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YOUTH SPORTS, ARTS, & ENRICHMENT

At the YMCA of Greenwich, you can find a diverse range of programs designed to keep youth active, engaged, and inspired. Whether your child is interested in sports, arts, music, or enrichment activities, we have something for everyone. Join us in fostering growth, learning, and fun in a safe and supportive environment.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Use the buttons below to explore the 2024-2025 program schedule, registration dates, and our program policies.

Please note: Priority registration is available for YMCA members who were enrolled in programs during the previous session.

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SPORTS PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION TO FENCING

Ages: 7-13 YEARS

Introduction to Fencing (7-13 years)

  • Tuesday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM (ages 7-11)
  • Tuesday: 5:45PM - 6:45PM (ages 11-13)

https://thrustfencingacademy.com/

Introduce your athlete to the exciting sport of fencing in an enjoyable, easy, and safe haven under the guidance of three-time Olympian Mika’il Sankofa.

Mika'il Sankofa, a three-time Olympian in fencing ('84, '88, '92),Pan American Games Silver & Bronze Medalist.

Our program is based on an important idea: Athletes learn more when they’re having fun! As skill develops, confidence grows and results follow. Improved self-esteem for our athletes is our end goal after every private lesson, group class and competition. Our academy aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and sportsmanship, where students can develop their physical and mental abilities.

Classes will develop technique, focus, control and mindset for sparring. Classes will provide various technical and strategic actions to perform that are designed to improve an athlete’s skill and competitive awareness while competing.

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ATHLETES GLOBAL PRACTICAL SELF DEFENSE

AGES: 10-13+ YEARS

Athletes Global Practical Self-Defense Class (10-13+ years)

  • Thursday: 4:00PM - 5:00PM (10-13 years)
  • Thursday: 5:15PM -6:15PM (13+ years)

Our program combines practical self-defense techniques, MMA Bootcamp fitness, mental, physical stamina drawn from Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Grappling, Judo training to provide participants with world-class mixed martial arts instruction. Our classes will keep participants engaged, excited, and motivated in a structured and positive environment.

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KIDS IN SPORTS 

AGES: 1-4 YEARS

Kids In Sports (1-2.5 Years)

  • Monday: 9:30AM – 10:15AM
  • Monday: 10:30AM - 11:15AM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM - 9:45AM

The Y has partnered with Kids In Sports, a team of sports educators, who’ve created an expertly designed curriculum that is innovative, age-appropriate, and fun!

Their multi-sport program for younger children grows with your child–from adult participation to separation classes. Older children learn the fundamentals of specific team sports, and at every age your child gains important life skills like taking instruction, working in groups, and sportsmanship. These classes begin to focus children on the principles of six sports (soccer, basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, and hockey), teaching fundamentals of sports moves and general game play rules.

Kids In Sports take pride in nurturing the development of your whole child. With a low student-to-coach ratio, they will help each child grow in the confidence and skills they need to succeed in sports, school, and life.

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Kids In Sports (2-3 Years)

  • Monday: 1:30PM – 2:15PM
  • Tuesday: 11:15AM - 12:00PM

The Y has partnered with Kids In Sports, a team of sports educators, who’ve created an expertly designed curriculum that is innovative, age-appropriate, and fun!

Their multi-sport program for younger children grows with your child–from adult participation to separation classes. Older children learn the fundamentals of specific team sports, and at every age your child gains important life skills like taking instruction, working in groups, and sportsmanship. These classes begin to focus children on the principles of six sports (soccer, basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, and hockey), teaching fundamentals of sports moves and general game play rules.

Kids In Sports take pride in nurturing the development of your whole child. With a low student-to-coach ratio, they will help each child grow in the confidence and skills they need to succeed in sports, school, and life.

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Kids In Sports (3-4 Years)

  • Monday: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Tuesday: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

The Y has partnered with Kids In Sports, a team of sports educators, who’ve created an expertly designed curriculum that is innovative, age-appropriate, and fun!

Their multi-sport program for younger children grows with your child–from adult participation to separation classes. Older children learn the fundamentals of specific team sports, and at every age your child gains important life skills like taking instruction, working in groups, and sportsmanship. These classes begin to focus children on the principles of six sports (soccer, basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, and hockey), teaching fundamentals of sports moves and general game play rules.

Kids In Sports take pride in nurturing the development of your whole child. With a low student-to-coach ratio, they will help each child grow in the confidence and skills they need to succeed in sports, school, and life.

Register for Kids In Sports (3-4 Years)

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MULTI SPORTS

AGES: 5-10 YEARS

Multi Sports (4-6 Years)

  • Monday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Multi sports offers participants the opportunity to try a variety of sports and activities. Participants will develop skills, coordination, confidence, teamwork abilities, and understanding of the basic rules for various sports.

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BASKETBALL CONDITIONING WORKOUTS

AGES: 10-13 YEARS

Basketball Conditioning Workouts (10-13 years)

  • Mondays: 5:45PM - 6:45PM

Elevate your game by adding our conditioning workouts to your routine. During sessions participants will work on cardio and endurance exercises, strength and speed training, and drills to improve skills and agility.

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BASKETBALL CLINIC

AGES: 7-13 YEARS

Basketball Clinic (11-13 years)

  • Saturdays: 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Participants will learn the basics of basketball, from dribbling to shooting. For the first 6 weeks, the program provides fun and engaging opportunities for kids to learn the rules of the game and develop fundamental skills skill development. The remaining four weeks of the session. Participants will participate in 3 v 3 games, to apply and practice what they have learned, while learning about being a part of a team and good sportsmanship.

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Basketball Clinic (7-11 years)

  • Saturdays: 10:15AM - 11:15AM

Participants will learn the basics of basketball, from dribbling to shooting. For the first 6 weeks, the program provides fun and engaging opportunities for kids to learn the rules of the game and develop fundamental skills skill development. The remaining four weeks of the session. Participants will participate in 3 v 3 games, to apply and practice what they have learned, while learning about being a part of a team and good sportsmanship.

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AMAZING KICKERS SOCCER

AGES: 3-7 YEARS

Amazing Kickers Soccer

  • Saturday: 9:00AM - 10:00AM (ages 3-4 & 5-7, split gym)

https://www.amazingkickers.com/

Amazing Kickers provides a fun, non-competitive soccer program for children, designed to introduce them to the fundamentals of the game through creative activities and imaginative play. With years of combined experience, our unique age-specific curriculum focuses on enhancing soccer skills while building self-confidence and promoting socialization among young athletes. Through positive reinforcement and skill-focused, theme-based lesson plans, we foster independence and confidence in a fun, encouraging atmosphere.

Our goal is to keep children healthy, active, and engaged—far away from screens as much as possible!

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BEGINNING CHEER

AGES: 5-8 YEARS

Beginning Cheer (6-9 years)

  • Wednesday: 5:15PM - 6:15PM

This beginner level cheerleading class will focus on teaching the fundamentals of cheer, including proper stretching and conditioning, motion technique, jumps, cheers, dance, and beginner level stunts and tumbling. Participants will develop coordination and a foundation for higher level cheer programs while having fun and building confidence.

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

SNAPOLOGY BUILDERS & ENGINEERS

Ages: 3-11 YEARS

Snapology Jr. Builders (3-5 years)

  • Wednesday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

https://www.snapology.com/

Does your little learner love to tinker and create new things? If so, they’re going to love Snapology’s Junior Builders program! This program will give your learner opportunities to build functional DUPLO® models of amusement park rides, boats, ramps, cars and so much more! As your learner works alongside other little engineers, they will be learning the importance of teamwork and how collaboration is an essential component of engineering and design. This program will introduce even the newest of students to a safe, collaborative, and creative classroom environment.

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ATHLETES GLOBAL SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASS

AGES: 5-8 YEARS

Athletes Global Spanish Language Class (5-8 years)

  • Thursday: 4:15PM - 5:15PM

Our Spanish language class focuses on building our participants confidence and ability in reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills.

Athletes Global is an organization dedicated to helping youth, families, and communities worldwide. We teach leadership skills through transformational and innovative services that will help, empower people to be self-reliant and successful.

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TUMBLE

AGES: 8 MONTHS - 7 YEARS

Tumble Flippers (5-7 years)

  • Tuesday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Our Tumble Classes create special parent-child bonding time through sensory stimulations and physical play. Children will really shine in this class which stresses cooperation, self-confidence, independence and basic gymnastics skills. Each class begins with circle time and features a different piece of gym equipment each week.

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Tumble Jammers (3-4 years)

  • Tuesday: 3:30PM - 4:15PM
  • Saturday: 11:00AM - 11:45AM

Our Tumble Classes create special parent-child bonding time through sensory stimulations and physical play. Children will really shine in this class which stresses cooperation, self-confidence, independence and basic gymnastics skills. Each class begins with circle time and features a different piece of gym equipment each week.

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Tumble Jr. Jammers (2-3 years)

  • Monday: 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Our Tumble Classes create special parent-child bonding time through sensory stimulations and physical play. Children will really shine in this class which stresses cooperation, self-confidence, independence and basic gymnastics skills. Each class begins with circle time and features a different piece of gym equipment each week.

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Tumble Bumbles (8-18 months)

  • Friday: 9:00AM - 9:30AM
  • Saturday: 9:00AM - 9:30AM
  • Saturday: 10:00AM - 10:45AM

Our Tumble Classes create special parent-child bonding time through sensory stimulations and physical play. Children will really shine in this class which stresses cooperation, self-confidence, independence and basic gymnastics skills. Each class begins with circle time and features a different piece of gym equipment each week.

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Tumble Jumpers (18 months - 2.5 years)

  • Monday: 9:15AM - 10:00AM
  • Tuesday: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
  • Friday: 9:45AM - 10:30AM

Our Tumble Classes create special parent-child bonding time through sensory stimulations and physical play. Children will really shine in this class which stresses cooperation, self-confidence, independence and basic gymnastics skills. Each class begins with circle time and features a different piece of gym equipment each week.

Register for Tumble Jumpers (18 months - 2.5 years)

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Y-PLAY

AGES: 8 MONTHS - 3 YEARS

This class is free for YMCA members and non-members can purchase a Y-Play pass to attend any age-appropriate Y-Play class.

Y-Play (1-4 years)

  • Monday: 11:45AM - 12:45PM
  • Tuesday: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
  • Wednesday: 10:45AM - 11:45M
  • Thursday: 10:15AM - 11:15AM
  • Friday: 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Y-Play is an exciting and engaging movement gross motor class designed specifically for infants and toddlers, fostering their physical development through a blend of fun, creative movement and activities that encourage crawling, rolling, jumping, and more.

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Y-Play (2-4 years)

  • Thursday: 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Y-Play is an exciting and engaging movement gross motor class designed specifically for infants and toddlers, fostering their physical development through a blend of fun, creative movement and activities that encourage crawling, rolling, jumping, and more.

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Y-Play (8 - 18 months)

  • Thursday: 9:00AM - 10:00AM

You bring the kids. We bring the fun! Y-play is a community play date run by YMCA staff! This class is a great balance of free play and independent exploration, with fun and engaging staff-led games and activities, or guided play. Parents can relax and socialize with each other while children are supervised and engaged by YMCA staff. This class is free for YMCA members and non-members can purchase a Y-Play pass to attend any age-appropriate Y-Play class.

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TWO'S TIME

AGES: 2 YEARS

Two's Time

  • Monday: 9:00AM – 10:30 AM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
  • Wednesday: 9:00AM – 10:30 AM

This program will provide a casual and nurturing introduction to nursery school. During class time, your toddler will be introduced to such activities as: Sand & Water Play, Circle Time, Motor Activities, Block Building, Art, Imaginative Play, Puppetry, Hands-On “Manipulatives”, Language Development, Story Time, Music & Dance.

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ART & MUSIC PROGRAMS

PIANO PRODIGY PROGRAM

AGES: 3-12 YEARS

*Intermediate levels are for children who participated in the Piano Prodigy Program for the Fall or Winter 2024 session.

Piano Prodigy Program - Beginner (3-5 years)

  • Saturday: 3:15PM - 4:00PM

Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education through gamification. Designed by expert music and piano instructors, this fun, intuitive program teaches your children to play the piano through innovative new gaming techniques.

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Piano Prodigy Program - Beginner (6-8 years)

  • Mondays: 4:30PM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday: 4:15PM - 5:00PM

Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education through gamification. Designed by expert music and piano instructors, this fun, intuitive program teaches your children to play the piano through innovative new gaming techniques.

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Piano Prodigy Program - Beginner (9-12 years)

  • Monday: 5:45PM - 6:45PM

Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education through gamification. Designed by expert music and piano instructors, this fun, intuitive program teaches your children to play the piano through innovative new gaming techniques.

Register for Piano Prodigy Program - Beginner (9-12 years)

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Piano Prodigy Program - Intermediate (All Ages)

  • Monday: 3:30PM - 4:15PM

Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education through gamification. Designed by expert music and piano instructors, this fun, intuitive program teaches your children to play the piano through innovative new gaming techniques.

Register for Piano Prodigy Program - Intermediate (All Ages)

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HIP HOP DANCE FUSION

AGES: 6-11 YEARS

Hip Hop Dance Fusion (5-7 years)

  • Monday: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education through gamification. Designed by expert music and piano instructors, this fun, intuitive program teaches your children to play the piano through innovative new gaming techniques.

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Hip Hop Dance Fusion (8-11 years)

  • Monday: 5:45PM - 6:45PM

Participants will learn more advanced dance moves and choreography, and begin to work on performance skills. They also explore musicality, the elements of freestyle dancing, and different styles of hip hop.

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BALLET

AGES: 18 MONTHS - 9 YEARS

Ballet Buds (4-6 years)

  • Saturday: 10:30AM -11:30AM

Children will spend time learning the positions of the arms and feet, as well as learning basic ballet steps. Children will learn various stretches, utilizing props to increase flexibility and an understanding of how their muscles coordinate to help them dance. Dancers will also be taught to travel from one corner of the room to the next by way of basic turns, jumps, and leaps.

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Ballet Tots (2 years - 3.5 years)

  • Saturday: 9:30AM - 10:15AM

Ballet Tots is all about music, movement, coordination, spatial relations, and the basics of ballet that will hopefully lead to many fun-filled years of dancing and self-expression. Children will learn to identify basic forms of movement through imaginative games, songs. Music and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence in a friendly group setting.

Register for Ballet Tots (2 years - 3.5 years)

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YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

Dive into fun and skill-building with swimming lessons at the YMCA of Greenwich! Our experienced instructors provide a safe and encouraging environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. From basic water safety to advanced stroke techniques, our comprehensive programs are designed to help everyone gain confidence and improve their skills in the water.

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TEEN & TWEEN PROGRAMS

Our teen & tween-centered wellness programming help to nurture the potential of every child and teen by supporting their unique youth development journey through holistic programming. Our Teen Wellness Programs, for teens ages 11-18, include Boxing, which is FREE for YMCA members.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We are committed to ensuring any family, regardless of financial status, feels welcome to sign up for membership and programs at the Y. 

We are more than happy to walk families through the Financial Aid Application, via phone, email, or in person. This application can be submitted at any time and takes up to a week to process with the appropriate supplemental documents.

To learn more about the financial assistance we offer, visit our Financial Aid page.

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