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As an expansion of its extended-day programming that was aimed at getting families involved in their children’s learning, John Barry School hosted a science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM Exploration night Wednesday.
About 350 people turned out for the event, which featured hands-on activities based on STEM learning, and facilitated by the Meriden YMCA.
The Meriden YMCA is offering exciting new classes beginning March 31st!
On Saturday, Jan. 18, CrossFit Meriden hosted the “Down With the King (of the lions) Team Throwdown Challenge”. Teams of men and women competed in three workouts of the day. It was impressive to watch. Congratulations to first place winner Team Beast Mode and to all of our competitors who gave it their all and had fun. www.crossfitmeriden.com.
Looking for fun things for the kids to do during February vacation? Shoot hoops, swim in the pool, have a blast in our Exergame Fitness Arcade, or have a play date at Exploration Station. Read on for special schedule next week...
New Group Exercises classes are coming!
Try a free CrossFit class any Saturday at 8 a.m. at CrossFit Meriden at 88 State Street. Preregistration required.
Players in the Archers boys and girls basketball teams practice and compete together, but not all are enrolled in MidState Christian Academy which runs the teams...To play on MidState’s team, students have to become members of the YMCA and buy uniforms. Smith said the Y has been a good partner to the school and allows them complete use of the gym for an hour on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The team also schedules games there.
“This is our home court,” Smith said at his team’s practice on Tuesday. Players ran drills together and then broke into boys and girls teams to scrimmage on the half courts.
The boys team has won both of its two latest games, Russ said, and while he enjoys a win he’s also trying to show his players how to lose with grace.“It’s about sportsmanship and character,” he said.
All afternoon and evening classes and programs cancelled due to weather.
"In recent years, the city, the public schools and the Meriden YMCA have all partnered with Middlesex Community College in Meriden on programs aimed at helping students at all levels.
Some of the current partnership programs include; babysitting and membership discounts offered to Middlesex staff and students by the YMCA..."
Register in December and save on Youth Basketball Lessons and League.
Here's our Thanksgiving Week Schedule:
We are closed Thursday to serve our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and deliver meals. We will have our regular hours the rest of the week. Read on for our Group Exercise Schedule.
Kettlebell is back and better than ever! Try our Kettlebell Training Class with Annie O.
The students and staff at the Meriden YMCA Little Rascals Infant, Toddler and Preschool programs thank our friends from Engine 5’s Uptown Engine who visited on Friday, Oct. 25. Students enjoyed learning about safety, seeing the equipment that is used to keep people safe and for rescue, and pretended to drive the fire engine. For more information about our infnat, toddler and preschool programs, call Tina at (203) 630-0039 or visit www.meridenymca.org
On Saturday, Oct. 26, princesses, super heroes, ghosts and goblins gathered at the Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Outdoor Center for an evening of Halloween family fun. Over 600 people enjoyed pumpkin decorating, hayrides, music from The Rips, and a guided tour through our Misty Night Halloween Trail in the woods. At the Meriden YMCA we are here for families and our community. For information, visit www.meridenymca.org.
Making the Grade segment on Channel 3 by Brad Drazen about Meriden YMCA STEM Academy and Space Camp programs at Mountain Mist featuring Science Camp and STEM Academy Director Chris Stone and campers.
