Sports & Play
Team sports at the Y build character and self-esteem. Participants cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Kids will not only learn the fundamentals and how to work together on a team, but also who they are and what they can achieve.
Our programs include parent-child, pre-school, youth, special needs, and teen enrichment programs. We offer dance, music, sports sampler, tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, theatre, crafting, and more. We also offer more advanced classes for children who have taken our sports classes before.
Are You Ready to Tri?
2023 Race4Chase Triathlon
A six-week goal oriented summer program, Race4Chase provides kids with triathlon instruction in swimming, cycling, running under the supportive guidance of coaches, lifeguards and instructors. At the culmination of the training camp, all the youth athletes come together to compete in a USAT-sanctioned triathlon race at Camp Sloper in Southington.
AGES: 6-12 years
WHEN: June 26 — August 4 (Monday-Friday)
WHERE: Soundview Family YMCA
TIME: 9:00 AM —12:00 PM
RACE DAY: Saturday, August 5
FEE: FREE
Application: 2023 R4C Soundview Application
Print and return application/s by April 28 to:
Soundview Family YMCA
628 East Main Street, Branford CT
Attention: Colleen Villano, Director of Healthy Living
Each participant will try to meet a fundraising goal of $250 before 7/24/2023. Every dollar donated to the Stratford YMCA stays in our communities and goes directly to serving youth and families in need. We will help participants with ideas to meet their fundraising goal.
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 their age, which develops teamwork and leadership skills. This program is for youth ages 6 to 12.
FEE: Facility Member $225 Program Participant $375
TIME: 1pm-2:15pm
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
For program details or to register contact: Alex Hunter – Aquatics Director P 203 481 9622 X3212 E ahunter@cccymca.org / Colleen Villano – Director of Healthy Living P 203 481 9622 E cvillano@cccymca.org
Jump Rock & Roll
The Soundview Family YMCA is Offering Gymnastics For Ages 1-6
What is Gymnastics? Exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. The modern sport of gymnastics typically involves exercises on uneven bars, balance beam, floor, vaulting horse, horizontal and parallel bars, and rings.
Parent & Me Gymnastics For Ages 1-3
WHEN: Tuesdays
TIME: 9:00-9:45 am or 10:00-10:45 am
Facility Members: $84 Program Participant: $168
Preschool Gymnastics For Ages 4-6
WHEN: Tuesdays
TIME: 4:15-5:00pm or 5:15-6:00pm
Facility Members: $84 Program Participant: $168
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 limited.
WHEN: Mondays
TIME: 10:00am-11:00am
COST: Y Member FREE/Program Participant $5 per class
WHEN: Wednesdays
TIME: 11:00am-12:00pm
COST: Y Member FREE/Program Participant $5 per class
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 team/per bike
- Team name displayed on bike
- LiveStrong at the Y t-shirt
- Music, raffles and food!
For more information or to register contact Colleen Villano, Director of Healthy Living E cvillano@cccymca.org P 203 481 9622 x3217
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is made possible through community donations. $500 supports the cost of one cancer survivor to reclaim their health and includes a three month household membership.
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. 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.
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.
Team sports at the Y build character and self-esteem. Participants cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Kids will not only learn the fundamentals and how to work together on a team, but also who they are and what they can achieve.