Charles River YMCA
Welcome! The Charles River YMCA offers two health & wellness facilities in Needham & operates the Ponkapoag Outdoor Center. Members enjoy state of the art equipment, group exercise and many opportunities for families. Family memberships include free babysitting. We are proud to be part of the YMCA of Greater Boston, the largest provider of social services in MA.

AFC Now Open!
The YMCA Active Family Center located at 380 Chestnut Street in Needham is now open.
The YMCA pool on Great Plain Avenue is open.
Registration for Summer Camp Now Available ONLINE!
For your convenience, online registration is now available for Scamper Camp, Camp on the Go, and Camp at the Ponkapoag Outdoor Center. Please click here to set up an account and begin the registration process.
Spring I and II Program Information & Registration
New this year, the Spring I and II program registration dates are together. Registration for both sessions begins 2/8/10 for Family Members.
Click here for complete registration information and to view the Spring I and II Program guide to see all that we have to offer!
The Studio @ Charles River YMCA
The Studio offers an expanded menu of yoga and pilates classes taught by top notch instructors. Click here for our Schedules page to see the latest classes!
Active Family Center (AFC), Fitness Center, Group Exercise and Babysitting
Hours of operation
MON-THU | 4:30 am – 10:00 pm
FRI | 4:30 am – 9:00 pm
SAT & SUN 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Charles River YMCA
380 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
Phone: 781.449.6646
Pool Site, School Age Child Care,
The Studio
Hours of Operation
MON-THU | 6:00 am - 9:30 pm
FRI | 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
SAT & SUN | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Charles River YMCA
863 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
Phone: 781.444.6400
Fax: 781.444.6403


