Meriden YMCA

We offer a variety of programs for homeschool families and students including open swim, swim lessons, CrossFit, gymnastics, STEM, art and cooking.

Homeschool Family Open Swim

Enjoy swimming with your family in the indoor heated pool at the Meriden YMCA.

  • Dates: September 20 - November 1, 2022
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Fee: $75 per family per session

Homeschool Group Swim Lessons

Beginner, intermediate and advanced group lessons are available. Groups will be determined based on ability and number of registrations. Lessons are 30 minutes. 

  • Dates: September 20 - November 1, 2022
  • Day/Time: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Fee: $65 per child per session
  • Contact Cathy Lewis, Aquatics Director, at (203) 440-1870 or clewis@meridenymca.org

Homeschool Gymnastics, CrossFit, STEM, Art and Cooking

Choose from five fun classes including CrossFit, gymnastics, STEM, cooking and art! Take as many classes as you would like. These are drop-off programs. Parents are responsible for transporting children. These classes are for children ages 7 - 12 years old. 

Fee per class per session: 

  • $25 per class for 1st child
  • $15 per class for 2nd child
  • $10 per class for 3rd child

Homeschool Gymnastics Class

  • Session I: September 7 - October 26
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
  • Location: YMCA Athletic Center at 74 Cambridge Street in Meriden
  • Gymnastics Instructor: Tony Cortright, Gymnastics Director and Head Coach, Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA

Homeschool CrossFit Class

This program is for homeschool students to enjoy CrossFit activities. There is a maximum of ten students.

  • Session I: September 7 - October 26
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays 11:15 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: YMCA Athletic Center at 74 Cambridge Street in Meriden
  • CrossFit Instructor: Kate Shabanov

Homeschool STEM Class

  • Session I: September 7 - October 26
  • Day/Time: Wednesdays 12:30 -1:45 p.m.
  • Location: Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main Street, Octagon Room

Homeschool Art Class

  • Session I: September 8 - October 27
  • Day/Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
  • Location: Meriden YMCA Art Center, 14-16 West Main Street, Meriden

Homeschool Cooking Class

  • Session I: September 8 - October 27
  • Day/Time: Thursdays 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Meriden YMCA Art Center, 14-16 West Main Street, Meriden

Call 203.235.6386 for more information.

More information:

  • Homeschool families do not have to have a Y membership to participate in these programs.
  • Register: Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main Street, Meriden, CT
  • Questions: Contact Carolyn at cdaniels@meridenymca.org
  • Swim lesson questions: Contact Cathy Lewis, Aquatics Director, at (203) 440-1870 or clewis@meridenymca.org
  • Please note, if classes are interrupted due to COVID, they will be postponed to a later date. Fees are non-refundable.