Ocean Community YMCA - OCY

02/24/2025

📢 Exciting news, OCY members! 📢

Starting March 1st, we're extending our weekend hours to 6:00 PM (instead of 4:00 PM) at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch and Naik Family Branch! 🎉 Now you have even more time to work out, swim, and enjoy all that the Y has to offer.

New Hours for Westerly-Pawcatuck & Naik Family Branches:
🕔 Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🕕 Saturday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

⏳ Arcadia Branch hours will remain the same.

See you at the Y! 💪

02/22/2025

Winter break fun at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch!❄️⛸️🏊‍♂️ From ice skating and swimming to arts & crafts and Gaga ball, our vacation camp this past week was packed with adventure and smiles. Can’t wait for the next one!

02/19/2025

👶✨ Connect with your little one through the power of touch! Join our Infant Massage class at the Y to learn soothing techniques that promote relaxation and bonding.
📅 March 5 - April 16
📍 Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch YMCA
⏰ Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
💲 Members: $96 | Participants: $134
Perfect for babies 0-12 months! Secure your spot today. 💕

02/18/2025

As we look forward to celebrating in style at the Black & White Ball this Saturday at the Ocean House, we're taking a moment to reflect on nearly 100 years of impact and our Y’s long and enriching history.

These snapshots remind us of the generations who have found community, support, and belonging at the Y. This special event will help us continue to grow our life-changing programs and ensure that EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE Y—today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

02/17/2025

🌸 Member registration for Spring I programs is NOW OPEN! Don't miss out on an exciting lineup of activities, including:
🤸‍♀️ Gymnastics
🏊‍♂️ Swim lessons
🏓 Pickleball clinics & tournaments
🧘 Yoga workshops & sound baths
🏋️ Functional fitness classes
💃 Youth dance
🚑 Lifeguard & CPR classes
& so much more!

Secure your spot today ➡ bit.ly/OCYRegistration

02/16/2025

🌊 Extra Family Swim Times for February Break! 🌊
From Feb. 17 - Feb. 23, we're adding more swim times at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch so you can make the most of your break!

🏊‍♂️ Additional Swim Times:
🔹 Monday-Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
🔹 Thursday: 1:30 PM - 3:45 PM (same as usual!)
🔹 Friday: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Evening & Weekend Swim: No changes! PM and weekend swim times remain the same.

Check the full schedule at 🌐 oceancommunityymca.org and join us for some poolside fun! 💦

02/15/2025

🚨 Special Announcement! 🚨 The last day to lock in 2024 camp rates has been extended to Monday, 2/17! Don’t miss your chance to save on an unforgettable summer at Camp Watchaug and Camp Cove—register today at oceancommunityymca.org! ⏳☀️

02/14/2025

❤️✨ You're Our Missing Peace ✨❤️

Love starts from within. This Valentine’s Day, join us at Ocean Community YMCA for a yoga class designed to bring peace, balance, and mindfulness to your heart and soul. 🧘‍♀️💙

Looking to deepen your practice? Join our Immersion Yoga Workshop: Heart Chakra Exploration on February 19 at 6:45 PM at the Weterly-Pawcatuck Branch. 💖 A heart-centered practice to rekindle self-care and renew your energy, this workshop will incorporate gentle movement, soothing backbends, and forward folds to open your heart and calm your nervous system. Experience guided visualizations, pranayama, and self-massage, leading to complete relaxation through a heart meditation.

🕊️ Breathe. Stretch. Restore. Join us on the mat. 🕊️

02/14/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Business After Hours event we hosted last night in collaboration with the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce. It was wonderful to see our community come together, network, and experience our mission in action! 💙

A special thanks to Dog Watch Mystic for providing amazing catering!

02/13/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Business After Hours last night at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch! It was amazing to see so many great connections being made.

02/12/2025

02/08/2025

🏓 Join us for a groundbreaking event at Ocean Community YMCA! 🌟 We're hosting our FIRST EVER Adaptive Pickleball Clinic for individuals with intellectual disabilities or who are neurodivergent. 🎉

📅 Date: Saturday, March 15
📍 Location: Naik Family Branch
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 Registration: FREE
🎁 Includes a T-shirt and swag items!

Don't miss this inclusive, fun-filled morning! Register now at oceancommunityymca.org.

For more information, contact David Livingston at [email protected] or call (860) 536-3575.

02/05/2025

🏊‍♂️🔥 What a day at the Newport Wahoos Pentathlon this past Sunday! Out of our 32 swimmers, 23 made it to the final race, and 9 earned a spot on the top 6 podium! 🏅👏 So many exciting races, personal bests, and incredible efforts all around. Huge congratulations to everyone who competed—you made us proud! 💙

02/04/2025

🌸💪 Spring Into Action! 💪🌸

The Spring I & Spring II program guide is NOW AVAILABLE! 🏋️‍♂️🏊‍♀️ From fitness classes to swim lessons, there's something for everyone at the Ocean Community YMCA!

📅 Spring I: March 3 - April 20
➡️ Member Registration: February 17
➡️ Participant Registration: February 24

📅 Spring II: April 28 - June 15
➡️ Member Registration: April 14
➡️ Participant Registration: April 21

📲 View the Guide at: oceancommunityymca.org

02/03/2025

🌞🏕️ SUMMER CAMP ALERT! 🌞🏕️

Registration for Camp Watchaug & Camp Cove is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Get ready for 10 weeks of summer fun filled with kayaking, swimming, archery, arts & crafts, and so much more!

📅 Open House Dates:
📍 Camp Watchaug – April 12, May 10 & June 14
📍 Camp Cove – April 5 & May 17

🔥 Spots fill up fast—register today! 🔥
👉 bit.ly/OCYRegistration

02/01/2025

Today, the Ocean Community YMCA proudly dedicated our new record boards in honor of longtime swim coach Jim Knapp. Thanks to the generosity of the YMCA and the Westerly-Pawcatuck Dolphin Swim Team alumni, this tribute celebrates Coach Knapp’s incredible 40+ years of dedication, leadership, and impact on countless swimmers. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come! 🩵🌊 ”

01/25/2025

🌊 Dive into your future as a certified lifeguard! 🌊

Join us for the Lifeguard Training Course at the Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch, February 16–18 (8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Open to ages 15+, this course will certify you as an American Red Cross Lifeguard with First Aid, Oxygen, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer. 💪

Cost: $399 (Members) | $458 (Non-members)
Must attend all 3 days.

📞 For more info, contact Meghan Baxter at [email protected] or call (401) 596-2894.

Secure your spot now and make a splash in the world of water safety! 🌟