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National YMCA swim program is taught in our pool. Each level of the program
includes stroke development and personal safety. It is recommended that new
participants who are unsure of which level is appropriate speak with Tracy Crane at 908-889-8880 for appropriate class level placement.
Credits/refunds will not be given if a child refuses to participate. For more information about credits/refunds, please refer to our "Welcome to the Y" pamphlet. |
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Pre-School Swim LessonsAll
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Pike 2 (3 - 5 Year Olds) Prerequisite: Can paddle on front, back, and side for 12 yards with a floatation belt and for 3 yards without one. Eel
(3 - 5 year olds) Ray
(3 - 5 YEAR OLDS) Starfish
(3 - 5 Year Olds) Sea turtles (3 - 5 Year Olds)
Come Back to the 3:45pm Monday/Wednesday and
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Like classes with low enrollment may be combined to avoid cancellation.
Learn to DiveFor swimmers ages 5-10, basic and form based dives from the edge of the pool will be taught. Participants must be at the Starfish/Guppy level and up. Tuesdays, 5:00-5:30pm
Adaptive AquaticsSplashers I (ages 3-6) Thursday, 3:30-4:00pm (January 28-March 11)
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Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6 - 12)
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Fish (45 Minutes) Flying
Fish (45 Minutes)
Shark
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PIRANHA PREP
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big fish (45 minutes, 2x per week)(shark level and up, Ages 9 - 14) |
| Competitive swim training program. Swimmers must be able to perform
100 yards of freestyle, 50 yards of backstroke and breaststroke, and
25 yards of basic butterfly. Members: $150.00 Basic: $233.00 |
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Competitive swim training program. Swimmers must be able to perform 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke, and 25 yards of basic breaststroke.
Members: $143.00
Basic: $222.00
Sign up for our 6-week Early Spring Mini Session which starts Monday, March 8th.
Mini Session classes are listed in bold.
Members: $55.00 Basic: $85.00
Learn personal safety and survival skills in and around aquatic environments including accident prevention, general aquatic info, personal aquatic safety info, basic survival skills & principles, non-swimming rescues, basic first aid and rescue breathing. Must be a minimum of 11 years old, be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, & dive head first into the water. A certificate of completion will be issued at the successful completion of the course. Fridays - 5:15-6:15pm
Members: $166.00 Basic: $254.00
Make a splash at your next birthday party in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA pool. The pool can be rented by YMCA members on Saturday evenings from 5:45-6:45 pm with the additional use of a party room to continue the celebration from 6:45-7:30 pm. Church and scout groups sponsored by a member are also welcome. Pool Rental - $270 (maximum of 25 participants). Price includes 2 lifeguards. For more information and availability, contact Tracy Crane at 908-889-8880.
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| Polliwog 1 |
3:45pm
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4:00pm |
3:45pm |
6:45pm 7:15pm 7:45pm |
10:15am |
| Polliwog 2 |
3:45pm |
3:30pm |
3:45pm |
6:15pm 6:45pm 7:15pm 7:45pm |
9:45am 10:45am 11:15am |
| Guppy |
3:45pm |
3:30pm |
3:45pm |
6:15pm 6:45pm 7:15pm 7:45pm |
10:15am 11:15am |
| Minnow | 3:45pm 4:15pm
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4:30pm |
4:15pm
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5:30pm 6:15pm 7:45pm |
10:45am 11:15am |
| Fish | 4:45pm | 4:45pm | 5:30pm | 11:45am | |
| Flying Fish | 4:45pm | 5:30pm | 11:45am | ||
| Shark | 4:45pm | 5:30pm | 11:45am | ||
| Big Fish | 4:45pm | 4:45pm | |||
| Little Fish | 4:00pm | 4:00pm | |||
Like Classes with low enrollment may be combined to avoid cancellation.
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must register each session. Due to the popularity of this program, there
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attendance policy. Members are encouraged
to sign up for just one class at a time.
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For those adults who have no knowledge of swimming. Skills taught: paddle stroke, deep water adjustment and floating. Wednesday: 9:30am, 9:00pm, 9:30pm |
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front crawl, back crawl and treading water. Must be comfortable in deep water. Tuesday: 11:00am; Wednesday: 9:00am, 9:30am, 9:00pm, 9:30pm |
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breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Wednesday: 9:00am, 9:30am, 9:00pm |
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program, focusing on stroke development and endurance training. Wednesday: 9:30pm; Friday: 9:15am |
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Now is the chance to conquer your lifelong fears of water! Instructors will guide you through your journey with a combination of guided meditation/visualization, and techniques to help you control your body in a weightless environment. The focus of this clinic is on comfort and control both in and around water, not on swim strokes. Classes take place in the pool area and include in and out of water activities on the following dates/times:
Monday, 4/12 6:30-7:45 pm
Tuesday, 4/13 5:30-7:00 pm
Wednesday, 4/14 6:30-7:45 pm
Thursday, 4/15 6:30-7:45 pm
This is a 4 day clinic. Please prepare to attend all 4 days. Dress comfortably in shorts, t-shirt and sandals (or bare feet) with your bathing suit on underneath, and bring a towel on deck with you.
Members: $25.00
Ever since you were a kid, you probably wanted to try diving. Now you can learn the fastest growing sport in the world!
Classroom, pool and open water training are used to introduce diving skills in an easy, step-by-step fashion. Small classes and individual attention make this program fun and enjoyable.
The first night is a FREE introductory session. For more information, call Ocean Explorers at 732-906-8400. Please do not call the YMCA. Special discounts for YMCA full members.

Each year, thousands of people are injured in swimming-related accidents. By placing an emphasis on water safety and implementing awareness programs, the YMCA continues to take proactive measures in its goal of preventing drowning and water-related accidents. Not only is swimming a safety and survival skill, but it is a lifelong activity that can help maintain overall heath and well being.
Join us in helping to promote water safety in the community from April 5th through April 9th! Events are open to the community.
Participants must register for classes at the Member Service Desk.
American Red Cross Infant & Child CPR Course: Prepare yourself to recognize and handle an emergency. Tuesday, April 6th, 6:30-9:30 pm
Fee: $35 (includes course materials)
Introduction to Swimming Basics:
Ages 7-12 (2 days) Monday, 4/5 & Wednesday, 4/7, 5:30-6:00 pm
Ages 3-6 (2 days) Monday, 4/5 & Wednesday, 4/7, 6-6:30 pm
Ages 12-17 (1 day) Thursday, April 8th, 5:00-6:00 pm
Ages 18 & up (1 day) Thursday, April 8th, 6:00-7:00 pm
Fee: $5
Introduction to Parent/Child Swimming
Designed for the parent and child to be in the water together, working on basic skills and water orientation.
Ages 6 months to 30 months - Wednesday, April 7th 6:30-7:00 pm
Ages 2-3 yrs - Wednesday, April 7th 7:00-7:30 pm
Fee: $5
Family CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Bring the whole family & join us at the pool for family CATCH activities that combine fun with fitness! Friday, April 9th 4:45-5:30pm. Free!
FREE Aquatic Program Sampling Day, April 10th
Come in and see what we have to offer at the pool! Try out some different aquatic activities to see what you like! Bring a bathing suit and towel. Bring your family. Sample the following programs:
Aquatic Personal Training 12:30-1:00 pm
Aquatics for Arthritis 12:30-1:00 pm
Deep Water Aerobics 1:00-1:30 pm
Shallow Water Aerobics 1:00-1:30 pm
Parent/Child Swim Lessons 1:30-2:00 pm
Water Running 1:30-2:00 pm
Youth Swim Lessons 2:00-2:30 pm
Pre-school Swim Lessons 2:00-2:30 pm
Adult Swim Lessons 2:30-3:00 pm
Teen Swim Lessons 2:30-3:00 pm
SPLASH PASS: Share the fun and bring a friend to your favorite Water Aerobics class! Pick up a SPLASH PASS from your instructor starting the week of March 22nd. (Excludes Arthritis Aquatics Program)
*Participants who are not YMCA members must complete a liability waiver upon registration for SPLASH programs.