Make a Splash this Spring at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y

Find where you belong and discover what you can achieve with classes and programs at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. This spring, the Y is excited to offer a variety of programs for youth, teens and adults, including sports, swimming, gymnastics, health and fitness options and so much more.

The Y’s Spring 2 program session runs from April 25-June 26 and registration begins Monday, April 11 at 9:00am. Registration is open to active members of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and can be done online at fspymca.org/register under “Daxko Program Registration.” Not a Y member? Join online today at fspymca.org/join-the-y.

Plus, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA continues to offer programs and services included with membership such as: 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!

You can view all the Y’s Spring 2 offerings in the Spring 2 Program Brochure or read on for some program highlights from the upcoming session.

Teen Fitness: The Y team is excited to offer their Power Hour program for teens ages 15 and up! Power Hour is an exciting new 45-minute total body strength training and conditioning class. The drop-in style class incorporates body weight exercises mixed with traditional dumbbell free weight movements designed to stimulate muscle strengthening, hypertrophy and overall endurance.

Health and Safety Courses: The Y offers American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED courses throughout the year to help prepare individuals to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. The Y also hosts American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses monthly, paving the way for a rewarding career in Aquatics.

Youth Gymnastics: Gymnastics is a fun way for a child to develop motor skills, self-esteem, self-discipline and coordination. 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.

Youth Sports: A number of the Y's fantastic and fun sports programs are being offered during the Spring 2 Session. For preschoolers, there's All Star Sports, Gym Games and Mini Ninja Warrior; for school aged kids, there's Ninja Warrior, Have A Ball (a combination of various games) and T-Ball, and for Middle Schoolers, there's Have A Ball and our popular Middle School Track program.

Preschool Programs: For kids ages 3-5, the Y offers preschool enrichment programs throughout the year to help them learn and thrive. During the Spring 2 Session, the Y is offering “Cooking Around the World,” a class that explores different countries and their cultures through cooking and food exploration.

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 this Spring!

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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.