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Spring Session Open Registration - Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will hold open registration beginning March 31st for the Spring Session that begins April 16th and ends June 24th.  A variety of membership options allows seniors, adults and children to participate in programs and classes which were designed for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

Youth classes include Tae Kwon Do, Pee Wee T-Ball, Youth Sports, Challenger Soccer Academy, Youth Gymnastics, Tennis, Yoga Buddies, and Dance. Teens are invited to stay in shape with Tween Cycle, Tween Tri Club, Tween Dance, Tween Zumba, Tween Yoga, Progressive Skills Gymnastics, Dodgeball, Wellness Center weight training and Tae Kwon Do.

Parent/toddler gymnastics classes are designed for parents and their children who are walking through 3 ½ years old. The progressive preschool program for three to five year olds uses gymnastics and a positive attitude to promote self-esteem. KinderGym offers an introduction to gymnastics to kindergarten girls.   For girls in

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Grades 1-12, the progressive skills program teaches skills on all four events of women’s gymnastics in a safe environment.

Preschool and youth swim lessons for ages 3 to 14 years feature a progressive skills format, with an emphasis on stroke development and personal safety. Parent/child lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years, as well as adult lessons are also offered. New! Masters Swim Team Membership for anyone 19 years and up who wants to improve his or her swimming experience. 

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In addition to a Wellness Center that offers cardio and strength training machines, adult fitness classes are held during day and evening hours for all levels, with some programs specifically designed to meet the needs of senior adults.  Adult aquatics classes allow participants to improve their fitness level while reducing stress on joints. There is also a new TRX Group Personal Training and a rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors called “Moving On” and Livestrong at the Y for cancer survivors. 

For information on membership or programs, or to request a schedule of classes, please call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or visit the Y’s website at www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Visit fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org to learn more about Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA programs.  Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

 

 
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