ATTENTION: MERRIMACK YMCA SAUNA AND STEAM ROOM (Sept 17-20)
The sauna and steam room at the Merrimack YMCA is currently unavailable due to a mechanical issue. They are expected to be offline through Friday, September 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we address the fix.
ATTENTION: NASHUA YMCA PARKING LOT PAVING (Sept. 16 Start Date)
The City of Nashua has informed us that they will begin paving the parking lot in front of the Nashua YMCA on Monday, September 16 and should take about 2 weeks to finish, including paving and striping. Please park in the designated red or blue marked areas in the image and visit this link for more details.
ATTENTION: NASHUA YMCA MAIN LOBBY PAINTING THROUGH EARLY SEPTEMBER
Pardon our appearance in the Nashua YMCA main lobby while we take on a painting project running through early September. We appreciate your patience while we take time to update our colors and refresh our lobby.
- Child Abuse Prevention
Creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority.
- FALL CRAFT FAIR
Join Us on Saturday, November 9th at 9am-2pm Now Accepting Vendor Applications
- Welcoming Week 2024: September 13-22
Reminding the Greater Nashua Community that Belonging Begins With Us
- A New Hope
My Y Story: The Vandiver Family
- Child Abuse Prevention
Creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority.
- FALL CRAFT FAIR
Join Us on Saturday, November 9th at 9am-2pm Now Accepting Vendor Applications
- Welcoming Week 2024: September 13-22
Reminding the Greater Nashua Community that Belonging Begins With Us
- A New Hope
My Y Story: The Vandiver Family
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YouthDevelopment
Adaptive Swim LessonsSwim Lessons for AllThese lessons incorporate specialized aquatic strategies to assist swimmers with diverse physical and neurological abilities. The YMCA Adaptive Lesson instructors are trained in Swim Whisperers® through Swim Angelfish to gain adaptive aquatic skills and knowledge and learn how to address sensory…
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HealthyLiving
Swim Lessons for the Whole FamilyThe Olagbaju FamilyY member Dapo Olagbaju realized it was time to learn to swim when he had a scary experience while wading in the ocean at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and nearly drowned. A friend urged him to take swim lessons with the Y and now the entire family is doing so at the Nashua Y…
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SocialResponsibility
YMCA TogetherhoodActivating People for GoodTogetherhood is the Y’s signature program for our commitment to Social Responsibility. At the Y, we’re dedicated to strengthening community by giving back and supporting our neighbors. We know that our members have lots of ideas and the desire to reach out and to make positive changes…
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Our Programs
The Y offers a wide variety of programs for all ages
My Y Story: Ben Kaas
March 15, 2023 - MEET BEN KAAS A highlight of 40-year-old Ben Kaas’ week is his tennis lessons at the Merrimack YMCA with instructor Dick Lane. Ben’s goal is to end the lesson with his ‘happy dance,’ which means he has hit six tennis balls in a row. Ben’s sister, Liz Kaas, is Director of Health and Wellness for... Read more »
- $746,000 awarded in Y Cares Financial Assistance Scholarships to enable children, adults and seniors with limited financial means to participate in any Y program or service. Significant aid is given for childcare, afterschool care and summer camp, allowing parents who are low-wage earners to work or return to school and afford quality childcare.
Camp Sargent Experience
Located on Lake Naticook in Merrimack, Camp Sargent has offered local youth, ages 5-16, a superior day camp program since 1924. Kids attend for one to ten weeks to take part in traditional camp activities, spend their summer time gaining skills and confidence, and experience the joys of childhood.
- $641,000 was invested by the Y and our funding partners toward community-based initiatives. We provide several evidence-based programs at no cost including: YMCA Power Scholars Academy, LiveSTRONG at the YMCA, Prescribe the Y, and Superhero Training Academy. Additionally we demonstrate social responsibility by allowing many non-profits free use of our facilities to plan and carryout their work and Y staff play an active role in many community-wide initiatives related to closing the achievement gap and public health.
YMCA Champion
The YMCA of Greater Nashua has been serving the community of Nashua, NH, since 1887. It was founded by leaders of the community to ensure that everyone had a place to be connected with one another, learn, and become healthier individuals.
