School Age Child Care
Our licensed school age child care program, called On Track, is available before and after school for children attending schools in New Britain. The children are picked up and dropped off by the school system bus. This program follows the New Britain School District calendar. Enrollment is limited to this fun-filled program which provides homework assistance, tutoring, recreation and arts activities. Contact the Child Care Director

 

Before Care	6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
After Care	School dismissal - 6:00 p.m.

Vacation Fun Days
This program includes a wide variety of social and physical development activities during the school year when school is not in session. Contact the Child Care Director for specific dates.

Snow Day Insurance
Don't worry…The YMCA is here for you on snow days! This snow day insurance program allows parents to drop off children on days that school is canceled due to snowstorms. Children receive breakfast, an afternoon snack and a whole lot of fun. Parents need to pack a lunch for their child. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and covers 5 snow days. Refunds are not provided if there are no snow days or less than 5 snow days. Program hours: 6:30 am-6 pm.

Summer Adventures Day Camp
A state-licensed day camp that runs for 9 weeks of the summer for children ages 4-15. Participants receive a free breakfast and lunch. A camp brochure with more information is available in March. Contact the Child Care Director for more information.

YMCA/BRACC Youth Basketball League
This co-ed basketball league is operated in cooperation with the New Britain Area Churches. Each Saturday from December - March, a fun basketball league for boys and girls ages 10 years and up is held. Any child interested should contact the Senior Program Director.

Teen Programs

Middle School Strength Training
Designed for youth ages 11 - 13. An introduction to the proper use of cardiovascular and strength training equipment as well as proper etiquette. Contact the Physical Education Director.

Y.S.U.P. Program
Youth Succeeding Under Pressure - For teens in grades 6 - 8 this program emphasizes community pride and leadership skills. Teens actively participate in field trips, dances, group activities, mentoring, tutoring and college tours.

Meeting times at local school: Monday - Friday school dismissal to 5:00 p.m.
Meeting times at the YMCA: Monday - Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m.
Contact the Teen Director for more information.

Youth and Government
This program, which is new to New Britain, is for youth in grades 9 - 12. This program starts in the fall and finishes in the spring with a weekend at the Hartford Capitol. Leading up to this weekend the students learn about the legislative process, government, social issues and how bills become laws. Contact the Senior Program Director to register.

Teen Dances
Friday nights from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
$5.00 per teen
Call the YMCA for specific dates.

Contact the Teen Director for more information.