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The YWCA Health & Fitness Program is comprised of robust offerings to develop healthy lifestyle habits for children, teens and adults.  The focus is on taking each individual where they are at and connecting the mind, body and spirit to build strength, endurance and new skills. 

Programs include aquatic classes in swimming, baby-and-me, swim-team training, lap-swim and free swim; fitness classes include stretching and toning for all ages, gymnastics, tumbling, ballet and dance as well as basketball and other team sports.  For more information, please contact Maricelis Ortiz mortiz@ywcalawrence.org or at 978.687.0331 x1047.

Click on the following links to view our programs and schedules.

Swimming & Gym Programs
American Red Cross Certification Training Course
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course

Adult Registration Form

 
   
 

YWCA American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training

Adult Registration Form

Red Cross Lifeguard Training
This course prepares candidates with the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to water emergencies. First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen Administration are included in this program.

For schedule information, please contact Maricelis Ortiz mortiz@ywcalawrence.org or at 978.687.0331 x1047.

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum of age 15.
  • Candidates must be able to swim using a combination of strokes.
  • Participant must bring a pen, swimsuit, cap and towel to first session.
Schedule:

First Session
Week 1 - Jan. 29-Feb. 2
Week 2 - Feb. 6-Feb.9
Saturday Certification Feb. 11
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday class time TBA

Second Session
February Vacation Week!
Feb. 21-Feb.25
Saturday Certification Feb. 28
Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Saturday class time TBA

Location:
The YWCA of Greater Lawrence
38 Lawrence Street
Lawrence, MA 01840

Fees:
$200.00 (Payment plans are available)
(Includes all books and certificates.

For further information call Maricelis Ortiz at the YWCA of Greater Lawrence at 978-687-0331 ext 1047.

 

 

     
     
 
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