Northwest CT YMCA - Winsted Branch

WINSTED AREA YMCA

The Winsted Branch of the Northwest CT YMCA has been serving the people of Northwest Connecticut for over 110 years.

Located in the heart of Winsted, Connecticut, the Y offers a great facility and very friendly staff.

For Youth Development

We offer a wide variety of programs and services to bring out the best in every child and help them achieve their greatest potentials. Browse our current program guide for some of latest offerings, including:

swim lessons

Lasers Swim Team

sports instruction

before/after school programs

school vacation day camps

and much more!

For Healthy Living

Our goal is to help every member of the community achieve a sustainable level of health and wellness. We achieve this through programs for kids, adults, seniors and families, as well as a wide array of fitness classes and clean, updated facilities, including:

6 Lane - 25 Meter Pool (schedule)

Gymnasium with Paddleball Courts

Cardio Fitness Center

Strength Training Center

Cycling Studio

Men's/Boy's Locker Room with Adult use Sauna

Women's/Girl's Locker Room with Adult use Sauna

Family Changing Room

Aerobic Studio

Free babysitting is available while you use facilities. Call for schedule.

FREE PERSONAL FITNESS COACHING

The Northwest YMCA’s My Healthy Life program is a personalized health and wellness program included with your YMCA Facility Membership. The YMCA is your health partner, providing you with the proper education, motivation and healthy activity routines to help you reach your fitness goals.

Best of all, there’s a step-by-step program for everyone! Each program will feature workout routines and educational information, guidance, and support sessions with your YMCA Wellness Coach. It’s easy… just select from one of our four My Healthy Life programs:

Trim: Weight Loss & Maintenance

Momentum: Starter Program

Spark: Increase Energy & Vigor

Firm: Strength Training & Body Shaping

Learn more by contacting our Health and Wellness Director, Justin McEnroe.

For Social Responsibility

We value our role as a member of the communities that we serve. Our commitment to providing membership and services to all, regardless of ability to pay, underscores everything that we do.

Some of our featured services to the community include:

Literacy Program
An army of volunteers works with both children and adults to ensure that they have the reading and English language skills necessary to succeed in today's world. To volunteer, contact our Program Coordinator, Marilyn Bresson.

Winchester Youth Service Bureau
The Winchester Youth Service Bureau is housed in the Winsted Branch of the Northwest CT YMCA and offers many services to the youth and families of the Winsted/Winchester area.

Homeless Shelter
Our six rooms, with a combined 17 available beds, offer a short-term respite for families, couples and individuals suffering through difficult times. Our Housing Supervisor, Bruce Mochan, works with our guests and helps them on the road to securing housing of their own.

Resident Rooms
Tenants in our 15 rooms benefit from their close ties to the YMCA in many ways, including full membership to our facility.