To better support our community, we created The Y Experience and Community Support Center. Our dedicated staff are available to assist you with any questions you may have.

SUPPORT CENTER HOURS:

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

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BURBANK YMCA (READING)
36 Arthur B. Lord Drive Reading, MA 01867

CHARLES RIVER YMCA (FITNESS CENTER, GROUP EXERCISE AND BABYSITTING)
380 Chestnut Street Needham, MA 02492

CHARLES RIVER YMCA (POOL SITE AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE)
863 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 02492

CHARLESTOWN YMCA
150 3rd Avenue Charlestown, MA 02129

DORCHESTER YMCA
776 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124

EAST BOSTON YMCA
215 Bremen Street East Boston, MA 02128

EAST BOSTON YMCA (ASHLEY STREET)
54 Ashley Street East Boston, MA 02128

HUNTINGTON AVENUE YMCA
316 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115

NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA (WOBURN)
137 Lexington Street Woburn, MA 01801

OAK SQUARE YMCA (BRIGHTON)
615 Washington Street Brighton, MA 02135

PARKWAY COMMUNITY YMCA (WEST ROXBURY)
1972 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA 02132

ROXBURY YMCA
285 Martin Luther King Boulevard Roxbury, MA 02119

THOMAS M. MENINO YMCA (HYDE PARK)
1137 River Street Hyde Park, MA 02136

WALTHAM YMCA
725 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02452

WANG YMCA OF CHINATOWN
8 Oak Street West Boston, MA 02116

 

BURBANK YMCA (READING)

36 Arthur B. Lord Drive
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-9622
BurbankY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 5:30am-9:00pm
FRI: 5:30am-7:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-5:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-4:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool
* Child Watch

Charles River YMCA (Fitness Center, Group Exercise and Babysitting)

380 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-6400
CharlesRiverY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 5:30am-9:00pm
FRI: 5:30am-9:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-6:00pm
SUN: 7:00am-6:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Child Watch

Charles River YMCA (Pool Site and School Age Child Care)

863 Great Plain Ave
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-6400
CharlesRiverY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 5:30am-9:00pm
FRI: 5:30am-9:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-6:00pm
SUN: 7:00am-6:00pm

* Indoor Pool

CHARLESTOWN YMCA

150 3rd Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-286-1220
CharlestownY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-9:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-7:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-2:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-12:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

DORCHESTER YMCA

776 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
617-436-7750
DorchesterY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-9:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-8:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-4:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-2:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

EAST BOSTON YMCA

215 Bremen Street
East Boston, MA 02128
617-569-9622
EastBostonY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-9:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-9:00pm
SAT: 8:00am-2:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-12:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

East Boston YMCA (Ashley Street)

54 Ashley Street
East Boston, MA 02128
617-418-7331
EastBostonY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: Based on scheduled programming
FRI: Based on scheduled programming
SAT: Based on scheduled programming
SUN: CLOSED

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center

HUNTINGTON AVENUE YMCA

316 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-927-8060
HuntingtonY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-11:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-9:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-6:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-5:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA (WOBURN)

137 Lexington Street
Woburn, MA 01801
781-935-3270
NorthSuburbanY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 5:00am-9:30pm
FRI: 5:00am-7:00pm
SAT: 6:00am-4:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-3:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool
* Child Watch

OAK SQUARE YMCA (BRIGHTON)

615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
617-782-3535
OakSquareY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-10:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-7:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-5:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-4:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

PARKWAY COMMUNITY YMCA (WEST ROXBURY)

1972 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-3200
ParkwayY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 5:00am-10:00pm
FRI: 5:00am-10:00pm
SAT: 6:00am-6:00pm
SUN: 6:00am-6:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

ROXBURY YMCA

285 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-427-5300
RoxburyY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-9:30pm
FRI: 6:00am-8:00pm
SAT: 8:00am-6:00pm
SUN: CLOSED

* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

THOMAS M. MENINO YMCA (HYDE PARK)

1137 River Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
617-361-2300
MeninoY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-9:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-7:00pm
SAT: 8:00am-12:00pm
SUN: 8:00am-12:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

WALTHAM YMCA

725 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
781-894-5295
WalthamY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 5:30am-10:00pm
FRI: 5:30am-8:00pm
SAT: 6:00am-6:00pm
SUN: 7:00am-6:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool
* Child Watch

WANG YMCA OF CHINATOWN

8 Oak Street West
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-2237
WangY@ymcaboston.org

MON - THU: 6:00am-8:00pm
FRI: 6:00am-9:00pm
SAT: 7:00am-5:00pm
SUN: 9:00am-5:00pm

* Group Exercise
* Fitness Center
* Indoor Pool

 

YMCA ACHIEVERS AT EGLESTON

3134 Washington St
Roxbury,
MA 02119
617-522-0946
TeenDevelopment@ymcaboston.org

Education and Training YMCA

100 Franklin St,
Boston,
MA 02110
617-927-8244
International@ymcaboston.org

YMCA International Learning Center Woburn

523 Main Street
Woburn MA 01801
781-935-6499
International-Woburn@ymcaboston.org

YMCA Camping Services

PO Box 10
Mirror Lake NH 03853
603-569-2725
CampingServices@ymcaboston.org

RTH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

82 Fenwood Road
Boston,
MA 02115
617-851-8226
HuntingtonAveY@ymcaboston.org

YMCA CHILDREN’S CENTER

100 Sylvan Road
Woburn,
MA 01801
781-938-9622
NorthSuburbanY@ymcaboston.org

YMCA KIDs STOP

1980 Centre Street
West Roxbury,
MA 02132
617-325-1921
ParkwayY@ymcaboston.org

YMCA CHILDREN’S CENTER

725 Lexington Street
Waltham,
MA 02452
617-966-3635
WalthamY@ymcaboston.org

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Group Exercise
+ Book Weekly Schedule

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
+ Book Weekly Schedule

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!

Programs
Locations
Adult Beginner
5-10 weeks

Swimmers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Adult Intermediate
5-10 weeks

Swimmers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Basketball Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks

This class teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball including ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Oak Square
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks

Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.

Oak Square
+ Book
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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.

Preschool Basketball
5-10 weeks

This class helps children develop fundamental skills and incorporates teamwork through instructional play.

Dorchester
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Preschool Soccer
5-10 weeks

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.

North Suburban
+ Book
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks

In Stage 2, the child works to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks

In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Soccer Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks

This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
East Boston
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Sports Sampler
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
T-Ball Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks

This class teaches youth the fundamentals of T-Ball including fielding, throwing, swing form and hitting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks

Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.

Oak Square
+ Book
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks

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.

Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks

In Stage 2, the child work to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks

In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Group Exercise

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

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!

Programs
Locations
Adult Beginner
5-10 weeks

Swimmers focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Adult Intermediate
5-10 weeks

Swimmers learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action are introduced.

Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Basketball Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks

This class teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball including ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Oak Square
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks

Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.

Oak Square
+ Book
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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.

Preschool Basketball
5-10 weeks

This class helps children develop fundamental skills and incorporates teamwork through instructional play.

Dorchester
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Preschool Soccer
5-10 weeks

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.

North Suburban
+ Book
Preschool Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Preschool Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks

In Stage 2, the child works to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Preschool Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Preschool Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks

In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Private Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

Private swim lessons for youth and adults are scheduled at the convenience of the individual, the instructor and pool availability.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Soccer Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks

This class teaches youth the fundamentals of soccer including ball control skill, passing, and shooting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
East Boston
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Sports Sampler
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
T-Ball Skills & Drills
5-10 weeks

This class teaches youth the fundamentals of T-Ball including fielding, throwing, swing form and hitting while incorporating teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks

Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.

Oak Square
+ Book
Youth Stage 1: Water Acclimation
5-10 weeks

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.

Charles River
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Youth Stage 2: Water Movement
5-10 weeks

In Stage 2, the child work to develop the following swim skills: body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Youth Stage 3: Water Stamina
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
+ Book
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ Book
Wang
+ Book
Youth Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
5-10 weeks

In Stage 4, students work on developing swim stroke techniques for the front and back crawl and introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly kick.

Burbank
+ Book
Charles River
+ Book
Charlestown
+ Book
Dorchester
+ Book
Huntington
+ Book
North Suburban
+ Book
Oak Square
+ Book
Parkway Community
+ Book
Roxbury
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Thomas M. Menino
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Waltham
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Wang
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Youth Stage 5: Stroke Development
5-10 weeks

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.

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Dorchester
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Thomas M. Menino
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Wang
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Youth Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
5-10 weeks

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.

Burbank
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Charles River
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Charlestown
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Dorchester
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Huntington
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North Suburban
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Oak Square
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Parkway Community
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Roxbury
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Thomas M. Menino
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Waltham
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Wang
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