Wednesday, 10/5/2022 – Arthristis Foundation Aquatic Program cancelled
Ilene Harnch-Grady, Health & Wellness Director, ‘Barre Fusion’ class.
About
YWCA Greater 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.
Get in the Know
Latest News & Campaigns
Indigenous People’s Day Observance
New Pool Filtration Complete
After 51 years, YWCA was able to replace its aging filter system. The new system uses a glass filter to significantly reduce the amount of chlorimides above the pool surface. This should improve air quality on the pool deck for all of our members.
GOTV – Get Out To Vote
GOTV - Get Out The Vote! My grandmother was born before 1920 and therefore, was unable to vote in several elections prior to the passage of the 19th Amendment. During every election cycle once I was eligible to vote, she reminded me that voting is a privilege that we...
“The greatest wealth is health.”
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 $100,000 for 100 grant
Current Mask Policy
Masks are optional