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- Fall Programs begin September 6th. Register Now!
- Swim Team Tryouts - Registration Open
- Aquatics Update: Department Staff Changes
- Personal Training Team is growing!
- Group Ex - NEW classes coming this Fall
- Annual Facility Maintenance Schedule
- Member Survey Reminder - closes Friday 8/12
- Team Member Tuesday: Chloe & Caroline
- Designer Bag BINGO Palooza - Registration is OPEN!
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Andre will be visiting the Middlesex YMCA on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 12:30-2:00pm. The first 350 children in attendance will receive a backpack with school supplies. First 100 will receive an autographed basketball. This event is open to the public. Please help us spread the word! We are incredibly grateful to Andre for his support of our youth programs here at the Middlesex Y and excited to welcome him "home".
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Fall Program Session 9/6-10/30 |
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Now is the time to register yourself or your child for Fall programs at the YMCA.
- Group Swim Lessons 6 months - adult
- Adult Group Water Exercise
- Little Dribblers Soccer
- T-Ball
- Archery
- Barracuda Swim Team
Click on the images in this section for info!
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Youth Sports: All classes will take place at YMCA Camp Ingersoll Outdoor Center - Portland, CT
Fall 1 Session Prices for SEVEN weeks of classes!
Full Members : $75 Program Members: $90 Non-Members: $120
Session Dates: Saturday Classes:
September 10th - October 22nd
Little Dribblers Soccer
(4-6 years of age):
9:00am - 9:45am
T-Ball (4-6 years of age):
10:15am - 11:00am
Archery (7-12 years of age):
11:30am - 12:15pm
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Middlesex Y Barracudas Swim Team Try Outs
The Barracudas Swim Team is committed to providing an enjoyable and positive experience for swimmers while developing their endurance, skill, physical ability and mental stamina through a supportive and wholesome social outlet that encourages excellence, teamwork, and camaraderie. The Barracudas swim team is a member of the YMCA Yankee Cluster Swim League. All new swimmers to the Barracudas must attend a try out on 9/12 or 9/14.
Register for a time slot today!
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Summer Enrichment / Kids Korner News!
Tw more weeks of Summer Enrichment camp remain and then our school age team has less than a week and a half to transition to running before and after school at 11 schools in Middletown, Portland and Cromwell. We’re hiring staff and registering children now. Be sure to register soon in order to secure a spot for your child!
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We are very excited for Jaimie as she transitions from her role within our Aquatics team to begin her career related to her college degree in Science & Psychology. Jaimie began working for the Y five years ago as a lifeguard while she was still in high school. Soon after she began at the Y, she joined our Swim Instructor team and has made a positive impact in the lives of hundreds of swimmers over the past 5 years. In March of 2020, Jaimie stepped up to a leadership role as Lifeguard Coordinator in addition to her shifts as Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. When Y Aquatic Director, Brye went on maternity leave in May of this year, Jaimie once again stepped up and has done an incredible job running the swim lesson program, coordinating lifeguards, coaching swim team and teaching lessons. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and energy that Jaimie has given to the Y Aquatics Community! Jaimie will continue in her currently role for the next few weeks and will be back with us part time evenings and weekends coaching and teaching private lessons. Thank you and Congratulations Jaimie!!! |
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Unfortunately, we have some sad news to share. We were just about to welcome Aquatic Director/Coach Brye back from her maternity leave but she has made the difficult decision to resign from her position at the Y. Brye's partner, Zach was involved in a motorcycle accident last week and as a result has a long recovery road ahead of him. With the demands of a newborn as well as being the full time care giver now for Zach, Brye's focus must be on her family. As you can imagine, these changes have created a mighty big gap in our Aquatics Department.
We are lucky to have some great staff team members who have agreed to step up and help for the short term, Mike (Coach, LG and Instructor) and Ryan (LG and Instructor). Thank you Mike & Ryan!
Our goal right now is to rebuild our Aquatics leadership team. Two full time positions are now posted. Aquatic Director/Head Swim Team Coach & Assistant Aquatic Director. Learn more
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Healthy Living Opportunities |
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Our Personal Training team is growing! Click on the image above to learn more about Jill, Lee and Christina who are all taking new clients. Please help us welcome Spencer who will join our team officially in September!
Spencer Gilbody is a newly certified Personal Trainer who has been an elementary school teacher for the past 5 years. Spencer is a Middletown native who graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics. Fitness for Spencer means accessibility for all persons. He believes exercise should primarily center itself on enhancing and maintaining an individual's optimal health regardless of age, ability, or socioeconomic class. Spencer resides in the North End and wants to make health and fitness available for the entire community.
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We’ve got exciting news about our Fall Group Exercise Schedule!! Zumba Instructor Mary will be joining us this Fall teaching twice a week. Stay tuned for more exciting updates to our Group Ex schedule!!! Group Ex classes are included in Full Y memberships for no additional fees. Program Members may drop in to use facility including classes for $7 a visit.
Nonmembers can drop in to use facility including classes for $12 a visit.
Have a friend who is thinking about joining the Y? Have them try the Y for 5 consecutive days using our 5 day guest pass. They can come now or wait until Zumba starts in September so they can take a class or two during their trial.
Learn more on our website.
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Facility Update 8.3.22
Push Notifications are sent out via our mobile app in the event of unexpected facility closures like this morning's power outage . In the event of inclement winter weather, info about delayed openings or facility closings, program and class...
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Thank you to all who have completed the brief survey that went out by email to members recently. We've had about 170 members respond and hope to hear from more of you!
The survey will be open through August 12th.
Your feedback helps us achieve our goal to create a great experience for you and your family at our YMCA!
Contact Heather, VP of Operations directly by email hchandor@midymca.org or 860-343-6207 if you need to be resent the survey link.
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We are super proud to introduce Chloe who is working her 3rd summer at YMCA Camp Ingersoll. Chloe began coming to Camp as a Kiddy Camper and has been coming to Camp Ingersoll for 13 years and then decided to become a counselor. During her time as a CIT, Chloe always worked with Kiddies and Wees and gives credit to the counselor Emily who taught her everything she knows including amazing games, behavioral strategies and best ways to handle tough situations. Emily served as a mentor and helped Chloe prepare for her job interview. The CIT Director at the time, Matt also did a great job helping Chloe prepare to become the incredible counselor she is today!
“They are silly, goofballs and challenging but loving. It’s something new every day. There’s always a fun element of surprise when in conversation with a 3 or 4 year old camper. I’ve learned so much and love every minute of my time with them. This job has taught me so much about myself and how I respond to certain situations and about my strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what I know now will help me so much in my future. I’m also inspired by Zoe who works here at camp. Watching her work as a counselor and then transition to work as a behavior specialist has been a huge source of inspiration.”
In the Fall, Chloe will head to her freshman year at Western New England University to study psychology with the hopes to become an art therapist one day.
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We are super proud to introduce Caroline who is working her 6th summer at YMCA Camp Ingersoll. Caroline came to Ingersoll with her highschool for a team building event. A fellow cheerleader who had been a CIT at Ingersoll encouraged Caroline to work at camp. She told Caroline that “camp is the best place ever and you just have to work there!”.
Over the past 6 years, Caroline has worked with a variety of groups including: Aqua Camp, Color Games Camp, Middle Girls, Younger Boys, Boating Director and currently working as the coordinator for the Middles age group.
Caroline shared her thoughts about working at camp, “I just love camp because it is such a community of people. They embrace each other in every way, shape and form. Kids get to be here and do everything they love including making connections with people and having a great time which is what summer is all about.”
In May, Caroline graduated with her Masters degree in secondary education and will be moving to Spain in September to teach English.
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