Summer Programs!

The place to be this summer!

Flag Football/Baseball Camp

The costs are $170 for Y members and $220 for the community. 

This week-long sports camp is for children entering grades 1-2 from August 5th – 9th & August 12th – 16th for children entering grades 3-4.  

Throughout the week, campers will play a combination of activities for baseball and flag football.  Skills will be taught daily with games throughout the week.  This is a great camp for the active child.  Please pack a baseball glove, snack and lunch including a water bottle. 

The camp day runs 9:00-1:00 at the Swampscott Middle School’s Lower Bowl Field. Please contact Sports Director, Emily Hudak at hudake@northshoreymca.org or 781-990-7044 with questions.

Skate Zone

Fee: Y Members FREE Community $5

Skateboard, scooters, and rollerblades are all welcome at the new

Skate Zone! Open to skaters of all ages and experience levels;

beginners will get pointers and tips from knowledgeable staff and

experienced skaters, and experienced skaters can work on their tricks

in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Helmets are required,

skaters under 8 must be accompanied by an adult, and all skaters

must have a signed parent waiver available online or at the Y. For

more information contact Emily Hudak at 781-990-7044 or

hudake@northshoreymca.org.

LVO Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm

LVO Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm

LVO Sunday 3:00pm-6:00pm

GIVE YOUR CHILD A BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER!

Birthday Parties at LYNCH/VAN OTTERLOO YMCA

Celebrate your child’s special day with a birthday party featuring their favorite activity! All parties include 1 hour of activity followed by 45 minutes in the party room.  Activities include: Gymnastics, Nerf War Blaster, Sports, Pool/Slip & Slide and Rock Wall Adventure.

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For more information or to book a party, please contact our birthday party coordinator at: codyk@northshoreymca.org  or (781) 990-7006

Friday Family Flicks on the Lawn!

Bring the whole and enjoy some popcorn and an outdoor movie on the field!

Where? The Lynch/vanOtterloo Field

When? Friday, August 9th at 8:00 PM

Moive? The Goonies

Price? FREE!

This night is guaranteed Friday night fun for the whole family! Bring your blankets and chairs, sit back and enjoy the film.

YMCA Summer Tennis Clinics

Session III of the YMCA tennis clinics are starting on Tuesday, July 30th to August 8th.  Sessions will run on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for two weeks the entire summer in the afternoons at the Marblehead Veterans Middle School tennis courts.  Clinics times are 2:00 for ages 5-6, 3:00 for ages 7-8 and 4:00 for ages 9 years & up.  Clinic costs are $40 for 4 lessons.

To find out which class is right for your child, please check out the Y Summer Program Guide or contact Emily Hudak at hudake@northshoreymca.org  or 781-990-7044.

 Soccer Skills and Drills

Costs are $45 for Y members and $65 for the community. 

Keep your skills fresh this summer during our weekly soccer clinics.  Each week will emphasis trapping, shooting, ball control, passing and game play in a fun atmosphere.  Class length is 45 minutes.  Summer Session II begins on Thursday, August 1st and runs for 5 weeks.  Children ages 4-5 are at 3pm and ages 6-7 are at 4:00pm. 

Golf Clinics       

The Y offers golf clinics for preschoolers all the way through adults.  Summer Session II runs Tuesdays, July 30th to August 27th at Dilisio Brothers Driving Range in Salem with golf pro, John Saraceno.

Golf Training for Preschoolers (ages 4-5) is Tuesdays at 10:30am and 12:00pm.  Golf Training for Juniors is Tuesdays at 1:30pm for ages 6-8 and 3:00pm for ages 9-11 and Golf Training for Adults is Tuesdays at 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

Registration is open and class sizes are limited to 4 students/class.  With questions, please contact Emily Hudak at hudake@northshoreymca.org or 781-990-7044.    

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE “SHARKS”  SWIM TEAM         

Team Registration (current swimmers, return forms by August 10TH)

Lynch/vanOtterloo swimmers  - New Swimmers – registration Wednesday,  September 4th and Friday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m. 

All new swimmers must swim for group placement.  The YMCA of the North Shore “Sharks” is a year-round competitive swimming program that combines the best of YMCA and USA swimming.  Our coaching staff is dedicated to building self-confidence while teaching proper stroke technique.  All current swimmers will be back for 1 hour practices September 3rd-September 6th.   September 9th will start the regular fall/winter program.

New swimmers come and register Wednesday, September 4th or Friday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m.   Senior swimmers will be there to greet you.  Please bring a bathing suit, cap and goggles and we will place you in a practice group based on ability and age.  Swimmers must have a sound knowledge of rotary breathing and be at least 5 years old.

All swimmers must have a youth membership of $162.00 a year - $13.50 monthly bank draft or a teen membership of $276.00 a year - $23.00 monthly bank draft.

Swimmers are also bank drafted a monthly fee depending on the color group they are assigned to.  Swimmers must also pay a once a year family fee of $100.00 for one swimmer, $150.00 for two or $180.00 for three or more.

For more information, please call Susan Guertin, Head LVO Coach at 781-990-7009.

Swimming Lessons

SUMMER 11 SESSION

Concentrated Swim Lessons. 

The Lynch/vanOtterloo YMCA is conducting one week Monday-Friday Swim lessons for all age groups and levels from Preschool through Youth Level 3.

Dates:

Session 6 – July 29th-August 2nd

Session 7 – August 5th-August 9th

Session 8 – August 12th-16th

Session 9 – August 19th-23rd

LVO – Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m. – Members $55.00, Community $80.00

Springboard Diving

Classes are run both for the beginner and advanced diver.  Students learn the basic dives and when mastered learn more complex dives.  A great time for high school divers to stay in shape and master the 11 dives they need for the high school championship season in the fall and winter.

Class meets Monday at 6:30 p.m.   Advanced class meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information please call Susan Guertin at 781-990-7009 or e-mail at guertins@northshoreymca.org.

Rent a lifeguard

Fee:$50.00 an hour

Make sure your home pool is safe this summer.  Rent a lifeguard from the Lynch/vanOtterloo YMCA for your parties and activities.  We will send a qualified lifeguard with rescue equipment to your place of business or home at your designated time. For more information please call Susan Guertin at 781-990-7009 or e-mail at guertins@northshoreymca.org. 

Sailing, Rowing Camp Swim Test.

Fee:  $5.00

The YMCA will test participants who need a swim test to attend town and private sailing and rowing camps.  The test can be administered any time 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week.  The lifeguard will sign a letter specifying the swimmer can complete four lengths of the pool (100 yards), tread water and float for 3 minutes.  For more information please call Susan Guertin at 781-990-7009 or e-mail at guertins@northshoreymca.org.

Dawn Patrol Paddle/Surf Club

Ages: 18 and up

Fee: Free

Get up early and beat the crowds. This group will meet at Nahant

Beach and depending on conditions surf or go for a stand up paddle.

Participants must provide their own surf and paddleboards. Nahant

Beach is located at 2 Wilson Road, Nahant, MA.

Nahant Beach Friday 6:00amY

Parkinson Wellness Recovery Training – Staying Stronger Together

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 11:30a-1:00pm

Fee: Y Members Free Community: Guest Fee

Note: Caregivers are welcome to attend.

Researched based exercise specifically for Parkinson’s that is neuroplasticity principled, holds promise to slow disease progression, restore motor function, increase longevity and quality of life.  Participants should be able to walk and stand unassisted.  Individuals with MS are also encouraged to attend. 

Led by Gail Perry Borden, PWR! Fitness Professional and Parkinsonian. For more information contact Meredith McDonald at mcdonaldm@northshoreymca.org.  or 781-990-7023