For over 170 years, America’s first YMCA has been committed to solving our communities’ social issues through strengthening the physical, mental, and spiritual health of all we serve. When you become a member of the YMCA of Greater Boston, you aren’t just doing something good for yourself, you’re also becoming part of a movement to feed, educate and elevate all people so they can achieve their full potential – we call that meaningful membership.
For over 170 years, America’s first YMCA has been committed to solving our communities’ social issues through strengthening the physical, mental, and spiritual health of all we serve. When you become a member of the YMCA of Greater Boston, you aren’t just doing something good for yourself, you’re also becoming part of a movement to feed, educate and elevate all people so they can achieve their full potential – we call that meaningful membership.
Wednesday, November 24th: Branches will follow normal operating hours
Thanksgiving Day, November 25th: Nearly all branches will close at 10am, with a few exceptions listed below.
Charles River YMCA – no Child Watch, Great Plain Ave site closed
Youth Development
Imagine a future built by our children where they truly feel like they belong. Where they are surrounded by a caring community and receive the right kind of academic support, social-emotional development through play, arts, movement, and nourishment. From early education to after-school, youth sports and swimming lessons, summer camp to preparing teens for college and beyond – we reimagine a holistic approach to education that empowers our children and others to create the future they want to be a part of.
Youth Development
Imagine a future built by our children where they truly feel like they belong. Where they are surrounded by a caring community and receive the right kind of academic support, social-emotional development through play, arts, movement, and nourishment. From early education to after-school, youth sports and swimming lessons, summer camp to preparing teens for college and beyond – we reimagine a holistic approach to education that empowers our children and others to create the future they want to be a part of.
Youth Development
Imagine a future built by our children where they truly feel like they belong. Where they are surrounded by a caring community and receive the right kind of academic support, social-emotional development through play, arts, movement, and nourishment. From early education to after-school, youth sports and swimming lessons, summer camp to preparing teens for college and beyond – we reimagine a holistic approach to education that empowers our children and others to create the future they want to be a part of.
Food Access
We provide free, nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that nourish children, families and seniors so they can thrive in meaningful ways. Our 70 distribution sites distribute millions of meals providing a foundation for love and hope to grow. More than full bellies, our hunger prevention work gives all people the strength to carry on.
Food Access
We provide free, nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that nourish children, families and seniors so they can thrive in meaningful ways. Our 70 distribution sites distribute millions of meals providing a foundation for love and hope to grow. More than full bellies, our hunger prevention work gives all people the strength to carry on.
Food Access
We provide free, nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that nourish children, families and seniors so they can thrive in meaningful ways. Our 70 distribution sites distribute millions of meals providing a foundation for love and hope to grow. More than full bellies, our hunger prevention work gives all people the strength to carry on.
Healthy Living
Our nation and communities are facing a health crisis, and we continue our commitment to step up to help heal and provide hope to those who are struggling with their wellbeing by designing health programs that address the mind, body and spirit. We offer real tools and real support in person, or virtually, to address health disparities and help everyone create healthy habits to make real, long lasting, positive changes.
Healthy Living
Our nation and communities are facing a health crisis, and we continue our commitment to step up to help heal and provide hope to those who are struggling with their wellbeing by designing health programs that address the mind, body and spirit. We offer real tools and real support in person, or virtually, to address health disparities and help everyone create healthy habits to make real, long lasting, positive changes.
Healthy Living
Our nation and communities are facing a health crisis, and we continue our commitment to step up to help heal and provide hope to those who are struggling with their wellbeing by designing health programs that address the mind, body and spirit. We offer real tools and real support in person, or virtually, to address health disparities and help everyone create healthy habits to make real, long lasting, positive changes.
Community
Addressing poverty at its roots with programs that eliminate barriers to economic stability. We work with partners in our Greater Boston Community to address chronic and emergent needs for families in crisis by providing programs, resources, and a caring community that creates stability and inspires hope.
Community
Addressing poverty at its roots with programs that eliminate barriers to economic stability. We work with partners in our Greater Boston Community to address chronic and emergent needs for families in crisis by providing programs, resources, and a caring community that creates stability and inspires hope.
Community
Addressing poverty at its roots with programs that eliminate barriers to economic stability. We work with partners in our Greater Boston Community to address chronic and emergent needs for families in crisis by providing programs, resources, and a caring community that creates stability and inspires hope.
Social Justice
We demand change and equity by lifting up every member of our community and welcoming everyone with open arms and open minds. We create programs and spaces where our community feels seen, heard and safe. We purposefully build bridges between diverse groups of people, ideas and actions, to make a nation free of racism and inequality. Because if you can’t envision the future you want to have, you can’t create it.
Social Justice
We demand change and equity by lifting up every member of our community and welcoming everyone with open arms and open minds. We create programs and spaces where our community feels seen, heard and safe. We purposefully build bridges between diverse groups of people, ideas and actions, to make a nation free of racism and inequality. Because if you can’t envision the future you want to have, you can’t create it.
Social Justice
We demand change and equity by lifting up every member of our community and welcoming everyone with open arms and open minds. We create programs and spaces where our community feels seen, heard and safe. We purposefully build bridges between diverse groups of people, ideas and actions, to make a nation free of racism and inequality. Because if you can’t envision the future you want to have, you can’t create it.
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball including ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Junior Celtics Youth Development League (JCYDL) 5-10 weeks
The YMCA of Greater Boston has partnered with the Boston Celtics and their Jr. Celtics Youth Development Leagues! During this unprecedented time participants can expect a safe and engaging experience that will focus on fundamental skill development from YMCA coaches and Celtics professionals. This exclusive basketball program teaches the values of Celtics basketball and healthy player development along with skills and drills to enhance ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Enrolled participants have the chance to become a Jr. Celtic Player of the week, participate in our pre-season Draft and sign their Celtics Contract, and attend an end of the season group chat/webinar with a Celtics VIP.
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration 5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
This class teaches the basics of climbing and bouldering on our indoor rock wall. You will learn to conquer your fears and improve self-confidence, all while getting exercise and learning to trust yourself and those around you.
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of T-Ball including fielding, throwing, swing form and hitting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Gain an understanding of and experience what being physically and mentally fit is all about. Kids will sample many different sports, group exercise classes, body weight exercises, yoga, safety around water, cardio equipment, nutrition information and more!
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball including ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Junior Celtics Youth Development League (JCYDL) 5-10 weeks
The YMCA of Greater Boston has partnered with the Boston Celtics and their Jr. Celtics Youth Development Leagues! During this unprecedented time participants can expect a safe and engaging experience that will focus on fundamental skill development from YMCA coaches and Celtics professionals. This exclusive basketball program teaches the values of Celtics basketball and healthy player development along with skills and drills to enhance ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Enrolled participants have the chance to become a Jr. Celtic Player of the week, participate in our pre-season Draft and sign their Celtics Contract, and attend an end of the season group chat/webinar with a Celtics VIP.
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration 5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
This class teaches the basics of climbing and bouldering on our indoor rock wall. You will learn to conquer your fears and improve self-confidence, all while getting exercise and learning to trust yourself and those around you.
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of T-Ball including fielding, throwing, swing form and hitting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Gain an understanding of and experience what being physically and mentally fit is all about. Kids will sample many different sports, group exercise classes, body weight exercises, yoga, safety around water, cardio equipment, nutrition information and more!
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.
Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball including ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Junior Celtics Youth Development League (JCYDL) 5-10 weeks
The YMCA of Greater Boston has partnered with the Boston Celtics and their Jr. Celtics Youth Development Leagues! During this unprecedented time participants can expect a safe and engaging experience that will focus on fundamental skill development from YMCA coaches and Celtics professionals. This exclusive basketball program teaches the values of Celtics basketball and healthy player development along with skills and drills to enhance ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Enrolled participants have the chance to become a Jr. Celtic Player of the week, participate in our pre-season Draft and sign their Celtics Contract, and attend an end of the season group chat/webinar with a Celtics VIP.
Parent/Child Stage A and B: Water Discovery and Exploration 5-10 weeks
In Stage A, the parent/guardian is introduced to working with their infant or toddler in the aquatic environment. In Stage B, the parent/guardian works with their child to learn the fundamentals of safety and swimming skills.
This class will teach the fundamentals of soccer. Classes will focus on improving the players’ ball control skills, learning game rules and teamwork, and then playing a game.
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
This class teaches the basics of climbing and bouldering on our indoor rock wall. You will learn to conquer your fears and improve self-confidence, all while getting exercise and learning to trust yourself and those around you.
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Introduces youth to sports at the Y while fostering the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and good sportsmanship. This engaging program focuses on the skills and drills essential to learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports including basketball, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, and soccer while having fun.
This class teaches youth the fundamentals of T-Ball including fielding, throwing, swing form and hitting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Gain an understanding of and experience what being physically and mentally fit is all about. Kids will sample many different sports, group exercise classes, body weight exercises, yoga, safety around water, cardio equipment, nutrition information and more!
In Stage 1, the parent/guardian works with their child to develop comfort with the following swim skills: underwater exploration, floating and learning to safely exit the pool.
In Stage 3, the child will work to develop the stamina needed to swim 25 yards unassisted, and introduces the following new skills: rhythmic breathing, and integrated arm and leg actions.
In Stage 5, students work on integrating arm and leg actions for the breaststroke and butterfly strokes, and refine swim stroke skills and techniques for all other swim strokes.
In Stage 6, students work on refining swim stroke technique for all major competitive strokes and building stamina to perform each stroke for greater distances. Students are introduced to the concept of, competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
