Cambridge Police Youth Boxing and Fitness Program

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  • Cambridge Police Department and Cambridge YMCA
  • Free

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    We are a free gender-inclusive, noncontact, fitness-based boxing program held on twice per week in the evenings for Cambridge youth in grades 6-12.

    Registration required

    • Sign-up is ongoing

    Contact Office J.J. Jones via email to register! Registration is rolling throughout the school year.

    Cost

    This Program is free!

    No cost, All equipment is provided. Participants should dress for a workout, if possible. We can provide workout clothing and some personal care items for participants in need, they or a parent/guardian/worker can speak with program leaders about the need

    Location

    • In-person only.

    Cambridge YMCA

    820 Massachusetts Ave
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    United States

    Neighborhood
  • Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, Riverside, and The Port
  • Dates and Times

    This program runs during the school year.

    We meet twice per week, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:30 PM. This week we will run September 8th to December 22nd and January 12th to June 22nd.

    Additional information

    The Program is a collaboration between the Cambridge Police Department Youth & Family Services Unit and the Cambridge YMCA. The training is for learning the sport of boxing, and is available to boys and girls. Participants experience ranges from none at all, all the way up to professional.

    It focuses on physical and mental health, self-defense skill building, peer mentorship, relationship building, family support, social emotional learning, inclusion, individual growth in a group setting, accessibility, equity, and (most importantly) FUN.

    Free

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    Officer J.J. Jones

    Community Services Unit

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    This program runs during the school year.

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    Last updated August 19, 2025.