Your Place to Try Something New This Winter: Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA

This winter, embrace the season of new beginnings and connection at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your fitness goals or simply explore everything the Y has to offer, Try the Y Week is your chance to experience our welcoming, wellness-driven community.

Community members are invited to Try the Y from December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026 and participate in a variety of programs.

Wellness initiatives to check out at the FSPY include:

• State of the art Wellness Center which includes treadmills, elliptical machines, bikes, climb mills, recumbent stepper, arm bikes, Life Fitness strength circuit, Hammer Strength machines, Hammer Strength power racks, multiple benches and free weights
• Group exercise classes including cycle, strength training, yoga, and more
• Aquatics including lap swim, open swim, family swim and aquatics fitness classes
• Open Gym

Facility Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please note the following adjusted hours for December 31 and January 1:

• Wednesday, December 31: Facility closes early at 6:00 PM
• Thursday, January 1: Open with special holiday hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

To view the Y’s current group exercise, open gym and lap swim schedules, visit fspymca.org/schedules.

During Try the Y week, FSPY is also waiving the Membership Joiner’s Fee, a savings of up to $100. Stop by our Welcome Center to learn more about joining the Y and ask for a tour.

“There’s truly no place like the FSPY,” said Tracy Crane, CEO. “It’s more than fitness equipment and swimming pools, it’s where friendships begin, goals are achieved, and support is always close by. At the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, every visit is a step toward something bigger: a healthier you, a stronger community, and a place where everyone feels at home.”

Try the Y week is free to community members ages 18 and over and those who are 17 and under and accompanied by a parent/guardian. All guests 18 and over must sign a waiver and show a government-issued photo ID. Some exclusions and age restrictions may apply. To learn more about joining the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, call 908-889-8880 or visit fspymca.org/membership. FSPY is located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.

About the Y

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) offers programs designed to meet diverse needs across every life stage — from early learning and afterschool care to youth sports, swim lessons, and summer camp; from adult fitness and chronic disease support to programs for seniors and individuals with different abilities. Guided by the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the FSPY team creates a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. For information about membership or programs, please call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or visit www.fspymca.org. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.