New Bedford

25 South Water Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: 508-997-0734
Fax: 508-991-7371

Conveniently located in the heart of historic downtown New Bedford, this 60,000 sq. ft. full facility YMCA offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. Facility highlights include an indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, indoor running track, stadium stairs, rock climbing wall, two gymnasiums, youth and adult wellness centers, game bikes, swimming lessons, land and water aerobics, yoga, pilates, spinning classes, preschool and afterschool childcare, babysitting and family prime time.

YMCA New Bedford Hurricanes Swim Team

Child Care services are available for Preschool (ages 2.9 – 5 years) and Afterschool care (grades K-6). Child Watch babysitting services is designed to accommodate children ages 3 months – 9 years for limited amounts of time (1-2 hours) while parents use the facility. For more information and rates see the Program Guide.

The site of YMCA Camp Frederick Douglass, the New Bedford YMCA offers a small, positive traditional camp setting for up to 100 children, allowing the individuality of each camper to flourish throughout the summer. Parents or Guardians are responsible for providing transportation. School vacation camp is also offered during December, February and April public school vacation weeks. For more information, contact the Afterschool/Camp Director at mhebert@ymcasouthcoast.org or 508-997-0734, Ext. 27. Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).

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The New Bedford YMCA is the perfect setting for youth groups, team building programs on the rock wall, school programs, and children’s birthday parties. Please call 508-997-0734 for details. Guests must abide by the no alcohol and no smoking policy.

Facility Summer Hours:

Monday– Thursday......... .. 5:30am – 8:30pm
Friday .............................. ..5:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday ............................ 7:30am – 4:00pm
Sunday.............................. 10:00am - 4:00pm*
Last Sunday Opening June 22nd

New Bedford

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