Membership
The Y reaches an exceptionally diverse group of residents, providing thousands of deserving families, new immigrants, and at-risk young people with the resources and services they need to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives as citizens of our great city.
The Bridgeport YMCA now serves its participants in three primary centers in the city as well as six afterschool sites. Our health and wellness programs, swim lessons, swim team and summer day camp our based out of the main branch at 850 Park Avenue, while our child care programs take place at the Kolbe Education Center on Kossuth Street. Teen programs take place at the South End Community Center at 650 Park Avenue.
The Bridgeport YMCA has a wide variety of programs for people of all ages and interests. Please take a few minutes to explore our facility. Tours are available during regular branch hours.
Amenities at the Bridgeport YMCA:
- Indoor Pool
- Indoor Track
- Basketball Court
- 2 Racquetball Courts
- Fully equipped Fitness Center featuring Nautilus and Life Fitness equipment
- Free Weight Room
- Group Aerobic Classes
- Child Watch Room
Kolbe Early Care and Learning Center
The Kolbe Education Center is home to our Infant/Toddler program as well as our School Readiness program.
401 Kossuth Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
P 203 332 6447
F 203 394 6036
South End Community Center
Our SECC, located 2 blocks from our main facility, is available for rentals and is home to two School Readiness classrooms and our School Age Child Care program.
650 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
P 203 331 0200
Become a Member
Why do so many people feel like they belong at the Y? One reason is that no other single membership provides so many ways to exercise spirit, mind and body as the YMCA. So, whether your life is about shaping up, studying up, meeting up or growing up, it all begins with signing up at the YMCA.
We have a wonderful community of people here at the Bridgeport Y! It’s a positive, supportive environment where you and your family can feel comfortable while pursuing the activities that interest you the most.
When you join the Y, you become part of a family of members who support the Y’s philosophy of healthy lifestyles, mutual respect, community spirit, youth leadership and character development. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best in member service. Almost 4,500 people from several different local communities belong to the Bridgeport Y, creating a diverse and energetic environment we think you will really enjoy!
You’ll also get to know people in the community at large, as the Y partners with other charitable organizations in our surrounding towns on projects that benefit the common good. And, as a community service organization, the Y thrives on the camaraderie of people who help out by volunteering for events throughout the year.
We hope you will decide to join the Bridgeport YMCA – We all need a place to belong!
Membership For All
Our YMCA is a membership organization open to all people. The YMCA welcomes women and men, girls and boys of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities and financial circumstances. Programs and branches embrace diversity, reflecting the needs and composition of our community. We are now more affordable than ever thank s to the “Membership For All” program. Under this program, your membership rates are based on total household income.
Financial assistance for programs is available for qualified members through the Open Door program, funded by the Strong Kids Campaign. We are community based and believe that our programs should be available for everyone.
My Y is Every Y in New England
We are for healthy living and we want you to stay active wherever you go! Another great reason to be a Y member is that now your Y membership card will provide you free access to any Y membership facility in New England. Now’s your chance to get out and explore New England – just be sure to bring your Y card with you!
All YMCA members from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont will be welcome – free – with their current YMCA ID card anywhere in New England.
Some restrictions may apply so please check with the Y you plan to visit by going to their website and clicking on the My Y/Every Y logo to learn more. Photo ID will also be required.
A.W.A.Y. – Always Welcome at Any YMCA
With a YMCA membership, you’ll automatically become part of the A.W.A.Y. program, meaning you are Always Welcome At YMCAs! Present your member ID card at YMCAs outside our association while traveling to reap the rewards. If you are planning a trip, we’ll gladly call ahead to confirm guest policies in that area.