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Swimming

About Y Swim

If you love swimming, the Y is the place to be! From swim lessons to water safety and water exercise, the Y has tons of ways for you and your loved ones to get fit and enjoy this low-impact exercise! 

 

Swim Lessons YMCA

SWIM LESSONS    

Swimming skills are progressive, so it’s important to pick the right level for you. Our YMCA trained and certified instructors cover swimming skills, stroke technique, and water safety in a friendly and encouraging environment. Whether in a private or group lesson, all ages can learn with our six (6) stage program. The Y also offers private & semi-private swim lessons. To learn about our policies and health and safety guidelines, please click here.

Register for MEWSA Swim Lessons
Register for Piscataway Swim Lessons


Open Swim YMCA

OPEN SWIM    

We welcome you to come swim, splash around with family and friends, and just have fun! Learn more about swimming at the Y and how to find time at your location!

View Our Open Swim Schedules

 


Swim Lessons

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

If you're looking for a smaller class size for you or your child, private & semi-private lessons are perfect for you! This also allows you to receive a more personalized & custom swim experience. Choose a location below and request your session! 

Metuchen YMCA Swim Lessons Request
South Amboy YMCA Swim Lessons Request
Piscataway Swim Lessons Request


Water Exercise YMCA

WATER EXERCISE    

Water exercise is an excellent workout for people of all ages, fitness levels and swimming abilities. Water offers 12 times the resistance of air, which helps improve muscle strength while being easy on the joints. Other benefits include improved cardiovascular performance and increased flexibility.

Find Water Exercise Programs 

Swim Team YMCA

SWIM TEAM  

Our swim teams are dedicated to developing good swimmers and great team members. Through competitive swimming, the YMCA teaches the character virtues of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Learn More About Our Swim Teams


Summer Swim YMCA

SUMMER SWIM

All ages can enjoy the summer months and beat the heat at our safe, clean, and fun outdoor facilities! Check the location nearest to you for more information on how to make a splash this summer!

View our Outdoor Summer Swim Options
 

 



Lifeguard

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Lifeguards are needed more than ever, so we're here to help! Become a certified lifeguard at a reduced cost through the Y!

Sign up for a class at the YPCC


Swim Test

All children under 15 years of age must complete a swim test prior to using the aquatic facility. 

The Green band swim test includes:        

  • Swimming one length of the pool with face in the water, front crawl or breaststroke
  • Tread water for 1 minute
  • Climb out of pool
  • Jump into the pool and resurface
  • Float on back for 10 seconds or swim one length of backstroke

The Yellow band swim test includes: 

  • Swim half the length of the pool
  • Tread water for 30 seconds
  • Stand in the shallow end of the swimming area with the water level lower than their armpits
  • Go underwater, lift their feet off the bottom of the swimming area, and then regain their footing without assistance

Swim test can be performed during family swim.

*Lifeguards determination of level will be final for that day, re-tests can be done on a different day.  No changes will be made to level on the same day.

 Click Here for Swim Test Band Descriptions

Refund Policy

Program Refunds and Cancellation Policy

We understand that children like to try new classes to find the one that they love.

Before the Monday start date of each session:

You can cancel from the program at any time prior to the start of the program. You will receive a full refund as an account credit to be used on another program of your choice or back to the original payment method.

After the start of the session:

  • For full pay programs: Program refunds for full pay programs are not permitted unless there are extenuating circumstances and are accompanied with proper documentation (i.e. medical). Refunds requested after the completion of a program session will not be honored.
  • For Automatic Payment Programs:  Written notice must be received at least two weeks prior to your scheduled payment due date. For refunds due to medical reasons, proper documentation will be required.
  • If the YMCA cancels a class, whenever possible we will offer members the opportunity to make up that class: If a makeup cannot be accommodated, a member may request a credit for that class.
  • Classes missed are not guaranteed a makeup or credit.  Enrolling in a program is a commitment to the day and time of that program.  If a student must miss a class, please speak with the director of that program. 
  • Membership status: If membership status is adjusted during the program enrollment, program rate will be adjusted to the new rate for the remainder of the session.

Account Credit

  • Any account credit (program or membership) will be forfeited to the YMCA after 1 year from date account credit is applied. 
  • The forfeited credit will be transferred to a donation to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.  A letter will be sent out to the member/participant address on file, informing the member/participant that the tax deductible donation has been made.
Makeup Policy

Please make your best effort to attend your regular classes, makeup classes are not guaranteed.  However, we will do our best to accommodate 1 makeup throughout the session.  Due to the high demand, missed makeup classes will not be rescheduled.  All makeups must be scheduled during this session.  Refunds will not be given for missed classes.



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YPCC Aquatic Center Closure 6/4 & 6/5

The Competition Pool and the Activity Pools are closed for maintenance on Wednesday June 4th and Thursday June 5th. There will be no Family Swim. The Exercise Pool is open from 7am-4pm and 7pm-9:45pm. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Beat the Heat at YPCC Raritan Rapids

The temperatures are heating up so join us for a special opening on 6/5 at the Splash Park! We will be open from 2pm-6pm with the last ticket being sold at 5pm.