The mission of the Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA is to build strong kids, strong families and a strong community by offering high quality, diverse, responsive and innovative programs and services. Our programs aim to improve the quality of life and develop the economic self-sufficiency of low-income children and their parents. The four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the heart of the YMCA’s mission and are incorporated into all programs. Learn more about the Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA and how to become a member.
Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday: 9:00am–10:00pm
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Address & Phone:790 Central Avenue |
Make the most of your summer!
Teen Achievers Summer Camp
Join us at the Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA for a summer of job preparation, college visits, sports, art, Six Flags New England and More! Breakfast and Lunch provided!
Who: Ages 13 – 19
Where: Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA
When: 9am – 3pm, Monday July 1 – Friday August 9 (No camp July 4 or 5)
Contact: Joshua E. Posey, Youth & Family Director P 203 576 7430 C 860 237 1023 E jposey@cccymca.org
Cost: Contact us for information! Financial aid is available based on family income.
JOIN US FOR A SUMMER OF FUN
Summer Camp
We have a fun filled summer planned at the Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA!
Who: Ages 5 – 12
Where: Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA
When: Monday July 1 – Friday August 9 (No camp July 4 or 5)
Contact: Joshua E. Posey, Youth & Family Director P 203 576 7430 C 860 237 1023 E jposey@cccymca.org
Cost: Fees are based on family income. Contact us for more information or to learn about financial aid!
YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Open Houses
Visit us on June 2nd
Get In the Game!
Co-ed Basketball League
WHO: Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12
WHERE: Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30pm – 9:30 pm April 30th – June 6th
FEES: $25 per child.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Flyer or CONTACT: Joshua E. Posey, Youth & Family Director P 203 576 7430 or E jposey@cccymca.org
Learn Grow Thrive
Join the RTCC Y Young Women’s Society!
The YMCA Young Women’s Society offers young women an opportunity to further develop their personal, professional and civic lives.
Who: Young Women Ages 12 – 19
When: Wednesdays at 4:00
Where: RTCC YMCA Teen Room
More Information: RTCC Young Womens Society
Arts & Humanities
Ages: 4 – 12
Dance
Dancing is important to children of all ages, whether it is for exercise or just for fun and entertainment. Dancing can be a tool in which a child can express one’s self and plays a key role in their growth and development.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts can be a fun way to encourage creativity in children and help them focus their minds on completing a set task. For older children Arts & Crafts is a way to gain a better understanding of artistic and design skills that could help in their futures.
Cultural Drums
This program is designed to teach kids a little history about cultural drum music and allow them to listen and play as well.
Music Lessons
Music has been a part of youth education for a long time. Music lessons aid in the enhancement of a child’s spatial reasoning and creative thought and is essential to their success in math and science.
After School Program
The After-School Program runs Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and serves at-risk youth in grades K-8. Our program provides a safe haven and opportunities to the youth in the East End of Bridgeport. Each child is assisted in completing schoolwork or assigned worksheets, receives a healthy snack and participates in a rotating schedule of activities that includes dance, performing arts, arts and crafts, and sports rather than the company of the TV set or the local street corner. Programs run throughout the school year.