Our wellness instructors are here for you; whether you need help getting started, a refreshed program as boredom is setting in or you have decided to train for your first marathon, we can and will help.  As a member of the Granite YMCA, you can receive up to 7 coaching sessions as part of your membership!

During your Coaching session you will be walked through all aspects of living a healthy life and leave with a clear program for success.  The goals are yours and the program is yours.  Typical orientations include the following components:

• General introduction to the facility
• Discussion around possible health concerns
• Goal setting; short and long term
• Warming up
• Flexibility work
• Cardiovascular training
• Resistance training
• Cooling down
• Reducing stress
• Program review

Our wellness instructors are always available to change, amend, or refresh your program whenever you need them to.  For more information or to make an appointment at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, please call 603-623-3558 or at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown, please call 603-497-4663.

Roller Fitness is a beginner Roller Skating Fitness Program for adults! No skating ability required. We will incorporate both off and on wheel exercises and drills to help you develop your skating and fitness levels. This is not Roller Derby and there is no hitting or bumping. This program will build camaraderie, community and friendships. Our beginner classes include the following and more!

• How to put on protective gear and class information
• Walking warm ups
• Off-skates - getting up-from floor position
• Getting up on skates
• Safely stopping
• Safely falling/rolling falls
• Skating skills & drills
• Games
• Cool-down free skate
• Off-Skates fitness & stretching

Join us for some fun fitness on wheels!

*REQUIRED for each class: roller skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard!

Roller Fitness - Intermediate is an intermediate roller skating fitness program for adults!  Prerequisite: skills test pass or prior participation.  This is not Roller Derby and there is no hitting or bumping.  This program will build camaraderie, community, and friendships.

Join us for some fun fitness on wheels!

* REQUIRED for each class: roller skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard!

For infants/toddlers and children up to 3 years old.  Adults accompany children in the water as their own instructors with guidance.  Children are introduced to the aquatic environment through exploration and are encouraged to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.  More experienced children will explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. 

For children aged 3-6 with little to some experience in the water but not yet able to swim or float without assistance.  Instructors assist children in the pool while they develop comfort with underwater exploration and basic safety skills as well as basic swimming skills like body positions, breath control, and basic movement through the water using the swim-float-swim skillset when they are ready.

Instructors assist children (ages 5-11) in the pool while they develop comfort with underwater exploration and basic safety skills as well as basic swimming skills like body positions, breath control, and basic movement through the water using the swim-float-swim skillset when they are ready.

For children aged 5+ who can swim 15 yards on their front and back, but not yet able to swim the full length of the pool on their own.  Instructors assist children in the pool while they develop intermediate swimming skills and gain confidence and endurance.

Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke, kick and butterfly kick.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Students continue to develop stroke technique and endurance in front crawl, back crawl, and learn the breaststroke and butterfly strokes.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and building endurance.

This class is designed for beginner adults with little or no swimming experience to gain confidence and comfort in the water.  Swimmers learn water adjustment, floating, safety skills, and are introduced to basic swimming strokes.

We are excited to offer adaptive swim lessons for individuals with learning or developmental disabilities!  Small group, private and semi-private swim lessons will be offered.  Our instructors are certified as Swim Whisperers through Swim Angelfish and will help work through the 14 roadblocks that individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Anxiety, Motor/assist, sensory delays, or other developmental or physical disabilities typically face around water.  We want to help children become more independent and confident around the water and give every child the space and environment to learn how to swim and achieve their goals.  Group lessons will be offered to preschool age children and youth.  Private lessons will be offered to individuals as well upon request limited space.  Please e-mail Katelyn Melendy at [email protected] for more information.

Pre swim team training designed for youth who have previously taken part in stage 5 and 6 swim lessons looking to join swim team in the future!  Participants will refine their stroke technique and build endurance in front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly.  Water safety is reinforced through treading water and building endurance.

This program is designed to give swimmers a more competitive workout with swimmers of the same ability and training level. Lanes will be split by ability and practices will be led by a YMCA Swim Coach. All participants will do the same workout, which will be provided by a member of the group or staff. This is a great opportunity to train with like-minded swimmers and to challenge each other, get a great workout, and have fun! If you are unsure if this group is right for you or for more information, please contact Erin O'Brien at [email protected].

The YMCA of Concord is having a swimming event to benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign. Challenge yourself to swim for two hours, pushing your limits to raise crucial funds for the Y's programs that benefit so many. Every stroke counts towards making a difference!

Join our East Coast Salsa class!  Learn basic level smooth footwork, rhythm, and dynamic partner techniques.  Partner preferred but not required.  Come dance, have fun, and build your confidence!

Join our East Coast Salsa class!  Learn intermediate level smooth footwork, rhythm, and dynamic partner techniques.  Partner preferred but not required.  Come dance, have fun, and build your confidence!

The kids are taking over the Y!  Welcome to KNO, where kids ages 3 to 12 years get to take a night out and play with their friends for a while.  With different themes and activities each month, this is sure to be a great time!  Did we mention dinner is included and it's all included with your membership?  So, tell the family you're going to the Y for Kids' Night Out, and we'll see you there!  (Children must be potty trained.)  Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the event.

Calling all teens who want to make a positive impact!  Leaders Club, a nationally recognized Y program, is a great opportunity to have fun and build a community with your peers, learn leadership skills, serve the community and Y programs through volunteer opportunities, enjoy health and wellness activities, and even travel for retreats and conferences!  Our club meets on a weekly basis and is FREE to Y members!  (Some costs associated with travel opportunities.)

For more information on participating in Leaders Club, please reach out to Meagan Bircher at [email protected].

The Concord Leaders Club meets on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm throughout the school year.  Meetings are in person at YMCA of Concord.