Food for neighbors in need. Safe spaces for kids to learn and grow. Resources to help everyone live better lives. These are just a few of the many reasons to join or give to the YMCA of Greater Boston. Your membership is meaningful because it helps us to inspire change in our communities. From helping us to build brighter futures for Boston’s youth, to working to end hunger, to improving health and wellness and demanding equity for all, it’s easy to find your motivation for joining, or simply giving. You’re not just doing something good for yourself, you’re contributing to the greater good of everyone in Boston.
MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP
Food for neighbors in need. Safe spaces for kids to learn and grow. Resources to help everyone live better lives. These are just a few of the many reasons to join or give to the YMCA of Greater Boston. Your membership is meaningful because it helps us to inspire change in our communities. From helping us to build brighter futures for Boston’s youth, to working to end hunger, to improving health and wellness and demanding equity for all, it’s easy to find your motivation for joining, or simply giving. You’re not just doing something good for yourself, you’re contributing to the greater good of everyone in Boston.
Youth Development
At the Y we believe all children have potential and we are focused on meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our young learners so they can grow into the changemakers of tomorrow. Our programs take a holistic approach to education with a deep understanding of the cognitive, physical, and social development of children combined with the importance of supporting families.
Youth Development
At the Y we believe all children have potential and we are focused on meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our young learners so they can grow into the changemakers of tomorrow. Our programs take a holistic approach to education with a deep understanding of the cognitive, physical, and social development of children combined with the importance of supporting families.
Youth Development
At the Y we believe all children have potential and we are focused on meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our young learners so they can grow into the changemakers of tomorrow. Our programs take a holistic approach to education with a deep understanding of the cognitive, physical, and social development of children combined with the importance of supporting families.
Food Access
Food and nutrition play a crucial role in good health, yet for some, healthy foods are not accessible. The YMCA of Greater Boston provides free, nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that nourish children, families, and seniors in need. Most recently, the Y began managing 70 food distribution sites that pack and deliver millions of meals each year to assist people and families who are food insecure.
Food Access
Food and nutrition play a crucial role in good health, yet for some, healthy foods are not accessible. The YMCA of Greater Boston provides free, nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that nourish children, families, and seniors in need. Most recently, the Y began managing 70 food distribution sites that pack and deliver millions of meals each year to assist people and families who are food insecure.
Food Access
Food and nutrition play a crucial role in good health, yet for some, healthy foods are not accessible. The YMCA of Greater Boston provides free, nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that nourish children, families, and seniors in need. Most recently, the Y began managing 70 food distribution sites that pack and deliver millions of meals each year to assist people and families who are food insecure.
Healthy Living
A healthy community is a strong community. At the Y we strive to provide hope to those who are struggling with their wellbeing by designing health programs that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. We offer innovative in-person and virtual solutions to address health disparities and work to remove financial barriers to wellness. Our programs create a sense of belonging and help create long lasting healthy habits.
Healthy Living
A healthy community is a strong community. At the Y we strive to provide hope to those who are struggling with their wellbeing by designing health programs that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. We offer innovative in-person and virtual solutions to address health disparities and work to remove financial barriers to wellness. Our programs create a sense of belonging and help create long lasting healthy habits.
Healthy Living
A healthy community is a strong community. At the Y we strive to provide hope to those who are struggling with their wellbeing by designing health programs that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. We offer innovative in-person and virtual solutions to address health disparities and work to remove financial barriers to wellness. Our programs create a sense of belonging and help create long lasting healthy habits.
Social Responsibility
Poverty is one of the most destructive social determinants to health. The Y is addressing poverty at its roots with programs that eliminate barriers to economic stability for families and individuals. 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 Responsibility
Poverty is one of the most destructive social determinants to health. The Y is addressing poverty at its roots with programs that eliminate barriers to economic stability for families and individuals. 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 Responsibility
Poverty is one of the most destructive social determinants to health. The Y is addressing poverty at its roots with programs that eliminate barriers to economic stability for families and individuals. 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.
The YMCA of Greater Boston along with 17-time World Champion Boston Celtics have partnered to put together a fun youth basketball tournament taking place over the span of 7 weeks at four regional YMCA branches for children ages 5-13. Participants will experience structured gameplay and competitive format teaching teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership.
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.
The YMCA of Greater Boston along with 17-time World Champion Boston Celtics have partnered to put together a fun youth basketball tournament taking place over the span of 7 weeks at four regional YMCA branches for children ages 5-13. Participants will experience structured gameplay and competitive format teaching teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership.
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.
The YMCA of Greater Boston along with 17-time World Champion Boston Celtics have partnered to put together a fun youth basketball tournament taking place over the span of 7 weeks at four regional YMCA branches for children ages 5-13. Participants will experience structured gameplay and competitive format teaching teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership.
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.
