AT THE Y WE ARE MORE THAN A GYM
Welcome to the Salem YMCA! We have all of the amenities you and your family need to be together, play together and stay healthy together.
- State-of-the-art fitness equipment, Boutique Mind Body Yoga Studio
- Theater Program - Theater productions and performances in historic Ames Hall
- Hundreds of group exercise classes including, Zumba, aqua aerobics, strength training, yoga, bootcamp and more
- FREE Kids Club Babysitting - children can play and learn while you get your workout in
- Childcare, sports, summer camp, special events and more
- Greenspace Community Garden, Volunteer opportunities through our national initiative "Togetherhood"

Swimming
Part of the USA Swim Lesson Provider Network
SAFE & CONFIDENT SWIMMERS START AT THE Y: SWIM LESSONS, COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM AND MORE!
Join Sharks Swim Academy and learn to swim! Sharks Swim Academy is backed by more than 150 years of YMCA swim lessons expertise. At each level including water discovery, acclimation, movement, stamina, stroke development, and mechanics, children gain the skills to become strong, confident, safe swimmers. Our certified swim instructors will teach your child to be safe around water.
Our Ys offer full-service swim programs for ages 6 months & up with a variety of programming options: swim lessons, swim team, adaptive swim programs for children with special needs, aqua exercise, leadership development, lifeguard training. Warm, welcoming pool environment for the whole family that includes a wide variety of open swim hours to choose from. Join at any time, monthly drafting fee with no commitment. Our instructors have been trained in the latest swim curriculum from Y-USA. Our evidence-based program is proven effective to quickly teach children how to swim and be safe around water. Clearly defined progressions help advance non-swimmers to elite-level competitive swimmers.
Click here for NEW Sharks Training Academy Pilot Program at our Cape Ann YMCA!
REGISTER FOR PRESCHOOL & YOUTH SHARKS SWIM ACADEMY BELOW:

Volunteer
Join us and make a difference! Give a little, get a lot.
Ongoing volunteer opportunities:
- Early Learning Center Book Buddy
- After School Program Mentor
- Greenspace Community Gardener
Join us for monthly volunteer projects including Beach Combers, The Kindness Rocks Project, Back to School Backpack Fill, Witch City 5K and more!
Click here for monthly volunteer opportunities
Interested? Please contact Christine McClory mccloryc@northshoreymca.org

Salem YMCA Childcare
Infant, Toddler Preschool Tuition After School Tuition After School Parent Handbook Individual Medications Plan Form
INFANT PROGRAMS (6 Weeks to 15 Months)
Enjoy a wholesome environment where your child will begin to discover the world around them. With low child-to-staff ratios, the staff creates individualized schedules to meet each child’s needs, and parents receive daily communication from teachers, ensuring everyone stays on the same page when it comes to their care.
Contact: Christine McClory, mccloryc@northshoreymca.org 781-990-7076
TODDLER PROGRAMS (15 Months to 2.9 Years)
With guidance throughout the day as they navigate social situations, children investigate cause and effect relationships and build on essential early language and motor skills. Daily routines give children the opportunity to develop a sense of security, confidence, and willingness to engage in the environment and with their peers.
Contact: Christine McClory, mccloryc@northshoreymca.org 781-990-7076
PRESCHOOL & PRE-K ( 3 & 4 Years)
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide a safe, nurturing environment in which children can learn to communicate, cooperate and care about each other. Our low staff-to-child ratios give your preschooler one-on-one interaction with teachers. When your child takes part in our Preschool or Kindergarten Readiness program, they will have a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our robust curriculum in our Pre-K program prepares children to become independent learners and develop self-confidence for sharing in a classroom setting.
Contact: Christine McClory, mccloryc@northshoreymca.org 781-990-7076
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
The Salem YMCA supports families by providing safe and affordable childcare programs that give children an opportunity to develop physically, intellectually, and socially. We believe that our childcare programs are an extension of the home.
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- At our Y programs, you'll discover a supportive learning environment, engaging activities: STEM, active play, arts, and more! Healthy snack and dinner included.
- Academic support with homework help, healthy eating, and physical activity encouragement and a free Y membership for the current school year for enrolled youth
Contact: Jon Prentice, Director, prenticej@northshoreymca.org, 781-990-7067
School Locations:
- Bates, 53 Liberty Hill Ave.
- Bentley, 25 Memorial Dr.
- Carlton, 10 Skerry St.
- Horace Mann, 79 Willson St.
- Witchcraft, 1 Frederick St.
- Onsite at the Salem YMCA
This program is licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Funded in part by the City of Salem Department of Planning & Community Development, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. In the provision of our services, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, religion, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, ancestry, public assistance, veteran history, military status, genetic information or disability.
The YMCA of the North Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, gender identity, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.