The Valley YMCA has been a vital part of the Valley community since 1866 – serving the residents of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. At the Valley YMCA, we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
The Valley Y has a wide variety of programs for the youth in our community. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth – serving infants through teens – 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.
Mailing Address & Phone:P.O. Box 373 Ansonia, CT 06401 |
Child Care Center Address & Phone:32 Howard Avenue
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Celebrate 179 Years of Strengthening CommunitiesChoose a time and place that works best for you and your family! Invite your friends and neighbors to join, too. Everyone knows the words to “Happy Birthday”!
9:30am-11:30am Join the Soundview Family YMCA at Foote Memorial Park for a walk, geocaching and a meditation. Foote Park on Melrose Place, Branford. Celebratory cupcakes will be provided!
11:00am Visit the Valley Y Childcare Center to sing and enjoy cupcakes
11:30am At the Woodruff Family Y, the Water Fit Class will sing with the Y staff and others who join the fun
Many of our Preschool and School Age Child Care sites will also be participating. If you’d like to participate in the celebration, please ask your Child Care Director! We’ll be singing one of our favorite songs and would love for you to join.
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.
Learn More: 2023 Valley Y Day Camp Brochure and 2023 Valley Y Day Camp Parent Handbook
Registration Forms: 2023 Valley Y 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
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: 2023 Summer CCCY Financial Assistance Application Materials
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. CCC YMCA CIT Application_References 2023-fillable
Our camp programs fill up fast, so make plans to reserve your spot!
There’s something for everyone at the Y!
Our YMCA offers programs for all ages, abilities and stages of life. As the leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y is committed to providing programs and services to children and families that are inclusive for all.
So what are you waiting for? Start having healthy fun at the Y! Click on our Summer Program Guide to see our summer offerings. Valley Y Summer 2023 Program Guide
Summer Program Session: June 19 – August 13, 2023
Member Registration Starts: May 29, 2023
Program Participant Registration Starts: June 5, 2023
At the Y, you’ll find more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with new people, develop new skills and explore new interests, you’ll discover new passions and a greater sense of purpose.
Take a look at our Spring Program Guide! Valley Y Spring 2023 Program Guide Register for a new program, sign your child up for summer camp, try something new!
Spring Program Session: April 24-June 18, 2023
Member Registration Starts: April 3, 2023
Program Participant Registration Starts: April 10, 2023
Leave the kids with us, shop till you drop!Calling all children! Join us for our Spring Session Drop and Shop events. Drop your kids off with us and we’ll take care of them while you get some weekly shopping done. We will serve a healthy snack and provide fun and engaging activities.
Preregistration is required. Ages 3-12
WHEN: Saturday, 5/27, 6/18
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: Valley YMCA At the Holy Rosary Church 10 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia
FEES: Y Member $10 per child/Program Participant $20 per child
Contact Felicia Beall, Youth and Family Coordinator 203 878 6501 ext. 3115 with questions.
The Valley YMCA received a very generous grant from Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to offer swim lessons to our Valley community students. Our goal is to help approximately 50 children over the course of 6 months. (December 2022 to June 2023). Swim lessons will be hosted at the Stratford YMCA.
Children must be referred to us by either school personnel or other agencies. Our goal is to offer free swim lessons to children who may not have the means to enroll in swim lessons, or perhaps have never been encouraged to learn how to swim. All swimming abilities are eligible, so whether we are working with a first-time swimmer, or building on skills already learned, all are welcome.
DEEP SWIM LESSON QUALIFICATIONS
Please contact rleworthy@cccymca.org or fbeall@cccymca.org with questions.
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.
We strive to meet the needs of our families while providing quality experiences for the children in our programs. Where and how children spend their time is vital to their growth and success in life.
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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, art and technology (STEAM) 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.
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
As a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development. The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA continues to give youth an enriching and safe experience. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility that help build character. Our core values are woven throughout our child care program to create a warm, nurturing, home away from home. Your child’s growth, development, and education are important to us, as we do our best to ensure their future is bright.
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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.
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Please take a look at our Brochure and Parent Handbook. To register, please fill out our 2022_2023 CCCY SACC Registration Packet Fillable and if necessary an Individual Care Plan_Medicine Authorization form.
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
Please take a look at our Valley Y 2023 2024 SACC Brochure and Valley Y 2023 2024 SACC Handbook. To register, please fill out our 2023_2024 CCCY SACC Registration Packet and if necessary and Individual Care Plan_Medicine Authorization form.
Financial aid may be available, to apply please fill out the CCCY Financial Assistance Application_C4K Forms. Financial assistance is available to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y.
For more information please contact Ryan Leworthy, at rleworthy@cccymca.org or Felicia Beall at fbeall@cccymca.org.
TogetherhoodAt the Y, we’re dedicated to strengthening the community by giving back and supporting our neighbors. That’s why we invite you to participate in Togetherhood™, a program that gives Y members the opportunity to select, plan and lead meaningful community service projects that benefit people and organizations right here in our neighborhood!
Togetherhood™ invites members to participate in the Y’s cause to strengthen the community. Collecting school supplies, donating blood, or running a park clean up are just some of the countless ways Y members and their friends and families can come together in service to their community.
CONTACT: Ryan Leworthy P 203 732 5527
