Recreation and Enrichment Programs

Recreation and Enrichment Programs- Year Round Offerings!

At NYS, we provide year-round recreational programming to annually engage over 2,000 young people of all ages, backgrounds, interests, and abilities in a safe environment. Youth are encouraged to explore new topics and skills, step out of their comfort zones, and connect with others. Programs are designed to introduce young people to a variety of activities throughout the year, as well have opportunities to try new things, without long-term commitments. Knowing that when young people have interests that they are passionate about they are more likely to create constructive goals and make healthier life choices, NYS engages youth right from the beginning, offering programming for ages 0-18 years.

Partnering with local businesses and community members enables NYS to offer expansive and diverse, age-appropriate programming including:

  • Infant through pre-school activities such as, morning music classes, open gym, “Dads and Donuts”, and Saturday morning learn-to-play sports classes
  • Arts, cooking, nature, creative, games, and STEM-based activities; team and individual sports, special outings, for school-age youth
  • Certification classes, such as CPR, babysitting, and boating safety, and trips for older teens
  • Free community events for all ages that allow families to explore, interact, and create special experiences and traditions: “Get Hooked” Fishing Tournament, Touch-a-Truck, Winter Kite Festival, Young Artists Craft Fair, NYS BBQ and Campout, and Cardboard Boat Regatta

We are also committed to making our programs more accessible by offering need-based financial aid. Roughly 15% of recreation program participants receive at least partial NYS scholarships. Additionally, NYS provides available funds to families with special needs requiring special staffing and/or accommodations to participate.

Our CORE Services

Recreation

Recreation Programs year round from Birth- 18 and Families! Visit our online registration page for updates and information (including the latest brochure).

Empowerment

NYS is committed to empowering our young people. The Newburyport Youth Council is a youth-led community engagement committee for grades 7-12. Learn more about the Youth Council.

Prevention

Newburyport Youth Services has chosen to develop its recreation, prevention and empowerment programming around the Positive Youth Development approach. Learn more about the 40 Assets and our “I Supoort YA” campaign.

Support

NYS provides support to children and families in a number of ways. From the Parent Speaker Series to crisis intervention, programs to mentoring. Learn more about all that we offer!

Community

NYS is committed to working with partners in the community to foster healthy youth development throughout the city! We are also passionate about enagaging young people in their own community.