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 Westwood YMCA, we understand that swim lessons are more than just stroke development. The children learn how to swim in an outdoor environment on the pristine Quidnick Reservoir. As they learn to swim, children also develop endurance, self-confidence, and an appreciation for water safety. Each individual child is assessed on their swimming ability, and are placed into the appropriate swimming class. 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.

Swim Lesson Schedule

• 3:30-5:30pm Tuesday & Thursday Swim Lessons
• 9:00-11:30am Saturday Swim Lessons

Registration

2022 Private Swim Lessons Registration

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If you love to swim, boat, hike, fish, camp, or just breath in fresh clean air, Westwood YMCA is the place for you and your family! With 80 acres of heavily-wooded land carefully preserved for camping, hiking, and day camp activities as well as nearly 300 acres of pristine water for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, visitors always find something exciting to do.

The facility offers rentals during the summer season. Enjoy a weekend stay with family in our Executive Cabin or lake side cabins. Celebrate the big moments in the Mirimichi Lodge, which can be rented along side waterfront, waterslide, athletic courts, ropes course, and more. For more information, see the rental rate and contracts below, for any questions please call (401) 397-7779.

Rental Rates 2022
Cabin Rental Contract 2022
Group Events & Cabin Rental Contract 2022

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Children that attend one of Westwood YMCA’s summer camps will get to enjoy innovative programming in a beautiful setting that consists of 80 acres of heavily wooded land preserved for camping and hiking and the expansive and pristine Quidnick Reservoir used for activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. The day camps are ideal for children age 5 and older. Camps are available for members and non-members. Families can apply for financial assistance and sibling discounts.

Camp Rainbow is for children entering kindergarten through grade 2. Campers learn about healthy lifestyles and engage in activities to increase their social, emotional and physical development.

Camp Exploration is for children entering grades 3 to 5, who learn new skills such as boating and archery while improving their swimming ability with daily lessons.

Camp Adventure is for children entering grades 6 to 8, who concentrate on swimming and plan activities to develop leadership skills and build character.

Summer Camp 2023 Brochure
Pre Camp 2023 Application
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Summer Camp 2023 Application
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Westwood YMCA offers: Counselor In Training, and Leader in Training programs. It is designed to help young individuals develop leadership skills while still enjoying the camp experience. Acceptance into the program requires a full four week commitment. Individuals will need to complete the application, submit narrative answers in typed form and have two letters of recommendation. They will also be required to interview with the program director or unit leaders.

CIT/LIT Summer Program 2022 Agreement
CIT/LIT Summer Program 2022 Application

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Parents and guardians in the Coventry and Exeter-West Greenwich area that need childcare for kindergarten age children (5 years old by September 1) or before and after school services for youngsters from the first grade to sixth grade can trust the Westwood YMCA to provide safe, affordable and convenient options. Programs are packed with learning opportunities, fitness readiness activities, arts and crafts, sports play and quiet games. In addition, events are held in observance of holidays and special occurrences such as the first day of a season. Healthy snacks are also provided.

For more information, locations, and applications see the Childcare Page.