Join us for our next Housing Choice Coalition Meeting on Thursday, 9/16/24 at 6 pm at the YWCA. Monday, 9/30/24, 10 am Yoga cancelled.
YWCA Greater Newburyport and Newburyport Pride
The YWCA Greater Newburyport proudly participated in the recent Newburyport Pride Parade supporting our Pride community.
Ilene Harnch-Grady, Health & Wellness Director, ‘Barre Fusion’ class.
About
YWCA Newburyport
Established in 1883 to help young women gain the resources and skills necessary to thrive in the industrial world, today’s YWCA serves people without regard to age or gender identity. Today we advocate for those most vulnerable among us and implement inclusive programs supporting the entire community.
Affordable housing, preschool, and school-age childcare, wellness, cancer support, aquatics, youth leadership development, and racial justice programs are just some of the programs we offer.
You can be a part of today’s YWCA by registering for programs using the Program Registration button, or by supporting our work by clicking the Donate Now button. If you need help with the registration process, please download our Registration Instructions here. Click here to register for any program or class.
Click below to access our current Group Exercise and Lap/Warm Water Pool schedules.
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Water Classes for “all bodies” at the YWCA!
The YWCA Greater Newburyport offers water classes for all ages and fitness levels. Lap Pool Aquacise is a fun-filled water aerobics class combining cardiovascular exercise and strength based taking the pressure off your joints. Warm Water Pool Arthritis...
YWCA Morning Swim Lessons: Infant and Toddler – Morning slots still available
The YWCA Greater Newburyport is the premiere facility for parent accompanied swim lessons including Infant with Parent: 6 - 18 months and Toddler with Parent: 19- 36 months. Infant with Parent: In this class, infants begin to be comfortable in the water by...
YWCA Locker Room Renovations
YWCA Locker Room Renovations begin June 10, 2024! Update 9/2/24: We had a very busy and productive shut down. Here are a few updates with the Locker Rooms. The Flooring for Men’s and Women’s Locker rooms was completed, as well as the floors in the lobby bathrooms. ...
This morning I was walking my two little dogs before the morning became hot. As I was going along, I tripped over a protruding piece of brick in the sidewalk.”Oh no”, I thought, “here I go over”. Fortunately, I’ve been going to the AFAP arthritis classes with Ilene, and the muscle memory from those classes kept me upright. I soon as I got home, I signed up for the next class just to give me a bit more muscle memory. TB
We seek to integrate our mission into all our programs
YWCA Programs
Affordable Housing
Since 1885 YWCA has provided affordable housing. Today, we manage 68 units in Amesbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury. Almost half of our units serve homeless households. We are advocates of expanding affordable housing as well as fair housing.
Health & Wellness
YWCA provides a supportive environment for people of all ages to improve their health through group exercise, lap swimming, and a fitness center. YWCA Encore is a free program for those with cancer combining gentle exercise and peer support.
Pre-School Childcare
Our licensed program offers full daycare to infants through preschoolers. Caring professionals, using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum, help children learn, grow and play. YWCA provides a discount based on a family’s ability to pay.
School-Aged Childcare
YWCA focuses on the social-emotional development of students in grades K-3. We infuse our mission into the curriculum to expand student’s awareness of social and racial justice. Students explore a wide range of activities with experienced staff.
Aquatics
Swimming is a life skill that can also improve self-esteem. YWCA offers swimming lessons for all ages beginning at 6 months to adult. Jr. Breakers swim team provides a non-competitive option beyond swim lessons. Coached masters is available for adults.
Proud recipient of a Cummings Foundation $100,000 for 100 grant
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facility hours
Mon-Fri: 6 am - 7:45 pm
Sat: 8 am - 1 pm
Sunday: CLOSED