The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA, near the border of Monroe, offers activities including travel basketball league, soccer, basketball, tee-ball and tennis. The outdoor center in Monroe has three separate pools, boating, miniature golf, tennis and basketball on 47 acres of woodland. It is closed after Labor Day. The Trefoil site has a fitness center and conducts dance, gymnastics and aerobics classes. Dawn Dalrymple is the executive director.
According to players, parents and coaches, Glastonbury Little League is a league "where everybody plays." The league has 9 divisions, with players ranging from ages 5-17, as well as two girls softball divisions. For information on teams, divisions, schedules and registration, visit www.glastonburylittleleague.org or call 860-645-9326.
The Mystic YMCA, formerly known as the Mystic Community Center, is part of the Ocean Community YMCAs. Members of the Mystic YMCA can also use the facilities in Westerly and Wyoming, Rhode Island.
The YMCA offers adult and child fitness classes and has basketball courts, a swimming pool, beach and tennis courts.
YMCA Camp Ingersoll is made up of 77 acres to provide youths learning experiences that develop the spirit, mind and body during the summer months. Its campers on average are between the ages of 4-17. Campers have the chance to enjoy several activities, such as archery, swimming, arts and crafts, boating, field games, nature, hiking, family nights, sports, rock climbing and more.
The Amity Teen Center caters to all ages, but especially targets high school students between the ages of 13 and 19. The facility includes a computer room stocked with PCs where teens can do homework, "game" or browse Facebook. The center has every game console ever made and stocks hundreds of games. Snacks and beverages are available at the Internet Cafe. Thursday is Open Mic Night, and Friday and Saturday during the school year live bands play starting at 7pm. A recent addition is the 2,000 square foot, fenced-in outdoor basketball court.
The Meriden YMCA is a non-profit organization that strives to better the surrounding community. The large facility offers gym equipment, for both strength and cardio workouts, a full-size pool and fitness classes. Children's programs and camps are available throughout the year. Student, senior, and family membership discounts are available.