What’s Happening at Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut

Melanie Turner

Expert Contributor | Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut

Brookfield Living Jan 2026

Welcome to 2026! We are excited to kick off the year with many programs for the community and our members.

First Friday Social Event Friday, January 9 at 1:00pm at the Regional YMCA.

Join us on Friday, January 9 for an Afternoon Movie! Feel free to bring a friend. FREE TO ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED! Adults only. Space is limited, registration required. Call 203.775.4444 for more details.

YMCA Camp Greenknoll Summer Camp Registration Opens January 1 for YMCA Family Members and Past Campers. Check out regionalymca.org for more details.

Kids Night Out Friday, Jan. 23, 6 – 8:30 pm

Kids will have a fantastic time at this fun night out! Enjoy a tasty pizza dinner and fun with friends. Space is limited to 20 children, pre-registration required at 203.775.4444. Ages 3- 10, must be toilet trained.

Middle School Madness Saturday, Jan. 24, 7-9 PM

The Y is staying open late so middle schoolers can take over! Our facility will be open exclusively to students in grades 5th – 8th. Activities include swimming, an open gym, GaGa Pit and snack bar. Please pre-register prior to the event at 203.775.4444.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications and Re-Certifications Classes Monthly. See regionalymca.org for details.

Pickleball Clinic (Mondays 1-2pm) and Pickleball Conditioning (Fridays 11am)

Contact Sam Godino for more information at sgodino@regionalymca.org or 203.775.4444 x137.

Youth/Teen Sports & Fitness Programs: Registration for classes begins Dec. 8.
- Youth Basketball (ages 4-9), Tae Kwon Do (age 5+), Thrive Tribe (girls 10-14), Teen Volleyball (grades 7-9). Contact Kariana Cicerone for more information at kcicerone@ regionalymca.org or 203.775.4444 x109.
- Fitness Express Pass. Contact Sam Godino for more information at sgodino@regionalymca.org or 203.775.4444 x137.

Community Corner:

Move Freely, Live Fully: How to Live Your Life Without Aches & Pains Thurs. Jan. 15 at 1:00PM. Join us for a presentation with Sr. Suger, and exper in Chinese medicine, to discover how natural, integrative methods can help relive pain, restore balance and improve your quality of life. FREE for all who want to attend. Call for info 203.775.4444.
Open Pickleball: Mon & Wed 6-7am, Tues & Thurs 12:30-2:30pm, Fri & Sun 1-3pm. FREE to Members, $20/visit for Non-Members. Some experience is recommended. Call for info 203.775.4444.

Mako Swim Team: A competitive swim team that offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and abilities. It is the goal of the Mako Swim Team to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities. To set up a time to try out or for more information, contact Sarah Avery at sbasile@regionalymca.org or 203.775.1077 x153.

Volunteer to Make a Difference at Your YMCA! Contact Lisa O’Connor for more information at loconnor@regionalymca.org or 203.775.4444 x136.