New collaboration at Camp Seton increases access to affordable childcare, outdoor learning, and youth leadership opportunities Continue Reading →
YMCA of Greenwich Expands Summer Camp Programming To Meet Growing Community Needs
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YMCA of Greenwich Honors Veterans at Annual Breakfast
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The YMCA of Greenwich supports local veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with a membership discount of 15%, a waived joiner’s fee, mental health counseling through a partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, and spaces for community and connection through free events held throughout the year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Bob Mann, Jim Himes, Matthew Skaarup, Steven C. Hall, YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich Helps 125 Children Start the School Year with Confidence
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“This program is about so much more than new shoes or a backpack. It is about giving kids the confidence to walk into the first day of school feeling seen, supported, and excited to learn. As a volunteer myself, I have seen firsthand the smiles, the pride, and the connections these kids make with caring adults in our community. That is what makes this program so special: it reminds every child that they are not alone, and that their community is rooting for them to succeed.” – Matthew Skaarup, CEO of the YMCA of Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, DATTCO, Demetria Nelson, Dr. Toni Jones, Kohl’s, Matthew Skaarup, Neighbor to Neighbor
YMCA of Greenwich Celebrates September as Welcoming Month
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This September, the YMCA of Greenwich will join YMCAs across the country in celebrating Welcoming Month, a national movement that highlights the importance of building connections, fostering belonging, and bringing communities together. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich’s Running Start Programs Returns for 4th Year; Expands Back-to-School Shopping Program to Serve 125 Students
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The program, which provides local students with back-to-school clothes, supplies, and confidence, will serve 125 students this August — a 25% increase from 2024. Thanks to growing community support and generous donations, the Y will host five shopping nights in August at Kohl’s in Port Chester. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Running Start, YMCA of Greenwich
36th Annual One-Mile Swim at Tod’s Point on July 19 to Support YMCA Water Safety Programs
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To deepen its impact, the YMCA of Greenwich has expanded its Safety Around Water program this year, identifying children in Greenwich Public Schools who lack basic water safety skills and providing them with free six-week swim lessons. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Sports, One-Mile Swim, Swim School Scholarship Campaign, tod's point, YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich Partners with SuperPower Mentors
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New mentorship program offers personalized support for youth with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism. To introduce the program and its benefits, the YMCA of Greenwich will host a free information session on Wednesday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Jake Sussman, Kelley Gordon-Minott, SuperPower Mentors, YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich’s Annual Gala: Casino Royale – An Evening in Las Vegas
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Event co-chairs Stacy Pacifico, Jennifer Galbally, Katherine Elms, and Zeina Pike are leading the planning efforts for this year’s Gala, ensuring a memorable evening that makes a meaningful difference in the community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Casino Royale, Greenwich Country Club, Hossein Karimi, Kim Rosenbaum, Lisa Mancini, Sara Mendell
YMCA Greenwich 1-Mile Swim: Helping Provide Swim Instruction, Water Safety Skills to Kids
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“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 →
Filed under: Sports, Jon Harnett, Liam Bogart, Matt Skaarup, YMCA of Greenwich
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 →