Cranston YMCA

Choosing child care is a big decision. We’re here to make it feel a little easier.

At the Greater Providence Y, our early learning centers offer more than a classroom. Children are cared for by nurturing staff, supported through age-appropriate learning, and encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Enrollment is available at our early learning centers in Seekonk, Providence, and South County.

Learn more: ymcagreaterprovidence.org/program/early-learning-school-age-care

As a reminder, all GPYMCA branches will
Be closing at 11:30am tomorrow, June 11, for Staff Appreciation Day.

Your Y just got a lot easier to reach.

The Greater Providence Y app is now live on the App Store and Google Play — check in, view schedules, reserve classes, and stay up on everything happening across all six branches, right from your phone.

Download it today and stay connected to your Y.

🌊 YMCA Summer Swim Lessons ☀️

🏊‍♂️ Make a Splash This Summer at the YMCA! 🏊‍♀️

Give your child the confidence, skills, and water safety knowledge they need for a lifetime of fun in and around the water.

📅 Registration Opens
✅ Members: June 1
✅ Non-Members: June 15

🏊 Program Dates
📍 Starts: July 5
📍 Ends: August 29

⚠️ Important Reminder The YMCA will be closed on July 4th. No swim lessons or programs will be held that day.

💙 Our certified instructors create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where swimmers can learn, grow, and build confidence.

🖥️ Register online or stop by the Front Desk for assistance.

🌟 Safe. Strong. Confident. Join us this summer and help your child develop a lifelong love of swimming!

At the YMCA, everyone is welcome - and everyone belongs. This Pride Month, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ members, staff, and neighbors who make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected. 🏳️‍🌈

Mental health is for everyone.

Mental well-being is shaped by more than what’s happening in our minds.

It’s influenced by external factors too, like access to food, stable housing, a sense of belonging, and strong community connections.

At the YMCA, we believe mental health belongs to everyone, and
Everyone deserves support.

Need support? Call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org.

At the Y, connection is just as important as the workout.

Here’s to coffee chats, lunch bunches, and friendships that keep us
strong, in body and in spirit.

Want to connect? Stop by - we’ll save you a seat!

Learn more about our healthy aging programs at https://ymcagreaterprovidence.org/ or come visit us and see for yourself!

Water Smart Rule # 5: Don’t Hold Your Breath (literally)

Breath-holding contests? Yeah, let’s not. They might seem like harmless fun, but breath-holding games in the water can be seriously dangerous, even for strong swimmers.

Holding your breath too long can lead to shallow water blackout, a silent and sudden emergency that can happen without warning.

At the Y, we teach that water safety isn’t just about swimming, it’s about smart choices.

So, skip the contests, and keep the fun safe for everyone.