West Suburban YMCA

The West Suburban YMCA is a nonprofit community Y based in Newton that combines fitness, aquatics, youth development and education under one membership. Adults can join group exercise classes, small group training or personal training sessions aimed at strength, balance and health, while the pool hosts lap swimming, family swim, water aerobics, competitive swim teams and swim lessons for every age. Open gym times and youth sports leagues add more ways to stay active.

For young children, the Y runs the Preschool Center for Youth Development, with two-, three- and five-day schedules, where students are challenged, respected and nurtured in a joyful climate. Older kids have a teen center, and older adults can take free member courses such as exercise for older adults. The Y reports serving one in three local youth and raises money through its Annual Fund so that financial assistance is available each year.

What to Know

• Membership gives access to two West Suburban YMCA locations.
• Programs run in seasonal sessions, with members registering a week before the general public.
• The Y holds Praesidium accreditation for child safety practices.
• It is a member of both the Charles River Regional and Waltham West Suburban chambers.