About Us

Learn more about the Greenwich Family Y!

History
Built in 1916, the Greenwich Family Y was considered one of the most beautiful YMCAs in the country. Designed by M.L. and H.G. Emory, the building was created in the style of Georgian Revival with Beaux Arts flourishes. Made possible through the generous funding and vision of Rebecca Witherell, in memory of her husband Nathaniel, the Y soon became one of the focal points of the community and remained strong for many years, filling an important role in this town, not only as a physical fitness facility, but as an educational and therapeutic center, day camp and numerous other functions.

Originally designed for a membership of 600 boys and men, the YMCA facility was considered state-of-the-art when it was constructed.

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Greenwich Family Y Facts

• Women make up forty percent of the Y's membership
• 43% of members are under the age of 18
• The game of racquetball was invented at the Greenwich Family Y in 1951.

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Facilities at Greenwich Family Y

• Fitness Center with LifeFitness® cardio and strength training equipment including bikes, elliptical cross trainers, treadmills, Stairmasters® and more, many with integrated televisions 
• 50-meter by 25-yard Olympic-size pool for recreation, competition and lap swim 
• Warm water swimming pool for lap swim, water instruction and aquasize 
• Unlimited Aerobic classes including Spinning®, Pilates®, Yoga, Total Body Conditioning and more 
• Gymnasium for basketball, open and family gym 
• Adult locker rooms and showers with day-use lockers and hair dryers, sauna and steam facilities 
• Free weights

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Our Mission
The Greenwich Family YMCA enriches the community by promoting positive values through programs that build healthy kids and strong families.

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Board of Directors
James M. Better 
James Cabrera 
Cynthia Chang Scanlan, Secretary 
Drake Darrin 
Donna de Varona 
Jeffrey Dishner, Vice Chair 
Elizabeth Gaynor 
Robert B. Goergen, Chairman 
Kathryn Heidt 
Daniel Jurkowitz 
Bernard M. Mucci, President and CEO 
Reverend Thomas L. Nins 
Hilary E. Pearl 
Lolly Prince 
J. Matthew Singleton, Treasurer 
Kathleen Smith 
Chad Stewart 
Alison Troy 
Charles Tyler 
W. Montague Yort 
Marcus N. Zavattaroo

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Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM 
Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM 
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Program areas close 30 minutes prior to closing.  Members must exit the building by closing time.

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Holiday Hours & Closings 2008

* During the YMCA "Shutdown" the facility will be open, but there will be no youth classes and adult classes may run on a limited basis.  Please check in advance for a schedule.  

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Code of Conduct
The Greenwich Family YMCA is a membership organization that values personal responsibility, honesty, mutual respect and nonviolence. In joining, members subscribe to YMCA policies and are expected to abide by its rules. We ask all individuals to act appropriately at all times while in our facility or participating in YMCA programs.

Staff is trained and expected to respond to any reported violation of our Code of Conduct. Please do not hesitate to notify a staff person if you need assistance. The YMCA will investigate all reported incidents. Suspension and/or termination of YMCA membership privileges may result from any violation of the Code of Conduct.

Our Code of Conduct is posted in all locker rooms. If you would like a copy, please stop by the front desk.

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Pool Rules & Regulations

• No swimming when there is no lifeguard present.
• Children ages 6 - 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the water, including during birthday parties and special events.
• All persons must shower before entering the pool.
• No running on the pool deck.
• No diving except under staff supervision.
• Non-swimmers must wear a floatation device.
• No street shoes allowed on the pool deck. 
• Kickboards and barbells are not to be used during family swim.
• Lessons are to be watched from the Observation Deck.
• All children will be water tested prior to entering pool for family swim, birthday parties and special events.

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Membership Policies

• Membership cards must be carried at all times and scanned at the front desk when using the facility. There is a $10 fee to replace a lost card. 
• Membership renewals are due on the same anniversary every year. 
• The Greenwich Family YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program that fails to meet minimum enrollment requirements. 
• Schedules and rates are subject to change. 
• Program fees are payable upon registration. 
• The YMCA has personal trainers, exercise specialists and private swim instructors on staff. Use of other personal trainers or swim instructors is strictly prohibited. 
• The Greenwich Family YMCA reserves the right to take pictures/video of its participants for brochures/publications and marketing purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know in writing. 
• Cell phone use is allowed only in the Mason Street lobby and is forbidden in all other areas of the building including locker rooms and workout areas. 
• Please respect other members by refraining from taking cell phone pictures at any time. 
• Please set your cell phone to silent mode upon entering the YMCA. 
• Memberships are non-transferable and membership dues are non-refundable.

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Cancellations/Make-Up Policy

• Classes that are canceled by the YMCA due to instructor sickness will be re-scheduled for make-up if possible.
• Participants may only attend classes for which they are registered.
• Absences will not result in any refund of class fees.

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Refund Policies

• Membership fees are non-refundable. 
• If a program is canceled, all enrollees will receive a full refund of class fees only. 
• If a participant cancels prior to the first class, a refund will be given less a $10 service charge. 
• Classes canceled due to inclement weather will not result in any refund of class fees.  

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Inclement Weather

• Please listen to WGCH (1490 AM), watch Channel 12 News and other local stations for program updates, delays or cancellations. There will be no refunds for cancellation of classes due to inclement weather. 

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Credits

• If a participant withdraws from a program during the first week of classes, a full program credit will be issued. 
• If a participant withdraws during the second or third week of classes, a prorated credit will be issued. 
• If a participant withdraws after the third week of classes, no credit will be issued. 
• Program credit is redeemable towards programs within a one-year period. 

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Directions

Directions to the Greenwich Family YMCA
50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT.

From I-95
From North or South take I-95 to exit 4, Indian Field Road; from I-95 Northbound turn left; from I-95 Southbound turn right onto Indian Field Road; continue on Indian Field Road for approximately ˝ mile to East Putnam Avenue intersection; turn left onto East Putnam Avenue, go through 6 traffic lights (approx. 1-1/10 mile) turn left into parking lot of the YMCA just before the 7th traffic light.

From Hutchinson/ Merritt Parkway
From North or South take Merritt Parkway to exit 31 North Street in Connecticut (there is no exit 30); from Northbound bear left off exit to stop sign and turn left onto North Street; from Southbound turn right at end of exit ramp onto North Street.

From that point, proceed approximately 4 miles on North Street to Maple Avenue. Turn left onto Maple Avenue following signs to Greenwich Business District. At first traffic light bear right onto East Putnam Avenue. Go through next 2 lights (approx. 2/10 mile) turn left into parking lot of the Greenwich Family YMCA.  

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Parking

The Greenwich Family YMCA parking lot is for use by members who have a Y parking sticker while they are present in the YMCA building. All day parking is strictly prohibited. Members may also park across the street at the Mason Street office of Chase Bank after 5:00 p.m. on weeknights. Guests who use the parking lot must sign in at the front desk.  

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Lost and Found

Lost and found items are at the front desk.  Be able to describe the item(s) you have lost to see if we have a match.  After 30 days, items not claimed will be donated to charity.

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Greenwich Family YMCA | 50 East Putnam Avenue | Greenwich, CT 06830

t: (203) 869-1630