Category: Blog

Listening and Responding to Children Throughout April we’ve addressed the importance of understanding the Y’s abuse prevention policies, recognizing red flags and boundary violations and how to talk with your children about abuse. Now, it’s important that all parents and caregivers know how to respond to boundary violations and warning signs if children tell you...

Talking with Your Children About Abuse Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to your child about boundaries and preventing abuse. Young Children...

At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority – especially following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kids need a safe space now more than ever, and we take pride in the measures we’ve taken to help keep your kids safe. Here are some important tips...

In honor of Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on some of our amazing female volunteers and staff. Read our interviews to learn more about these female leaders who are helping the Y strengthen the foundations of community. Interview with Claudia Soo Hoo, Chief Operating Officer at the Merrimack Valley YMCA How long have...

In honor of Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on some of our amazing female volunteers and staff. Read our interviews to learn more about these female leaders who are helping the Y strengthen the foundations of community. Interview with Elaine Manke, Director of Grants & Research at the Merrimack Valley YMCA How long...

In honor of Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on some of our amazing female volunteers and staff. Read our interviews to learn more about these female leaders who are helping the Y strengthen the foundations of community. Interview with Yeraida Delgado, Child Care Contracts Administrator for the Andover/North Andover YMCA How long have...

In honor of Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on some of our amazing female volunteers and staff. Read our interviews to learn more about these female leaders who are helping the Y strengthen the foundations of community. Interview with Mary Jane Dinsmore, Chief Human Resources Officer for the Merrimack Valley YMCA How long...

JOIN OUR SWIM TEAM! Hurricane Swim Team Tryouts Saturday, April 10 Andover/North Andover YMCA from 12:00-3:00pm This tryout is for any competitive swimmer interested in joining our Hurricanes Swim Team. All levels and ages (8 & up) are welcome! Our program offers swimmers an opportunity to develop key skills and have great fun in the...

Welcome to beCAUSE whY: The monthly podcast of the Merrimack Valley YMCA, hosted by the President and CEO Frank Keneally. Each month we will highlight the programs and services of the Merrimack Valley YMCA. We’ll look at the community issues that our YMCA is addressing and you’ll get chance to meet the volunteers, staff, and...

In honor of Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on some of our amazing female volunteers and staff. Read our interviews to learn more about these female leaders who are helping the Y strengthen the foundations of community. Interview with Leah Pinette, Head Coach and Director of the Andover/North Andover YMCA Synchronized Swim Team...