New Programs and Events at the Ipswich Family YMCA
Red Cross Certifications. The Ipswich YMCA is proud to offer an ongoing roster of certification classes. Classes are designed to meet state code for lifeguards, personal trainers, childcare workers, etc. Already certified? Challenge the class and become re-certified in a fraction of the time. First Aid: Jan. 3 or Feb. 6, $50. Oxygen: Jan. 24 or Feb. 15, $80. Pro CPR: Jan. 10 or 17 and Feb, 13 or 20, $40. Contact Merri-Lynn Lathrop at (978) 356-9622 ext. 106 for upcoming dates and times.
Lifeguarding. Participants must be at least 16 years of age, able to swim 500 yards and hold current CPR/AED/Oxygen/First Aid Certifications. Upon successful completion of the class, participants will be certified to work as a lifeguard at a pool, water park, or waterfront. January 8-12, 9-5PM daily. Jan. 22-March 26, 6-10PM, Mondays, February 19-23 9-5PM daily.
Newly Licensed Afterschool Program at the YMCA. Come and play at the YMCA after school. Kids will participate in sports, swimming and a variety of creative arts geared for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Bus transportation available from Winthrop, Doyon, and Essex Elementary Schools. Contact Chris Thibodeau at 978.356.9622 for fees and more information. Fees include free bus transportation from Winthrop, Doyon and Essex Elementary schools.
Preschool Child Care-Early Learning Program. The Ipswich YMCA is introducing our enrichment program for children ages 2.9 through 6! This program is ideal for working parents and parents looking to get preschoolers started in a learning environment. Children will be busy with sports, swimming, music and creative arts in this new program. For more information, please contact Chris Thibodeau at 978-356-9622.