Teen Achievers

This program is offered at the Lawrence YMCA.

(12-18 years)
Tuesdays at 5:30
Starts March 16

This is a teen leadership program that provides young people with the guidance and support to discover their identities, embrace their passions and become their best selves. With the support of the Y’s dedicated teen and young adult staff team, participants learn to manage their stress, time and emotions and learn about the importance of making wise and confident decisions. This program focuses on college readiness, career development and life skills.

An application process is required. Participants in Teen Achievers will also get a free membership to the Lawrence Y!

For more information, please contact Lenis Perez at lperez@mvymca.org.

Mini-Ballet

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Creative movement and an intro to basic ballet technique for preschoolers. This 30-minute class will be held in the old Childwatch room. (3-4 years)

For more information, please contact Kelley O’Hara at kohara@mvymca.org or 978-685-3541.

Preschool Ballet and Tap

This program is offered a the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Explore the basics of ballet and tap. This 45-minute class gives preschoolers an introduction to movement, rhythm, and basic ballet and tap technique. Classes will be held in the old Childwatch room. (4-5 years)

For more information, please contact Kelley O’Hara at kohara@mvymca.org or 978-685-3541.

Hockey Conditioning

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA

Ages 12-18
Mondays 5:30-6:45
Starting March 8th

Sharpen your hockey skills with this program that will help you work on your speed, agility and your ability to play at both ends of the ice. This program will focus on conditioning with cardio and strength training, as well as stick skills. Participants should come wearing athletic clothing and bring their own gloves and sticks. This program is for conditioning only. No hockey games will be played.

For more information, please contact Chuck Garlington at cgarlington@mvymca.org

Itty Bitty Baseball at the Methuen YMCA

This program is offered at the Methuen YMCA. 

(4-6 years)

This t-ball/coach-pitch program is open to boys and girls and focuses on the fundamentals of baseball such as throwing, catching, hitting, base running and fielding. Each Saturday will consist of a practice and fun activities at the Methuen YMCA ball fields.

This program is offered April 17-June 5.

For more information, please contact Ryan McVann at (978) 683-5266 or rmcvann@mvymca.org.

For Cal Ripken or Babe Ruth Baseball, please visit methuenyouthbaseball.com. For Girls Softball visit https://methuengirlssoftball.teampages.com/

Outdoor Explorers

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Wednesdays, 1:00pm
Starting March 17th

If you are tired of quarantine and in need of some fresh air, this program is for you.  Each week, Zoe and Dale will lead fun (and safe) fitness activities outside. We’ll be offering a new challenge every week to get your heart rate up in ways you may not have considered before.

Most explorations will consist of a hike (in the area around the Y) and weather- tailored physical activities and games. This is a great opportunity to join a community of new and veteran members of all ages and to start new habits or try something new.

• Each session lasts four weeks
• Plans may change due to the weather, but the program will take place rain or shine
• Safety waiver required

Have a suggestion for an activity? Let us know!

For more information, contact Zoe Frangules at frangulesz@merrimack.edu

Methuen YMCA Basketball

This program is offered at the Methuen YMCA.

Join us for this 5-week basketball program, which consists of an hour-long game every Saturday or Sunday. All MA state guidelines for youth sports will be followed. Masks required.

All players will receive a team t-shirt. The first 75 to sign up will get a YMCA mask!

Program begins March 20th.

For more information, contact Ryan McVann at rmcvann@mvymca.org or 978-683-5266.

Lifeguard Course

The YMCA Lifeguard course trains participants to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. To complete the course participants must pass the entry exam, attend all lessons and pass the final written and practical exams. The Lifeguard course is approximately 32 hours long. Upon completion of this course participants will receive a YMCA certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/BLS (CPR)/AED and Emergency Oxygen, valid for 2 years.

Participants must be 16 years old by the last day of the course to register.

For more information about this course, at our Andover/North Andover location, please contact Aquatics Director Dan Burke, at dburke@mvymca.org.

Teen Weight Training

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA

Ages 12-18
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5:30pm

This weight training class for teens will focus on learning the basics of strength training, and getting acclimated to the wellness area.
This class will offer:

• 10 weeks of instructional weight training with Nick and Colleen
• Total body strength workout
• Learning proper form and good gym etiquette while meeting your fitness goals
• Personalized body composition testing

To register for this program or for more information, please contact Chuck Garlington at  978-685-3541 ext:146 or cgarlington@mvymca.com.

Neuro-Fit Assisted Exercise

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA

This program, which is being offered in partnership with Supportive Living, Inc., is specially designed for adults with brain injury and those with age-related neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s or early dementia.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm

Starting February 11th

Classes include one-on-one exercise coaching with a student intern practicing social distancing and appropriate PPE, supervised by a Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI) and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). This program will be held in the Active Living Center, which is a dedicated area of the Y separate from other fitness areas. The number of participants will be limited.

Cardio workouts and strength building exercises benefit brain injury survivors in many ways – even beyond the positive effects of increased motion, strength, and stamina. A stronger body leads to additional cognitive benefits including boosted confidence, improved self-efficacy, and an increased sense of accomplishment. Participants don’t just exercise, they socialize too.

To register, visit the Supportive Living website, www.supportivelivinginc.org or call 339-227-9581.

Swim Lesson Pricing

Pricing is based on level of membership and # of lessons held each month.

Lessons are billed monthly.

Family Style & Group Swim Lesson Prices

Family Memberships $14/lesson

Individual Memberships $18/lesson

Non-Members/Community $25/lesson

Parent/Child Swim (Swim Starters)

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Accompanied by a parent or guardian, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

For swimmers ages 6 months-3 years old.

Our qualified instructors will evaluate your child and place him or her into the correct lesson based on his or her developmental milestones. For more information on our swim levels, visit our program overview or swim lesson selector.

For information on our COVID-19 policies and procedures,  visit our COVID-19 Swim Lesson Procedures page. 

For any other questions, please contact Aquatics Director Dan Burke at dburke@mvymca.org or 978-651-3464

Preschool Swim Lessons

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Our swim lessons are based on the newest swim lesson curriculum from the Y of the USA: Safety Around Water. Through this approach to swim lessons, kids of all ages can progress at their own pace, while building the confidence needed to become a successful swimmer.

In our preschool swim lessons, students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. For those more familiar with the fundamentals, students will learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique.
Our qualified instructors will evaluate your child and place him or her in a group according to his or her developmental milestones.

For swimmers age 3-6 years old.

To promote overall safety and health for staff and swimmers and to keep with current social distancing guidelines, a parent or guardian will be required to be in the water for all swim lessons.

For more information on our swim levels, visit our program overview or swim lesson selector.

For information on our COVID-19 policies and procedures,  visit our COVID-19 Swim Lesson Procedures page. 

For any other questions, please contact Aquatics Director Dan Burke at dburke@mvymca.org or 978-651-3464.

Youth Swim Lessons

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Our swim lessons are based on the newest swim lesson curriculum from the Y of the USA: Safety Around Water. Through this approach to swim lessons, kids of all ages can progress at their own pace, while building the confidence needed to become a successful swimmer.
Beginners learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning benchmark skills.

For those who have mastered the fundamentals, lessons will focus on learning additional water safety skills, building stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increasing social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and fostering a lifetime of physical activity.

Our qualified instructors will evaluate your child and place him or her in a group according to his or her developmental milestones. For more information on our swim levels, visit our program overview or swim lesson selector.

For swimmers ages 6-13 years old.

To promote overall safety and health for staff and swimmers and to keep with current social distancing guidelines, a parent or guardian will be required to be in the water for all swim lessons, with the exception of swimmers ages 7+ and able to competently swim 25 yards unassisted and tread water for 1 minute. Swim assessments will be conducted on day 1, accompanied by parent/guardian in the water.

For information on our COVID-19 policies and procedures,  visit our COVID-19 Swim Lesson Procedures page. 

For any other questions, please contact Aquatics Director Dan Burke at dburke@mvymca.org or 978-651-3464.

Adult Swim Lessons

This program is offered at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Our swim lessons are based on the newest swim lesson curriculum from the Y of the USA: Safety Around Water. Through this approach to swim lessons, teens and adults all ages can progress at their own pace, while building the confidence needed to become a successful swimmer.

Beginners learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning benchmark skills. For those who have mastered the fundamentals, lessons will focus on learning additional water safety skills, building stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increasing social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and fostering a lifetime of physical activity.

Our qualified instructors will evaluate you and place you in a group according to your abilities. For more information on our swim levels, visit our program overview or swim lesson selector.

For information on our COVID-19 policies and procedures,  visit our COVID-19 Swim Lesson Procedures page. 

For any other questions, please contact Aquatics Director Dan Burke at dburke@mvymca.org or 978-651-3464.

Private Swim Lessons at the Andover/North Andover YMCA

Individualized swim instruction offered upon request for ages three and older.

Private swim lessons – Get one-on-one attention to develop swim skills at your own pace. We offer packages of four 30-minute swim lessons. Whether you are eight years old or 80, we’ve got something for you!

To set up private lessons, you will first need to fill out the request form here: Private Swim Lesson Request Form

• For questions about private lessons at the Andover/North Andover branch, please email anaaquatics@mvymca.org or contact Dan Burke at dburke@mvymca.org
• For questions about private lessons at the Lawrence branch, please contact the Welcome Center at 978-686-6191.

Enhance Wellness One-on-One Coaching

This program is offered as part of our Active Living Center offerings at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

Know someone who could use some wellness support? The vision of Enhance Wellness is to help prevent chronic diseases and promote overall health through one-on-one counseling strategies. Our mission is to guide you through a six-month journey of health behavior changes based on your readiness to change. The Enhance Wellness team will support you through evidence-based data and will help you take action to meet and exceed your goals. Our wellness coaches are here to assist you whether you would like to seek changes in habits, control a disability or injury, or just gain mental health support. We strive to see our participants modify their daily actions to transform their health for the better. Build confidence and improve your quality of life. Accepting clients now!

This program is FREE for members, $50 for community.

To register, contact Cara Green at cgreen@mvymca.org or 978.685.3541 ext. 434

Lawrence YMCA Music Clubhouse

Express yourself through music at the Lawrence YMCA Music Clubhouse.

Starting Monday, September 21, 2020, the Music Clubhouse will be open in a limited capacity for participants 13 and older.

Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm-6:30pm

Each day there will be two separate “sessions” in the studio with up to 4 participants. These sessions will focus primarily on production/beat making and songwriting.

Sessions must be scheduled in advance. At this time there will be no “drop-ins.” Masks and social distancing will be required for all participants and staff.

For more information, visit our Lawrence YMCA Music Clubhouse page, or contact: Scott Ziegler at 978-686-6191, ext. 317 or sziegler@mvymca.org

Hurricanes Swim Team

Hurricane Swimming is a USA Swimming and YMCA age group swim club. We compete in local, regional and national level meets. We offer novice, intermediate and senior level training groups where we emphasize stroke technique, goal setting and personal growth through swimming. Parent volunteerism is required at all meets. Many of our swimmers participate year-round, but we do offer opportunities for seasonal swimming. Our Short Course season begins in early September and continues through mid-March. Our Long Course season begins in April and continues through early-August. Swimmers ages 9-18 who have working knowledge of the four competitive strokes and diving are welcome to try out. Swimmers 6-8 years old must be proficient in freestyle, backstroke and diving in order to try out.

For more information please contact dkimanithigpen@mvymca.org or ccronin@mvymca.org. Or visit our team website.

Visit our Covid-19 Information page for our new check-in procedures for Hurricane Swimming. 

Synchronized Swim

New England’s #1 synchronized swimming team. ANA Synchro is the competitive synchronized swimming team of the YMCA’s Andover/North Andover Branch. Synchronized swimming combines music, dance and swimming into “the ultimate team sport.” Through the artistry and athletics of synchronized swimming and team competition, athletes build lifelong friendships and skills while developing the confidence to dream big and pursue their goals. The team embraces the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to provide a positive and character-building youth sports experience. The team is open to athletes ages 6 to 19, while offering multiple levels of instruction and competition.

For more information contact Head Coach & Director of ANA Synchro Leah Pinette at 978-685-3541 ext 442 or at lpinette@mvymca.org. Or visit our team website.

Karate Club at the Methuen YMCA

(5–12 Years)

The Karate Club allows students to learn at their own pace and progress through the ranking system to earn colored belts. $20 fee for uniform.  Additional fees apply for rank promotions.

For more information, please contact Ryan McVann at 978-683-5266 or rmcvann@mvymca.org.

Basketball Skills & Drills at the Methuen YMCA

(4-8 years)

Great basketball players like LeBron James and Steph Curry draw oohs and aahs with their unbelievable play on the court. But before those players developed their superstar talent, they built a strong base of fundamental skills in all phases of the game. Basketball Skills and Drills is a perfect opportunity for children of all ages who are looking to improve their game.

For more information, contact: Ryan McVann at 978-683-5266 or rmcvann@mvymca.org.