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Cambridge Youth Boxing and Fitness Program

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Cambridge Youth Boxing and Fitness Program

The Cambridge Youth Boxing and Fitness Program is a collaborative effort between the Cambridge Police Department Family and Social Justice Section and the Cambridge YMCA. Established in 2011, the program has since become a nationally recognized staple of the Cambridge community and a flagship initiative of the Cambridge Police Department.

About the Program

Our program is led by a Cambridge Police Officer, a Licensed Social Worker from the Cambridge Police Department, and YMCA partners. We offer a gender-inclusive, non-contact, fitness-based boxing program designed specifically for Cambridge youth in grades 6-12.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Self-Defense
  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Peer Mentorship
  • Relationship Building
  • Family Support
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Inclusion
  • Individual Growth in a Group Setting
  • Accessibility and Equity
  • Fun

Program Details:

  • Classes Resume: Monday, September 16, 2024, and run through the school year. (If there is no school, there will be no class)
  • Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Cambridge YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Cost: FREE
Registration:  To register or for more information, please contact Officer J.J. Jones via email: jjones@cambridgepolice.org 

 


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