Fall I & II Program Guide 2019

WHERE YOU BELONG

2019 FALL PROGRAM GUIDE YMCA OF METUCHEN, EDISON, WOODBRIDGE & SOUTH AMBOY

Through our three YMCA branches, we serve thousands of community members each and every day. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. But, most importantly, our doors are open to everyone, regardless of age, income or background. At the Y, no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay.

65 High Street • Metuchen, NJ 08840 Phone 732-548-2044 • Fax 732-548-3614

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Priority Registration • Reduced Program Rates State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment • Small Group Exercise Classes Free Child Watch when using facility • Basketball Court Locker Rooms • Nationwide Membership Wi-Fi, Direct TV, Cable • Indoor Heated Pools Aerobics Studio • Cycling Rooms New Member Orientation • Get Started! Training Session Strength Training Facility • Family Locker Room Party Rental Space • Sauna (Men’s Adult Locker Room) Steam Room (Men’s and Women’s Adult Locker Rooms

1775 Oak Tree Road • Edison, NJ 08840 Phone 732-494-3232 • Fax 732-548-2958

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Priority Registration • State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment • Free Child Watch when using facility • Locker Rooms • Wi-Fi, Direct TV, Cable • Aerobics Studio • New Member Orientation • Strength Training Facility • Party Rental Space •

Reduced Program Rates Small Group Exercise Classes Basketball Court Nationwide Membership Indoor Heated Pools Cycling Rooms Get Started! Training Session Steam Room/Sauna Sports Agility Training Center

200 John T. O’Leary Blvd • South Amboy, NJ 08879 Phone 732-553-9622 • Fax 732-316-8215

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Priority Registration • State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment • Free Child Watch when using facility • Locker Rooms • Wi-Fi, Direct TV, Cable • Aerobics Studio • New Member Orientation • Strength Training Facility • Party Rental Space •

Reduced Program Rates Small Group Exercise Classes Basketball Court Nationwide Membership Indoor Heated Pools Cycling Rooms Get Started! Training Session Family Changing Rooms Sports Agility Training Center

See our Child Care Locations beginning on page 22.

WELCOME Membership at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy means you are part of a vibrant community.

At the Y, we are focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In every program, we are committed to ensuring members realize their full potential through the development of spirit, mind and body. We are a diverse family with different backgrounds, interests, skills and needs. The great thing about our community is that there’s something here for everyone to help you stay healthy, build meaningful connections, learn new things and meet new friends.

If the Y must close due to weather, members will be notified via our mobile app, Facebook and on our website.

Full facility members receive reduced rates for all our feebased programs.

Membership rates vary by branch.

Please visit https:// www.ymcaofmewsa.org/ membership/2019-membership-rates.

Guest passes and memberships are available to nonmembers visiting our facility. Guests under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign them in and must stay with children in the facility. Guest passes are non-refundable and nontransferrable. See branch for pricing.

Always be in the know with our text alert system to receive notifications regarding class information, delayed openings, early closings or any other important updates regarding any of our facilities. Visit www.ymcaofmewsa.org/about-us/emergency -callback-registration.

A Joiner’s Fee is a one-time fee charged to new members when they join. Memberships are non-refundable and nontransferrable. Memberships that have expired or lapsed for more than one year are subject to the Joiner’s Fee upon renewal. Members under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the building. Monthly payments allow members to pay by having a credit card charged automatically to their account on the first of the month. Monthly memberships are continuous, not annual. There are no contracts! Cancellations must be done before the first of the month. All annual memberships start on the first of the month with a prorated fee for the month you join. Annual memberships are nonrefundable.

The YMCA does not freeze accounts.

The Y will be closed in observance of: September 2—Labor Day September 29-Rosh Hashanah (4pm closing-Edison Branch only) September 30—Rosh Hashanah (Edison Branch only) October 1—Rosh Hashanah (Edison Branch only) October 8—Yom Kippur (4pm closing—Edison Branch only) October 9—Yom Kippur (Edison Branch only) November 28—Thanksgiving Day December 24—Christmas Eve (2pm closing) December 25—Christmas Day December 31—New Year’s Eve (4pm closing) January 1, 2020—New Year’s Day (10am—4:00pm) Emergency closing information, delayed opening and weatherrelated early closing announcements will be posted on our website and Facebook. You can also register for text alerts on our website: ymcaofmewsa.org/about-us/emergency-callbackregistration.

A family is defined as one, two or three adults living within the same household and any dependent children under the age of 18, and any dependent children ages 18-22 who are college students. Proof of residency and dependency is required.

Seventh Grade and Teen—11 and 12 year olds may use the Cardio Wellness Room with a parent present and after their orientation is complete. Twelve and 13 year old are able to use the Cardio Wellness and Strength Room when they have completed their orientation.

Program Only—members only have access to the facility for the classes for which they are registered.

Nationwide membership enables you to visit any participating YMCA in the U.S. through membership at your “home” YMCA (the local association that you enrolled as a member). We offer this because we want to help you reach your health and wellness goals where you live, work or travel. This is an essential part of our mission to strengthen communities. We understand that sometimes it is more convenient for members to take advantage of a Y near their workplace or when they are traveling. With nationwide membership, members have the flexibility to use participating Y facilities throughout the U.S. at no extra charge. Please visit ymcaofmewsa.org/membership/ member-benefits for details.

YMCA online registration is a convenient way to register for your favorite YMCA programs.

Our online registration allows you to:

 Register for programs  Make payments online  Sign up for membership Go to ymcaofmewsa.org and follow the directions to log onto your membership account or scan the QR code.

The YMCA reserves the right to make any schedule changes when necessary and notifications will be made whenever possible. A full refund will only be issued if a member withdraws seven days prior to the first class. After this date, no refunds will be issued.

Memberships are non-refundable and are valid for registration and participation in other programs for one year from date of purchase.

We never want your membership commitment to be a stressful one! If you need to leave for any reason, stop by the Welcome Center before the first of the month to cancel. We welcome you back within one year and we will waive the Joiner’s Fee.

For your safety and your family’s, we conduct regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation and remove visitation access.

All classes have a maximum and minimum number of participants. When possible, classes will be added to accommodate wait lists and to expand those offerings that are in high demand. Classes below the minimum will be combined when possible, and as a last alternative, will be cancelled.

WELCOME

The YMCA of MEWSA accepts cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. In most cases, phone registration is accepted for current members when paying by a credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT). Outstanding balances must be paid before a member will be allowed to register for future programs.

System credits and promotional codes may be used online.

WELCOME

There’s a workout class for every skill level, all included in your monthly membership. From high-intensity interval training, Zumba®, and meditative yoga; there’s something for everyone.

See page 17 for a listing of our group exercise classes.

The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy believes that everyone deserves to be healthy, regardless of the ability to pay. Please visit our Member Services Desk for an Open Doors application.

We help make it possible for busy parents to work out by offering free babysitting to family and adult members with children ages three months to 10 years. Parents must remain on premises while their children are in the Child Watch facility. (2 hour maximum) Metuchen Monday-Tuesday Wednesday through Sunday Monday through Thursday

8:30am-1:00pm 9:00am-1:00pm 5:45pm-8:30pm

Active or retired members of the armed forces and their families will receive a 25% discount on their membership. Valid documentation must be provided.

Edison Monday through Friday Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday

9:00am-12:00pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 8:30am-12:00pm

Discounts for college students are available during school breaks. Proof of credits and college identification is required at membership registration.

South Amboy Monday through Friday Monday through Friday Saturday Sunday

8:45am-12:30pm 5:45pm-8:30pm 8:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm

We offer many discounts including:

Free month for Horizon BCBS NJ members Through an agreement with Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield, we offer a free, one-month family membership to families new to the YMCA. This is a one-time usage offer. Stop by the Member Service Desk to enroll.

United Health Care Fitness Plans With Renew Active and AARP At Your Best from United Healthcare®, it’s easy to keep your fitness routine fresh and fun. You will have access to a variety of exercise classes, fitness equipment and social activities. If you have questions, please call the toll free number printed on the back of your member ID card.

Participants will be certified as a professional rescuer in CPR/ AED and First Aid. All classes are held at the YMCA facility.

Contact your branch for schedules and pricing. See page 34 for more information.

Drop off your child(ren) for an evening filled with fun while parents enjoy a night out! Children will enjoy recreational swim, activities in the gym, showing off their dance moves in our studio, board games and arts and crafts activities. Each child will be served pizza with a drink. We will end the night by watching a movie and having popcorn!

Imagine going to work each day knowing that what you do has a positive influence on the lives of every person who walks through our doors. At the YMCA of MEWSA, you’ll put your experiences, abilities, creativity and energy to work, discovering new talents within yourself and bringing out the best in others.

For current employment opportunities, please visit ymcaofmewsa.org/employment.

Did you know that if you refer a friend to the Y, you will receive 25% off your next month’s membership fees if the friend becomes a member. You may refer up to four friends a month, for a total of 100% off on month’s membership fees. Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up a Membership Referral Form. New member(s) must present form at time of sign-up for referral to be valid.

We provide fun, safe and affordable parties for children of all ages. We offer a wide variety of options that allow you to customize your party experience and create the party of your dreams. Between our three locations in Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy, we offer many types of parties including: BIRTHDAY BASH

ART

SUPER SPORTS

HEROES & PRINCESSES

SPLASHIN’ SWIM

CREATE YOUR OWN

SWIM AND SPORT

AND MORE!

Customize your party with add-ons! Birthday party packages and addons vary by location. Please contact your local branch to learn more!

FACE PAINTING

BOUNCE HOUSE

BALLON DECORATIONS

ARTS AND CRAFTS

SUPER HERO PACKAGE

TEEN DANCE PARTY

POPCORN

ADDITIONAL TIME

*Additional fees may be required for some add-ons Please contact your branch for availability, pricing and options. May vary by branch. Ask for Birthday Party Coordinator.

COMMUNITY When you make a gift, you reaffirm your belief in our mission of service and demonstrate your concern for and willingness to help hundreds of families each year. You support free community programs such as LIVESTRONGÂŽ at the YMCA, a program for cancer survivors, and the 7th Grade Initiative, which provides free membership to all area 7th graders to keep them engaged and active during out-of-school hours. Please consider the YMCA as your charity of choice!

English as a Second Language classes help non-English speaking individuals get a better grasp of the English language.

SIT AND TALK GROUP Join us in this lively conversation group! Conversation will revolve around everyday practical topics.

Discussions will enhance your ability to converse effectively and confidently within the community. This is a free class!

GRAMMAR GROUP This group will provide a review of the basic elements of English sentences. Students will learn to recognize and produce a variety of English sentence patterns through listening, reading and writing. Join this group to refine your understanding of the English language.

PRONUNCIATION Students will be assessed and individualized goals will be developed to facilitate improved pronunciation of standardized American English by a certified Speech Pathologist. There is a $25 assessment fee.

CITIZEN PREPARATION CLASS Preparing to take the citizenship test? This 8-week class focuses on civics, U.S. history, vocabulary and English speaking skills needed to pass the citizenship test and interview. There is a $40 materials fee.

COMMUNITY

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Our Health and Wellness facilities include:

FITNESS ASSESSMENT

NEW MEMBER FITNESS ORIENTATION

ADULT GROUP EXERCISE AND WATER EXERCISE

*Cardio and Strength Room Age Requirements

SMALL GROUP TRAINING

Registration Required

Registration Required

Connecting Mind, Body, Spirit, Recovery

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Registration Required

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Do you have a passion for running? Do you love running with friends? Are you bored with the same old routine? Come join the Y’s Running Club! Meet new friends and take your running to the next level.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

ADULT BALLET

ART WITH KIM—PAINTING, MULTI-MEDIA EXPRESSION

GAME LOUNGE

KARATE

MEDITATION AT THE Y

$99

For 3 full hour sessions.

Only available to first time personal training clients.

INDIVIDUALIZED PERSONAL TRAINING

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER

SPECIAL NEEDS EXERCISING SPEECH

DUAL PERSONAL TRAINING TAKING THE FIRST STEP TRAINING WITH TRX®

PERSONAL TRAINING

3

PERSONAL TRAINING TRY-PACK

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

BHANGRA

Classes are included with membership. Availability of classes vary by branch. Times and location are subject to change. Programs generally run in 8-week sessions unless otherwise indicated. Please visit www.ymcaofmewsa.org/schedules or visit our Welcome Center for the most current information.

BODY CIRCUIT & CYCLE

BOLLY-X

BOOTCAMP CORE STRENGTH BOXFIT

FAMLY ZUMBA CARDIO AND TONE CIRCUIT TRAINING

FIT FOR LIFE GROUP CYCLING

INTEGRAL HATHA YOGA POUND FIT® MEDITATION STEP STEP & TONE

STRENGTH & TONE

PILATES

POWER YOGA

STRONG BY ZUMBA® QI-GONG TOTAL BODY TOTAL BODY HIIT

SCIENTIFIC YOGA SERENITY POWER & STRENGTH

ZUMBA TAI CHI

YOGA

YOGA FLOW

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

HEALING YOGA

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

AQUAFIT AQUA SCULPT

AQUA ZUMBA

ARTHRITIS

WATER WORKS

SWIMNASTICS WATER AEROBICS

CLASS SCHEDULES VARY BY BRANCH. CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.YMCAOFMEWSA.ORG OR VISIT THE WELCOME CENTER FOR LOCATIONS, SCHEDULES AND FEES.

I have been disabled since 2004 and was doing nothing other than hanging in my apartment. My two doctors said that I have to start doing something and one of my doctors suggested joining the YMCA. I am on limited income but when I went to the YMCA they said they have an Open Doors program that might be able to help out a person who is in the situation I am in—being disabled with little funds and doing nothing. I applied for the Open Doors program and was accepted at a rate that would not dig into my monthly budget where I would have to choose between food or being a member of the YMCA. I am now a proud member of the YMCA and I have never felt better mentally or physically since becoming disabled. The staff have been very cordial to me and the machines that are available to use for my disability have made me stronger and I now feel 100% better than before I was accepted into the YMCA community.

I want to thank all of the staff for making my life full once again and being treated with dignity which is the norm towards all members whether you are on limited income or not.

Thank you all.

A YMCA Member

AQUATICS Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?

NOT YET

A / WATER DISCOVERY

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?

NOT YET

B / WATER EXPLORATION

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?

NOT YET

1 / WATER ACCLIMATION

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?

NOT YET

2 / WATER MOVEMENT

Can the student swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back?

NOT YET

3 / WATER STAMINA

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?

NOT YET

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool?

NOT YET

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back?

NOT YET

4/ STROKE INTRODUCTION 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT 6/ STROKE MECHANICS

*At the Y, we know families take a variety of forms. As a result, we define parent broadly to include all adults with primary responsibility for raising children, including biological parents, adoptive parents, guardians, stepparents, grandparents or any other type of parenting relationship.

YMCA Swim Lessons

AQUATICS

YMCA Swim Lessons

YMCA Swim Lessons

YMCA Swim Lessons

YMCA Swim Lessons

YMCA Swim Lessons

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Our Welcome Center staff are available to answer any questions about the swim lessons program.

YMCA Swim Lessons

YMCA Swim Lessons

AQUATICS SWIM EVALUATIONS Please use Lesson Selector in this guide to determine level. If unsure, register for lower option to be moved up.

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE Swim lesson instructors are prepared for your child’s arrival. Make-up lessons will only be offered for weather, maintenance and emergency-related closings.

Water Discovery (6 months-3 years)

Water Exploration (3-5 years)

*The YMCA defines parent as any adult in a child caregiving role.

The YMCA reserves the right to make any schedule changes when necessary and notifications will be made whenever possible. Make-up classes will not offered for a participant’s failure to attend class. A full refund will only be issued if a member withdraws seven days prior to the first class. After this date, no refunds will be issued. Memberships are nonrefundable and are valid for registration and participation in other programs for one year from date of purchase.

Water Acclimation

Water Movement Water Acclimation (3-5 years and 6-12 years) Water Stamina Water Movement (3-5 years) Intermediate/Advanced Swim Strokes Water Movement (6-12 years)

cardiovascular endurance.

Water Stamina (3-5 years and 6-12 years) Mini Manta Rays (5-12 years)

Private/Semi-Private Lessons (3+ years)

Special Needs/Autism Swims (5-15 years) Stroke Introduction (3-5 years)

Stroke Introduction (6-12 years)

Stroke Development (6-12 years)

Stroke Mechanics (6-12 years)

Teen/Adult (13+ years)

AQUATICS

Swim Basics

SWIM TEAM

CONTACT INFORMATION

ABOUT OUR STAFF

PRACTICE STRUCTURE

OUR SEASON

(Must be at least 15 years old by the last class) An in-water pre-test is required, which includes the following:

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Swim 300 yards continuously Tread water for two minutes using only the legs Complete the following timed event within one minute, 40 seconds:  Starting in the water, swim 20 yards  Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 lb. object.  Return with the object to the surface and swim 20 yards on back to return to the starting point.  Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Pre-registration is required. Pre-tests are held one hour prior to the start time of the first day. Those not able to pass the pre-test are offered the opportunity to join the next lifeguard course.

JOIN OUR TEAM OF LIFEGUARDS! Lifeguard Certification Reimbursement Participants of lifeguard courses (age requirements vary by branch) with apply for employment with the YMCA of MEWSA upon successful completion of the course.

After six months of continuous employment in good standing, you may be eligible to receive 50% reimbursement for a lifeguard course taken with the YMCA of MEWSA. Participants should check with supervisor.

LIFEGUARD INITIAL CERTIFICATION SOUTH AMBOY YMCA November 7 AND November 8 & 9

6pm-10pm 9am-5pm

December 26 AND December 27 & 28

6pm-10pm 9am-5pm

*Pre-test will be held one hour prior to the start time of the first day. *Must attend all three sessions.

METUCHEN YMCA September

Date and Time TBD

November

Date and Time TBD

CPR/AED/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

Participant will be certified as a professional rescuer in CPR/AED and First Aid. All classes are held at the YMCA facilities.

PROFESSIONAL RESCUER CPR/AED/FIRST AID SOUTH AMBOY YMCA

LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION

September 7

12pm-4pm

SOUTH AMBOY YMCA

November 7

6pm-10pm

November 9

9am-5pm

December 28

9am-5pm

*Pre-test will be held one hour prior to the start time of the first day.

For more information, contact: South Amboy: joseph.derogotis@ymcaofmewsa.org Edison: keith.boppana@ymcaofmewsa.org Metuchen: andrew.palmer@ymcaofmewsa.org Please visit ymcaofmewsa.org for additional class schedules and pricing.

December 26 6pm-10pm SOUTH AMBOY YMCA

EDISON YMCA September 15

11am-5pm

October 20

11am-5pm

November 17

11am-5pm

December 22

11am-5pm

Please visit ymcaofmewsa.org for additional class schedules and pricing.

AQUATIC TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFICATION CLASSES

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR CHILD’S DAY!

Our programs uses the evidence-based CATCH Curriculum to implement activities, education and environments that encourage healthy living. Although this programs core goals is to prevent chronic disease we also know that research shows how physical activity helps children learn better.

CATCH stands for Coordinated Approach To Children’s Health. As a YMCA our priority is to offer programs that support healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. We feel this program enhances our childcare program by providing positive environments, good role models, and a partnership with our parents in keeping kids healthy.

INFANT CARE

(6 weeks-12 months)

SCHOOL AGE CARE

(Pre-K to 8th Grade)

TODDLER CARE (12 months-3 years)

HOLIDAY CARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

PRESCHOOL CARE (3 years-5 years) SPECIALTY CLASSES

KINDERGARTEN

(5-6 years)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

KINDERGARTEN EXTENDED DAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

CENTENARY EARLY LEARNING CENTER

EDGAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER

METUCHEN BRANCH CHILD CARE

Preschool: Kindergarten

8:30AM-3:00PM

Edison:

Ben Franklin, James Monroe, Lincoln

READY...SET...LEARN Toddler

9:00AM—11:00AM

2 year olds

7:00AM—7:00PM

KEN SHIRK LEARNING CENTER

OUR SAVIOR’S LEARNING CENTER

10% OFF FOR THE SECOND SIBLING!* *Both children must be enrolled full time.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

EDISON YMCA LEARNING CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

AVENEL LEARNING CENTER

7:00AM—6:30PM

COLONIA LEARNING CENTER

Our YMCA operates before and after school care in several Woodbridge Township Schools. These programs provide state licensing standards and trained professional staff in the school environment. Opportunities for socialization with peers, homework help, STEM, physical activity and many more options are offered to students in a caring and nurturing atmosphere while you work.

“Our two youngest children have been attending a Y Early Learning Center since they were infants and we are so grateful for the experiences they and our family have had as a result. The Y understands the value of developmentally appropriate practices for supporting young learners and engages children in productive play that fosters a sense of community, personal we—being and responsibility, and allows children to meet appropriate learning goals that will enable them to achieve as they enter K-12 schools. The caregivers, teachers and supervisors work as a dedicated team who place the needs of the children first. There is no better place to be a young child!”

-Jim and Heather Casey, Parents

HOLIDAY CAMP & SCHOOL’S OUT TRIPS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

SOUTH AMBOY YMCA SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

HARBORVIEW EARLY LEARNING CENTER

GRACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Visit www.ymcaofmewsa.org/child-care/general-information

Leader’s Club is a year-long, YMCA-based leadership development program that promotes self-expression for everyone, provides teens with leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community.

Founded upon the following tenets: personal challenge, social development, leadership skills acquisition and service to the community, advisors introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen the community and inspire teens to become future leaders. Events are held at local branches with YMCA of MEWSA annual events merged, where applicable.

Our YMCA offers year-round trips and events for the teens.

For more information, please contact your branch’s Program Director or visit www.ymcaofmewsa.org/ programs/teen/leader's-club.

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMMING

TEEN LEADER’S CLUB

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMMING

YMCA arts classes encourage self-expression and critical thinking while developing your child’s imagination and building their selfesteem. Exposure to the arts creates a better understanding of the various cultures and backgrounds that make up our community and helps foster uplifting relationships.

ART BEYOND THE CRAYONS (5-12 years) EXPLORE & MORE Work with an art instructor to explore fine arts through a variety of mediums from watercolors to clay. (M)

CHESS PLAYER’S CLUB

(5-12 years)

Whether you’re a beginner with a desire to learn something new or you’re an advanced chess player looking for some healthy competition, we have a chess class for you! Taught by a professional teacher, chess will teach students to predict and assess situations. Learn different strategies and moves that will help your game in the future. Beginner and Intermediate classes offered. (M, E, SA)

CREATIVE ARTS

(3-12 years)

Our most popular art class for young artists who want to learn about drawing, painting techniques and art history. Busy artists will create new masterpieces every week while enjoying the creative and relaxed atmosphere of the class. All supplies needed for the class are provided. Students will be grouped by age and experience. Each week a separate art piece will be created and taken home on the same day. (M, E, SA)

EXPLORATION STATION

(K-5 years)

Art stations, finger painting, paper crafts, stamps, play dough, songs, bubbles and much more. (SA)

(1-4 years)

Get ready for an interactive parent/child experience! Enter a world of creativity, wonder and expression. Rotate through activity stations including easel painting, play dough, paper crafts, bubbles, water and more! Circle time, games and songs make this class an engaging experience for families! Silly and messy awaits, so dress accordingly! (M)

KIDS CAN COOK! (3-12 years) It’s never too early to learn basic cooking skills and how to be safe in the kitchen! Learn how to create easy and delicioustasting recipes and try new foods each week! In our cooking class, students are introduced to basic recipes, simple kitchen tasks, safety and hygiene standards, cleanliness, measurements, time management, manners, portion control and more! (M)

(4-5 years) Students will review letter sounds and begin to explore long and short vowel sounds and their use in the English language.

Students will also learn to properly print letter symbols using correct pencil grip and good posture. Throughout the three trimesters, annual program sight words and sentence structure will be explored to teach reading readiness skills. (M)

KINDERGARTEN READING EXPLORERS (5-6 years) Students will use the PAF Handwriting Program to master print of the 26 letters of the alphabet. Vowel sounds (short and long), sight words and word families will be discovered using the Primary Phonics program. Phonetics and reading comprehension will be taught utilizing reading primers. (M)

MATH EXPLORERS (4-5 years)

Looking for conservatory-style ballet training for your young dancer? We offer unique early dance training that combines an academic approach with the joy of movement.

BALLET LEVELS 1-5

(3-12 years)

Instruction focuses progressively on ballet technique, pattern identification and musicality. Quality ballet training develops more than a coordinated and strong body. It homes attention, observation skills, etiquette and respect for others. (M)

HIP HOP DANCE (12 years) Learn urban hip hop style dance taught by a trained dancer.

A great way to discover popular styles of dance while getting a great workout.

Our instructor creates a comprehensive way of learning that helps every child and teen learn and develop their dance skills.

Students will be exposed to various mathematical concepts including set theory, classification and numerical operations.

Number lines, number charts and Venn diagrams will be used to explore values and equations. Measuring, graphing, skip counting, American money values, time (analog and digital) and spatial relationships will be discovered in a hands-on, fun environment.

(M)

STEM

(3-5 years)

This hands-on enrichment class provides opportunities for children to discover early STEM concepts. They will explore a number of concepts such as shapes, patterns, measuring and sporting as well as science concepts such as experimenting, making predictions, testing hypotheses and much more.

Whether it’s learning experiments or early discoveries of technology, your child will love our science and technology programs.

LITERACY (3-5 years) Our literacy classes will focus on enhancing children’s pre-writing and pre-reading skills. Children will gain knowledge about the letters of the alphabet, phonological awareness and emergent writing skills.

GUITAR

(7-12 years)

Participants will learn the basics of how to play the guitar.

Participants will need to supply their own guitar. Please come up proper instruments, no plastic guitars or toys.

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS (Open to the Community) Want to try something new or take your skills to the next level?

Programs are designed to specifically reach individual goals while receiving personal attention. The instructor will work with students one-on-one to obtain those goals. Lessons include learning how to read music so students can practice on their own.

SMALL GROUP UKELELE LESSONS (8-12 years) Students will learn the proper technique of playing a ukulele.

Perfect for beginners, a ukulele combines the skills needed for guitar on a much more manageable scale. With a small group size, students will receive hands-on instruction from an experienced teacher. Ukuleles will be provided.

SCRATCH CODING LEVELS 1-4 (8-16 years) Scratch is a programming language using project-design process that combines many of the 21st century learning skills that will be critical to success in the future: thinking creatively, communicating clearly, analyzing systematically, collaborating effectively, designing iteratively and learning continuously.

Specific skills that may be enhanced through Scratch include general math skills, algebra, geometry, coordinates, variables, random numbers, basic understanding of computer programming, drawing, teamwork, experimentation and problem solving. (M, E, SA)

ROBOTICS (8-16 years) (SCRATCH knowledge is recommended prior to enrollment) Using Legos and coding learning in Scratch classes, students will learn to build and code robots to complete various tasks. Whether it is creating an obstacle course for your robots or battling them against one another, the possibilities are endless!

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMMING

PRESCHOOL READING EXPLORERS

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMMING

Children will be placed in the appropriate group based on age and/or skill level.

Level 1 (Ages 3-5)

Pee Wee

Level 2 (Ages 6-8)

Developmental

Level 3 (Ages 9-11)

All Star

Level 4 (Ages 12-14)

MVP

(M, SA) (M, E, SA)

(M, E) (M, SA)

(M, SA)

(SA) (SA)

(M) (M)

(SA)

(M, SA)

with a double tournament. Tryouts are held in October.

(M)

elimination

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMMING

(M, SA)

CONTACT INFORMATION

EDISON YMCA

1775 Oak Tree Road Edison, New Jersey 08837 (P) 732-494-3232 (F) 732-548-2598

STAFF DIRECTORY Cindy O’Neill cindy.oneill@ymcaofmewsa.org

SOUTH AMBOY YMCA

200 John T. O’Leary Boulevard South Amboy, NJ 08879 (P) 732-553-9622 (F) 732-316-8215

STAFF DIRECTORY Director of Operations Ext. 3510

Karen Robson karen.robson@ymcaofmewsa.org

Director of Operations 732-316-8218

Keith Boppana Aquatics Coordinator sankeerth.boppana@ymcaofmewsa.org Ex. 3503

Joseph “Coach Joe” Cohen joseph.cohen@ymcaofmewsa.org

Program Coordinator Ext. 4209

Jennifer Guthlein jennifer.guthlein@ymcaofmewsa.org

Joseph Derogotis Aquatics Coordinator joseph.derogotis@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 4207

Tom McCabe tom.mccabe@ymcaofmewsa.org

Child Care Director Ext. 3509 Facility Director Ext. 3513

Eric Meshirer Program and Oakcrest Camp Director eric.meshirer@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 3505 Jilli Peguero Membership & Marketing Director jillieanna.peguero@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 3512 Rahi Shah Birthday Party Coordinator rahi.shah@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 3514 Mike Tivey SACC Director/Oak Tree Camp Director mike.tivey@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 3516 Deborah Wider deborah.wider@ymcaofmewsa.org

Wellness Director Ext. 3529

Elizabeth Moreira elizabeth.moreira@ymcaofmewsa.org

Aquatics Director Ext. 4217

Judith Murawski SACC Director/Camp Director judith.murawski@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 4208 Annmarie Sabovick Healthy Living Director annmarie.sabovick@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 4210 Emily Schemchuk SACC Coordinator/Summer Camp Asst. Dir. emily.schemchuk@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 4208 Giovanni Spataro gio.spataro@ymcaofmewsa.org

Wellness Coordinator Ext. 4211

Mary Valera Membership & Marketing Director mary.valera@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 4206

65 High Street Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 (P) 732-548-2044 (F) 732-548-3614

STAFF DIRECTORY

EARLY CHILDHOOD & SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS EDISON

Christine Tolley Director of Operations christine.tolley@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2213

Edison YMCA 1775 Oak Tree Road 732-494-3232

Ken Shirk Learning Center 445 Old Post Road 732-287-1131

Hannah Thomas Senior Director of Healthy Living hannah.thomas@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2219

Our Savior’s Learning Center

Ready...Set...Learn (2 yr. olds) 75 Glenville Road 732-548-2044

Angelica Causing Membership & Marketing Director angelica.causing@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2214 Pamela Cohen pam.cohen@ymcaofmewsa.org Patricia Colandra pat.colandra@ymcaofmewsa.org

Volunteer Coordinator Ext. 2229

Marcus Farris marcus.farris@ymcaofmewsa.org

Sports Coordinator Ext. 2234

Anna Flis anna.flis@ymcaofmewsa.org

Billing Coordinator Ext. 2229

Bradford Lindsey Program Coordinator bradford.lindsey@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2218 Aquatics Director Ext. 2212

Andrew Palmer Assistant Aquatics Director andrew.palmer@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2225 Tom Sorsch tom.sorsch@ymcaofmewsa.org

(Register at Metuchen YMCA)

Child Care Director Ext. 2226

Cassandra Davis Membership Coordinator cassandra.davis@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2227

Danica Lindsey danica.lindsey@ymcaofmewsa.org

50 Calvert Avenue East 732-548-0523

Facilities Manager Ex. 2250

School Age Child Care and Gabriella St. Fleur Camp Munsee Director gabriella.stfleur@ymcaofmewsa.org Ext. 2255

METUCHEN Metuchen YMCA 65 High Street 732-548-2044

Centenary Early Learning Ctr. 200 Hillside Avenue 732-548-5468

Edgar Early Learning Center 150 Lake Avenue 732-632-8633

PERTH AMBOY Grace Early Learning Center 600 New Brunswick Avenue 732-442-7190

Harborview Early Learning Center 45 Market Street 732-442-4199

SOUTH AMBOY South Amboy YMCA 200 John T. O’Leary Boulevard 732-553-9622

WOODBRIDGE Avenel Learning Center 238 Avenel Street 732-636-1100

Colonia Learning Center 400 Inman Avenue 732-340-9622

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE YMCA CORPORATE OFFICES

483 Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840 (P) 732-516-9200 (F) 732-516-9420 Rose Cushing rose.cushing@ymcaofmewsa.org

President & CEO 732-516-9200

Bobby Kleinau VP of Operations & Branch Leadership bobby.kleinau@ymcaofmewsa.org 732-548-2044 Mariam Lesnewski Controller mariam.lesnewski@ymcaofmewsa.org 732-516-9200 Kathy Minaeff Director of Human Resources kathy.minaeff@ymcaofmewsa.org 732-516-9200 Denise Zimmer Director of Financial Development denise.zimmer@ymcaofmewsa.org 732-516-9200

Mawbey Street School #1 Robert Mascenik School #26 Avenel School #4 and 5 Matthew Jago School #28 Indiana Avenue School #8 Lafayette Estates School #25 Kennedy Park School #24 also serving Ford Ave School #14 and Menlo Park Terrace School #19

For specific program offerings and hours, please visit ymcaofmewsa.org/locations/child-care or scan QR code below.

CONTACT INFORMATION

METUCHEN YMCA

SAVE THE DATES JANICE GARBOLINO MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK September 14 Check-in: 7:30 a.m.

Race: 8:30 a.m.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR South Amboy Branch Metuchen Branch Edison Branch

October 18 October 25 October 25

GIVING TUESDAY

OPEN HOUSE

December 3

September 13-22 Metuchen, Edison & South Amboy Branches

WELCOMING WEEK September 13-22 Metuchen, Edison & South Amboy Branches

JOINT HEALTH

DANCE-A-THON December 14 Edison YMCA

HEALTHY KIDS DAY April 2020

ANNUAL DINNER

September 18, 11:00 a.m.

Edison Branch

May 6, 2020 Pines Manor, Edison

TOT TROT & FALL FESTIVAL

RICHARD HALE GOLF CLASSIC

October 13, 9:30 a.m.

Metuchen High School

June 2, 2020 Metuchen Golf & Country Club See www.ymcaofmewsa.org for details

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