New Bedford YMCA
Private
The New Bedford YMCA (YMCA Southcoast) runs Camp Frederick Douglass, a summer day camp at 25 S. Water Street named for the abolitionist's time in New Bedford. Daily activities include gym and outdoor games, swimming, rock climbing, archery, and drama, with campers learning local Frederick Douglass history through projects, field trips, and museum visits.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact New Bedford YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Jessica ThorburnI really wanted my son who happens to be on the spectrum do the swimming program however the supervisor would not help me out financially. Which I guess is fine but when they won’t even let me do some form of payment plan it kind of puts a damper on things for us single mothers. Its not like I wasn’t going to pay I just wanted to split payments but they wouldn’t work with me.
★★★★★Dorcas RamirezGreat community, trainers are awesome. I taken the lift class with Robin and believe it she is the best. Great staff always in their best to answer or help. Love the pool , track and of course the gym 🏋️♂️ 💪 🙃 👌
★★★Andi HendersonI’ve been going to this gym for a few months now. The equipment is decent, but sometimes it gets really crowded during peak hours. Overall, it's a great place to work out if you can find a good time to go.
★Justin TTerrible swim culture at this Y. I showed up to the pool at 6:45 to swim and was flat out told by other swimmers that they would not split a lane with me. On the lap times printout they hand out and their website it says that swimmers are supposed to be 3 to a lane if there aren’t enough lanes. I feel that it is misrepresentation to have this policy on the Y’s marketing materials and not enforce it because it severely limits the capacity of the pool for lap swimming. There are only 4 lanes open in the morning. For only 8 people to swim laps at a time is completely ridiculous in a gym this size. I spoke to a friend who is also a member who has had the same issue of people refusing to split lanes. The lifeguard just sits there and does not intervene. I joined this gym to use the pool. If I can’t use the pool, there are plenty of less expensive gyms in the area where I can go. I don’t wake up at 6:00 to get to the gym and watch other people exercise. You need to do something to address your terrible swim culture here because this is not something I have experienced at other Ys and gyms where I have swam.
★★★★★Faith BrowneHad an amazing experience here with Gail , Jake and Robin!! They were helpful and understanding through my whole process of starting a membership here. They have very good employees working here that give you the upmost respect. Happy to be going to a place I feel welcomed and greeted every time I walk through the door . Thank you for making my experience signing up great!!❤️