Community Services Branch

Community Services Branch ~ 275 Chestnut Street-Springfield, MA 01104
A branch of the YMCA of Greater Springfield  ~ Phone: 413.739.6951 *180

The Community Services Branch provides YEAR ROUND child care, camping family and teen programs to greater Springfield residents.

Early Childhood Development:
The Community Services branch is proud to offer an NAEYC accredited, DEEC state licensed child development program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers ages 4 weeks-5 years @ the 275 Chestnut Street location. Click here to view child care page

School Age enrichment and child care programs
The Y offers year round licensed child care @ 13 locations in Chicopee and Springfield.  Program hours range from before school care starting at 6:00 am to after school care until 6:00 pm. Click here to view our school age page

Teen Programs
Teens & youth ages 11 and up may participate in one of 3 Y drop in programs.  Activities include homework tutoring, computers, art & drama, sports, and youth leadership programs.  Click here to view our teen programs

Teens & Camping Director
Lauren Anderson landerson@springfieldy.org

Family programs
The Y provides FREE parent/family workshops throughout the year as well as FUN family events.  We have 3 licensed social workers available to meet with parents and assist with job search, housing, food or fuels assistance and family counseling. Click here to view our family programs

Community Services Facilities & Hours:

Main office: 
275 Chestnut Street, Springfield Monday~Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm
739-6951 ext 180

North End Youth Center:
1772 Dwight Street, Springfield    Monday ~ Friday 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
739-5820

Camp Weber:
Dewey Street West Springfield    June 26-September 1st  7:30 am – 6:00 pm
737-6011

The Community Services branch runs child care, youth, teen and camping programs in over 15 locations throughout Springfield, Chicopee and West Springfield.

Program Sites include:

Springfield
Gerena school
Holy Name Parish Center
Lower Liberty Heights Youth Center
Milton Bradley School
North End Youth Center
Walsh School
YMCA

Chicopee
Belcher School
Stefanik School
Litwin School
Bellamy School

West Springfield
Birch Park Youth Center
Camp Weber

New Program
YMCA Teen Parent Program
This program is designed for teenage parents who dropped out of High School. The YMCA provides transportation for the teen parent and their child to the YMCA for child care and parent life skill classes and to MCDI where the teenager can complete their GED. Home visits, field trips and 3 generation family programs are included in the program design.

Call 739-6951 ext 180 to schedule a tour/ personal appointment!