Y I Swim 2026

Underwater Mermaid Party

Grab your family and come swim with mermaids, play with inflatable sharks, and snap some pictures at our photo booth at our Underwater Mermaid Party on Saturday, June 20th!

The Underwater Mermaid Party cost is $50 per family, including party access and one photo strip from the photo booth.

All process go towards providing more than 200 individuals with swim lessons in the Merrimack Valley community.

YMCA Pool Rules and Policy will apply during this event:

Bring your favorite pool toy! Large floats and inflatables are not permitted.

Swimmers ages 7 and under and those who require the use of a lifejacket, puddle jumper or other swim aid, must be accompanied by and adult (ages 18+) in the pool.

Full list of pool rules and policies: https://mvymca.org/swimming-and-pools/pool-schedules/andover-north-andover-pool-schedule-2/.

Space to the Underwater Mermaid Party is limited!

175 Challenge

Are you ready to swim for 175 to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the YMCA?

Challenge yourself in the pool, track your progress on our big board, and help raise money to support swim lessons for youth and adults in our community.

Swimmers of all ages and ability levels are welcome
$25 participation fee
Participants will receive a commemorative Y-I-Swim / Y-175 Swim Cap

There are four challenges to take on, including:

Swim 175 laps
Swim 1.75 miles (112 laps)
Swim 175 minutes
175 minutes of water fitness

The 175 Challenge runs from June 13-20.

Masters Mini Meet

Brush off your competitive swimming skills and swim for a cause!

Challenge yourself in the pool and help raise money to support swim lessons for youth and adults in our community.

Swimmers of all ages and ability levels are welcome
$25 participation fee
Participants will receive a commemorative Y-I-Swim / Y-175 Swim Cap

Masters Mini Meet will take place on Saturday, June 20.

10-10:30 am: Check-in and warm-up
10:30 am-12:00 pm: Masters Mini Meet

Thank you for your support to Y I Swim!

Each year, the Merrimack Valley YMCA provides thousands of swim lessons to children, youth, and adults throughout our community. Learning to swim is an essential life skill that builds confidence, promotes health, and helps keep people safe in and around the water. We are proud that the Merrimack Valley YMCA makes swim lessons accessible to all and we never turn away any individual or family that needs financial assistance.

By supporting Y I Swim, you help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to learn lifesaving water safety and swimming skills. Your participation and generosity directly support aquatic programming that makes a lasting impact.

This year's event features something for everyone! Join us for our Underwater Mermaid Party, take on the new 175 Challenge, or cheer on participants in the Masters Mini Meet. You can also support our Hurricanes Swim Team.