October 15-30, 2022
This fall, the YMCA of Greater Boston will celebrate our commitment to improving community health by connecting all people to their potential and each other. Join us for wellness and community-building experiences that span 14 days, reach over ONE MILLION minutes of movement, and celebrate wellness in 14 neighborhoods.
Feel the pride of participating and helping others get active. Register for one of our events, pledge to raise money as a Y Champion, or become a Sponsor! We’d love to see you moving and celebrating in all our communities!
Through TOGETHER WE MOVE, we hope to inspire and encourage everyone in our community to get moving to strengthen their health and well-being and to reconnect with friends & neighbors!
ONE MILLION MINUTES OF MOVEMENT
Help us reach our goal! As a community, we will work together to reach One Million Minutes of Movement.
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COME RACE WITH US!
Check out our five Road Races during Together We Move
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
OUR Y CHAMPION LEADERBOARD
1Amy Cho | Pumpkin Dash 5K | Waltham | $1925
2Carlene Kluge | Laurel Kluge 5K | Burbank | $1475
3Donna Kendall | Pumpkin Dash 5K | Waltham | $425
DONATION STATUS
Your generous donation will help us to meet our goal. As the YMCA of Greater Boston, we continually work to feed, educate and elevate those in need within our communities.
BECOME A SPONSOR
TOGETHER WE MOVE is a two-week celebration of the Y’s commitement to improving community health across Greater Boston. As we head into the colder months, it is important to provide fun ways to feel connected and be healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Together We Move will inspire and encourage everyone to get moving to strengthen their health and well-being.
Feel the pride of participating and helping others get active, register for, or donate to the Y’s Together We Move celebration today.
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!
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks
Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.
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.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks
Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Gymnastics
5-10 weeks
Learn basic gymnastics skills like forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Flexibility and proper stretching techniques will be taught.
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.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tumbling Tots
5-10 weeks
Develop climbing, balance, and agility and coordination class in this physical play class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
