Soundview ExteriorLocated on the shoreline, the Soundview Family YMCA opened its doors in 2010 to expand the reach of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. Exercise, aquatics, summer camp, family programming…we’ve got it all!

The Soundview Family YMCA has a wide variety of programs for people of all ages and interests. Learn more about the Soundview Family YMCA and how to become a member.

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 5:30am-9:00pm

Friday: 5:30am-7:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Address & Phone:

628 East Main Street
Branford, CT  06405
P 203 481 9622
F 203 481 9363
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Swim Into Summer

Splash Week

Consistency and frequency are both crucial when learning to swim and Splash Week is the perfect way to help refine swim skills and accelerate learning. Participants will start with a swim lesson, then change and participate in a dry activities including a Safety Around Water and STEM lesson, enjoy a snack, then get back in the water for more swimming.

WHEN: April 8-12

TIME: 9am – 12pm

AGES: 5-12 years old

FEE: $225Facility Members/$375 Program Participants

Register today with the Member Services team or online to get started. Space is limited as we try out this new program offering. Please contact Alex Hunter, Aquatics Director, ahunter@cccymca.org with questions.


Movement for Parkinson’s

Reduce Symptoms. Live Better

A class designed to help adults of all levels maintain an active lifestyle while focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and balance.

Tuesday/Thursday 10:15 – 11am: Stage 3 – 5
Loss of balance (such as unsteadiness as the person turns or when he/she is pushed from standing). Falls are more common. Motor symptoms continue to worsen. Restricted in his/her daily activities now, but is still physically capable of leading an independent life. Need to ambulate with a cane/walker for safety. Stiffness in the legs may make it difficult to stand or walk.

Tuesday/Thursday 11:15 – 12pm: Stages 1 – 2
Mild symptoms that generally do not interfere with daily activities. Tremor and other movement symptoms occur on one side of the body only. Changes in posture, walking, and facial expressions occur. Symptoms start getting worse. Tremor, rigidity and other movement symptoms affect both sides of the body or the midline (such as the neck and the trunk). Walking problems and poor posture may be apparent. The person is able to live alone, but daily tasks are more difficult and lengthier.

Participant’s are placed based on their individual evaluation.

WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday

FEE: Facility Member $0/ Program Participant $160

For more information contact Denise Bowen, AOA Specialist dbowen@cccymca.org


Life Skills Save Lives

Earn a Job as a Certified Lifeguard

Are you responsible, honest, caring, and respectful? Are you a strong swimmer? Are you over the age of sixteen and looking for a job? Then the Soundview Family YMCA wants to hire you!

Get certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding through the Blended Learning American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. After successfully completing this course and submitting to a background & reference check, you will be immediately hired by the Soundview Family YMCA and your class will be at no cost to you! Start your lifelong career as a lifeguard today.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

April 8-11, 10am-3pm.  Times subject to change based on pace of class

REQUIREMENTS: You must be:

  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Access to a computer or tablet & the internet.
  • Swim 300 yards continuously.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.
  • Complete a timed event (swim 20 yards, surface dive, pick up a ten pound object, return it to the side of the pool, and climb out)

REGISTRATION: Call the YMCA, or sign up online.

If you have any questions please contact Aquatics Director & Course Instructor Alex Hunter at ahunter@cccymca.org


YMCA360 Mobile App

STAY ON TRACK WITH THE YMCA360 MOBILE APP

Download our Mobile App which will allow you to:

  • Check-in using your bar code
  • View class schedules at your Y and other Central Connecticut Coast YMCAs
  • Make a class reservation
  • Watch YMCA360 on-demand programs
  • Add classes to your personal calendar (those at the Y and those on Y360)
  • Register for Programs and Classes
  • Learn what’s happening at the Y. Push notifications are also available
  • PLUS set personal wellness goals,
  • Track your wellness activities. Connect to your wellness device and other health apps. View a history of your wellness accomplishments
  • Reference Y hours and locations

To Download:

IOS Users CLICK HERE to download

ANDROID Users CLICK HERE to download


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

Find Your Fun, Find Your Y At Healthy Kids Day!

The Soundview Family YMCA is 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 activities and special demonstrations and vendors including:

  • Bounce houses
  • Lightsaber training
  • A Fun Run
  • Soccer demo
  • Appalachian Mountain Club

And more!

WHEN: April 20

TIME: 10am-1pm

WHERE: Soundview Family YMCA, 628 East Main Street, Branford

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.

 


Get Egg-Cited

Easter Family Event

Grab your friends & family and join us on Saturday, March 23 for this “egg-citing” event at the Soundview Family YMCA – our third annual Easter Eggstravaganza!

AQUA HUNT
Eggs will float on the surface and be sunk to the bottom of our eggs as during their allotted time period, and enjoy free swim time too. Some eggs will contain special prizes!
Reserve your time slot today!

TIMES:  1-1:40pm, 1:50-2:30pm, 2:40-3:10pm, 3:20-4pm

This event will follow all pool rules, so parents & guardians should be prepared to swim with non-swimmers and children under the age of five

EASTER EGG-TIVITIES
Following your reserved aqua hunt time slot, hop on over for some Easter-themed activities! Crafts, games, and light refreshments will be available following your swim until 4:45pm.

FEE:  Free to all facility members, /$5 per person for program participants.

To participate, register today with the Member Services team or online.


Kids Stay Parents Play

Kid’s Night Out 2024

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 swim, play games, eat pizza, play dodgeball, use the indoor playscape and more! Grab a friend and come have a blast after Y hours!

WHO: Ages 7-14

WHEN: Every Friday Night (No Kid’s Night Out on March 29 or April 12)

TIME: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm

FEE: Members $10 per Friday/Program Participant $15 per Friday

Register in advance for each Friday night’s “Kid’s Night Out”!

Questions, email lwheeler@cccymca.org


Let’s Play Pickleball

Beginner Clinic for Adults

Pickleball is considered to be the fastest growing sport in America. It’s a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton rolled into one fabulous game, played on a court 1/4 the size of a tennis court. Four (4) session program will cover basic Pickleball skills – building a strong foundation. You’ll quickly be able to play the game with confidence.

Week 1: Game rules & Understanding the Court, Scoring, Paddle use, and Dinking
Week 2: Serving and Return of Serve
Week 3: Transition and 3rd Shot Drop
Week 4: Blocking the Bangers and Punch Volley

WHEN: Sundays: April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 – 11:00am – 12:30pm

FEE: Facility Member $100 / Program Participant $200

Registration is required. Limited to 10 players. Register online or call Member Services at 203 481 9622.


Clear the Clutter

Tips From a Professional Organizer

As things accumulate, it may become more difficult to organize in a practical way. This is where Heather from Fix My Life can help! Sort through items, documents, photographs, collections, memorabilia, and create a system that is tidy, organized, clutter free, and functional.

WHEN: Friday, March 29

TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

FEE: Free

HOW TO REGISTER: Register online or call Member Services at 203 481 9622.

 


Winter 2 Program Guide

Embrace the journey to discover your inner strength with our supportive Y community. We’re here to inspire and guide your health and fitness, all while having a blast.

Tailored classes and programs are designed with YOU in mind. Offerings cater to all ages and skill levels. From beginners to fitness enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone.

We welcome every individual. We foster an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels a sense of belonging.

We understand that everyone’s journey is unique. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify, ensuring that our programs are accessible to all.

Register for a Winter 2 program or class! Your well-being and joy are at the heart of what we do.

Please browse our Winter 2 Program Guide: Winter 2 2024 Soundview

Winter 2 Session runs February 26 – April 21, 2024

Registration Opens: Facility Member: Monday, February 5 / Program Participant: Monday, February 12


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 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.

Soundview Family Y Camp Nonoma Learn More: Soundview Family Y 2024 Day Camp Brochure and Soundview Family Y 2024 Day Camp Parent Handbook Registration Forms: Soundview Family Y Day Camp Registration Packet 2024 – Fillable

Soundview Family Y Camp at Hays School Learn More: SDV @ HAYS SCHOOL 2024 Day Camp Brochure and SDV @ HAYS SCHOOL 2024 Day Camp Parent Handbook Registration Forms: SDV @ HAYS SCHOOL 2024 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. 


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. A final goal of the program is to assist participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as part of their recovery, but as a way of life.

In addition to the physical benefits, the program provides participants a supportive environment and a feeling of community with their fellow survivors, Y staff and members. Y cancer exercise trainers work with each participant to fit the program to their individual needs. Trainers are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise and supportive cancer care. Classes will be offered weekdays with daytime and evening classes.

The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program includes:
• Two 75 minute classes per week
• Full access to the Y seven days a week

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
• Available for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment or have completed their treatment.
• Strong personal desire and commitment to attend classes
• Obtain a signed medical clearance form
• Participate in an interview with our Intake Specialist, complete a confidential health assessment and program registration forms.

2024 Spring Session Now accepting Intake Interviews 12 Week Session begins March 25. Mondays & Thursdays 1:15 PM  – 2:30 PM

To learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, contact Christina Murphy, Lead Instructor of LIVESTRONG, P 203 481 9622 E cmurphy@cccymca.org


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!


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