Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA.
Our tips this month have all focused on how you can help add layers of protection to help keep you and your family safe around water. One more layer is ensuring that you know what to do in a water emergency.
Any time children are going to be near water, there are rules involved—wear sunscreen, walk/don’t run, no pushing, etc. But here at the Y, there’s one rule that outweighs all the others: Never get in the water without an adult’s permission.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA is excited to announce the promotion of Cindy Rivera to Welcome Center Manager at the New Britain YMCA.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA announces the promotion of Ashley Jordan to Assistant Branch Executive Director for the New Britain and Berlin YMCA branches.
“We know that 88 percent of drownings happen under adult supervision. At first glance, parents and caregivers may think a child is playing, but instead that child is struggling,” said Ashley Jordan from the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA. The fact that drowning is silent makes it all the more important to watch children closely when water is around—whether that’s a swimming pool, lake, ocean or even bathtub.
City and state officials are welcoming $5.7 in state bonds for two key projects having to do with child care and affordable housing.
Two local non-profit organizations have joined forces to host one event that will ultimately benefit people in several communities.
The Y will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday April 7th. We are open our regular schedule on Saturday. The Y is closed on Sunday April 9th. Happy Easter.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA is eager and ready to help your child experience the benefits of summer camp: outdoor fun and exercise, making friends, building confidence, and creating lifetime memories. More than ever, kids need the outlet for physical activity, fresh air, and social interaction that summer camp provides.
At Camp Thundermoon in Berlin, campers enjoy a variety of fun activities. Some of their favorites include kickball, water balloon toss, gaga ball, arts and crafts, camp shows and the end of summer camp carnival.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA and New Britain-Berlin Rotary will hold their 2023 Golf Tournament at the Timberlin Golf Course in Berlin on May 2, 2023. Proceeds from the tournament support the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA's Annual Campaign and the community work of the New Britain-Berlin Rotary.
This year’s tournament features two hold in one contests. A lucky golfer could win a million dollars in the Million Dollar Hole in One Contest sponsored by Better Built Basements. The tournament also includes a chance to win a new car in the Hole in One Contest sponsored by Wallingford Buick.
Childcare services at the New Britain Y will benefit from a $1.7 million state grant approved recently by the Community Investment Fund (CIF).
The city’s legislative delegation assisted in securing these funds, which will be utilized by the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA to make renovations in its New Britain location.
The organization plans to renovate unused racquetball courts into six additional classrooms in their child care center, increasing its capacity by 72 children.
Try our new POUND® class starting March 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
The Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA has been awarded the Connecticut State Alliance of YMCA’s DEEP grant for the DEEP Free Swim Lesson program. This grant is made possible through funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Those who qualify may receive free lessons.
Get certified as a lifeguard or renew your certification. Sign up now for our December Red Cross classes.
