{"id":2126,"date":"2025-11-12T13:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/?post_type=program&#038;p=2126"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:44:47","slug":"y-abilities-programs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/program\/y-abilities-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Y Abilities Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-129piwe-cf653fe44637f89d9591f82d265c5240 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  page-title-wrap blue avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-11srbb2-dfea4609e910e3c157bdd812397b2641 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-11srbb2-dfea4609e910e3c157bdd812397b2641 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-zo03zy-4e78b232f3aa681df6f89e88e3057b7d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Y Abilities Programs<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-w0e8q6-76c0b2c3f88a6103a4d2c0af518da13e main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_tab_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-33fbi6-2ccaf72391bfbafc0fc73acab7e92ee8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mieyc4lz-848c9eab4784c5deb71f040a81a8d6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock color-heading-orange contain-large'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Merrimack Valley YMCA is committed to inspiring others to reach their full potential, offering numerous programs to support people with disabilities age 15+. Below are the program offerings for Y Abilities. Please note, not every program is offered year-round. For more information, please <a href=\"mailto:inclusive@mvymca.org\">contact Jessica Borges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sascv2-acb6f1820700d5ca74a23017478508bc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-sascv2-acb6f1820700d5ca74a23017478508bc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-sascv2-acb6f1820700d5ca74a23017478508bc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_video '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-video av-mieycbvm-ed8e2fe4cf401b305ae4a6c06d5a36e1 avia-video-16-9 contain-small av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always av-lazyload-immediate av-lazyload-video-embed'  itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/youtu.be\/k6DvkM9eSro'><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inclusion Programs at the Merrimack Valley YMCA\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k6DvkM9eSro?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Sign up via the <a href=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/membership\/mv-ymca-app\/\">MV YMCA app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nbr3ji-822dd51e7e4ec6ea4d27740415a00e6c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-nbr3ji-822dd51e7e4ec6ea4d27740415a00e6c{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-nbr3ji-822dd51e7e4ec6ea4d27740415a00e6c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mieyfehv-6dba8173c992982b7bc2117ffefd27bb  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  accordion-wrap orange-in-tab toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieyf3n1-8f014f1e4d21e14468b974ef5ec2c666'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Y-Abilities &amp; Friends Spin\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Y-Abilities &amp; Friends Spin\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Y-Abilities &amp; Friends Spin\">Y-Abilities & Friends Spin<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This is a sensory friendly spin class designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities, their friends, and caregivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieyfcte-f7f24bcd340441da1695929504e5650e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Y-Abilities &amp; Friends Cardio\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Y-Abilities &amp; Friends Cardio\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Y-Abilities &amp; Friends Cardio\">Y-Abilities & Friends Cardio<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Y-Abilities Cardio focuses on providing safe, accessible, and effective cardiovascular workouts for people of all abilities, body types, ages, and fitness levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-kflyem-8447f59b725518284e5e9a95df996884 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-miez1mtm-91191490aaca6536ed89ce2ae3ee238a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-miez1mtm-91191490aaca6536ed89ce2ae3ee238a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-miez1mtm-91191490aaca6536ed89ce2ae3ee238a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-miez1mtm-91191490aaca6536ed89ce2ae3ee238a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-17  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3001 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3001 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities.jpg\" alt='YMCA program that supports people with disabilities age 15+' title='y-abilities'  height=\"600\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mieyhuhf-2350387c52b3825f20b8ad154afe6247\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-mieyhuhf-2350387c52b3825f20b8ad154afe6247{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-2' class='av-layout-tab av-mieyhuhf-2350387c52b3825f20b8ad154afe6247 av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  el_before_av_tab_sub_section  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"2\" data-tab-section-id=\"clubs\"><div class=\"av-layout-tab-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><div  class='flex_column av-irmqxa-8d935de9b929d04e08df0d4a071f33ad av_one_full  avia-builder-el-19  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mieyi342-2a78e034d176bec8425f61461cc07b99 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock color-heading-purple contain-large'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Clubs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Y Abilities Clubs are month-to-month programs that are open to both members and non-members. Clubs run 1-2 times per week, depending on the club. Rates are based on your membership level and are billed monthly. You must register and pay each month to secure your spot for that month. Please note that all programs have limited availability to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h7i7q6-8a8a15b43850cc20648dd4b466755624\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-h7i7q6-8a8a15b43850cc20648dd4b466755624{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-h7i7q6-8a8a15b43850cc20648dd4b466755624 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mieyj1qk-ecde9709c44f2f1ceba805a9eabf3407  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  accordion-wrap purple-in-tab toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieyifvl-dff8807ebfa1bba8359e3b9922bdbe76'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Pickleball Club\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Pickleball Club\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Pickleball Club\">Pickleball Club<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Whether you\u2019re brand new to pickleball or already love the sport, you\u2019ll find encouragement, friendship, and opportunities to build skills at your own pace and in an inclusive, welcoming environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieyioky-96e461a564494c15802c98b780b93110'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Powerlifting Club\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Powerlifting Club\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Powerlifting Club\">Powerlifting Club<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Weightlifting and strength training adapted for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Workouts will be adapted to meet the needs and abilities of each participant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieyiz5t-a0b2d1fa43460227f7b9d5dd263641a6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Yoga Club\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Yoga Club\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Yoga Club\">Yoga Club<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A welcoming, accessible, and supportive practice designed for all bodies, all abilities, and all identities. Whether you&#8217;re new to yoga or have an established practice, this class creates a space where everyone can move, breathe, and connect at their own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-miupupwa-9344c14d2224d2ea268bde1f5863cbd0\">\n#top .hr.av-miupupwa-9344c14d2224d2ea268bde1f5863cbd0{\nmargin-top:50px;\nmargin-bottom:50px;\n}\n.hr.av-miupupwa-9344c14d2224d2ea268bde1f5863cbd0 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100px;\nborder-color:#90278e;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-miupupwa-9344c14d2224d2ea268bde1f5863cbd0 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mieym1g0-734bd20ecb845f2e5cc9a3e4402a1cdf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock color-heading-purple contain-large'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Club Cost<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Household Membership:<\/strong> $50 per club<br \/>\n<strong>All Other Membership Types:<\/strong> $82 per club<br \/>\n<strong>Non-Member (Community):<\/strong> $100 per club<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mieyus2q-7bca37732df7a6fc5456f45c543c52e9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mieyus2q-7bca37732df7a6fc5456f45c543c52e9{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mieyus2q-7bca37732df7a6fc5456f45c543c52e9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mieyugp9-7d843ad1538effa71056a1e92e03d689-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/operations.daxko.com\/Online\/3101\/ProgramsV2\/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG30919'  class='avia-button av-mieyugp9-7d843ad1538effa71056a1e92e03d689 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Register Now!\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Register Now!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mieyoj3d-bc5ff0c1ee43876519e4aae2475eaed5\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-mieyoj3d-bc5ff0c1ee43876519e4aae2475eaed5{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-3' class='av-layout-tab av-mieyoj3d-bc5ff0c1ee43876519e4aae2475eaed5 av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  el_before_av_tab_sub_section  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"3\" data-tab-section-id=\"fee-based-programs\"><div class=\"av-layout-tab-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><p><div  class='flex_column av-edw5wu-8af11f339c3346374365191684a67ec4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mieyn3vl-86d4e9bb972a002da19112ddb25b32a0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock color-heading-green'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Fee-Based Programs<\/h2>\n<p>These programs are open to both members and non-members. Registration cost depends on your membership level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cs4h32-891549d3e5b7613e43ca7708cd92e306\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-cs4h32-891549d3e5b7613e43ca7708cd92e306{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-cs4h32-891549d3e5b7613e43ca7708cd92e306 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mieynqm2-73b6fa036147590848ff091a4e1e9014  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  accordion-wrap green-in-tab toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieyne8n-fcb9f891bc5f9480687bed30a3e5330f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Stronger Together\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Stronger Together\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Stronger Together\">Stronger Together<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This eight-week program offers adaptive fitness exercises, structured social engagement, and mindfulness training, all tailored to support individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Join us to build strength, confidence, and community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mieynnoy-7b55a3d69a0e8d5d2ce86af80ec98740'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Y-Abilities Swim\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Y-Abilities Swim\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Y-Abilities Swim\">Y-Abilities Swim<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This class prioritizes skill development and skill progression, with a strong emphasis on water safety skills. Core skills include floating, climbing safely in and out of the pool, and learning the fundamentals of basic swim strokes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-agosda-93306c357ed3a9cf0745534ecee8f53a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-agosda-93306c357ed3a9cf0745534ecee8f53a{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-agosda-93306c357ed3a9cf0745534ecee8f53a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mieysrxc-3f7c1bfbd79ded5194aba3e72bcbe2c0-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/operations.daxko.com\/Online\/3101\/ProgramsV2\/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG30919'  class='avia-button av-mieysrxc-3f7c1bfbd79ded5194aba3e72bcbe2c0 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Register Now!\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Register Now!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-9nbh3i-853995d132d21de19ee087862e4bf17f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-miez36wb-e70c4dc70ce8210a2d60d5b6c5732899\">\n.avia-image-container.av-miez36wb-e70c4dc70ce8210a2d60d5b6c5732899 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-miez36wb-e70c4dc70ce8210a2d60d5b6c5732899 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-miez36wb-e70c4dc70ce8210a2d60d5b6c5732899 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-35  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3003 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3003 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-swim.jpg\" alt='YMCA swimming for people with disabilities' title='y-abilities-swim'  height=\"600\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-swim.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-swim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-swim-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-swim-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mieyor0s-0df4a73802fce95e3a6d4fc22c2abe16\">\n.av-layout-tab.av-mieyor0s-0df4a73802fce95e3a6d4fc22c2abe16{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-tab-section-1-4' class='av-layout-tab av-mieyor0s-0df4a73802fce95e3a6d4fc22c2abe16 av-animation-delay-container  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_tab_sub_section  avia-builder-el-last  ' data-av-deeplink-tabs=\"\" data-av-tab-section-content=\"4\" data-tab-section-id=\"special-olympics-partnership\"><div class=\"av-layout-tab-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><p><div  class='flex_column av-72rfe6-741bc656e16aad0e52c8c7aeee00f8e1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mieypixd-7822e10acb653dd2893a534d37aa0236 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock color-heading-blue bullet-list'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Special Olympics Partnership<\/h2>\n<p>The Andover\/North Andover YMCA has also partnered with the Special Olympics of Massachusetts to bring additional programs to teens and adults. These programs are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fall offering:<\/strong> Pickleball<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter offering:<\/strong> Floor Ball<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring offering:<\/strong> Powerlifting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-inzge-38102cb7740375f059a75d2a36d2e6cc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-inzge-38102cb7740375f059a75d2a36d2e6cc{\nheight:25px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-inzge-38102cb7740375f059a75d2a36d2e6cc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-e70pa-c31a8314d77c45ddc3dc4f1635850f8f-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/operations.daxko.com\/Online\/3101\/ProgramsV2\/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG30919'  class='avia-button av-e70pa-c31a8314d77c45ddc3dc4f1635850f8f av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Register Now!\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Register Now!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-34th26-942b3dd0c323ac10a7769cb85429dcdf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mieyyg83-8434494e40f0655c2d4c92c18225b963\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mieyyg83-8434494e40f0655c2d4c92c18225b963 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mieyyg83-8434494e40f0655c2d4c92c18225b963 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mieyyg83-8434494e40f0655c2d4c92c18225b963 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-42  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3000 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3000 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-powerlifting.jpg\" alt='Y Abilities powerlifting' title='y-abilities-powerlifting'  height=\"600\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-powerlifting.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-powerlifting-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-powerlifting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mvymca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/y-abilities-powerlifting-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_tab_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-1e8a3ce218f0e023b5598bc47206fb8b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_tab_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mnrvt09h-7816beccb01fd31b9f33ce3aaf81d02d\">\n#top .hr.av-mnrvt09h-7816beccb01fd31b9f33ce3aaf81d02d{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:50px;\n}\n.hr.av-mnrvt09h-7816beccb01fd31b9f33ce3aaf81d02d .hr-inner{\nwidth:100px;\nborder-color:#dd5828;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mnrvt09h-7816beccb01fd31b9f33ce3aaf81d02d hr-custom  avia-builder-el-44  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mnrvs0e6-5e1f4849151c061831248c35163158b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock color-heading-orange'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Financial Assistance<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It is the goal of the Merrimack Valley YMCA to provide services for individuals and families who wish to participate in the activities and programs of the Y, regardless of their ability to pay. Our financial assistance program is made possible thanks to the many generous donors who support the Merrimack Valley YMCA. 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