2023 Program Session and Registration Dates

In conjunction with Special Olympics of Rhode Island, we are offering programs that bring athletes together on the same team to compete in various skills competitions as well as work on team building and communication skills.  

Ages: 8-15 years old (athletes)
Ages: 16-18 years old (unified partners)
Ages: 18+ (volunteers) 

• Basketball (January-February)
• Swim (April-May)
• Soccer (May-June)
• Softball (July-August)
• Flag Football (September-October)

 

Everybody Moves: Adaptive Dance
Everybody Moves is a specialized and inclusive program designed to cultivate self-regulation, attention, and communication skills for individuals with learning differences, physical challenges, and special needs. This 30-minute class will further include person-centered rhythm and dance activities to support developmental, functional, and motor goals. The instructor strives to foster a therapeutic and educational environment that is culturally sensitive and affirming. One-on-one therapists or parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

Contact Brie, the Adaptive Program Coordinator for more information.

VOLLEYBALL 

Family Volleyball
Here at the Y, our goal is to bring families closer together, encourage good health and promote the bonding experience through fitness and sports. One registration per family not per person fee. This is for families to enjoy playing volleyball together!

Pick-Up Volleyball: 18+
Designed for players of all levels, our adult sports offerings give adults an opportunity to participate in organized activities while having fun, meeting new people and getting fit.

Volleyball League: 18+ | 8 players per team 
Volleyball League team format will follow as 6-on-6. Games will be refereed by Y staff. Join as a team or individual.

 

PICKLEBALL

Pickleball
Pickleball is a sport that uses elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use wooden paddles and a plastic ball with holes. The net is slightly modified and the court is smaller. 

Members, ages 18 and older, may join in on pickup Pickleball.

 

KICKBALL LEAGUE

CO-ED Kickball – Ages: 18+ | 10 players per team
Join the YMCA Adult Kickball League and kick a home run. Kickball is a sport for all athletic abilities and a great way to spend time with friends! Bring your team, get in shape, and have fun. A semi-competitive league is offered for the serious players and a recreational league is for beginners or those who just want to have a good time. Registration is by team.

 

SOFTBALL LEAGUE

CO-ED Softball League – Ages 18+ | 10 players per team
Let’s play ball over the MacColl YMCA! We run a Monday night adult softball league on our ball field. This co-ed community becomes a big part of our participants’ wellness and both individuals and entire teams are encouraged to sign up. Included are a series of games, along with playoffs. Our slow-pitch, recreational league is suitable for all skill levels. 

 

BADMINTON

Badminton – Ages 18+
Join us for badminton, offered at the MacColl YMCA. Register for the entire session or come drop in! Games can be from competitive to beginner! It is a great social game to keep you healthy and enhance your skills! 

 

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Friendly and competitive atmosphere. This league is for the recreational player who wants to play competitively.

All skill levels are welcome.

Contact Brie Smith, the Assistant Sports Director for more information.

SWIM LESSONS
For more than 160 years, the YMCA has nurtured potential and united communities across America to create lasting, meaningful change. Everything the Y does is in service of building a better us. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is to teach youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy.

At the YMCA of Pawtucket, we understand that swim lessons are more than just stroke development. As they learn to swim, children also develop endurance, self-confidence, and an appreciation for water safety. The Y staff works hard to create an encouraging atmosphere in the water, where each swimmer can learn and progress at his or her own rate and comfort level.

WE’RE HERE FOR EVERYONE
All ages – from infants to seniors – can learn to swim. See our class offerings to find one that best fits your family’s busy schedule.

Check out our Swim Lesson stages:

Preschool Swim Stages A & B w/ Parent (6 months – 3 years)
Preschool Swim Stages 1 – 4 (3 years – 5 years)
Youth Swim Stages 1 – 6 (Ages 6 years – 12 years)

Preschool Swim Stage A & B: Water Discovery & Water Exploration (with Parent)
Introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. Focuses on
exploring body positions, blowing bubbles and fundamental safety and
aquatic skills.

Preschool & Youth Swim Stage 1: Water Acclimation
Increases comfort with underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills
performed with assistance. While using a flotation device, swimmers will
learn to swim independently in correct body position, become comfortable
getting their face wet, floating on their back and jumping into the pool
without assistance.

Preschool & Youth Swim Stage 2: Water Movement
Encourages forward movement in water and basic self-rescue skills
performed independently. Swimmers in this level swim independently
without a flotation device, get their face wet and jump in and exit
pool without assistance. Swimming in correct body position, forward
movement, back gliding and safety skills will be emphasized.

Preschool & Youth Swim Stage 3: Water Stamina
Develops intermediate self-rescue skills performed at a longer distance
than in previous stages. At this level, students swim without a bubble
or with only a single slice flotation. They will learn to swim in a correct
prone front position with their face in the water and also back glide 10
yards without a bubble. This class builds endurance to swimming on front
one length of the pool without a flotation device and develops stroke
technique on front and back.

Preschool & Youth Swim Stage 4: Stroke Introduction
Introduces basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl
and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary
backstroke. Rhythmic breathing and flutter kicks will be practiced.

Youth Swim Stage 5: Stroke Development
Introduces breaststroke and butterfly. Reinforces water safety through
treading water and side stroke. The four competitive strokes and side
stroke will be taught.
Participants should be able to swim the length of the pool with proper
rotary breathing before joining this class.

Youth Swim Stage 6: Stroke Mechanics
This introduction to competitive swimming refines stroke technique on all
four competitive strokes, builds endurance, and encourages swimming as
part of a healthy lifestyle

 

PRIVATE SWIM LESSON REQUEST

The YMCA of Pawtucket offers private swim lessons to help participants start at their desired level. Our certified, patient and knowledgeable swim instructors offer private lessons for ages 3 and up. Private lessons offer swimmers more flexibility than traditional group lessons; scheduling, length of lesson, a request for a specific instructor, lesson structure, as well as their own section in the pool.

Contract Marisa, the Private Swim Lesson Coordinator, for more information or fill out the form below.

BASKETBALL LEAGUES

Youth Outdoor Basketball
Littles Division A
Grades K – 1
Tuesdays (5:30pm – 6pm)

Littles Divison B
Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5
Thursdays (5:30pm – 6pm)

Juniors
Grades 6, 7 & 8
Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:15pm – 7pm)

Seniors
Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Tuesdays & Thursdays (7:15pm – 8pm)

Girl’s Outdoor Basketball League
Grades 6, 7 & 8
Monday Nights (5pm – 6pm)

Women’s Outdoor Basketball League
Ages 18+
Monday Nights from 7 pm – 9 pm
Session Dates: July 10th – July 31st
$100 per play (Max of 5 players per team)
First to 21 OR 15-minute time limit (1’s and 2’s)

Men’s Outdoor Basketball League
Ages 18+
Wednesday Nights from 6 pm – 9 pm (2 games per night)
Session Dates: July 12th – August 2nd
Championship Game: August 9th
First to 21 OR 15-minute time limit (1’s and 2’s)
$100 per play (Max of 5 players per team)

For more information, contact Brie at briesmith@ymcapawt.org

START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT TO WELLNESS

Participation in YMCA Health & Wellness programs offer members opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, self-confidence and improved mental abilities. The obvious health benefits to you heart, lungs, bones, and muscles  are an added benefit!

ABOUT OUR FACILITIES AND AMENITIES:

The YMCA wants physical fitness and healthy living to be a part of everyone’s lifestyle. Our state-of-the-art fitness center includes:

• A variety of Cybex® cardiovascular equipment to help you strengthen your heart, lose weight and feel great, including: Treadmills, Arc Trainers, Upright and Recumbent Bikes.
• A full line of Cybex® selectorized VR3 and Total Access strength machines.
• An expanded free weight area featuring Cybex® plate loaded strength, Smith Machine, Power Rack, Squat rack, full jungle gym and 4 Bravo functional trainers.
• Brand new Matrix cardio machines with interactive programming and TV screens to make your workouts more enjoyable and goal oriented.

FITNESS ORIENTATIONS

Meet with one of our Personal Trainers to set your personal fitness goals.  After being led through a consultation, you and the wellness trainer will have the tools necessary to implement an easy to follow fitness program that will help get you started on a successful path. Through the 3-step program with one of our wellness trainers, you’ll identify goals and create a plan for success. During your orientation, a wellness trainer will:

• Provide you with guidelines for cardiovascular training, strength training and stretching techniques
• Show you how to safely and effectively use the Cybex® selectorzied equipment.
• Assist you in finding your personal settings on each machine
• Answer all of your general fitness questions.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Get personal attention and bring your workout to the next level.  Our Personal Trainers are certified professionals with education and experience.  Your trainer will customize a fitness program to fit your needs, goals and schedule.  Our trainers have the expertise to help you succeed and see the results you have been looking for!  Looking to workout with a friend?  We have Buddy Training options available as well!  Get the motivation from training with a friend and less impact on your wallet!

GROUP EXERCISE

Our Group Exercise classes offer adults opportunities for friendship & community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved abilities. With a large variety of classes, our members can change up their routines daily. There is something for every age and ability to try.  We encourage you to check out our complete list of classes offered to find what is right for you.

Click here for the most recent Group Exercise schedule.

Youth WELLNESS

Youth Strength Training:

This program for YMCA members ages 10 to 12 is comprised of six weekly group exercise sessions focusing on strength training principles, guidelines and techniques as well as the proper use of cardio machines. After participants finish the sessions, they can use the fitness center at designated times when accompanied by an adult.

Click here to find the next Youth Strength Training class.
*Descriptions for all classes can be found on the second page of the schedule.

KidZone is a feature of the YMCA that offers a variety of supervised activities for children while their parents exercise and stay active.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS

KidZone (Ages 6 months – 11 years old)
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 11:45 am
Monday – Friday: 4:30 pm – 8 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Caring, experienced, and trained staff are available to care for your children while you are participating in a program or utilizing our facility.  Care is limited to 2 hours per day. This benefit is for our family memberships.

Parent & Me: Martial Arts – Ages 3-5
Parents and their children will learn the basic fundamentals of Martial Arts and will go through 5 different stages together: Balance, Coordination, Confidence, Focus & Safety. This fun class is designed for parents and their children to learn and work together! 

Martial Arts: Little Dragons – Ages 3-5
Students learn martial arts as a form of discipline (mind, body, spirit) which develops physical defense and encourages respect for others. It provides your child with exercises that stress the value of self importance and self-discipline.

Martial Arts: INTRO – Ages 6+
The students will get a chance to familiarize themselves with the basic techniques, fundamentals and understanding of martial arts. This program is to be taken before entering the beginner level of martial arts.

Martial Arts: Beginner – Ages 6+
Y Martial Arts will be offered to children and adults twice a week. Martial arts is an ancient method of training your mind, body, and spirit to act as one. Focuses on pride, concentration, repetition, self-control and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Martial Arts: Advanced – Ages 6+
Y Martial Arts will be offered to children and adults twice a week. Martial arts is an ancient method of training your mind, body, and spirit to act as one. Focuses on pride, concentration, repetition, self-control and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

PARENT & ME SPORTS

Parent & Me Basketball: Ages 3-5
This class will introduce the basics of passing, shooting and dribbling with the help of a parent or guardian. Skills, drills and mini games will provide a fun way to build a solid basketball foundation for the future.

Parent & Me T-Ball: Ages 3-5
This class will introduce and improve the fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding and batting. Equipment will be provided. Children are encouraged to bring their own gloves. The Y encourages healthy habits and a positive attitude toward exercise and physical fitness through fun and physical sports play.

Parent & Me Soccer: Ages 3-5
This class will engage youngsters with skill building activities that promote development with repeated movements of dribbling, passing and shooting drills with the parent’s help. Limited game play may be offered at the end of a class for team achievement. Cleats and shin guards are not needed but advised.

Parent & Me Football: Ages 3-5
This class will open your child’s eyes to the sport of football by learning the basic skills such as how to throw and catch a football. We will also go through a variety of drills to help enhance knowledge of the sport.  

Parent & Me Fun N Run: Ages 3-5
This class is designed for parents and their children to work on their endurance but having fun while doing so! There will be many obstacles to overcome but of course they will all be filled with lots of fun! Let’s Run N have some fun! 

Parent & Me Sport Exploration: Ages 3-5
This sport sampler is designed to play a different sport each week for 30 minutes. Each week a new sport will be introduced such as, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Kickball, T-Ball and agility work such as working through obstacle courses. These classes are designed for parents and their children to work through together!

 

PRESCHOOL SPORTS

Preschool Basketball: Ages 3-5
Your child will learn an array of different basketball techniques such as dribbling, passing and shooting while working together with their peers! This class is designed to promote and help improve independent skills while working through activities that help foster communication skills, enhance self-esteem and imagination on the court.

Preschool T-Ball: Ages 3-5
This class will introduce and improve the fundamentals of throwing, caching, fielding, and batting on their own to help improve independent skills. Equipment will be provided except gloves. Proper seasonal athletic attire and sneakers are preferred. 

Preschool Soccer: Ages 3-5
Our preschool soccer program offers these athletes to try and play on their own to help improve independent skills. During our time together, we will work on ball movement such as dribbling and passing and also work on shooting as well as game-like situations. 

Preschool Fun N Run: Ages 3-5
This class is designed for children from the ages of 3-5 years old to learn how to run, jump and explore! We will learn how to run in straight lines, jump through hoops and make our way through different obstacles but most importantly, we are going to have so much fun!

Preschool Sport Exploration: Ages 3-5
This class is designed to get children under the age of five years old, engaged and intrigued in sports on their own and with their peers! In this class, you will be introduced to sports such as basketball, soccer, football, baseball and much more! Get ready to find your favorite sports to play!

PeeWee P.E : Ages 3-5
This class will be centered around learning basic P.E and gym games! Kids will be introduced to games such as duck-duck-goose, balloon volleyball, Simon says, and more! Kids will get the chance to be active, learn new games, and make new friends!

Little Chefs: Ages 3-5
Come cook breakfast on Saturday mornings with us over at MacColl! Each week we will be learning a new recipe in which we can prepare for wearing our chef hats and aprons! 

Little Artists: Ages 3-5
Bring your best paint brush and get ready to mix all the colors of the rainbow! Come join us on Saturday mornings for a story read aloud and a craft to follow! Each little artist will receive an apron to use and keep!

Little Scientists: Ages 3-5
Get ready to explore science as a Little Scientist! When it’s time to enter the lab, participants will conduct a variety of science experiments where participants will get to be hands-on with science materials and work together to have fun! Get ready to learn and explore as a Little Scientist! 

SOCCER 

Co-Ed Youth Soccer League – Ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-13
Come play in our Spring Outdoor Soccer League! Teams will be created prior to the season. All skill levels are welcomed! Games will be played in all weather conditions unless canceled or delayed due to unsafe conditions.

Soccer Skills & Drills – Ages 6-9 & 10-13
A series of skills and drills that translate into set game play. Great for the player who is still learning the game as well as those who already understand game play. Class time will include dribbling, passing and shooting skill development.

 

BASKETBALL 

Youth Basketball League: Ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-13, & 14-17
League may run either 5v5 or 3v3.
Children will play against each other on teams in an environment that focuses on competition, sportsmanship, learning, and fun.

Basketball Skills: Beginner – Ages 6-9
At the beginner basketball skills level, our athletes will focus on passing, shooting and dribbling. Drills, team play, and mini games will look to keep players alert and interested as they learn to practice and play the right way.

Basketball Skills: Intermediate & Advanced – Ages 10-17
At the advanced basketball skills level, our focus is to enhance drills of passing, shooting and dribbling. Drills, team play, and game like situations will look to keep players alert and interested as they learn to practice and play the right way.

Extreme Sport Sampler: Ages 6-9 & 10-13
This Sport Sampler is designed to play a different sport each week for 45 minutes. Each week a new sport will be introduced such as, Basketball, Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Kickball, Frisbee, Wiffle Ball, Soccer, and agility work such as working through obstacle courses.  

 

YOUTH CLINICS

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC Ages 6-13
NFL Flag Football Clinic is a fun, fast-paced clinic for grades 1-7. Here, youth will work on their skills while learning the game of football. Games are 6 on 6 and will take place on our field. The participants will do skill work for approximately 30-40 minutes with their coaches, then play a game each week.
This Clinic is COED! YMCA Staff will coach, but parent volunteers are also encouraged!
Participants will work on the basics of passing, catching, route running, and team play while learning the rules of the game. Coaches will quarterback, but as the weeks go on, kids will play quarterback.
We will work on offensive and defensive skills, and plays will be introduced.

FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC Ages 6-13
At the MacColl YMCA, our field hockey clinic will provide our athletes with a variety of knowledge ranging from the basic fundamentals of field hockey to game-like situations. It is encouraged that athletes bring their own stick as well as shin guards & cleats/sneakers. However, sticks will be provided if needed! It’s always great when we stick together! 

SOFTBALL CLINIC Ages 6-13
At the MacColl YMCA, our softball clinic will provide our athletes with the basic skills and drills of softball. We will work on catching & receiving, batting, stances & positions, as well as practice game-like situations. It is encouraged that each athlete brings their own equipment such as gloves and bats!

TENNIS CLINIC Ages 6-13
Your child will acquire the fundamentals of all tennis strokes during our 4-week clinic. Our expert staff will also focus on developing your child’s hand-eye coordination and general athletic skills. The main focus will be on improving footwork, stroke development and the competitive/mental aspects of tennis.

BASEBALL CLINIC Ages 6-13
A great way to get kids playing ball, YMCA Youth Baseball puts kids on the field and gives them a chance to hit, catch, throw and learn all about how sportsmanship can be fun.
Not only will children have an opportunity to improve their technique, but they’ll also build social skills, gain confidence and develop leadership skills.

TRACK CLINIC Ages 6-13
Run, Jump and Sprint! Improve upon your fundamentals and advance past the basics of track through relays, sprints, and field events.