“With proceeds supporting our swim school scholarship program, assuring that all Greenwich children can learn how to enjoy water safely regardless of financial means, we are grateful for the partnership with the Greenwich Swim Committee.” – Matthew Skaarup, YMCA Greenwich CEO Continue Reading →
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YMCA Greenwich to Kick-Off New Martial Arts Program with Free Demo
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SDSS Martial Arts will be hosting a free and open to the community class demo on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 4:30pm as part of a kick-off to the new Greenwich Martial Arts program at the YMCA of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich Martial Arts, Mikael Meyers, SSS Martial Arts, YMCA of Greenwich
Greenwich Point One Mile Swim Set for Saturday, Aug 6
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The event is sponsored by The Greenwich Swim Committee and the YMCA of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Greenwich Swim Committee, YMCA of Greenwich
Greenwich United Way Announces 2020 Community Grants
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The Greenwich United Way will award its first round of grants to local health, education and self-sufficiency programs across 21 partner agencies at the Community Investment Grant Recipient Reception on February 12 at Greenwich Hospital. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Building One Community, Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Community Centers Inc. of Greenwich, David Rabin, Family Centers
Greenwich YMCA Holds Sneak Peek of Y Play, Lego Room During Holiday Stroll Weekend
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All the fun takes place during the Holiday Stroll Weekend, Dec 2 and 3, in the new 3,000 square foot space, outfitted with a tumble room, LEGO room, music room and art room. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Angela Rende, Bob DeAngelo, Heather brown, sneak peek, YMCA of Greenwich, Youth Lego Builds
Greenwich YMCA Marlins Diving Team Shine at National Diving Championships
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The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) also holds a Diving Nationals every summer, and eight Marlins divers were among those competing in Huntersville, NC in late July. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, Marlins Diving Team, YMCA of Greenwich
GHS Girl’s Empowerment Club to Hold Spin Class Fundraiser at Greenwich YMCA
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The Girl’s Empowerment Club at Greenwich High School is holding a spin class at the YMCA of Greenwich this Sunday, June 11 to raise money for their sponsored scholar in Peru, Lisbeth.
The club’s mission is to empower girls through education. Through its partnership with non profit “She’s the First,” GHS students support girls in developing countries be the first in their family to graduate from high school. Last year, the club raised enough funds to give a scholarship to Lisbeth, a girl attending secondary school in the Sacred Valley of Peru.
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Filed under: Giving, Schools, Sports, Volunteering, Girls Empowerment Club, Greenwich High School, Margaret Zhang, Michelle Xiong
YMCA and Greenwich Free Press Introduce Summer Journalism Camp
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The two week summer camp is open to all rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders. First come, first served. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greewnich Free Press journalism camp, YMCA of Greenwich
Two Greenwich Teens Named to USA Men’s National Development Water Polo Team
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Two Greenwich middle school students were recently named to the USA Men’s National Development Water Polo team. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich Hires New Director of Programs
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Lowthert will oversee all sports, camps, wellness, and aquatics programs for the YMCA as they continue to celebrate 100 years in Greenwich. Continue Reading →