Achieve your goals at the Y in the New Year

Find where you belong and reach your potential at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) this winter. The team at the Y is excited to support you as you work toward your goals - whether it's to build strength, try new classes, meet new people in your community, or just to have fun.

The Y’s Winter Program Session runs from January 2-February 26, 2023. Program registration begins Monday, December 19 at 9:00am and is open to active FSPY members. Not a Y member? Learn about the benefits of YMCA membership and join online at fspymca.org/join-the-Y.

You can view all the Y’s offerings in the Winter Program Brochure or read on for some program highlights from the upcoming session.

Youth Gymnastics: The Y’s caring teachers encourage each gymnast to progress at their own pace – whether their goal is to someday be a competitive gymnast or just to have fun. This Winter, there will be classes for toddlers through teens at varying levels.

Youth Dance: The Y’s dance program for kids ages 3 and up is aimed at introducing participants to different techniques, building or enhancing skills and having fun! Classes include the Y’s popular Gymnastics/Dance Combo!

Youth Sports: This winter, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y is offering sports of all sorts! For preschoolers, there's All Star Sports and Gym Ninja; for school age kids, there's Ninja Warrior and Floor Hockey, and for teens, there's the Y‘s Volleyball Program. Plus, Tae Kwon Do is back!

Youth and Family Specialty Programs: Parents can enjoy a night out without the kids, while the kids have a blast at the Y with the Kids Night Out program, held the second Friday of each month, October through June. And new this year: Family Fun Nights, held on the first Friday of each month, include a variety of activities such as games, arts and crafts, fitness, sports, and more, for quality family-time fun.

Preschool Programs: Kids ages 3-5 can enjoy Cooking in the USA, in which they will celebrate America’s regional tastes by making a new dish each week. Or, they can try Recycle and Create and make fun projects while reducing, reusing and recycling.

Health and Safety classes: The Y continues to offer American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED courses, along with a variety of Lifeguarding courses. These programs are open to Y members and members of the community.

In addition to the above highlights, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y continues to offer programs and services included with full membership including: group exercise classes for all fitness levels and interests; lap swimming and water walking lanes; family swim; select adult sports programs; open gym; special events, and more. Plus, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y now has a virtual wellness platform that members can access anytime, anywhere!

For more information on the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and how the Y can help you meet your goals, visit the Y’s website, fspymca.org. We can’t wait to see you at the Y!

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The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities it serves through programs and services that build wholeness of spirit, mind and body. The YMCA is a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian principles, serving people of all ages, races, faith, cultures and socio-economic conditions. For information please call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or visit https://fspymca.org. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.