Free Swim Lessons Highlight April School Break Programs at the Family YMCA

The Westport Weston Family YMCA is hosting an array of daily and week-long programs for local children during the upcoming School Vacation, Apr. 13-17.

Here’s a listing of camps and special programs; Family YMCA membership is not required. To register online, visit this page at westporty.org or call 203-226-8981.

Splash! Week

This is a special opportunity made possible by the generous support of the Stew Leonard III Children’s Charities.

Children will enjoy a 30-minute swim lesson Monday through Friday. In each lesson, qualified instructors will introduce strokes and improve technique. Your children will become more confident in the water so they may move on to participate in future swim lesson programs.

9-9:30 am Ages 3-5
9:30-10 am Ages 3-5
10-10:30 am Ages 3-5 and 6-12
10:30-11 am Ages 6-12
11-11:30 am Ages 3-5 and 6-12
11:30 am-12 pm Ages 6-12

Space in this free program is limited, but there are still some openings in some morning sessions. For more information about swim-lesson programs, including the YMCA’s popular Hafaday summer swim lesson program for kids ages 4-9, contact Aquatics Director Nicole Turechek at nturechek@westporty.org.

School-Age Vacation Special

The Family YMCA Vacation Special Program for children in grades K through 5 includes field trips, play time and a movie. Participants will also enjoy swimming and gym time at the Family YMCA. Children should bring a nut-free lunch, their bathing suit and towel, and wear sneakers and socks. Families may sign up for individual days to best fit their schedule.

Scheduled field trips during the April Recess include a visit to the Maritime Aquarium, bowling, My 3 Sons and the Sports Center of Connecticut.

Drop off 7-9 am; pick up 4-6 pm
Members: $95/day
Non-members: $105/day

For registration or questions about the Family YMCA’s After School Program and Camp Mahackeno, contact Camp & Family Services Director Meg George at mgeorge@westporty.org.

Funky Divas Dance Camp

Students ages 5-7 will learn the basic techniques of dance that incorporate the skills of jazz. Students will increase their flexibility, stamina, strength and rhythmic ability while boosting their self-esteem. Routines are taught to help students develop sequential memory.

Monday-Friday 1-2:30 pm
Fee: $210 (no membership required)

For more information about the Family YMCA’s Dance Center, including the new non-recital classes beginning the week of March 30, contact Dance Director Lillian Cenatiempo at lcenatiempo@westporty.org.

Gymnastics Camp

Held in the YMCA Gymnastics Center at 145 Main Street, Norwalk, this week-long camp for children ages 5 and older includes 2 hours of gymnastics, games and an art project each day. Please bring a snack and drink each day. We are a peanut-free gym so no nuts, please! All campers must have a signed waiver to participate.

Monday-Friday 12-4 pm
Fee: $190/week, $45/daily drop-in

For more information, contact Gymnastics Director Sally Silverstein at 203-857-1139 or ssilverstein@westporty.org.