This local Y is truly one of Barrington's great resources, as it more than lives up to the organization's commitment to family and community. With programs for young and old – including its youth swim team, the Bayside Stingrays – there's always something to do at the Y. It's especially great for moms and dads, who can use the Y's Prime Time and babysitting while they work out or take a yoga class. One nice plus: an outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer. And as part of YMCA of Greater Providence, members have full access to Ys in Rhode Island and Massachuestts.
The YMCA is a non-denominational community center with dozens of activities, programs and classes for all ages. The YMCA in Cranston offers day care for kindergarten aged children, a playground, an Olympic sized swimming pool, swimming classes, birthday parties, babysitting, outdoor activities, before and after school care, youth and adult sports, dance classes, fitness programs, first aid certification classes, martial arts and much more.
In 2009 the YMCA raised 1.2 million dollars in financial assistance for nearly 4,000 families in the area in the form of memberships, child care, program fees and scholarships.
Run by the Diocese of Providence, Rejoice In Hope Youth Center is a gathering place and community center for The Youth Ministry Institute, a training program for adults to learn to minister to the youth. The group is directed by Pat Kane and Reverend Timothy Lenlin and meets at Rejoice in Hope Youth Center almost every Thursday night. For the last 25 years, from September until the end of October, the Youth Center also converts to an attraction called the Haunted Labyrinth. A complete list of times the Haunted Labyrinth is open can be found on the website.
The easy-to-navigate YMCA of South County provides plenty of programs and amenities for families and individuals. This Y has a full gymnasium, a five-lane 25-meter pool and a fitness room with cardio machines, free weights and strength-training machines. The Y of South County creates a family atmosphere that fosters both community and fitness.
In business since 1970, South County Youth Soccer provides local children ages four to 19 an opportunity to enjoy the sport of soccer. The league has over 75 league teams and eight travel teams, with over 800 families involved. Games are played at Tuckertown Park, Broad Rock Elementary School and Brousseau Park, each of which are beautifully maintained. In addition to league and travel play, the association also hosts the Seaside Classic, a tournament that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2011. A phenomenal volunteer and coaching staff makes South County Youth Soccer the ideal avenue for kids to enjoy playing soccer.
