As a part of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs, you can enjoy so much more than just visiting the gym, taking a dip in the pool, enrolling in child care programs or attending summer camp. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for everyone. With a wide range of activities for all ages, our YMCAs are here to help you and your family reach your goals and make lasting memories.
At the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs, we are proud to offer a variety of classes and activities for all ages, designed to help you and your family stay active and in shape. From swimming lessons and youth sports, to family fun nights and health and wellness programs, there’s something for everyone. Kids can also enjoy our day camp and vacation camps, where they can make new friends and learn valuable life skills.
We are committed to helping you and your family have a healthy and fun-filled experience at the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all, and to foster a sense of belonging for everyone. With our wide range of programs and activities, we are dedicated to helping our members reach their goals and create lasting memories.
Our partial-day, partial-week Nursery School program is a state licensed program. Our four year old Nursery School meets on MWF with enrollment options of 9:00am-11:30am or 9:00-1:00pm. Our three year old Nursery School meets on T and TH from 9:00am-11:30am. Nursery School curriculum follows the Early Learning Development Standards and is located in the secure, spacious and stimulating environment of our early childhood classrooms on the 2nd floor in the main YMCA building. Swimming is included for 4 year olds based on state and local health guidelines, recommendations as well as pool availability. Children must be fully toilet trained and out of pull-ups.
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PRESCHOOL
Children are like sponges – they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That’s why our child care, afterschool and Amazing Kids Club programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things, and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other. At the Y, babies develop trust and security, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world, and school-age kids make friends, learn new skills and do homework. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves.
The core of our curriculum is to balance both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children’s learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. All of this is done through well-planned learning and activity centers including Library (language), Blocks (construction), Music and Movement, Art, Sand & Water (sensory), Outdoor Learning, Cooking, Science and Math.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Children are like sponges – they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That’s why our child care, afterschool and Amazing Kids Club programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things, and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other. At the Y, babies develop trust and security, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world, and school-age kids make friends, learn new skills and do homework. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves.