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Great communities have strong Ys that encourage good health, provide educational enrichment, foster connections through fitness, sports and fun and bring families closer together. Strong Ys have committed leaders that engage the community and welcome all its members. For many years, our YMCA has provided opportunities for kids and families throughout the Merrimack Valley to…

Five Days of Action for National Child Abuse Prevention Month This year, the Merrimack Valley YMCA will be participating in Five Days of Action – a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. Five Days of Action focuses on preventing child sexual abuse by sharing tips on how adults can step up and...

After preparing all year, the Merrimack Valley YMCA Youth & Government delegation is at the State House this week participating in the Massachusetts Youth and Government Conference. Massachusetts Youth and Government offers different areas for delegates to participate in. Students in the Legislative branch sit and debate in Committee hearings (chaired by fellow delegates), followed…

Young basketball players from around the Merrimack Valley had the chance to show off their best skills in teamwork and fair play as they faced off against teams from other towns in the 12th Annual Walter Kimball Classic Youth Basketball League (YBL) Jamboree at the Lawrence YMCA on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m....

2nd Annual LIVESTRONG LIVEWELL at the Y March 31, 2018 • 8:00AM -11:00AM at the Andover/North Andover YMCA Join us for fun day of fitness to benefit the LIVESTRONG® at the Y program. LIVESTRONG at the Y is a fitness and wellness program that helps adult cancer survivors reach their wellness goals throughout their survivorship...

April 21st & April 22nd Ever See Anyone Walk on Water? The YMCA’s synchronized swim team sure can! Join us and watch this nationally ranked team of more than 80 swimmers rocket through the air; twist and flip; turn and lift; and propel through the water with such amazing grace it will take your breath…

The Merrimack Valley YMCA held a ceremony on Friday, November 17, 2017 to rededicate its Music Clubhouse in honor of two of its founders. An anonymous donor has donated $25,000 to rededicate the Lawrence YMCA Music Clubhouse in honor of Frank Kenneally and David Bickel. Both men were instrumental in the founding of the Lawrence…

For three decades, Athletic Business Magazine has sponsored the Architectural Showcase, recognizing the best in recently constructed athletic, recreation and fitness facilities around the world. Entered by architects and other design professionals, as well as by facility owners and operators. Facilities are selected on the basis of plan efficiency; functional relationships and measures taken to maximize use of...