In These Times
This past year has been a difficult one for our community; waves of economic uncertainty have hit hard. Generous donors make it possible for our Open Doors financial assistance program to respond to the needs of less fortunate members, creating a safe harbor for those tossed about by unsettling times.

Thank you for standing with us in this great cause!

Our 2010 Strong Kids Campaign is underway and we are thankful to have the renewed support of our local Business Partners listed below. This campaign is an essential part to keeping the Y promise to provide a community of caring people who support families, build character and promote wellness. We need your support. Click on the CONTRIBUTE button to your left to make a donation today.
A & A Office Systems Best Cleaners
Citizens Bank Comcast
Daniels Oil Liberty Bank
May, Bonee & Walsh

Suburban Office Products

Check us out on Comcast!

Sundays are Family FUN days
Don't let the weather prevent you from doing something active.
Bring your family to the YMCA for gym activites, swimming, a family fitness class and more.

Recycle Your Old Electronics- YESC Hosts an E-DRIVE
Middlesex YMCA Earth Service Corps is holding an Electronics Recycling Drive at the Computer Recycler (400 Cromwell Row; Cromwell, CT 06416) on March 20th from 9am – 2pm. Bring your old cell phones, computer, monitors, cameras, cd players, and more to be recycled for FREE. All usable cell phones will be donated to the Battered Women’s Shelter.

Work at the YMCA
If you are looking for a job that is both fun and rewarding, the Middlesex YMCA is perfect for you! Come work for the YMCA and be a role model while building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

Click Here to view our job openings.

Winter Fitness Challenge

What's Your Flavor? Fitness Challenge
Looking for some added motivation? Our winter fitness challenge allows you to
compete as an incividual or a team in either the Fitness Challenge or the Ironman Challenge.

Click here for all of the info and tracking sheets.

Sign Up and Save

Register NOW for Winter 2 with classes running Feb 7-March 13

YOUTH CLASS SPECIAL:
You can now purchase a 5 wk Program Membership and a 5 wk Youth Class for $70.
Click here to see our Winter Brochure

YMCA FAMILY EVENTS

Family Hoop & Shoot-
Your favorite shooting contests broken up into age categories for the entire family.
Bring a guest and everyone gets a prize.

Saturday, February 27th 1 – 3 pm $5 per child or $10 family maximum

Easter EGGstravaganza-
A classic egg hunt, games, crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring a friend and a camera. 

Saturday, March 27th 9–11am $5 per child or $10 family maximum
Held at YMCA Camp Ingersoll in Portland

Fishing Derby-
Catch & release fishing fun for all ages and abilities with lots of prizes in many categories.  No license needed but you must bring your own tackle (no CORN).

Saturday, April 17th Registration begins @ 9 am; Fishing begins @ 9:30 am $5 per child or $10 family maximum
Held at YMCA Camp Ingersoll in Portland

 

YMCA CAMP INGERSOLL KICK'N OFF ROAD DUATHLON & KID'S DUATHLON

click here for flyer

Active.com registration link

YMCA YOUTH SPORTS

Pee Wee Soccer - (ages 4 & 5)-
Children will learn some skills, meet new friends and have fun during this 45 minute class.  Everyone plays and all participants receive a T-shirt.
Begins Saturday January 9th! Registration is going on Now!

Saturdays 9:00-9:45 am
Fitness Member: $40; Program Member $52

Indoor Soccer - (ages 6 - 8)-
Children will develop their skills, stay in shape, and have fun.
Everyone plays and all participants receive a free T-shirt. Begins Sunday, January 3rd! Registration is going on Now!

Sundays 9:30-10:30 am
Fitness Member: $40; Program Member $52

Water Polo
The world's oldest Olympic team sport comes to the YMCA! Open to all skill levels and swimming abilities. Ages 8 and up.

Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 PM
Currently FREE to all members!

JUDO-
“The Gentle Way” offers a recreational martial arts program which enhances physical and mental discipline.  New participants are welcome at any time. Sensei Louis LaPila
http://www.middletown-judo.com/

Beginner, White-Yellow Belt:  Saturday: 9:45- 10:30 am
Intermediate- Advanced Yellow Belt & above: Saturday: 10:30- 11:45 am
Fitness Members: $25 per month; Program Members: $36 per month

YMCA Family

SUNDAYs are FUNDAYs -
Join us for family gym games, swimming, crafts, family fitness classes and more! Families can order pizza to enjoy at 11:45.
$5 per person $15 family maximum

Visit us this Sunday

Kids Night In @ the YMCA -
A kid’s night in equals a parents’ night out! 
Begin your holiday shopping, go out to dinner or see a movie knowing that your child is safe and engaged in fun activities run by YMCA staff.  A dinner of pizza and juice is included.
For children ages 5 to 12 years old.  Completion of a registration form is required.
Friday, February 12
Friday, February 26
Friday, March 5

$15 per child for members & $35 per child for non-members

YMCA TEENS

YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) -Click for a flyer
A volunteer group of teens that want to make an impact in their community and in the world. Students plan and carry out Eco-friendly projects led by professional YMCA Staff.
contact Ben Silliman bsilliman@midymca.org or 860-343-6247

Funding for YESC provided by a grant from Comcast.

TEEN Nights-
Teenagers can come and enjoy basketball, racquetball, Nintendo Wii, eat pizza or just relax and hang out with friends.
FREE for Members - $5 for non-members, who must complete form and have a photo ID at time of registration.
Friday, January 15th 6:00- 8:00 pm (then every other week)

ADVANTAGE SPORTS TRAINING- For athletes 8-15 years old who want to increase speed, agility, strength and prevent injuries. Give yourself the ADVANTAGE by adding this pre-season or off-season program. Led by certified YMCA Staff.
5 week program:
Age 8-11 M & W 4:30-5:15p
Age 12-15 T & Th 4:30- 5:15p
Fitness Member: $50
Program Member: $70
Non-Member: $90

Y BE FIT! Middle School Fitness Program
Girl's Class: M/W 3:15-4:30 Begins January 4th
Boy's Class: Tu/Th 3:15-4:15 Begins January 5th
Fee: $10 members $15 non-members

Y Be Fit Winter 09 flyer

 

Northern Middlesex YMCA | 99 Union Street Middletown, CT 06457 | (860) 347-6907