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
Family to Family Holiday Program Kickoff!
Give or Receive! Each year, families, businesses and groups of friends become holiday elves for families in need in the Greater Newburyport community. These families are our neighbors and friends. Some have children in the public schools or YWCA child care programs,...
Newburyport Indigenous People’s Day Event
Join Us for Newburyport’s 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Observance! Saturday, October 10, 2026 10 AM–5 PM Waterfront Park, Newburyport, MA The event celebrates traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultural arts, knowledge, and diversity while honoring...
YWCA Greater Newburyport Shutdown 2026
Welcome Back! Shutdown is over and after two weeks of cleaning, painting, fixing, and organizing we are officially open again, and we’re excited to welcome you back! Thank you for your patience during the shutdown. We know the YWCA is part of many people’s regular...
“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.
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.
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Proud recipient of a Cummings Foundation $100,000 for 100 grant
Contact
YWCA Main Campus: 978-465-YWCA (9922)
YWCA Childcare Center: (978) 225-6526
Email: frontdeskywca@ywcanewburyport.org
Hours
Mon-Fri: 6 am - 7:45 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 8 am - 1 pm