Pre-School | Youth | Adult
The 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.

  

Pre-School Swim Lessons

All preschool swim lessons are 30 minutes.

  

Parent/Child (6 months to 30 months)
Program is a parent/child aquatic program that includes basic water orientation, with the instructor guiding the parent in teaching their child the basic skills of water adjustment. (Parent to child ratio must be 1:1)
Perch (Ages 2 - 3 year olds)
This parent/child class is structured with emphasis placed on independence & group learning. Children over the age of 3 must enroll in Pike 1 or Pike 2. (Parent to child ratio must be 1:1)
Pike 1 (3 - 5 year olds) Children must be 3 years old by first class.
For the beginner who cannot swim independently without floatation. Note: Credits/refunds 
are not provided for swimmers who are fearful of class. Instead, swimmer moves to Perch.

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)
Prerequisite: Can paddle on front, back, and side for 25 yards while wearing a floatation belt and for 6 yards without one.

Ray (3 - 5 YEAR OLDS)
Prerequisite: Can paddle on front, back, and side for 12 yards without floatation.

Starfish (3 - 5 Year Olds)
 Prerequisite: Can swim rudimentary front and back crawl for 25 yards without floatation.

 

  

 

 

 

 
 

Preschool Ages 6 months - 5 Years

All preschool swim lessons are 30 minutes.
Session K - Swimmer attends 1 day per week for 8 weeks
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Parent/Child 6:00pm 10:30am 8:30am
Perch 6:30pm 11:00am 9:00am
Pike 1

10:00am
10:30am
5:45pm

6:30pm

 10:30am 6:00pm

9:00am
10:00am

10:30am
11:00am

11:30am

Pike 2

10:00am
10:30am
5:45pm
6:15pm

6:30pm

10:30am

 6:00pm
6:30pm

9:00am
10:00am

10:30am
11:00am

11:30am

Eel

10:00am
10:30am
5:45pm

7:00pm

10:30am

6:00pm
6:30pm

9:00am
10:00am

 10:30am
11:00am
Ray 10:00am
5:45pm

6:30pm

10:30am

 		 6:30pm 9:00am 10:30am
Starfish 10:00am

 

 

10:30am
 
 

 

Like classes with low enrollment may be combined to avoid cancellation.

 

 

New! 4 Week Session
Swimmer attends 2 days per week for 4 weeks. 
Select session option, then class:
Session I - June 28 - July 23 ; 
Session J - July 26 - August 20

Pike 1, Pike 2, Eel and Ray: 
Monday & Wednesday 11:00am 

 

New! 2 Week Session
Swimmer attends class 4 days per week for 2 weeks.
Select session option, then class:
Session E - June 28 - July 9; 
Session F - July 12 - July 23
Session G - July 26 - August 6; 
Session H - August 9 - August 20

Polliwog 1 & Minnow: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm
Pike 1: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm
Pike 2 and Eel: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm, 4:30pm
Ray: Monday - Thursday, 4:30pm

 

Adaptive Aquatics

Splashers I (ages 3-6)    Thursday, 3:30-4pm (July 13-August 24)
Dolphins I (ages 7-10)   Tuesday, 5-5:45pm (July 15-August 26)
Children with moderate to severe neurological, physical, or social challenges. Beginner swim program that focuses on introducing swimming readiness skills, developing a personal comfort level in the water, and coordinating basic movements.

Splashers II (ages 3-6)   Thursday, 4-4:30pm & 4:30-5pm  (July 13-August 24)

Dolphins II (ages 7-10)   Tuesday, 5:45-6:30pm (July 15-August 26)
Children with mild neurological, physical, or social challenges. Beginner swim program that focuses on introducing basic swimming skills, emphasizing coordination of movement, following directions, and building social skills.

Children's Specialized Hospital and the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA are partners in a program designed specifically for children with disabilities. To register, call Laurie Bodner, CTRS, at 908-301-5432. Please do not call the YMCA. *Registration starts May 24th
Splashers I & II: $99.00   Dolphins I & II: $114.00

  
 

 

 

 


Tweens and Teens. . .Just for You!
Ages 12-17  All classes 45 minutes
 Beginner: For those with no swimming knowledge. 
Skills taught include paddle stroke, deep water adjustment and floating. 
Saturdays: 9:45am
Intermediate: Breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke will be taught.
Saturdays: 9:45am
Teen & Tween Advanced: This is a workout program that focuses on development of all 
four strokes and endurance training.
 Saturdays: 9:45am
Members: $74.00                     Basic: $113.00

  
   

Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6 - 12)

 

Progressive Fee Schedule
Members: $74.00 Basic: $113.00

 
Polliwog 1 (30 minutes)

For the beginner who cannot swim independently without floatation.

 

Polliwog 2 (30 minutes)

Prerequisite: Can paddle on front, back, and side for 12 yards without floatation.

 

Guppy (30 minutes)

Prerequisite: Can perform rudimentary front crawl for 25 yards without floatation using rhythmic breathing, as well as rudimentary back crawl for 25 yards without floatation.

 

Minnow (30 minutes)

Prerequisite: Can perform freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke for 25 yards without floatation. Note: Swimmer must have stamina to maintain 50 yards of continual swim.

 

Fish (45 Minutes)
Prerequisite: Can perform freestyle, backstroke, and elementary backstroke for 50 yards without floatation, as well as 25 yards of rudimentary breaststroke.

Flying Fish (45 Minutes)
Prerequisite: Can perform freestyle, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, and sidestroke for 50 yards without floatation. 

 

Shark (45 Minutes)
Prerequisite: Can perform freestyle, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, and sidestroke for 100 yards without floatation, as well as butterfly for 25 yards without fins.

 

PIRANHA PREP  
Director recommendation needed for new participants.

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. 
Mon & Th: 5:00pm
Members: $120.00 
Basic: $187.00

little fish (45 minutes, 2x per week)
(Minnow Level, Ages 8 and under, or director recommendation needed)

Competitive swim training program. Swimmers must be able to perform 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke, and 25 yards of basic breaststroke. 
Tues & Th: 5:00pm
Members: $120.00 
Basic: $187.00

 

 

Private Lessons
Available for swimmers with special needs or to work on improving specific skills. YMCA swim instructors teach the lessons according to National YMCA Aquatics guidelines. One-on-one lessons are offered on Sunday mornings and limited weekdays. There is a strict attendance policy with this program. Private lessons are available to adults and children who are full or basic members.  

Call Tracy at 908-889-8880 to schedule.
Fee for four half-hour lessons:
$170.00 for one-on-one, $210.00 for semi-private (two-to-one)

 

Pool Rentals/Birthday Parties

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 4:15-5:15 pm with the additional use of a party room to continue the celebration from 5:15-6:00 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.

 


  
 

Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6 -12)
Session K - Swimmer attends 1 day per week for 8 weeks
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Polliwog 1

10:00am
6:15pm

7:00pm

 

 6:00pm
6:30pm		 10:00am

10:30am
11:30am
12:00pm

Polliwog 2

10:00am
5:45pm
6:15pm

6:30pm
7:00pm

10:30am

 6:00pm
6:30pm		 10:00am 10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
Guppy

10:30am
5:45pm
6:15pm

7:00pm

 

 6:00pm
6:30pm		   10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
Minnow 10:30am
5:45pm

 

7:00pm

 

 

 		 6:00pm 10:00am 11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
Fish 5:00pm         9:45am
Flying Fish 5:00pm         9:45am
Shark 5:00pm         9:45am
Big Fish 5:00pm     5:00pm    
Little Fish   5:00pm   5:00pm    

Like Classes with low enrollment may be combined to avoid cancellation.

 

New! 4 Week Session
Swimmer attends 2 days per week for 4 weeks. 
Select session option, then class:
Session I - June 28 - July 23 ; 
Session J - July 26 - August 20

Polliwog 1, Polliwog 2, Guppy and Minnow: 11:00am Monday and Wednesday
Fish, Flying Fish, Shark, Tween & Teen Beginner, Tween & Teen Intermediate and 
Tween & Teen Advanced: 9:30am Tuesday and Thursday

 

New! 2 Week Session
Swimmer attends class 4 days per week for 2 weeks.
Select session option, then class:
Session E - June 28 - July 9; 
Session F - July 12 - July 23
Session G - July 26 - August 6; 
Session H - August 9 - August 20

Polliwog 1 and Minnow: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm
Polliwog 2 and Guppy: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm and 4:30pm

 

 

New! Wet Feet Aquatic Clinic

Are you a 12-15 year old swimmer looking to boost your swimming performance, meet new friends, and have fun in the pool? This week long program covers different aspects of aquatics including stroke instruction, diving, water exercise, water safety & rescue, and water sports. It includes hands-on, in-water training in swim strokes, water games, cardiovascular exercise, and water safety skills. The clinic runs from Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, August 23-27. Swimmers should be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke and tread water for 2 minutes. Bring a bagged lunch and water. All participants will receive a T-shirt and water bottle! Contact Tracy Crane for more information.
  Members: $225.00                             Basic: $347.00

 

 

Summer Stroke Clinic

For ages 8-10. Work with experienced coaches to fine tune your strokes in preparation for team try-outs, summer teams or just to improve your overall swimming ability. Swimmers must be familiar with all four competitive strokes. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm 
(6 weeks, June 29-August 5)
  Members: $214.00                             Basic: $329.00

 

 

 

Swim Team Try-outs!
Try-outs for the 2010-2011 Piranha Swim Team Season will take place on the following dates: Wednesday, July 14th 5:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, July 17th 1:00-3:00 pm
Those wishing to participate in try-outs must pre-register at the Member Service Desk. 
For more information, contact Competitive Director, Chris Feinthel, or visit us 
on the web at www.fspyswimming.com. 

 

 

Adult Swim Lessons 

You must register each session. Due to the popularity of this program, there is a strict
attendance policy. Members are encouraged to sign up for just one class at a time.

  
Beginner (30 minutes) 
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For those adults who have no knowledge of swimming. 

Skills taught: paddle stroke, deep water adjustment and floating.

Wednesday: 9:00pm, 9:30pm
advanced beginner (30 minutes) 
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Skills taught: front crawl, back crawl and treading water. 
Must be comfortable in deep water.  
Wednesday: 9:00pm, 9:30pm
intermediate (30 minutes) 
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Skills taught: breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke.
Wednesday: 9:00pm
Advanced (45 Minutes) 
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This class is a workout program, focusing on stroke development and endurance training. Tuesday: 7:15am Wednesday: 9:30pm
Private lessons are also available -- as well as the Adult Aquatics Personal Training Program for members wishing to gain cardiovascular endurance in the water for personal use or for events such as triathlons. Call Tracy at 908-889-8880 to schedule. 


        

          		
        

        

          
        

      

      
 

      

        

          
          
        

        

        

          		
        

        

          
        

      

      
 
 

     
  

  

    
    

        

          
        

        
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Scuba Diving

      
  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.
      

      
 
      

                  
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                  Tri Club Swim

                  
Monday: 6:00am  
                  Thursday: 7:00pm 

                  Record your workouts (that you do at your own pace) on our tracking sheets. Log in daily and/or weekly at the Y to record how much you bike, walk/run and swim as you work on your own personal triathlon. Work inside or outside. Call Sheri at 908.889.8880 for more information. 

                  Members: $10 for Tri T-shirt

                  

                  
 

      
Aquatic 
      Personal Training

                  
Personal Training Including Aquatic, Cardio & Yoga Exercise 

                  Work with a personal trainer for strength, stability and conditioning, cardio, yoga or aquatic exercise. Packages are good for 6 months from purchase date. For more information or to schedule, contact Sheri at 908-889-8880 x 114. Sessions are 45 minutes each. Payment is required in advance, with a 24-hour cancellation policy. No refunds.

                  Single session              
                  $  55.00

                  Package of five sessions  $ 260.00

                  Package of ten sessions  $ 500.00

                  
Duo session - per person$  37.50

                  Package of five sessions  $ 175.00

                  Package of ten sessions  $  340.00

                  Small group session - per person

     (three people)                
                  $  27.50

                  Package of five sessions   $ 120.00

                  Package of ten sessions    $ 230.00