Fun with Science
Fun with Science (6-10 years) Test out your mad scientist at the Y. Explore chemical reactions in a safe kitchen science class. See times and register
Preschool STEAM
Preschool STEAM (3-5 years) Test out the arts, science and more. May Class June Class (early time) June Class (Later time)
Adelante
Adelante The Adelante students at the Lawrence YMCA commit their time, energy, and effort to develop into stronger students. When accepted to the high school of their choice, most are awarded financial assistance from the school. However, most families still face a significant gap in what they can afford and what they are asked to...
Yo Puedo
Yo Puedo -- Summer Program This academic support and enrichment program is held Monday through Thursday at the Lawrence Y from 9:30-11:30am. Tweens ages 10-13 spend their mornings on academic support and participate in the Urban Adventures program through Groundwork Lawrence, which is a free summer youth program designed to provide children with a fun-filled summer...
Teen Achievers
Teen Achievers (12-18 years) 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...
Lawrence YMCA Music Clubhouse
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...
CORE 4
CORE 4 The CORE 4 Youth Leadership Summit is a collaboration between the Merrimack Valley YMCA, North Andover Youth and Recreation Services, Andover Youth Services and the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club. During this three-day program, young leaders from different communities come together to participate in team-building activities, attend workshops, listen to guest speakers and...
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education Lawrence Public School students get the chance to experience the joy of discovery at the Outdoor Education Program at Camp Otter each spring. The program is the result of a collaboration between the Merrimack Valley YMCA, the Lawrence Public Schools, and Merrimack College. Students from the Leahy, Frost, Wetherbee, Parthum and South Lawrence East elementary schools...
Summer Learning Loss Prevention
Summer Learning Loss Prevention This program is a free literacy and enrichment program for "at risk" children attending the Francis M. Leahy School in Lawrence. The goal of this six-week program is to fight summer learning loss for rising first and second grade students. The children spend mornings working on a literacy-based curriculum and spend...