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 is open now.
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)
Current Sessions
Fall
Classes: September 7, 2026 through November 29, 2026
Registration Window: Now through September 11
Registration Code: ARCFALL26
Winter
Classes: November 30, 2026 through March 14, 2027
Registration Window: Now through December 4
Registration Code: ARCWINTER26
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
Vary from 7 to 9 weeks depending upon season
Current Sessions
Fall 1
Classes: September 8, 2026 through October 15, 2026
Registration Window: August 16 through September 11
Registration Code: ARCFALL26
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
Classes: September 7 – December 19
Registration Window: August 20 – September 6
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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