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Season of Giving – Our Impact

As “America’s swim instructor,” the YMCA teaches children of all ages from all backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, if you know how to be safe around water. We provide equal opportunity for all, ensuring everyone has the tools they need to be confident in and around water.

Watch our video to learn about the impact our Swim Team has had for families at the Roxbury YMCA and consider donating today!
 
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Swimming is an excellent way to stay fit and benefit your health. Come join us, whether you are looking to have an intense individual workout or spend a fun time with your family.

Our indoor pools are open with convenient hours for all YMCA members. View our pool schedules for lap swim, open swim, and family swim times below!

 


 

 

Swim Teams at the YMCA

If you enjoy swimming and would like to practice your moves and keep progressing, consider joining one of our swim teams!

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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
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ 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
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
Thomas M. Menino
+ Book
Waltham
+ 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
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