Saving Lives Swim Program
Learning how to swim is a critical part of childhood development, and important to ensure the safety of children around bodies of water. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are valuable for both parents and children, which is why Northeast Arc Early Intervention (EI) is now offering to cover the costs of swimming lessons for eligible EI participants. Below, find eligibility information as well as available swim classes in our area.
Eligibility
All children 6 months or older who have a signed plan in Northeast Arc’s Early Intervention program.
What Northeast Arc Will Cover
Northeast Arc will cover the cost of 1 multi-session course per eligible child.
Available Courses
Northeast Arc has partnered with the YMCA of the North Shore, YMCA of Metro North, and JCC of the North Shore to offer swim lessons to families. Find more information on their offerings below, and be sure to note the different registration processes.
Registration for summer lessons at the YMCAs of Metro North and the YMCAs of the North Shore are now closed. Registration dates for fall sessions will be posted to this site soon. It may still be possible to organize Create Your Own Swim Groups at the JCC of the North Shore, Marblehead.
YMCA of the North Shore
Locations
Gloucester: Glen T. MacLeod YMCA
Greater Beverly YMCA
Haverhill YMCA
Marblehead – Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
Ipswich Family YMCA and Rowley Campus
Salem YMCA
Class Options
Parent and Child (6-36 months)
Pre-school Swim (3-5 years)
Water Wise
Current Sessions
Fall
Dates TBD
For Assistance
Farrah Dube-Parent: dubef@northshoreymca.org or 978-921-1430
Helene Feeley: feeleyh@northshoreymca.org or 978-564-3455
Patrick Bourckel: bourckel@northshoreymca.org or 978-564-3944
YMCA of Metro North
Locations
Peabody: Torigian YMCA (Adaptive Swim Lessons Available)
Lynn: Demakes YMCA
Melrose YMCA
Saugus YMCA (Summer classes only)
Class Options
Summer Session (9 weeks)
Fall Sessions (7-8 weeks)
Current Sessions
Fall
Fall 1
- September 2 to October 26
- Registration opens August 18
Fall 2
- October 27 to December 21
- Registration opens October 13
(Use code: ARCSUMMER25)
For Assistance
Chris Morales (Peabody): cmorales@metronorthymca.org or 978-977-9622
Peyton Barooshian (Peabody): pbarooshian@metronorthymca.org or 978-977-9622
Ashley Alves (Lynn): aalves@metronorthymca.org or 781-842-8811 (extension 209)
Roubins Gurrier (Melrose): rguerrier@metronorthymca.org or 781-665-4360 EXT 318
Jess Murray (Saugus): jmurray@metronorthymca.org or 781-813-3840
JCC of the North Shore
Location
4 Community Rd., Marblehead
Class Options
Parent and Child (6-30 months)
Pre-school Swim (2.5-7 years)
Group Lessons (Sundays Only)
Create your own Group (3-4 children, up to 8 sessions, dates and times as agreed upon, must identify your own group, Northeast Arc will only cover costs for group members enrolled in EI program)
Current Sessions
Fall
Dates TBD (Registration opens in August for Sunday Group Lessons)
Sunday: 10 a.m. Level 1 Class
Sunday 10:30am Level 2 Class
Sunday 11 a.m. Level 3 Class
Sunday 11:30 a.m. Level 4 Class
To register, contact Rachel Kidd-Levy at jswimacademy@jccns.com or 857 285-7930 and identify yourself as enrolled in the Northeast Arc Swim Program
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