Westport Weston Family YMCA

Parent's Night Out
2022-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
Every parent deserves a night out! Leave your kids with us for a movie and pizza night here at the Westport Weston Family YMCA. Your kids will enjoy of fun activities and you can have peace of mind!
Friday, January 14 | 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Ages: 5-10
Cost: Members $35 | Community Members $50
Westport Weston Family YMCA Swimming Pool
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30 Day January Fitness Challenge
2022-01-02 - 2022-01-31 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
30 DAY JANUARY FITNESS CHALLENGE
Kick start the New Year with our 30-Day Fitness Challenge. The Challenge is to complete 30 days in a row of any form of exercise at the Westport Weston Family Y. As part of the Challenge Team, you get:
• Assigned a trainer to discuss your 30-Day Goals
• Pre & post-challenge measurements
• Daily tracking at the Fitness Desk
• Daily motivational emails with fitness facts
Join in on the fun and be accountable at the same time!
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Holiday Hoopla
2021-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
HOLIDAY HOOPLA
Get festive, dance, and have tons of fun at the Y!
Put on your most festive attire and join us in the Dance Center for a holiday celebration! Enjoy a morning filled with dancing, games, a craft, and grab bag! Please bring a drink and snack.
Sunday, December 12Ages 3-510AM – 12PMCost: Members $60 | Community Members $80Westport Weston Family YMCADance Center
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Questions? Contact Alison Ligi(P) 203-571-6039EMAIL ALISON

Holiday Hangout
2021-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
FRIDAYS IN MOTION | HOLIDAY HANGOUT
Join us in our Fridays in Motion Holiday Hangout, where all members of the community are invited to enjoy music, dancing, snowflake crafting, assorted games, photo opportunities, and pizza!
Friday, December 10
Ages 12-17
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Cost: Free to all members of the community
Westport Weston Family YMCA Beck Lodge Multipurpose room
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Fridays in Motion Disco Dance
2021-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
BOOGIE TO THE BEAT
Fridays in Motion Disco Dance
Fridays in Motion events are free monthly events for youth living with diverse abilities. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie with us this November! Look forward to a party with DJ, disco lights, pizza and drinks for all to enjoy! Please complete our Participant Form if you have not attended a Fridays in Motion event previously.
Friday, November 12, 2021Ages 5-17 | Open to all 4:30PM – 6:30PMWestport Weston Family YMCABeck Lodge Multipurpose Room at the Mahackeno Outdoor Center
*Please note, there will be flashing disco lights during the Disco Dance that may cause discomfort or trigger seizures to persons with photosensitivity and/or flashing or flickering lights.
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Every month, we offer free social events for youth and teens living with diverse abilities to have fun, stay active, and meet friends in a welcoming, safe environment. Learn more about our Special Needs Programs at the Westport Weston Family YMCA!
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2021 WRATs Thanksgiving Food Drive
2021-11-06 08:30 - 12:30 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
Gobble gobble! Please come out and support the Westport Weston Family YMCA’s Water Rats Swim Team in a food drive benefiting the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

Join us Saturday, November 6th from 8:30am-12:30pm to help our neighbors in need with Thanksgiving-themed food items and other non-perishables. The global Covid-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate an already high demand for the food-insecure; pantry requests are ever-increasing and shelves are bare. A little help goes a long way and together we can make a huge difference!

Collection will take place in the drop off/pick up circle at the Westport-Weston Family Y. There’s no need to even get out of your car, just pull up and they’ll grab your bag(s). The WRATs hope to see you there and thank you in advance for your generosity!

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021

8:30AM – 12:30PM
DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA DROP-OFF CIRCLE
SHOPPING LIST:
ITEMS MOST CRITICALLY NEEDED
• cranberry sauce
• stuffing mix
• gravy

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED
• canned green beans
• canned corn or peas
• cans of soup
• canned sweet potatoes
• peanut butter & jelly
• cans of tuna
• canned chicken
• boxes of macaroni & cheese
• ramen noodles
• boxes of dry cereal
• powdered drink mix
• cans of coffee, sugar, & powdered creamer
• frozen turkeys

Mental Toughness Exposure Clinic
2021-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
MENTAL HEALTH ON AND OFF THE COURT
Getting your head in the game isn’t just about being physically fit. Join in on our Mental Toughness Exposure clinic, which will not only help spread the importance of mental health awareness, but also provide high school students the opportunity to be seen and get live instruction from college coaches! Provided in partnership with the JCK Foundation and Full Court Peace.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
9:00AM – 1:00PMWESTPORT YMCAGRADE 10-12 BOYS 9:00AM – 1:00PM COST: $120 • Skill work led by college coaches • Compete in 2 games & get coached by college coaches • Recruiting lecture by a College Head Coach • Mental health and sports discussion lead by John Tessitore of the JCK Foundation

ADULTS ONLY MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION 11:00AM – 12:00PM COST: $50 * For adults who would like to attend the Mental Health Discussion but do not have children registered for the clinic.

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Parents Night Out
2021-09-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
SETTING TIME ASIDE FOR YOU
Every parent deserves a night out! Drop off your kid(s) for a movie and pizza night here at the Westport Weston Family YMCA. Our caring Y staff will engage your kids in age specific activities!
Age: 5 – 12 years old
Dropoff at Camp Mahackeno Outdoor Center
Beck Lodge Multipurpose Room
Cost: $20 for Members | $35 for Nonmembers
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Street Hockey Clinic with the Bridgeport Islanders
2021-09-12 14:00 - 15:45 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
Street Hockey Clinic with the Bridgeport Islanders
Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning how to play Street Hockey with the Bridgeport Islanders, a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League! Available for students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Grades K – 2 | 2:00PM-2:45PM
Grades 3 – 5 | 3:00PM-3:45PM

LOVE SPORTS & THE OUTDOORS?
The Westport Weston Family YMCA has a large variety of sports programs including basketball, fencing, flag football, floor hockey, karate, lacrosse, tennis, archery, bouldering, canoeing, and so much more available for youth and families! Learn More

Family Camp Days
2021-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Enjoy fun activities like bouldering, canoeing, paddle boating, games in our sports field, and so much more! Lunch will be provided.
AGE: For families with children ages 5-6
COST: $85 per family of 4 Register Now
Can’t make it on this date?
More Family Camp Days
DATES: AGE 5-6: September 12, October 3
AGES 7-8: September 26, October 17
For more information, contact: Casey McMahon at 203.226.8981 ext. 142

FREE Dance Trials!
2021-09-01 13:00 - 18:30 | CT
Have an avid dancer in your family? Try out a variety of Westport YMCA Dance classes in one fell swoop! Trial classes will run Tuesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 1st. Join us for an hour of dancing fun! Formal dance attire is not required. Follow us on Instagram @WWFYDANCECENTER Change in Schedule!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: Hippy Hoppin’ Shake, ages 2-4 1:00-1:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on coordination and rhythm while demonstrating basic locomotor movements. Mini Divas, ages 3-5 1:30-2:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face A combination of hip hop and jazz, dancers will learn fun and upbeat combinations while bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Classes Available After School!
Ballet, ages 5-7 4:15-4:45PMAttire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Dancers will learn introductory ballet steps and terminology. Jazz, ages 7-9 4:45-5:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on strength, flexibility and progression. Jazz, ages 9-11 5:30-6:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on strength, flexibilty and progression. Lyrical/Contemporary, ages 11+ 6:00-6:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face An expressive form of movement that combines multiple genres.

FREE Dance Trials!
2021-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | CT
Have an avid dancer in your family? Try out a variety of Westport YMCA Dance classes in one fell swoop! Trial classes will run Tuesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 1st. Join us for an hour of dancing fun! Formal dance attire is not required. Follow us on Instagram @WWFYDANCECENTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 31: Mommy and Me, ages 1.5-3 1:00-1:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, child’s hair pulled back from face A way to bond with your small child through shared experiences – singing the same songs, playing the same games, learning the same movements and having fun together. Any adult can take the class with the child. Only 1 adult per dancer. Creative Movement, ages 3-5 1:30-2:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz shoes/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on basic locomotor skills as well as introductory ballet steps. Jazz, ages 5-7 2:00-2:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Dancers will learn introductory jazz technique and terminology while focusing on strength, flexibility and progression. Hip Hop, ages 7-9 2:30-3:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, clean sneakers, hair pulled back from face A fun, innovative and high energy class, focusing on rhythm, execution and musical interpretation. Hip Hop, ages 9-11 3:00-3:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, clean sneakers, hair pulled back from face A fun, innovative and high energy class, focusing on rhythm, execution and musical interpretation while incorporating more intricate choreography and movement. Hip Hop, ages 11+ 3:30-4:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, clean sneakers, hair pulled back from face A fun, innovative and high energy class, focusing on rhythm, execution and musical interpretation while incorporating more intricate choreography and movement. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: Hippy Hoppin’ Shake, ages 2-4 1:00-1:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on coordination and rhythm while demonstrating basic locomotor movements. Mini Divas, ages 3-5 1:30-2:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face A combination of hip hop and jazz, dancers will learn fun and upbeat combinations while bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Ballet, ages 5-7 2:00-2:30PMAttire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Dancers will learn introductory ballet steps and terminology. Jazz, ages 7-9 2:30-3:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on strength, flexibility and progression. Jazz, ages 9-11 3:00-3:30PM Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on strength, flexibilty and progression. Lyrical/Contemporary, ages 11+ 3:30-4:00PM Attire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face An expressive form of movement that combines multiple genres.

Family Fun Nights
2021-08-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
NOW’S A PERFECT TIME TO COME BACK
Members can enjoy Family Night at the Mahackeno Outdoor Center

Mark your Calendars for Family Night
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Wednesday night, August 11

Members can enjoy extended hours at the Outdoor Center where they can hang out in the pool, go canoeing, make some s’mores at the campfire, slide down our giant slides and more! Archery, field games and bouldering wall will also be open and available to use! Spend quality time together at the Y- it’s what summer is all about!

Hope to see you there!

YMCA Annual Golf Tournament Presented by SLAM
2021-08-02 10:30 - 19:00 | Aspetuck Valley Country Club in Weston, 67 Old Redding Road, Weston, 06883
This Golf Tournament supports special needs programming, Parkinson’s and other chronic disease programs and families in need living in our community.

SLAM is an architecture firm with integrated construction services, landscape architecture, structural engineering, and interior design. SLAM was the architecture firm for the addition and renovation that was completed in 2020.

Family Fun Nights
2021-07-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
NOW’S A PERFECT TIME TO COME BACK
Members can enjoy Family Night at the Mahackeno Outdoor Center

Mark your Calendars for Family Nights
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Wednesday night, July 14
Friday night, July 23
Wednesday night, July 28
Wednesday night, August 11

Members can enjoy extended hours at the Outdoor Center where they can hang out in the pool, go canoeing, make some s’mores at the campfire, slide down our giant slides and more! Archery, field games and bouldering wall will also be open and available to use! Spend quality time together at the Y- it’s what summer is all about!

Hope to see you there!

42nd Annual Point to Point Swim
2021-07-18 07:00 - 10:00 | Compo Beach, 60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Eleanor emerges from the water, with her swim angels David and Abby at her side.

July 18, 2021 will be our next Point to Point swim at Compo Beach. All proceeds from Point to Point go to help support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.
The YMCA uses the Annual Campaign Fund to provide financial assistance for programs like swim lessons, child care and camp.
Check in and registration begins at 7:00am. First wave will enter the water at 8:30.
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For more information please contact Josephine Rojas, Aquatics Director, Phone: (203)226-8981 ext.139, Email: jrojas@westporty.org

97th Annual Meeting
2021-06-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Join us as we honor our Volunteer of the Year, Our Staff and Outstanding Youth of 2020.
NOTICE OF
97TH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE ASSOCIATION
Pursuant to the By-Laws of the
Young Men’s Christian Association of Westport/Weston, Connecticut, Inc.
Notice is posted of the 97th Annual Meeting of the Association to be held on:
Monday, June 21, 2021
Meeting beginning at 5:00 pm
Held at LOGS Amphitheater at Camp Mahackeno
Purpose of the Meeting:
I. Election of Directors of the Association. The following individuals have been nominated for
election to the Board of Directors of the Association:
James Adams
Jenn Bagnato
Diane Dubovy Benke
Brian Carey
Peter Masanotti
Tobias Reiss-Schmidt
Outgoing members of the Board of Directors will be honored
Sarah Allen
John Crowe
Rob Haroun
Dan McHugh
Outgoing Executive Committee Member of the Board of Directors
Ngassam Ngnoumen
II. At the Annual Meeting of the Association, the members of the Association will transact such other
business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

May 30, 2021 Camp Mahackeno Open House
2021-05-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Join us for our 3rd and final open house of the spring season. Camp staff will be running tours and some program areas will be available for families to try. Please be sure to bring your mask and social distance. Event is rain or shine!

May 1, 2021 Camp Mahackeno Open House
2021-05-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Join us for our 2nd open house of the Spring season! Tours will be lead by YMCA staff as well as select program areas will be available for families to try. Please remember to bring your mask and social distance. Event is rain or shine.

FREE! Healthy Kids Day!
2021-04-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
Join us for Heathy Kids Day at the Westport Weston Family YMCA!
FREE Family Event!
Open play in the YMCA Gymnastic Center, face painting, tattoos, bean bag throw, ring toss, basketball throw, make a craft, Dance and Gymnastic demonstrations and more! Parents stay and enjoy the morning.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Register during Healthy Kids Day and receive 20% off
YMCA Gymnastic Summer Camp*.

April 2021 Camp Mahackeno Open House- CANCELLED
2021-04-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Mahackeno Outdoor Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Our first open house of the year! Staff will be running tours and answering questions. Come check out our amazing facility before the summer. Program areas will NOT be available for this open house. Please remember to bring your mask and social distance. For more information check out our website! westporty.org/camp

Healthy Living Presents: Gut Health A-Z
2020-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
Gut Health and bacteria can impact your health. Come learn how to build and maintain a healthy gut and how to choose the right probiotic. Please join Katy Firisin in our Schine Meeting Room on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. For more information Gut Health

Cartwheel Clinic (ages 4+)
2020-03-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Gymnastics Center in Norwalk, 145 Main St, Norwalk, CT, 06880, United States
Learn your cartwheel or just clean them up. Stations and drills.

Back Handspring Clinic
2020-03-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Gymnastics Center in Norwalk, 145 Main St, Norwalk, CT, 06880, United States
Work one on one, stations, circuit of drills and progression skills. Must have a clean round off and standing back bend kick over.
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Walkover Clinic (ages 5+)
2020-03-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Gymnastics Center in Norwalk, 145 Main St, Norwalk, CT, 06880, United States
One on one with coaches spotting and shaping to help each child perfect their skills. All levels welcome.

RELAX & RENEW WORKSHOP WITH GREG BARRINGER
2020-03-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
A GUIDED JOURNEY TO WELL-BEING, TRANQUILITY AND VITALITY
Join Greg for an exploration into yourself, letting go of stress, and balancing your energy.
During this 90-minute experience you will be guided into an awareness of your breath, body, and mind. We will reset intentions and relax deeply with yoga nidra, sound and gong meditations. You will leave feeling a deep sense of release, calmness, awareness, hope and clarity.
Greg Barringer has been exploring personal well-being, mindfulness and what makes us feel happy and fulfilled for over 30 years. He holds advanced certifications in Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and Meditations. His teaching brings together these practices in extraordinary ways to accelerate our awareness and release the blocks which keep us from being free. He is, as his spiritual mentor would say, “A Pilgrim on the Path of Love.”
Open to all levels. No yoga or meditation experience necessary. Mats/props are available.
Members $20, Non Members $30
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New Camp Mahackeno Sneak Peak
2020-03-03 08:30 - 10:00 | Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane, WESTPORT, CT, 06880, United States
Join the local Neighbors and Newcomers of Westport for their March Meet and Greet here at the Westport Weston Family YMCA on Tuesday, March 3 from 8:30am-10:00am.
This event is open to the public so… bring a guest! Walk-ins Welcome.
Learn more about Neighbors and Newcomers of Westport and RSVP at NNWESTPORT.ORG
Find our what’s going on with the YMCA expansion project and get a sneak peak of the new Camp Mahackeno Outdoor Center. Take a tour of the Westport Weston YMCA and learn about the benefits of family membership. Get details on summer camp programs and hear about all the new and beautiful features of the camp property.
***Participants are encouraged to wear footwear they do not mind getting dirty, as tours of the actual camp may be offered.

February 17 Full Day Gymnastics Camp
2020-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Gymnastics Center in Norwalk, 145 Main St, Norwalk, CT, 06880, United States
Gymnastics, games, a craft and free swim! Bring a snack, drink, lunch, suit and towel. No nuts please! Ages 5 and up. No membership required.

Drop off at gymnastics center, pick up at Westport YMCA.
