YWCA Annual Shut Down: 8/24 – 9/7/26

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YWCA Celebrated Juneteenth 2026!

Juneteenth Friday, June 19th

Crowds joined the YWCA Greater Newburyport and Amesbury Racial & Social Justice as they co-hosted a multi-community Juneteenth celebration this year, with the day starting in Newburyport and ending in Amesbury. The day started with a free Community Swim in the YWCA Pool starting at 12 PM, followed by a flag raising in front of City Hall with speakers including Mayor Reardon, local poets and activists. Following the flag raising, many enjoyed dance performances, presentations from local community organizations, and ice cream (sponsored by Biggarts).

The fun continued at Amesbury Barewolf Brewing for the evening portion with a few words from Mayor Gove and Clare Killian of ARSJ, before jamming to some live music from the band Harsh, local Black-owned businesses and SoulFire BBQ! Thank you all for joining us for an incredible day filled with community building, commemoration, and celebration!

YWCA Greater Newburyport awarded a multi-year grant from Cummings Foundation

YWCA Greater Newburyport is beyond excited to have once again been awarded a multi-year grant from the Cummings Foundation!

The Cummings Foundation grants improve lives, especially those of low-income women, children and other vulnerable people. Funded by Cummings Properties rental profits, the foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million to Newburyport non-profits since 2012. Congratulations to all the receipts for being selected by a philanthropic organization known for supporting local organizations serving local needs.

Newburyport Magazine recently profiled Cummings Foundation grantees YWCA Greater Newburyport, Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center and Runway for Recovery.

Read full article here

Congratulations to Dr. Kate Slater, YWCA CEO

On behalf of the YWCA Greater Newburyport, congratulations to Dr. Kate Slater, CEO for receiving the “Young Professional of the Year” Business Award.

EPIC Summer 2026 - Camp Registration open to all!

Summer is HERE, and we’re ready to make it EPIC! If you have a child age 7-10 who loves trampolines, amusement parks and the beach, we encourage you to sign them up for our 2026 camp season for 7 weeks of fun. With sibling discounts and financial assistance available, make it a summer they’ll talk about for years to come! Click here to learn more or register today.

New Group Exercise classes - Come Join the Fun!

New Fitness Classes for all Fitness Levels:

Tuesday, 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga with Kate

Thursday, 5:15 pm Strength Fusion with Ilene

Fit for All: Interval Training Class

About

YWCA Newburyport

Established in 1883 to help young women gain the resources and skills necessary to thrive in the industrial world, today’s YWCA serves people without regard to age or gender identity. Today we advocate for those most vulnerable among us and implement inclusive programs supporting the entire community.

Affordable housing, preschool, and school-age childcare, wellness, cancer support, aquatics, youth leadership development, and racial justice programs are just some of the programs we offer.

You can be a part of today’s YWCA by registering for programs using the Program Registration button, or by supporting our work by clicking the Donate Now button. If you need help with the registration process, please download our Registration Instructions here. Click here to register for any program or class.

Click below to access our current Group Exercise and Lap/Warm Water Pool schedules.

Group Exercise/Aquatics Schedule

Lap Pool/Warm Water Schedule

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Latest News & Campaigns

YWCA Greater Newburyport and Element Care: “Where Healthcare Meets Housing”

Jul 22, 2026 | News & Announcements

YWCA Greater Newburyport and Element Care: "Where Healthcare Meets Housing." Join the YWCA Greater Newburyport and Element Care for an afternoon of food, friends and community. WHO: Older adults 55+ (62+ for housing) WHEN: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 1:00 pm WHAT:...

Thank you for joining us for Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Workout Series

Jul 16, 2026 | News & Announcements

Thank you for joining us for Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Workout Series! Despite the rain, it was great to join the Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Workout Series again this year. We look forward to seeing you all again next year. Thank you Pam and Ilene! Tuesday,...

Newburyport Magazine recognizes YWCA Greater Newburyport and grant from Cummings Foundation

Jul 10, 2026 | News & Announcements

Newburyport Magazine recently recognized Cummings Foundation grantees YWCA Greater Newburyport, Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center and Runway for Recovery. The Cummings Foundation grants improve lives, especially those of low-income women, children and other vulnerable...

“I love everything about the YW, from the warm and welcoming environment to the variety of classes as well as all the instructors. All are great! The energy here is positive and I feel like I learn something new in each class.” – B.S.

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We seek to integrate our mission into all our programs

YWCA Programs

Affordable Housing

Since 1885 YWCA has provided affordable housing. Today, we manage 68 units in Amesbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury. Almost half of our units serve homeless households. We are advocates of expanding affordable housing as well as fair housing.

Health & Wellness

YWCA provides a supportive environment for people of all ages to improve their health through group exercise, lap swimming, and a fitness center. YWCA Encore is a free program for those with cancer combining gentle exercise and peer support.

Pre-School Childcare

Our licensed program offers full daycare to infants through preschoolers. Caring professionals, using Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum, help children learn, grow and play. YWCA provides a discount based on a family’s ability to pay.

School-Aged Childcare

YWCA focuses on the social-emotional development of students in grades K-3. We infuse our mission into the curriculum to expand student’s awareness of social and racial justice. Students explore a wide range of activities with experienced staff.

Aquatics

Swimming is a life skill that can also improve self-esteem. YWCA offers swimming lessons for all ages beginning at 6 months to adult. Jr. Breakers swim team provides a non-competitive option beyond swim lessons. Coached masters is available for adults.