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 Saturday aquatic classes start July 12th & end August 23rd 
Progressive Fee Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Members: $69.00   Basic: $104.00
Thursday and Saturday  Member: $60.00   Basic: $91.00
  

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. 
Perch (Ages 2 - 3 year olds)
This parent/child class is structured with emphasis on independent and group learning.
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 25 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.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday
Parent/Child 9:30am 8:30am
Perch 9:00am 9:00am
Pike 1

10:00am

10:30am

4:30pm

5:00pm

5:00pm

5:30pm

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

9:45am
11:15am

Pike 2

10:00am

10:30am

4:30pm

5:00pm

5:00pm
6:00pm

10:00am
10:30am

 5:00pm
5:30pm		 9:45am
10:45am
11:15am
Eel

10:00am

10:30am
4:30pm

5:00pm

5:30pm

10:00am
10:30am

 5:00pm
5:30pm
 10:15am
10:45am
Ray 10:00am
4:30pm
 5:00pm
6:00pm		 10:00am 5:30pm
6:00pm		 10:15am
11:15am
Starfish 10:30am
4:30pm

5:30pm

 

 10:30am
 5:30pm 11:15am
 
 

 

Summer Adaptive Aquatics

Splashers I (ages 3-6) Thursday, 3:30-4:00pm (July 10 - August 21)
Dolphins I (ages 7-10) Tuesday, 5:00-5:45pm (July 8 - August 19)
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, 4:00-4:30pm and 4:30-5:00pm (July 10 - August 21)
Dolphins II (ages 7-10) Tuesday, 5:45-6:30pm (July 8 - August 19)
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.

Summer Adaptive Aquatics begins Tuesday/Thursday July 8/10 and ends Tuesday/Thursday August 19/21. For questions or to enroll in one of these classes, please call 908-301-5432. Registration begins June 2nd at 9:00am and ends June 9th. Please do not call YMCA. 
Children's Specialized Hospital and the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA are partners in a program specifically designed for children with disabilities.
FEES: Splashers I or II - $95.00, Dolphins I or II - $109.00

 

  

 
 

 

 

 


Tweens and Teens. . .Just for You!
Wednesdays 11:00 - 11:30am
Beginner: For those with no swimming knowledge.
Skills taught include paddle stroke, deep water adjustment and floating.
Intermediate: Breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke will be taught.
NEW! Advanced: This is a workout program that focuses on development of all four 
strokes and endurance training.
Members: $69.00                     Basic: $104.00

  
   

Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6 - 14)

All Saturday aquatic classes start July 12th & end August 23rd 

Progressive Fee Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Members: $69.00   Basic: $104.00
Thursday and Saturday  Member: $60.00   Basic: $91.00
  
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 (60 minutes)

(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:  $72.00
Basic: $116.00

little fish (60 minutes)
(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.

Members: $72.00

Basic: $116.00

 

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 during the week. 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:
$160.00 for a single, $200.00 for a duo

 

Pool Rentals/Birthday Parties

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA pool can be rented by members on Saturdays, 4:15-5:15pm. Birthday parties include additional use of a party room, 5:15-5:45pm. Church and scout groups sponsored by a member are also welcome. Call for availability.
Pool Rental Only:  $223.00/hour (Includes 2 lifeguards. All swimmers must be pre-tested which takes about 10 minutes at the beginning of the hour.)
Party Room Rental:  $27.00 additional  (Please note that the party room only is limited to 25 children.)

 


  
 

Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6 -14)
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday
Polliwog 1

10:00am
10:30am

4:30pm

5:00pm

5:00pm

5:30pm
6:00pm

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

10:15am
10:45am
11:15am

Polliwog 2

10:00am
10:30am

4:30pm

5:00pm

5:00pm 
6:00pm

10:00am    
10:30am

5:30pm
6:00pm

 9:45am
10:15am
10:45am
Guppy

10:00am
10:30am

4:30pm

5:00pm

5:00pm 
6:00pm

 

10:00am    
10:30am


 5:00pm   
5:30pm
6:00pm		 9:45am
10:45am
11:15am
Minnow 10:30am
5:00pm

5:30pm

10:30am

 5:00pm
6:00pm		 10:15am
11:15am
Fish 5:30pm     6:30pm 11:45am
Flying Fish 5:30pm     6:30pm 11:45am
Shark 5:30pm     6:30pm 11:45am
Big Fish   6:30pm      
Little Fish   6:30pm      

 

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: 8:30pm, 9:00pm
advanced beginner (30 minutes) 
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Skills taught: front crawl, back crawl and treading water. Must be comfortable in deep water.  Wednesday: 8:30pm, 9:00pm
intermediate (30 minutes) 
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Skills taught: breaststroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke.
Wednesday: 8:30pm
Advanced (45 Minutes) 
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This class is a workout program, focusing on stroke development and endurance training. 
Wednesday: 9:00pm
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.

               

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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