Try a Free ‘Staycation’ at the Family Y, Feb. 17-21

The Westport Weston Family Y offers something for everyone – especially families.

After all, we are the Family Y, dedicated to strengthening and supporting families through our many programs that bring parents and children together in playful exercise, development of physical and social skills and having lots of quality-time fun together.

And now until March 31, 2014, our Family Y is offering even more: A FREE 3-Week Trial Membership that includes unlimited use of our Y facility at 59 Post Road East in downtown Westport for prospective new members.

For local families, the upcoming Winter School Break is a great time to take us up on our Trial Membership offer to enjoy a “staycation” filled with fun family activities at the Y. In addition to our week-long Hafaday Swim Lesson program, Vacation Gymnastic Camp and Princess Dance Camp, the Family Y has programs, classes and free time in our pools and gym for families to enjoy quality time together.

The Y’s warm-water Brophy Pool and Stauffer Shallows will be available for family time in the afternoons and evenings throughout the week of Feb. 17, with daily open times in our Upper Gym as well. Check our homepage at www.westporty.org for the current pool and gym schedules.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8:30-9:30 am, the Y is offering a special family-friendly “Insanity” workout led by instructor Perry Moody, and on Wednesday at 10:30 am, parents are invited to bring their children ages 8 and up to a Pilates class taught by Vicki Lopez. High school age youth are welcome to participate in any of the Y’s 70-plus group-fitness classes held each week, with or without their parents. For advice on which class best suits your child or family’s needs, please contact Group Fitness Coordinator Shelley Moll at 203-226-8981.

For parents and caregivers of children under age five, there’s Toddler Adventure Gym, held each weekday, 9-11 am in our Gymnastic Center. The fee per session is $10, for Y members and non-members alike.

And don’t forget: Every Sunday is Family Day at the Y, with open gym and swim times for families in the afternoon.

To activate your free 3-week membership, stop by the Y's Membership Services Desk or call 203-226-8981. What's more, join as an Adult or Family Member by March 31, and we'll waive our usual $50 joiner fee. Plus, you'll also receive FREE guest passes (10 for Family, 5 for Adult) to use for friends and family.

The Family Y is dedicated to the goal of being the premier family center in Westport and Weston. For more information about Y activities and programs for Y families, please contact Jay Jaronko, Senior Program Director, at 203-226-8981.