Storm Update: The YWCA will be remain closed through Tuesday, 2/24/26. We will re-open Wednesday, 2/25/26 with regular hours and programming. Be safe. YWCA Team.

EPIC Summer 2026 - Camp Registration now open to Members!

Summer may seem far away right now, but we’re ready to make it EPIC! If you have a child age 7-10 who loves trampolines, amusement parks and the beach, we encourage you to sign them up for our 2026 camp season for 7 weeks of fun. With sibling discounts and financial assistance available, make it a summer they’ll talk about for years to come! Click here to learn more or register today.

Thank you for attending our Annual MLK Day Commemoration & Day of Service

This year’s MLK Commemoration theme- “Standing Strong: Our Beloved Community”- honored Dr. King’s vision of justice, equality, and shared responsibility, and invites us to reflect on how we continue that work together.

To learn more about what you may have missed, or stream the full Commemoration, click here.

We hope to see you all next year!

The YWCA Belongs To Everyone: Donate Today!

At a time when the world feels increasingly divided, the YWCA Greater Newburyport is choosing a different path. We are choosing welcome, connection, and community… because the YWCA belongs to everyone.

But we cannot do our amazing work without your financial support.

Your generosity directly strengthens the programs that so many in our community rely on. Keeping our doors open (in every sense) requires a community that believes in this mission. Your new or renewed gift ensures that the YWCA remains a lifeline and a force for change for women, children, and families across Greater Newburyport.

Thank you for standing with us—and for helping us continue this work grounded in peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

– Kate Slater, Ph.D. (Executive Director)

DONATE TODAY!

Fit for All: Interval Training 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.

Group Exercise/Aquatics Schedule

Lap Pool/Warm Water Schedule

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Latest News & Campaigns

EPIC SUMMER 2026

Feb 23, 2026 | News & Announcements

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YWCA KIDS NIGHT OUT

Feb 20, 2026 | News & Announcements

YWCA KIDS NIGHT OUT Program Description - Parents can relax and enjoy a well-deserved night out or in, while our highly qualified youth services staff provide your children with an EPIC night of pizza, themed activities and swimming Dates: March 13: Toilet Paper...

Thank you all for attending our 34th Annual YWCA Greater Newburyport Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service

Jan 3, 2026 | News & Announcements

Thank you for attending our 34th Annual YWCA Greater Newburyport Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service. This year’s MLK Commemoration theme - “Standing Strong: Our Beloved Community"- honored Dr. King’s vision of justice, equality, and shared...

“I love everything about the YW, from the warm and welcoming environment to the variety of classes as well as all the instructors. All are great! The energy here is positive and I feel like I learn something new in each class.” – B.S.

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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.