Age group

Handicap accessible

Pool

Playground

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Classrooms

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.

STEM/STEAM

Swimming

Music

Writing

Reading

Art & Crafts

Inexpensive

The Y offers a wide range of swimming options for the whole family including traditional learn to swim classes starting with infants right through to adults; specialty programs for diverse abilities; water sports & games; private & semi-private swim lessons; swim team; Master’s style swim conditioning; aquatic exercise classes; open swim & lap swim times.

The Y Aquatic programs are positive, fun, healthy activities that build athletic, social, and interpersonal skills.  Swimming builds self-confidence and develops the whole person – spirit, mind, and body.  Instructional swim classes are divided into ability groups where our trained instructors emphasize personal safety, swimming skills, endurance, and social skills while guiding students with praise and encouragement

Swimming Lesson

Following state and local safety guidelines, Ys across the country offer quality full-day and partial-day early learning opportunities and child care for infants through preschoolers, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments. Programming consists of daily activities that offer opportunities for each child’s growth physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

Our Pre-School curriculum is designed to promote and enrich early learning opportunities for all ages and abilities. We utilize the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and Teaching Strategies Gold for child observations and assessments.

Our classrooms offer a wide selection of wonderful early learning furnishing that have been carefully selected to stimulate your child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn.

Preschool programs are offered at the New Bedford YMCA and Sippican elementary school. Please see locations below for more information.

EARLY EDUCATION & CARE

YMCA Southcoast has been a leading provider of quality day camp programs for over more than 50 years. We pride ourselves on the quality character and caliber of our well-trained camp staff. (Too many quality qualified qualities) Our day camp directors have a combined total of 25+ years of camp leadership experience. Our counselors and program specialists are chosen carefully selected based on their maturity and proven ability to be positive role models for your child(ren). They These counsellors and program specialists are not only skilled, but each has a sincere and specific desire to work with, support and guide children.



SUMMER DAY CAMP

Coed

Infants

Toddlers

Preschool

Kids

YMCA Southcoast

Staff is very helpful and friendly, the gym is always clean, and the environment is excellent.

Joe P

I adore the YMCA, but it seems a little strange to give baby swimming lessons when the poor babies' lips are going blue and they are freezing. Why the pool is not at least heated in the summer is beyond me.

Andy P

Excellent location for exercise when traveling. kind staff and participants. An excellent addition is a steam room. Will undoubtedly return when in New Bedford.

Mike E

Members and instructors are very supportive and friendly. Excellent, judgment-free group classes.

Mary H

Beautiful location, I loved the YMCA of New Bedford