Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Youth Programs

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Programs includes Early Childhood Education for ages 3-5, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Service, Sports & Rec, and a Mental Wellness Program for all ages. It also offers an Aquatics Program that teaches water safety and learn-to-swim skills, Parent & Child for 6 months to 3½ years, Pre-School Beginner and Pre-School Experienced for 3- and 4-year-olds, School Age Classes for ages 5-15 years, and the Marlins Swim Team for ages 6 and up.

Programs

• Early Childhood Education — Ages 3-5 · Developmentally appropriate curriculum focusing on fun, warmth, security, exploration and discovery.
• Education — Designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career.
• Health & Wellness — Develops young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors, nurture well-being, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.
• Leadership & Service — Helps youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills to participate in the democratic process.
• Sports & Rec — Helps develop physical fitness, reduce stress and promote a positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills.
• Mental Wellness Program — All Ages · Three-tiered, comprehensive wellness program for all staff and members.
• Marlins Swim Team — Ages 6 and up · 12-month program; the team is described as a high caliber team in the greater Metropolitan area.
• Aquatics Program — All Ages · Teaches water safety and learn-to-swim skills.
• Parent & Child — 6 months – 3½ years · Introduction to Water Skills; recommended with an adult.
• Pre-School Beginner — 3 & 4 year olds · Beginner swim class with no parental assistance.
• Pre-School Experienced — 3 & 4 year olds · For children who are able to swim independently without a float 20 feet on front and at least 15 feet on their back.
• School Age Classes — Ages 5-15 years · Includes Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Swim Clinic.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Fall 1 2026 (Sep 8–Oct 18, 2026); Fall 2 2026 (Oct 26–Dec 20, 2026); Winter 2027 (Jan 4–Feb 7, 2027)

About the provider

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939. The mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Club serves local youth from more than 40 Northern Westchester communities. Its leadership and staff listed include Alyzza C. Ozer, Esq. (CEO), Alexandra Freer-Hernandez (Director of Operations), Eric Mitchell (Head Swim Team Coach/Director of Aquatics), Dennis Munson, Bob Rishel (Assistant Aquatics Director), and Christopher Beaudreault (Site Director).

Swim lessons: no parental assistance for preschool classes; no previous experience needed for some classes; class lengths are 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on level. Registration for the Fall 1 2026 session opens on Monday, August 24th at 12:01AM. The Club states its Aquatics Program is all ages and teaches water safety. Swim Clinic is separated into ages 7-10 and 11-15. Adult classes are ages 16+.

What families say

“My daughter is grateful to have gone to summer camp this year. Being able to be around kids her age helped pull her outside of a dark place. She needed the interaction with her friends after being home for so long.” — Nicole A., Club Kid Parent

“I lost my dad was I was in 7th grade. And swimming was kind of like an outlet form me. Even if you are having a rough day…the coaches are always there for you. Whether you need advice or anyone to listen.” — Maggie K., Malins Team Swimmer

“The Club is a home that not only houses me, but one that houses my development as a leader, an athlete, and more importantly, as a human being well equipped to make a difference in the world.” — Marie K., Youth of the Year, 2019

Last updated August 26, 2026.