Start 2025 with Family Fun, Health and Fitness at the Y
The Merrimack Valley YMCA winter programs at the Andover/North Andover Branch are now open and we have something for everyone in the family.
Beat the winter blues with our sports and swimming programs! A Y membership gives you access to open swim, open gym and discounted program registration.
For our youngest children, we have several programs to keep kids active and moving all winter. Gymnastics, mini ballet, basketball and sports sampler are now open for registration for preschool ages. We have a variety of time slots available!
School age children can join youth basketball, a one day a week session to help introduce the fundamentals of the sport. Youth tumbling and sports sampler are also now open.
For tweens and teens we have our Agility program on Monday nights – this is a great winter conditioning workout in between sport seasons. Preteens and teens can also learn the basics and play scrimmages through our beginner or intermediate volleyball programs.
All of these programs are open to the public and also available at discounted prices for Y family members. A family membership at the Merrimack Valley YMCA includes early registration for programs, including our popular swimming lessons.
Members can take advantage of our Parent/Child classes – included free with a Y family membership – and our free Child Watch program.
“It is wonderful to be able to meet other families in the community with children the same age and let them explore and get their energy out together,” said Katelynn Brann, of Andover, who takes her children to You and Me Toddler Gymnastics each week at the Andover/North Andover YMCA. “We’ve met so many friends there and look forward to going each week.”
Parents can work out in our fitness studio or take a group exercise class while children are cared for in our safe, clean child watch room under the supervision of the Y’s dedicated staff.
“I am very grateful for the Child Watch at the Y. It has become a regular activity for us that we all look forward to,” said Eva Parsons, a Methuen mom of two-year-old twins. “I am so lucky to stay home with my children, but getting that hour or so break from them to exercise and clear my mind makes me a better Mom for the rest of the day. I would highly recommend Child Watch to any parent.”
Visit www.mvymca.org to learn more and register for programs.
