KENT COUNTY YMCA

We’re here to help you focus on what matters most: your health, your family and friends, and your community. Taking care of our health is more important now than ever before. At the Y, we’re here to help you stay active and healthy and improve your well-being in spirit, mind, and body. The Y offers programming and activities for the whole family, as well as spaces to connect with old friends and meet new ones.

 EXPLORE AN AMAZING CAREER AT THE YMCA

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job-you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

The Y impacts lives all over the state, giving you tremendous opportunities to make a difference. Whatever your talent or interest, you can realize your leadership potential in an array of positions. 

Whether you’re young or old, beginner or veteran, the Y offers a variety of programs & activities for getting and staying healthy.

Bright Futures Start Here

At the Kent County YMCA we offer a safe, supervised program that helps to develop character and inspire discovery in fun in exciting ways. Our programs are licensed by the State of Rhode Island and we offer enrichment activities such as sports, yoga, martial arts, and theater.

More than childcare, the Out of School Time (OST) program nurtures the potential of children. At the Y, kids are cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better behavior, health, and educational achievement.

Serving the communities of Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich and North Kingstown.

Once in our registration system choose your registration option based on what school your child attends and how many days per week they will attend the program. If you do not see your child’s school listed, it means that we do not currently serve that location.

DONATIONS

The YMCA of Greater Providence is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (Tax ID: 05-0258878). All cash or in-kind donations made to the YMCA of Greater Providence are tax deductible. Additionally, many companies and organizations have Matching Gift programs – the company will match the employee’s donation to the employee’s charity of choice.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is made available to those who cannot afford the services the Y provides. As a charitable organization, our mission is to ensure that Y services are available and accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Financial assistance is made possible through donations to our Y’s.

Click here to access the financial aid forms. All information is confidential.

KIDS CARE

Kids Care is open!

PAYMENT

Your first month’s membership dues will be pro-rated at the time that you join. Most members pay dues through a monthly bank draft/credit card that will be established at the time you join. You may also pay for your membership dues on a quarterly or annual basis.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION VS. MEMBERSHIP

If you are interested in joining the Y, you need to create an online account. A Y membership allows full use of our facilities and all the added benefits of a membership.

• A Program Participant is an individual who enrolls only in a specific program or programs and pays a non-member fee, with no further facility or membership privileges.
• Full Service Member is an individual who pays a monthly fee for a specific membership type and has access to all seven full service branches. As a full service member you have access to:

There is no organization more qualified in swim instruction than the Y, who invented swim lessons in 1903. The Y teaches water safety, a critical life-saving skill for all children and adults, and how to swim. These skills build confidence and make it possible to safely enjoy pools, water parks, and the outdoors.

People of all ages can learn fundamental swimming skills from nationally certified instructors while fostering a life-long appreciation for physical activity and wellness.

Not sure where to begin? Use our swim level selector below to determine which swim lesson level is right for you or your child.

The parent/child swim program introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of swimming for the first time under the care and love of their parents. As a parent, you will learn about the importance of supervision, water safety and how to encourage and guide your child to become more familiar with being in the water.

Group swim lessons offer an excellent opportunity for infants, toddlers, youth, and adults of all ages to learn water safety skills in a safe and supportive environment. The Y’s swim lessons are grounded in a skill continuum, that allows students to flow easily from one skill to the next with clear stages of progress along the way. We welcome participants of varied and diverse abilities. Our instructors are committed to fostering a sense of achievement in classes, with an emphasis on group activities that build relationships and character development.

Private Swim Lessons for ages 3 and up to allow for individualized attention to help improve or master swimming skills. Together, the instructor, participant and/or parent determine the goals for the session, and the curriculum is customized in order to meet these goals.

Our Y swim teams produce champions! Competitions are held at southeastern New England YMCAs as well as nationally. Our competitive swim teams strive to provide an opportunity for young people to participate in competitive swimming under conditions that will foster aquatic ability, team spirit, and sportsmanship. We encourage personal goal setting, self-discipline, achievement, commitment, and parental involvement. Our coaches provide the professional expertise to help develop well-rounded ability in all strokes. To join a Y swim team, swimmers must be able to swim one pool length on both front and back.

At the Y, our sports staff, coaches and volunteers all share a singular vision of helping all youth reach their full potential in life. We leverage the excitement and passion around youth sports to create a safe space for children to gain new skills, develop a sense of team and connect with new friends and positive role models.

1 FREE youth sports class per session is included with all Family and Individual Plus memberships! Specialty classes, leagues and aquatics are not included.

Classes run in 8-week sessions and are $80 for members or $100 for non-members unless otherwise noted.

Preschool Classes are offered for children ages 3-5 and youth classes for children ages 6-11.

Hit the hardwood with the experts in youth basketball! Kids learn core basketball skills while practicing teamwork, leadership and making new friends. As they develop their athletic talents, children also build character, values and confidence through teamwork and discipline.

Have fun with sports by learning basic soccer skills in an environment that is welcoming and fun. Create a foundation for a positive lifetime sports experience and build independence for those new to formal classes.

This ultimate obstacle course class teaches children confidence, coordination, flexibility and strength. Through the use of weekly themes, kids will learn basic skills in a variety of different sports all while navigating an age-appropriate obstacle course!

Y education and enrichment programs offer youth and families access to endless opportunities to achieve healthy living. Well-being and fitness at the Y is so much more than just working out. Beyond fitness facilities, we provide educational and enrichment programs to promote healthier decisions, and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength. Because where there’s the Y, there’s a way to a better us.

We believe kids should have a safe place to explore their creativity and self-expression. When kids participate in the arts – especially theatre – they develop confidence, problem solving, perseverance, focus, nonverbal communication, and collaboration. And the teamwork involved in rehearsing and performing builds friendships, too.