There is a critical need for lifeguards around the country – NOW is the time to get your certification!
Perfect for strong swimmers ages 15 and up who are proficient in:
• Front Crawl • Breaststroke • Side Stroke
• Elementary Back Stroke • Treading Water (legs only for 2 minutes)
• Swim 550 yards continually (waterfront/lifeguard)
• Swim 300 yards continually (lifeguard)
• Retrieve 10 lb brick from bottom of pool

LIFEGUARDING IN-PERSON SKILLS TRAINING (approximately 28 hours) 

All participants must take the Prerequisite Swim Skill Evaluation prior to signing up for the course. Contact the Aquatics Director to schedule your eval with Lisa at [email protected]

1. Prerequisite Swim Skill Evaluations: April 29th, May 1st 6:15 – 8 pm
2. Course Runs Tuesday and Thursday: May 6-29, 5-9 pm

Must attend all skills classes to receive certification.

Contact Lisa Woodall, at 413-773-3646 ext 427or lwoodall @your-y.org (email is preferred)

Open to YMCA members and non-members. All levels welcome!

Join former competitive fighter and USA Boxing certified coach, Vanesa Chakour, for a progressive boxing class. Learn the fundamentals of boxing, including footwork, balance, coordination, agility, cardio, reflexes, defensive techniques, partner drills and pro-boxing techniques. Perfect for both beginners and experienced boxers looking to refine their skills. This class is for women only for a safe and empowering experience.

All students will need hand wraps and boxing gloves. 

This one day course will let you experience the use of Scuba equipment and what to expect when going underwater. Classroom from 11-12pm followed by in water training from 12:15-2:15pm.

NAUI certified instructor, Dave MacDonald, leads this class to teach you diving techniques, equipment usage and more.

This 8-week group wellness program is for those in any stage of menopause looking to learn how to strength train safely and effectively in a supportive group setting (includes Peri & Post).

Step into the next phase of life confident and strong. Embrace menopause, not with confusion and isolation, but with a supportive community, and fitness goals that empower. Strength training can increase bone density and muscle mass, offering benefits beyond the physical. Join us on this journey and let’s positively transition together!

Teen After-Hours at the Y: Closed? We’re Just Getting Started! 

On Friday, May 9th from 7:30-9 pm, we’re opening the Y after hours just for teens (ages 13–18)! It’s FREE for Y members—and if you bring a friend, they get in FREE too!

This isn’t your average Friday night. Join us for a fun, hands-on intro to strength training where you’ll learn the right way to lift from certified trainers. We’ll cover the big lifts—squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press—plus go over weight room etiquette so you can train safely and confidently.

Whether you’re totally new or looking to fine-tune your form, this is the perfect chance to get comfortable in the weight room, ask questions, and connect with other teens in a chill, supportive space. All attending must have parent/guardian waiver on file.

Come for the fun, leave feeling stronger.

Questions, email Joe at [email protected]

To become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, you must:

▪ Swim the following strokes consistent with American Red Cross Level 4 stroke
performance criteria:
• Front crawl—25 yards
• Back crawl—25 yards
• Breaststroke—25 yards
• Elementary backstroke—25 yards
• Sidestroke—25 yards
• Butterfly—15 yards
▪ Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
▪ Tread water for 1 minute
• Attend and actively participate in all course sessions (including any assigned online content).
• Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice-teaching assignments.

Any questions please reach out to our Aquatics Director Lisa Woodall [email protected]