WDFThe Woodruff Family YMCA in Milford, Connecticut is dedicated to Healthy Living with our 25-yard indoor pool, 8,500 square foot wellness center and exciting outdoor community playscape for children. Learn more about our amenities and how to become a member.

Hours of Operation:

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

Friday: 5:30am-7:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Pool closes 30 minutes prior to the Branch Closing.

Address & Phone:

631 Orange Avenue

Milford, CT 06461

203 878 6501

203 878 0619
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Come and Play

Come and playStrengthen Your Sports Skills

Do you play Pickleball, Tennis, Golf, Softball or any game that requires physical skills?

The Woodruff Family YMCA will be offering a 4 week class. In this class you will work to improve agility, balance, endurance and movement, all to help get the most out of your game.

WHEN: Wednesdays May 7th-May 28th

TIME: 10:00am-10:45am

AGES: 18+

FEE: $60.00

 


Max Out Your Fitness Refund

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Our certified personal trainers help develop a personalized program that is perfect for you.

They support you with expert knowledge, coaching and motivation to help you feel and live better!

From April 14-20, personal training packages are discounted for long term and past clients.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Fleischer, Health & Wellness Director jfleischer@ccccymca.org


Together We Can Make A Difference

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In celebration of Earth Day, the Woodruff Family YMCA is offering a volunteer opportunity at Eisenhower Park at 780 North St in Milford on April 27. Please contact Claire Morton, Membership Coordinator, if you would like to lend a helping hand!

Join us as we will be cleaning up the park at 9am. We also will have a special guest with Kathy Kennedy, CT State Representative. Dress warm! We will be providing garbage bags, gloves and pickers!

Together we can make a difference.

 


Make Your Way to a 5K

Graphic1 4Join our ANY WAY TO 5K Challenge and Climb the Leaderboard!

Run, walk, swim, bike, or climb your way to a weekly 5K! Keep your body moving by completing a 5K each week. Track your movement through your watch, phone, or on your own; just don’t forget to record it on our mobile app. Utilize the Y’s treadmills, spin bikes, stair mills, recumbent bikes, or swimming pools to reach your goal. Record one workout per day to get one step closer to completing this challenge!

Joining the challenge is easy! Be sure to record your workouts to earn credit towards the goal.

  • Open our Mobile App on your device
  • Navigate to the purple My Challenges section
  • Select ‘Any Way to 5K’
  • Tap ‘Join Challenge’
  • Record your workouts (including Group Exercise and Y360 classes) all the way to 5K

WHEN: The Challenge runs from April 1– April 30


Triple Your Confidence

CMAK logo2025 Race4Chase Youth Triathlon

Give your child the opportunity to train in a safe, non-competitive environment while discovering the sport of triathlon!

  • Open to youth 6-12 years
  • Build Confidence & Endurance
  • All Athletic Abilities Welcome

 

Program Duration: 6 Weeks (June 23-August 2)

Monday-Friday: 9AM—12:30PM, Woodruff Family YMCA

Finale: USAT Sanctioned Triathlon at Camp Sloper, Southington

Race Day: Saturday, August 2

Applications Open Online: April 1  Application: 2025 R4C Application

Due to limited space, priority will be given to: Those committed to completing the full program

COST: FREE!

Fundraising Goal

Each participant will strive to meet a fundraising goal of $250. Every dollar raised supports the Woodruff Family YMCA and helps youth and families in need within our communities. We’ll provide ideas and guidance to help participants reach their goal!

For more info, contact: Jennifer Fleischer, Health and Wellness Director jfleischer@cccymca.org  P 203-878-6501 x3118


Spring Program Guide

2025 Program Guide SpringIt’s Spring! Step beyond your usual workout and discover new ways to connect, grow, and thrive. Meet new people, explore fresh interests, and build valuable skills while finding a deeper sense of fulfillment. Browse our Spring Program Guide and try something new—enroll in a class, learn to swim, sign your child up for summer camp or school-age child care, or embark on a brand-new adventure!

Spring Program Session: April 28-June 22, 2025

Member Registration Starts: April 7

Program Participant Registration Starts: April 14

 


Healthy Kids Day April 26, 2025 10am-1pm

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The Woodruff Family YMCA is hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 26 from 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 special demonstrations and activities including:

  • Gaga
  • Jenga
  • Rock Wall
  • Archery
  • STEM activities
  • Yoga
  • Family activities
  • and more!

WHEN: April 26

TIME: 10am-1pm

WHERE: Woodruff Family YMCA 631 Orange Avenue, Milford CT

At our event, we are collecting food donations for the Purple Pantry.


Summer Day Camp

CCCY 2025 Day Camp Brochure Cover Image Several KidsWELCOME 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: 2025 Woodruff Family Y Day Camp Brochure; 2025 Woodruff Family Y Day Camp Parent Handbook

Registration Forms: 2025 Woodruff Family Y 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


Let’s Keep Moving

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Want to improve your stroke and build your endurance? A program for students that have passed level 6 and want to keep improving, or for those who want to prepare for swim team. Swimmers will meet twice a week for 7 weeks and work on stroke technique and endurance.

Must be evaluated before registration.

WHERE: Woodruff Family YMCA Pool

FEE: Member: $159/Program Participant: $318


Creating Next Generation’s Leaders

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Calling all teenagers!

Leaders Club provides high school students with extensive leadership training, offering opportunities for service to the YMCA and the community. Leaders Club also serves as a recruiting program for future Y professionals! We are here to develop leaders, fostering with them a culture of service in addition to knowledge and training that will help them better serve others and shape a healthy and productive life for themselves.

Leaders Club meets once a week, Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the Woodruff Family Y. Members also participate in social events, service projects and special events. Leaders Club provides a safe, genuine place for high schoolers and helps direct their energy to positive outcomes.

If you are interested in this great program please contact Claire Morton at cmorton@cccymca.org .


YMCA360 Mobile App

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YMCA360 is a wellness program benefit that gives you access to virtual classes that support a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, members can engage in app features that allows you to customize your health and wellness journey. The things you love about the Y, it’s people, places, and programs, are all on YMCA360!

STAY ON TRACK WITH THE YMCA360 MOBILE APP

Download our Mobile App which will allow you to:

  • Check-in using your bar code
  • Your Y’s Schedule is at the tip of your fingers – view class schedules at your Y and other Central Connecticut Coast YMCAs
  • Make a class reservation
  • Livestream and on-demand classes taught by YMCA instructors from around the U.S.
  • 2,800+ pieces of content supporting the mind, body, and spirit.
  • Fitness classes, sports instructions, nutrition/cooking classes, children’s book readings, and so much more!
  • 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
  • Get connected by joining Challenges
  • 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

Watch this little video for more!

To Download:

IOS Users CLICK HERE to download

ANDROID Users CLICK HERE to download


Project Search Training Program

Brendan in classThe Stratford Y and the Woodruff Family Y are participating in the Project SEARCH Training Program along side The Kennedy Collective, Milford Public Schools, Stratford Public Schools and the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. Individuals will hold un-paid intern positions in membership, child care, wellness and facilities. While working side by side with Y staff members, interns will learn business processes, procedures and communication skills. They’ll also gain independence, self-confidence and self-esteem. Project SEARCH exposes individuals to a variety of careers and helps prepare them for future employment.

To be eligible to participate, individuals must be between 18-30 years of age, diagnosed with a Developmental Disability and eligible for State of Connecticut DDS programs or willing to pay privately.

Project Search 2025-2026 Application


Refer Your Friends to Join the Y!

2023 Member Get A Member Men YellowWhen 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!


Doing Our Part Together

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At 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.