Woodruff Family YMCA

Make a Splash for Scholarships

Woodruff Family Y Annual Campaign Pool Party

Time for fun and raising funds. Sapphire will provide the music for the evening as we swim and dance, in and out of the pool. Try your luck on some fabulous raffles. Food trucks, including Blind Rhino, will have food for purchase.

All funds raised will support the Woodruff Family Y Annual Campaign, supporting those who need us most.

We are committed to Safety Around Water, this is an alcohol free event.

WHEN: Saturday, June 29

TIME: 6:30—9:30 PM

FEE: Y Members $15 by June 20, $20 after/Program Participants $20 by June 20, $25 after

Spaces are limited, register online, or at the Woodruff Family YMCA

Summer Program Guide

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. Woodruff Family Y Summer Program Guide 2024

Summer Program Session: June 17 – August 11, 2024
Member Registration Starts: May 27, 2024
Program Participant Registration Starts: June 3, 2024

Join the Y! – 3 Month Young Adult Membership

GET FIT and HAVE FUN!

At the Y, our supportive community will inspire you to find your inner strength so you can expand your health in spirit, mind and body. Join the Y.

We’re offering a 3 Month Young Adult Membership for $100 with a Waived Joiner Fee. This membership is extendable after 3 months at the CCCY Young Adult Membership Rate with a Waived Joiner Fee.

Join Now! Promotion ends 8/31/2024.

Spring Program Guide

Explore beyond your exercise routine. Uncover opportunities to engage with fresh faces, explore new interests, build new skills and a deeper sense of fulfillment. Explore our Spring Program Guide. Enroll in a new program or class, learn to swim, sign your child up for summer camp or school age child care, or just try something different!

Spring Program Session: April 22-June 16, 2024

Member Registration Starts: April 1, 2024 (no joke!)

Program Participant Registration Starts: April 8, 2024

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

Watch this little video for more!

To Download:

IOS Users CLICK HEREto download

ANDROID UsersCLICK HEREto download

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 potentialof youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for over 130 years. Our experiencedand caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect andresponsibility that help build character.

Learn More: 2024 Woodruff Family Y Day Camp Brochure, 2024 Woodruff Family Y Day Camp Parent Handbook and Day Camp 2024 FAQs

Registration Forms: 2024 Woodruff Family 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:Financial Assistance Forms

If your child is 14-15 years of age, they may be interested in ourCounselor in Trainingprogram. 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.

Project Search Training Program

The Stratford Y, the Woodruff Family Y and the Lakewood-Trumbull 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.

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!

YMCA360 ON-DEMAND AND LIVE

At the YMCA we believe that when people experience all that our Y has to offer, they will be drawn into supportive, healthier relationships with one another and their community.

YMCA360 is an on-demand video platform for our Y community. YMCA360 offers 2500+ group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes and more to serve you wherever you are. Whether you are at home or on the road, take the Y with you along with your favorite classes, instructors and more. Watch this brief introduction!

These programs are free to all full-facility members of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCAs.

From your desktop, laptop, tablet, smart TV or mobile device, YMCA360 is available wherever you are with an internet connection. Instructions for access:

Please visitymca360.org
Click the login button
Enter your email address, click continue
Enter your zip code, click continue
Click your YMCA
You will receive a 6 digit email code, via email
Enter this code, click continue
You will be let in!

Please reach out to the Y with questions or check our YMCA360 FAQs for CCCY Members. If you have a recommendation for a new program, please let us know.

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. Theyouth 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 equipmentwith 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.

Get F.I.T.

Free Introductory Training

As a New Y Member, we would like you to achieve your wellness goals and get the most out of your Y investment. Please sign up for F.I.T. (Free Introductory Training) Sessions so that we can help you get started.

Time to get to know each other. Your dedicated F.I.T. Coach is here to serve you!
Understanding your goals and expectations together so that we can develop an action plan to ensure your success.
Answer any questions you may have about wellness, equipment, and our facility.
Teach some basic tips so you can hit the ground running.
Review your progress toward your wellness goals and expectations. Offer some innovative tips to help you progress even faster and discuss potential barriers.
Start working towards your wellness goals and having some fun!
An introduction to our Personal Training Program.

Fun With Friends

Y Leaders Club

Calling all Milford and Valley teenagers! Virtual Meetings on Wednesdays at 6:150pm on Zoom.

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 virtually, until the time we can meet in person. 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 Ryan LeWorthy at the Valley YMCA at rleworthy@cccymca.org or Nicole Servas, at the Woodruff Family YMCA at nservas@cccymca.org so we can send you the log on details for the Virtual Meetings.

Reservations

How to Schedule an Appointment to Reserve Your Space

1. At this time, all Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Members (Full Facility and Active Older Adults) are able to schedule an appointment and reserve a space in a Group Exercise Class or for a Lap Swim. If you have a question, please call the Y.
2. Enter your information exactly as it appears on your Y Membership Account.
3. Click Find Me.
4. Click on the arrow next to the field “Any date”. Select the date of your choice.
5. Click on the arrow next to the field “Appointment type”. Select your Appointment Type.
6. Scroll down to view available times. Click the arrow next to the field “Available Times”. Select the time of your choice.
7. Click BOOK.
8. Check the email provided for your confirmation. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation. Please be prepared to show the reservation to a Y employee in case you are asked. You can print the email or show it on your phone.

Kindly, cancel your reservation if your schedule changes.

How to Cancel an Appointment or Reservation

1. Enter your information as it appears on your Y Membership Account.
2. Click Find Me.
3. Select the “My Appointments” tab.
4. Scroll to locate the appointment you would like to cancel.
5. Select the red “Cancel” button to cancel your appointment.
6. Your appointment will indicate “Cancelled” when complete.

If something is just not going right, please call the Y 203.878.6501

Balance & Flex Together

So You Can Balance the Important Things.

BALANCE & FLEX TOGETHER will grow you longer and stronger with an invigorating 60-minute mind-body workout. It incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility and the core. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body fitness journey. Getting Started Details

Try Balance & Flex Together! Class days and times are listed in the Group Exercise Schedule posted on our schedules web page.

Strength Train Together

So You Can Be Strong for Them!

STRENGTH TRAIN TOGETHER maximizes your workout results within 60 minutes of impactful strength training. You’ll get stronger while improving movement when you combine traditional strength training with functional exercises using an adjustable barbell, weights and body weight. Getting Started Details

Try Strength Train Together!Class days and times are listed in the Group Exercise Schedule posted on our schedules web page.

Active Together

So you can explore life to the fullest!

ACTIVE TOGETHER is an innovative 60-minute workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, builds total body strength and enhances movement health for daily life. Inspiring music and supportive coaching will insure you succeed with simple, athletic exercises that use dumbbells, bodyweight and The STEP®. Getting Started Details

Try Active Together! Class days and times are listed in the Group Exercise Schedule posted on our schedules web page.

Doing Our Part Together

Togetherhood

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.

CONTACT: Nicole Servas, Operations Director, P 203 878 6501

Supporting Wellness Together

Reach your wellness goals with us! Weight Loss Program

This program is designed to help those seeking a healthier weight to achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and form sustainable, healthy habits. Participants will build skills for a successful lifestyle change.

Program Overview:

12 weeks / 1 session per week
Must be 18 years or older
Tools, knowledge and group support will be provided to help you develop plans that support your weight loss goals.

Join today and get started on creating lasting change!

Detailed information can be found in our Program Guide, at our Member Service Desk or by calling the Y.

Personal Training

Inspire, Motivate, Maintain

If you are 14, 80 or in between, and if your goal is to lose weight; gain strength; improve balance; flexibility and agility; rehabilitate a new or old injury, or just push yourself – a Y personal trainer can help you get there.

Our certified personal trainers will help develop a personalized program that is perfect for you. They will support you with expert knowledge, coaching and motivation to help you feel and live better! A trainer will work at your pace, on your schedule, to encourage and motivate you to be all you can be.

Schedule a FREE evaluation today! We’ll discuss your goals and define a training program tailored just for you!

FIZZ, BUBBLE, GOO (AGES 5-12)

Have you ever wondered what happens when you put Mentos in a bottle of Diet co*ke? Come create cool science experiments with everyday materials that will explode, ooze and goo. Not only will the child perform wacky science experiments, they will learn the basics of the scientific method.

Tuesdays 4:00-4:45pm (AGES 8-12)

Wednesday 4:00-4:45 (AGES 5-7)

Fees: Members: FREE

Adapted Aquatics – Special Needs Swimming Lessons

Student to instructor ratio is 1:1

This program is open to all individuals with cognitive and/ or physical disabilities and is designed to provide a positive recreational and educational experience for participants. Existing YMCA Swim Lesson Programs will be adapted to meet individual needs. This program is for all levels of swimmers. An adult may accompany in the water if needed.

Contact the Y for more detailsP203 878 6501

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons

AGES:3 and up

One-on-one swim lessons with a trained swim instructor are available for Y Family Facility Members. Each 30-minute session is scheduled between the instructor and the participant.

REGISTRATION:2024-CCC-YMCA-Private-Semi-Private-Swim-Lesson-Registration

Aquatic Physical Therapy

Our Aquatic Center is host to local Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy groupswho use our facility several days a week. Contact the Aquatics Department for more informationP203 878 6501

Preschool – Early Learning

Find Your Potential. Find Your Y.

At the Y, we offer a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. The Y supports their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development. When you know your child is well cared for, you and your family have the opportunity to focus at work, plan healthy meals, enjoy family activities and establish a routine.

Our program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is State Licensed. Our Early Learning Center has been successfully operating for 30 plus years.

Safety is our first priority. All Central Connecticut Coast YMCA child care programs are following all the guidelines set by the CDC, CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Y-USA, and other sources to ensure our policies and procedures are aligned to keep our children, staff and volunteers healthy and safe.

We will prepare your 3 or 4-year old for kindergarten in a caring environment. Class size is limited to 10 children per class. With an increased focus on literacy and learning through exploration, your child will develop the social, emotional, physical and academic skills necessary for the beginning of his/her academic career. Our program includes:

The Value Tree Language Arts Curriculum:Build self-confidence and language art skills as they grow into value-driven individuals.
Scholastic Readers:Teaches science, history, and math.
Computer Time:Teaches math, reading readiness and thinking skills.
Sight Words:Books, recognition and guided reading practices.
Language Development:Focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking connections.
Music and Movement/Socialization.
Outdoor Activities: Sidewalk chalk writing, bubbles, water games and other learning activities.

Registration is on-going and spaces are limited. Please contact our Child Care Department at ext. 3115 for hours and availability.

Half-Day Program(child must be toilet trained)

3-year-old Program

WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday

TIME: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

4-year-old Program

WHEN:Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

TIME:9:00 am-1:00 pm

Full-Day Program(child must be toilet trained)

3 & 4-year-old Program

WHEN:Monday – Friday

TIME:7:15 am – 5:30 pm

’24-25 Woodruff Family Y Early Learning Center Brochure and Woodruff Family Y 2024-25 ELC Parent Handbook

2024-25-CCC-YMCA-Early-Learning-Child-Care-Registration-Packet-Fillable

As with all programs, we offer financial assistance to those who qualify. CCCY-Financial-Assistance-Application-Materials.Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate-income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services (also called DSS).To learn more about Care 4 Kids, take a look at this website. You can look at the site to find out how the program works, who is eligible, and more. http://ctcare4kids.com/

Inclusive After School for High School

The focus of the program is to give youth an opportunity to grow socially, reinforce healthy living skills with sports, swimming, fitness, recreation opportunities, job skills training and shadowing. The program runs between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Participants will also have time for homework. Activities are subject to change based on the abilities and interests of the students in the program. Transportation is provided to the YMCA from Foran, Jonathan Law, and the Academy in Milford.

Inclusive After School Program

Most of our after school programs are inclusive based. To best prepare your child for the program, please contact our Child Care atP203 878 6501 ext. 3115 to arrange a meeting.

Y Vacation Club

No School, No Worries

AGES:Pre-K – School Age

Enjoy your days off from school at our Y Vacation Club! New this year, we are offering Y Vacation Club to preschoolers, too!

FEE:Members $50 per day / Program Participant $75 per day

Child Watch

AGES:6 weeks – 11 years

A safe and fun YMCA staff supervised area where parents with an Adult, Single Parent or Family Membershipcan leave their children to play and enjoy activities while they participate in programs on-site.

WHEN & TIME:Are shared on our Schedules page

FEE:Free with Family Membership

Youth & Government

AGES:High School Students

Delegations are held at Foran High School, Lauralton Hall and the Woodruff Family YMCA. Participants take on government roles and participate in writing, debating, lobbying and passing laws. The program concludes with the annual state conference in Hartford. (Delegations and participants will be required to pay for their own trip). Contact the Youth Department at ext. 3116 if you are interested but your school does not have a Delegation.

This is a seasonal program. Program specifics are shared in our Program Guide which can be found on our web site home page.

Youth Commission/Leaders Club

A joint venture between the YMCA and the Milford Mayor’s Office. Teens participate in leadership and community activities. The Commission begins September 17.

Day & Time: Tuesday 6:30-7:30PM

Cost: Free to the youth in the community

Inclusion Peer Mentors

Ages: 8 and older

Peer mentors are available for program participants ages 8 and older for our programs. Please contact the Youth Director to arrange for a Mentor.

Family Time Themed Events

Enjoy family time at the Y! Every month look for our themed evening events that offer Families time to play together, get together and live healthily. A light meal will be served. Pre-registration required.

FEE: Free for Family Facility members

Lap Swimming Etiquette

LAP SWIMMING ETIQUETTE

Swimmers are encouraged to contribute to an atmosphere of cooperation and courtesy.
Always enter from the shallow end.
A maximum of five swimmers are permitted in each lane during lap swimming.
Please swim with others of similar speed. Lifeguards will move swimmers to the appropriate lane when necessary.
Always let swimmers in your lane know when you are entering the water.
Always circle swim counter-clockwise when three or more swimmers are in a lane.
Fins and/or kickboards are not permitted during circle swim.
Allow faster swimmers to pass. Passing always occurs on the left of the swimmer or at the end walls.
Do not stand at the ends of the pool for an extended period of time.
Teens age fourteen and older may participate in lap swimming.

6/29/2016

Y Aquatic Safety Guidelines

Our lifeguards are here to ensure your safety and have the authority to restrict any behavior deemed unsafe. Y members and guests must follow all safety guidelines or may be asked to leave the pool area.

State health codes require all persons to shower with warm water and soap before entering the swimming pool.
Wear appropriate swimming attire in the water at all times. T-shirts, shorts, cut-offs and street clothing are not appropriate.
A parent/guardian, at least eighteen (18) years of age, who is a Y member, must accompany any child five (5) years of age and younger in the water at all times. Parents/guardians, of children seven (7) years of age and younger who have passed the swim test must remain on the pool deck. All swimmers eight (8) years of age and older who have passed the swim test may use the pool on their own.
Any non-swimmer must have an adult accompany them in the water and be within arm’s reach.
Children who are not potty trained should wear two layers of accident protection, a waterproof swim diaper and a bathing suit, at all times while in the swimming pool. For privacy and sanitary reasons, please refrain from changing children on the swimming pool deck.
If you have a communicable or infectious disease or an open sore, please do not enter the swimming pool area.
Spitting and nose blowing in the pool, pool areas and locker rooms are not permitted.
For everyone’s safety, the swimming pool will be closed during lightning and thunderstorms and will not reopen until thirty (30) minutes after the last occurrence of either.
Walk, do not run, to avoid injury.
Pushing, dunking and rough play are not permitted.
For your safety, diving is only permitted in water at least nine (9) feet in depth. Do not perform back-flips, back-dives, twists or any other type of flip that may cause injury to yourself or others.
Extended breath holding activities may cause blackouts and are strictly prohibited.
United States Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices can be used in the shallow end of the pool. They should be properly sized and in good condition. Persons wearing the device must be accompanied by adult in the water within arm’s reach.
Y equipment is for Y programs only. Starting and diving blocks are not for public use. Inflatable pool toys and flotation devices are not permitted.
Glass containers, food, and gum are not allowed on the swimming pool deck.
Please do not sit, play, hang or lie on the lane lines.
Before entering the deep end of the swimming pool, all swimmers must complete the swim test including an unassisted 25-yard non-stop swim and a thirty (30) second tread which will be recorded in our log. The lifeguard may administer a swim test at any time.
Stop, look and listen when you hear the lifeguard’s whistle blow.
Have fun, be safe and keep your language and behavior family friendly.

2/2023