Athol Area YMCA Youth Programs

Athol Royalston Middle School, 545 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331

mapAthol Royalston Middle School, 545 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331

About

Athol Area YMCA Youth Programs offers Swim Team for swimmers ages 4 and over who can successfully swim 25 yards without a bubble. It also offers Swim Lessons, including Parent/Child Class, Level 1 through Level 6, Teen/Adult Lesson, Adaptive Lessons, and private lessons for all ages. Water Fitness includes Hydrobics, Swimnastics, and Aqua Tabata.

Programs

  • Swim Team — Swimmers ages 4 and over who can successfully swim 25 yards without a bubble
  • Swim Lessons — Ages 13+ for Teen / Adult Lesson; other classes for children and students of all ages · Includes Parent/Child Class, Level 1 through Level 6, Teen / Adult Lesson, Adaptive Lessons, and private lessons for all ages.
  • Water Fitness — Includes Hydrobics, Swimnastics, and Aqua Tabata.

At a glance

  • Ages: 4–18 years old
  • Facility hours: As of Sunday, May 31st, 2026: Monday-Friday 4:30am-8:00pm; Saturday 7:00am-12:00pm; Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm

About the provider

The Athol Area YMCA is committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of all individuals, families and the community through quality programs and services that build healthy spirit, mind and body. Its leadership team includes Seth Kelley, CEO; Emily White, Program Director Sports Director/Membership Director/Community Center/Teens & Youth/Childwatch; Charlene McDonough, Business Office Manager; Laurie Saisa, Child Care Services Director; Kristen Mallet, Preschool Director; Elizabeth Day, Healthy Living Director; Erin Kimball, Program Director Aquatics/Camps; Charon Maier, Financial Aid; and Melissa Clough, Resident Case Manager. The organization also lists, “For Social Responsibility: Do Good. Be Better. Volunteer!”

Swim team: younger swimmers are not allowed to attend the later practice; older swimmers who are not ready for the intense workout may choose to attend the earlier practice; fees are waived during the 2-week trial period. Swim lessons: see pool schedule for class days and times or call the YMCA; class size is kept to a minimum for Teen / Adult Lesson and private lessons can be set up by contacting Barbara.

Last updated September 1, 2026.

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