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Xcel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Bedford MA offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for self-defense, competition, or MMA training, our state-of-the-art facility provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling instruction for both men and women. Our program is designed to improve skill, confidence, and foster teamwork in a supportive and fun environment for kids and adults alike. Plus, our team competes in some of the most prestigious submission grappling tournaments in the country. You can trust that our coaches will pass on the best, most relevant, and proven techniques—they’ve won at the highest levels of their divisions, after all! So, come on down to Xcel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Bedford MA and find the right program for you.

At the YMCA Southcoast, we’re passionate about strengthening our community. We believe that everyone, no matter their age, income level or background, deserves the opportunity to learn and grow. That’s why we’re committed to being the leading non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We strive to make sure that everyone in our community has the chance to reach their potential. We work side-by-side with our neighbors to improve the spiritual, mental, social, educational, and physical conditions of all persons. Our mission is to create an environment where everyone can flourish. At YMCA Southcoast, we’re driven by our commitment to building a stronger and more unified community. We strive to create a world where everyone can access the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. We’re dedicated to making sure that everyone – no matter their age, income, or background – has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Are you ready to take on the challenge of top-roping? Our experts will guide you through the basics, starting with your first climb only 5 feet off the ground. Learn how to wear your harness correctly and get comfortable with the wall. See how easy it is to be lowered off the wall with the auto belays. Move forward with your confidence and have fun as you learn the ropes.

Are you looking for a workout that will make you feel great? JP Boxing's group classes are the perfect way to build strength and stamina while you learn the proper form for boxing. Each session starts with jump rope and stretches to warm up, then participants move on to boxing bag work, mitt work, and core strengthening exercises. At JP Boxing's supportive and motivating environment, you'll get an intense workout that will leave you feeling proud. Surround yourself with other like-minded people and get ready to sweat! If you're searching for an effective way to stay fit and have fun while doing it, then join JP Boxing's group classes today! With experienced coaches to guide you, you'll be able to boost your strength and endurance while perfecting your form. So, come on in and get ready to reach your fitness goals!

PACE Head Start and Early Head Start provide families in Greater New Bedford with valuable resources and support. These programs offer a comprehensive range of services for children from birth to age 5, including health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, education, and family services. To qualify, families must meet income eligibility requirements. Best of all, these services are free of charge. This comprehensive program is available Monday through Friday, part-year and year-round. PACE Head Start and Early Head Start are committed to providing family-centered programming for over 264 income-eligible families in the Greater New Bedford area. With these services, families can get the help they need to give their youngest members a strong start in life. PACE Head Start and Early Head Start provide a range of services to support families in the Greater New Bedford area. These services include health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, education, and family services that are available for children from birth to age 5. Families who meet the income eligibility guidelines can access these services free of charge. The program is available part-year and year-round, Monday through Friday, to ensure families receive the best care possible. With PACE Head Start and Early Head Start, over 264 income-eligible families can access the resources and support they need to give their children the best start in life.

All-Star Cheerleading is an exciting sport that is perfect for those looking for a competitive and high-energy activity. This type of cheerleading involves teams of athletes that compete against one another to impress judges with their skills, stunts, and choreographed routines. All-Star cheerleading can take place at both local and national competitions and is a great way to stay physically active and develop teamwork skills. Competitive cheerleading is an intense sport that requires athleticism, commitment, and hard work. Teams of athletes are judged on their skills, stunts, and routines, which require participants to be in excellent physical condition. This activity helps to develop strength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as confidence and focus. It is also a great way to make friends and learn valuable life skills such as time management, leadership, and teamwork. All-Star and competitive cheerleading are great options for those looking for an exciting and challenging sport. Both activities involve teamwork, physical exertion, and the development of important skills. They are a fantastic way to stay physically active and develop valuable life skills. Whether competing at a local or national level, these activities can help to foster a sense of community, leadership, and self-confidence.

For nearly 40 years, PACE has been committed to providing essential services to the Greater New Bedford Area. As a private, non-profit Community Action Agency, PACE was established in 1982 in response to the need for essential services in the local community. After a series of meetings, a 21-member Board of Directors was established to oversee the new agency and ensure it was meeting its goals of promoting self-sufficiency for local residents and neighborhoods. Today, PACE operates more than 10 programs, employs over 150 staff members, and has a budget of over 72 million dollars. This budget is funded through a variety of sources, including city, state, federal, private foundations and individual donors. PACE continues to be dedicated to providing essential services to the Greater New Bedford Area and is proud to have served its community for nearly 40 years.

As part of this mission, the BPZOO recently achieved American Zoological Association (AZA) accreditation. This means that the BPZOO meets the highest standards set by AZA for animal care, exhibit quality, educational programming and conservation projects. Having attained this distinction, the BPZOO joins a select group of only 240 accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States, out of the more than 2,400 animal exhibiters licensed by the US Department of Agriculture. The AZA is committed to improving the quality of life for animals while also educating the public about wildlife, their habitats and conservation strategies. With AZA accreditation, the BPZOO continues to be at the forefront of global wildlife conservation and will ensure that animals receive excellent care and the public is well-informed about wildlife and their habitats.

PACE was founded in 1982 to provide essential services to the Greater New Bedford Area and promote self-sufficiency for its residents. Community meetings were held to form a new agency and create a 21-member Board of Directors. Now, PACE is a thriving non-profit Community Action Agency with more than 10 programs and 150 staff members. It has a budget of 72 million dollars, made up of funding from the city, state, federal government, private foundations, and individual contributors.

Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford opened its doors in the fall of 2000, responding to a request from a foundation to create a tuition-free school for boys from families who could not otherwise afford private school. Executive Director Barry Hynes, a former teacher at Nativity Mission School in New York, and founder of Nativity Preparatory School of Boston, recruited a principal with teaching experience and three mission-driven teachers. These teachers committed to six days (and many evenings) of hard work as classroom teachers, coaches, janitors, advisors, and office staff, in order to adapt the Nativity model to New Bedford. To this day, the school continues to thrive thanks to the hard work and dedication of these teachers. Their enthusiasm and commitment to the Nativity model remain a pillar of the school’s success. Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford has been able to provide an incredible opportunity to 12 fifth and sixth grade boys since its opening.

At NorthStar, we firmly believe that poverty, discrimination, educational disadvantage, violence, and other adversity can be overcome with the right tools. Our mission is to equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to transform their lives and communities. We want to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed. Our organization is committed to advocating for diversity in public policy, recognizing it as a strength that can open pathways to a better life. We are a minority-led nonprofit dedicated to making sure that everyone has the chance to succeed. At NorthStar, we strive to empower young people of all backgrounds and help them to realize their full potential. We believe that our work is essential to creating a brighter future for all. We are committed to making sure that everyone can lead a better life and access the resources they need to do so.

NorthStar is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people, especially members of minority groups, overcome the many challenges they face. NorthStar works to provide these young people with the essential skills and hope they need to create a better life for themselves and their communities. NorthStar also advocates for diversity as a strength and a resource, pushing for policy that will open more opportunities for these young people. Through NorthStar's mission, young people are being empowered with the tools they need to overcome adversity. NorthStar provides them with the skills and hope to create a better life for themselves and their communities. NorthStar works to ensure that these individuals are given the resources they need to succeed and are represented in public policy. NorthStar is committed to improving the lives of young people and making sure that they have the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty, discrimination, and violence. Through NorthStar, these individuals are provided with the essential competencies and hope necessary to make a positive impact on their lives and their communities.

At Crayon Campus, your little ones will have a day full of fun and learning. Our infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care offers a variety of activities, such as outside play, storytime, music, and building blocks. Your child will be engaged in creative exploration and manipulatives, all of which foster learning. Our preschool curriculum is designed to help foster literacy, science, dramatic play, math, music, art, and large and small motor development. Through learning centers, your child will have the opportunity to explore and develop these skills. Our before and after school program includes activities such as homework help, cooperative games, and group activities. We believe in providing your children with a safe and stimulating environment that will help promote their growth and development.

Elnora M. Williams established the West End Day Nursery of New Bedford, Inc. in 1941, and it was incorporated three years later in 1944. This organization is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, with a range of programs including family services, child development, education, health, recreation, and nutrition. All of these activities are designed to give children the best start in life.

Since 1980, Little People’s College has been providing quality childcare and enrichment programs in Southeast Massachusetts. Our summer camp program includes a wide variety of activities to fit every child’s needs and interests. We offer a safe and nurturing environment with experienced staff that are dedicated to helping children learn and grow. At Little People’s College, we believe every child is unique and deserves the very best. Our goal is to provide quality childcare and enrichment programs that will help prepare your child for the future. We strive to create a relaxed, trusting, and caring atmosphere where children are encouraged to pursue their own interests, develop friendships, and grow in confidence, independence, and respect for themselves and others.