Hearts Grow Stronger at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is offering a variety of new programs and returning favorites for the Spring 1 Session, which begins March 3, 2025. There is something for everyone with everything from youth gymnastics and dance to youth and teen sports and enrichment programs for all ages.

Registration for Spring 1 programs begins Monday, February 17 at 9:00am and is open to active FSPY members. The Y’s Spring 1 Program Session runs from March 3 – April 27, 2025. View all the Y’s Spring 1 offerings and schedules online at fspymca.org/brochures.

Not a Y member, yet? You can learn more about the benefits of YMCA membership and join online at fspymca.org/join-the-Y.

In addition to the session highlights below, the Y continues to offer a range of programs and services included with full membership such as: group exercise classes for all fitness levels and interests; lap swimming and water walking lanes; family swim; adult sports programs; open gym; special events, and more. Plus, FSPY has a virtual wellness platform, Y Wellness 24/7 that members can access anytime, anywhere!

Read on to learn more about what’s being offered at the Y this Spring:

Preschool and Youth Enrichments: Does your child love to sew, create, build, cook or bake? We have a variety of enrichment programs for all ages. The Y is offering many new programs including Sew Much Fun! Kids Knitting & Crochet (ages 6-11), Messy Masterpieces (ages 6-11), Gravity, Gizmos, & Gadgets (ages 6-11), Tween Chef Academy (ages 12-14), Magic: The Gathering (ages 12-15) plus returning favorites like Cooking Across American (ages 3-5), Catch Them All (ages 6-11), Master Mini Chefs (ages 8-11),Tiny Taste Makers (ages 5-7) and many more!

Youth & Middle School Sports: You want sports? The Y has all sorts! For the Spring 1 session, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is offering sports classes for ages 3 -5 including Preschool Basketball, Mini Ninja Warriors, Mini Floor Hockey and All Star Sports. School Age Programs include: Basketball Skill Clinic (ages 6-11), Volleyball Clinic (Grades 5-8), Archery (Ages 7+), and Middle School Track Team (Grades 5-8).

Youth Gymnastics: The Y offers a variety of classes for different ages and levels, starting at age 3 and up. Gymnastics classes will help your child develop balance, coordination and self-esteem, while building their gymnastics skills. Our youth classes also utilize the Beam, Bar, Floor and Vault to develop gymnastics skills.

Dance: We are offering an Introduction to Ballet/Tap for ages 3-5. This class will help your child develop motor skills and self-confidence in a fun introductory ballet/tap combination class. School age programs for ages 6-11include Ballet/Tap plus our new Acro 101(a combination of Acrobatics and simple dance moves which create a fun and enjoyable dance genre).

Teen Fitness: We are continuing the Y’s popular Teen Wellness program for teens ages 12-13 in grades 7-8, which teaches them to safely and effectively use the equipment in our Wellness Center. We are also offering Teen and Family group exercise classes including Cycle, Yoga, and Stretch and Tone, and Zumba which are included with Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA membership.

Part-Time Preschool: For the 2024-2025 School Year, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is excited to offer preschool programs for ages 2.5-3. These part-time, 3 hour programs are a great introduction to preschool through activities designed to help children learn, grow and thrive.

Kids Night Out: Parents can go out without the kids, while the kids have a blast at the Y! Held the second Friday of the month from 6:00-9:45pm, kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, popcorn, a movie and free swim. This program is open to Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA members and community members in grades K-4.

Health and Safety Classes: The Y continues to offer American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED courses, which are open to FSPY members and members of the community. Plus, American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses are available throughout the year, including this spring.

For more information on the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, visit the Y’s website, fspymca.org.

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About the Y

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 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 www.fspymca.org. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.