New Haven YMCA Youth Center

With more than 2,600 YMCA is one of the largest nonprofit community service organizations in America that works to meet the health and human service needs of more than 20 million men, women and children in nearly 10,000 communities. YMCAs are at the heart of community life since 42 million families and 72 million households are located within three miles of a YMCA. YMCA stands for Young Men's Christian Association. From its start more than 150 years ago, when George Williams founded the YMCA as a substitute Bible study and prayer for life on the streets, the YMCA was unusual because it crossed the lines that separated all the different social classes in England. YMCAs offer its members a variety of programs that include adventure guides, aquatics, arts and humanities, camping, child care, community development, family, health and fitness, older adults, SCUBA, sports and teen leadership. YMCA has a location in Milford, Conn.

The Cheshire Community YMCA operates a health and wellness unit and learning center. It also offers aquatics, fitness, sports, day care and teen programs. Located in Cheshire, Conn., the organization additionally offers a range of family-oriented programs. The Cheshire Community YMCA s staff members serve more than 500 children of ages 3 to 12. Its aquatics program includes swim lessons for people of all ages. The organization additionally conducts field trips and other group interaction activities. Founded in 1965, the Cheshire Community YMCA is a part of the Southington-Cheshire YMCAs, which also operates a health and fitness center and gymnasium and manages a group of more than 500 volunteers.