHEN: Thursdays: 5:30-6:15pm
WHERE: New Haven YMCA Youth Center
FEE: Member: $65/ Program Participant: $130
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.
As an organization dedicated to youth development, we know how important it is for a child to have an enriching place for learning and growth, both in and out of school. And we’re happy to be able to provide that place, allowing your child’s social, emotional, physical and academic journey to continue long. We are also proud to be able to provide you and your family with the services required to remain healthy.
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, and technology (STEM) 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.
We welcome children of all abilities. If you or a member of your family requires additional assistance or has a special circumstance, please contact Melissa DePino at the Y for more information.
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.
For more information, please contact Melissa DePino at mdepino@cccymca.org. We would love to answer your questions and update you on our programs.
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Please review our HNHY 2024 2025 SACC Brochure; HNHY 2024 2025 SACC Parent Handbook and 2024_2025 CCCY SACC Registration Packet.
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Please review our 2025 2026 HNHY SACC Brochure; 2025 2026 HNHY SACC Parent Handbook and 2025_2026 CCC YMCA School Aged Child Care Registration Packet-Fillable
FINANCIAL AID may be available, to apply please fill out the CCCY Financial Assistance Application_C4K Forms.
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
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.
