AT THE Y WE ARE MORE THAN A GYM
Welcome to the Plaistow Community 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, Ultimate Obstacle Course
- 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, outdoor preschool, sports, summer camp, special events and more
- Volunteer opportunities through our national initiative "Togetherhood"

Preschool Child Care
YMCA Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide a safe, wholesome 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.
Our Y provides hundreds of families across the North Shore with high-quality educational opportunities to give your child the best possible start towards elementary school. 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. Through curriculum themes based on the interests of older children we focus on the areas of pre-reading, math and science skill development. Children are immersed in social interactions with peers and adults, giving them the tools they need to succeed in and out of the school environment.
Enrichment Included! Our YMCA education programs also include enrichment activities like swimming, gymnastics, sports, fitness, dance, music and outdoor play. We are committed to the physical well being of all our children and provide weekly activities based on age and developmental levels. All of these enrichment activities are included in the weekly tuition.
Ultimate Ninja Obstacle Course
Ultimate Ninja Obstacle Course, Unlimited Fun!
Ninja Training Classes - Located at the Plaistow Community YMCA.
Our Ninja Training Program provides participants of all ages with ninja skills instruction in a safe and fun environment. This program focuses on further developing strength, flexibility, speed, and confidence through exercise, progressive skills lessons, games, and awesome obstacle course challenges. Weeknight and Weekend Classes Available. For more information, contact Matthew Chmielewski, chmielewskim@northshoreymca.org.
Pre-school Ninja Training: Ages 4 through Kindergarten
Youth Ninja Training Level 1: Ages 6 through 10
Youth Ninja Training Level 2: Ages 10 through 14
Teen and Adult Ninja Training: Ages 15+
Battlefield Nerf, Thursdays at 5:00 pm - Get ready for an intense hour of fun-filled, sweat-inducing action in our Battlefield NERF program. Our friendly staff will lead kids through different NERF tag games including Crawl-of-Duty, Traitor, Humans vs Zombies and so much more. Protective eyewear and NERF N-Strike toys required, limited loaners available upon request. Located at the Plaistow Community YMCA.
Family Membership Ninja Class - (FREE for those with Family Memberships)
This fall the Plaistow Community YMCA is offering those with YMCA Family Memberships the opportunity to enroll in our Family Membership Ninja Classes for FREE! A Ninja instructor will lead stretches, and provide skills lessons, and offer plenty of time on the course for families to practice their ninja skills. Classes will be offered multiple times each week and registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and to reserve a spot*, please go to www.northshoreymca.org and go to the SCHEDULES tab.
Homeschool P.E., Fridays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm - Our Homeschool P.E. Program is all about getting your sweat on through fun active games, sports, and Ninja Obstacle Course instruction. That’s right, I said Ninja!
Our friendly staff team will lead fun activities that help participants develop strength, functional skills, agility, body awareness, balance & coordination, and flexibility. Additional benefits include courage, confidence, character, focus, and determination. Located at the Plaistow Community YMCA.