Youth and Family


Outdoor Center – Summer Season

ODC OPEN HOUSEThe Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Outdoor Center Opens June 20th for All Family and Adult Memberships

There’s something for everyone on our 47 acres located on 204 Stanley Drive in Monroe! Whether you are looking to unwind in the sun by one of our three pools, enjoy a picnic, learn to swim, get competitive on our basketball courts, take a hike or embark out on our lake in paddleboats. The fun, relaxation and exploration is endless!

This membership amenity is available to Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Family and Adult Memberships.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 4:30PM-8:00pm, Saturdays 9:00AM-6:00pm, Sundays from 9:00AM-4:00pm

Amenities include:

  • Outdoor Center grounds for picnics and hiking
  • Three Outdoor Pools. All Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Aquatic guidelines apply.
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Basketball Courts
  • Paddleboats
  • Playground

Ramp Up Your Playtime

Hot Wheels 3Hot Wheels Physics

Unlock the science of motion through Hot Wheels play and discovery!

Race into real-life problem solving skills with engaging activities centered around important STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

WHO: Children ages: 5-8

WHEN: Saturdays

TIME: 9:00-9:45AM

WHERE: Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Program Center 20 Trefoil Dr. Trumbull

Please contact Kathleen Riley for more information at kriley@cccymca.org.


Play Hard, Party Harder

Children playing with balloons and a topBIRTHDAY PARTY RENTALS

The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA has two amazing facilities that offer a variety of party options to celebrate your child’s next birthday!  Choose one of our year-round, seasonal, indoor, or outdoor parties.  Our enthusiastic and experienced staff will work closely with you to customize the activities and space to create a fantastic birthday!  To ensure you have memories that last a lifetime, our friendly staff is here to help you from the moment you arrive until all your guests depart.

Birthday children may have up to 21 guests, and the parents can stay for the fun! All parties will have 2 hours to enjoy our facilities.

WHEN: Saturdays / Sundays

WHERE: Family Outdoor Center (204 Stanley Rd in Monroe), Program Center (20 Trefoil Dr in Trumbull)

Check out our 2025 LWT Birthday Book for a detailed list of activities for your child’s birthday.

For outdoor reservations, contact Kathleen Riley at kriley@cccymca.org.

For indoor reservations, contact Jane Marella at jmarella@cccymca.org


Toddler Tumbling Triumph

gymnast art purpleLittle Gymnasts in Action: Gymnastics for Threes

Calling all parents and toddlers! Watch your little ones bloom with joy as they embark on a gymnastics adventure designed to captivate their imaginations and nurture their physical development.

WHEN: Friday 9:00-9:45am, Saturday 9:45- 10:30am

FEE: Member $140/Program Participant $280


Make Use of the Y, We’ll Watch the Kids

stock y staff with childrenChild 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 per visit time limit.

WHO: Available for any child ages 6 weeks to 12 years with a family membership.

TIME: Visit the schedule page of our web site for days and times


Score Some Fun

Basketball with the Y logo on itOpen Basketball

Open gym time is available at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA in our half court basketball gym.

The Lakewood– Trumbull YMCA half court basketball gym now has open hours available for our members to shoot some hoops and have some fun. Basketballs are available for you to use. We encourage social distancing. Youth under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult.

 


Y Stands For Youth

Youth in our Branch Wellness Center

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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. Youth members will learn proper technique, safety, and etiquette of gym fitness. Schedule your appointment today at the Member Welcome Center.

Wellness Center: Yellow Bracelet

Youth members, 10-13 years of age are permitted to exercise on the cardiovascular equipment with a parent after completing a free orientation with a Wellness Coach. The youth member must wear a yellow wristband when working out in the Branch.

Wellness Center: Blue Bracelet

Youth members, 12-13 years of age are permitted to exercise on the strength equipment with a parent after completing a free orientation with a Wellness Coach. The youth member must wear a blue wristband when working out in the Branch. Prerequisite: Must have completed yellow bracelet training.

CONTACT: Member Service Team or Wellness Director.


DESIRE, DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION

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Martial Arts

The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA has a long tradition using the martial arts style of Cheezic Tang Soo Do, developing physical defense, high personal standards, respect and discipline of mind, body, and spirit. Our 9th Degree Belt, Master David DeGuzman, leads the students in self-defense, forms, weapons, sparring, and board breaking. We offer a variety of classes beginning at age 4. There are even summer clinics and occasional tournaments!

Specific schedules and pricing can be found in our program guide.

 


Camp and Outdoor Center

Our facility is open in the summer. We offer summer programs, group and private swim lessons, pool parties, and group rentals.

Our Camp and Outdoor Center offers 3 pools, boating, tennis, basketball, rental, birthday parties, swim lessons and is home to our summer day camp, Camp Tepee.

204 Stanley Road
Monroe, CT  06468
P
203 261 2566
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203 261 3146
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For more information about Outdoor Family Center, please call P 203 445 9633.