Metuchen Branch YMCA

The purpose of the YMCA Swim Lesson Program is to develop competency in swimming along with confidence and endurance. The goals of our program include personal safety and rescue, stroke development and personal growth.

Each class is set up on levels from beginning to advanced for each age group. The beginner levels concentrate on water adjustment, personal safety and basic breathing and swimming skills. The more advanced levels stress more stroke development. Children are placed in levels according to their abilities and needs. A child is advanced to the next level only when he or she can proficiently and safely perform the skills within his or her level.

The aquatic staff deals with each child as an individual and recognizes the fears your child may have. Each child progresses at his/her own speed. Therefore, he/she may not advance to the next level after the first, second, third or even fourth time he/she takes the class. It all depends on the child's physical and mental development as well as their coordination.

Aqua Challenge	Fast pace aerobic water class that includes a warm-up, aqua jogging, deep water cardio, strength training and stretching
Waterworks	Class is for those who would like to move at a slower pace, includes cardio, strength training and stretching.
Seniorsize	One hour class for those who need gentle water exercise due to physical limitations.
Arthritis Water Class	Retain joint flexibility through water walking and muscle strengthening.
Masters Swim Program Manta Ray Master's Swimming is for adults, ages 19 and older (novice to advanced) that are looking for new challenges in a coached environment.	If you are a regular lap swimmer that has a hard time staying motivated, or you are just looking for improved technique, speed, and endurance then Master's may be for you. The program ranges from all levels and abilities of the adult lap swimmer. Masters is perfect training for that triathlon, or just for increased health. Practice is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15-9:3PM and Sundays from 11AM-12:30PM (subject to change). You must be a member of the Metuchen YMCA to participate in the program. Please contact 732-548-2044 for more information.

Three levels of parent/child water classes, children will explore the water with guidance from the parent and instructor.

Lessons are thirty minutes and are held in the Finne Pool. Children must three before the start of the first class. These lessons are taught without parent in the water.

Polliwog 1	Beginner class for those with no previous skills.
Polliwog 2	Must be able to swim 25 yards on front and back or advanced Polliwog 1 or Starfish.
Guppy	Must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle with rotary breathing, and back stroke.
Minnow	Must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with rotary breathing, and back stroke.
Fish	Must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with rotary breathing and back stroke and 25 yards breast stroke.
Flying Fish	Must be able to swim 75 yards freestyle with rotary breathing and back stroke and 50 yards breast stroke and 25 yards butterfly.
Shark/Porpoise	Must be able to swim 100 yards freestyle with rotary breathing, back stroke, breast stroke and 50 yards butterfly.

Click here to register online for aquatics classes.

Click here to see class schedule

We also offer :

Specialty aquatic classes include lifeguard-training, guardstart (junior life guarding), special needs group lessons and private lessons for all ages.

Scuba-A basic class run by Ocean Explores, classes are held three times a year. Contact Ocean Explorer at 732-906-8400 to register or http://www.njoceanexplorers.com.

Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons-Ages 3+

If you would like to sign up for private lessons, please print out the private lesson form and bring it to the Metuchen Branch YMCA or fax to (732) 548-3614. Please note that it may take two weeks to process the lesson request, for more information contact

Diane Kohlbecker, Aquatic Director, at Diane.Kohlbecker@metuchen-edisonymca.org.

Private
30 minute class for one-on-one instruction	Fee: $30 with a family membership	Fee: $40 for non-member + $40 program fee
Semi-Private
45 minute class for two or three (together)	Fee: $45 with a family membership	$55 for non-member + $40 program fee

TheMEY swim team , built on a tradition of excellence, is a program that focuses on proper stroke mechanics, goal setting and team building. For decades, our swimmers have represented MEY at the state and sectional championships, US Open, YMCA Nationals and Olympic trials. Open to boys and girls ages 6-18 years of age, the team competes in the NJ YMCA Swim League and in USS meets throughout the East Coast Region. Our program incorporates character development, volunteerism and leadership opportunities.

The MEY Swim Team is a full year program broken into three sessions. Fall/Winter, Spring and Summer. Our fall/winter season runs from September- February. We offer eight training groups based on age, level and recommendations by our coaching staff. Swimmers will compete in dual meets with other NJ YMCA teams and invitational meets. Each age group will have a championship meet (March-April) to complete the season.

Spring Clinic begins April 12th. This is an 8 week program that focuses on stroke technique, starts and turns. Swimmers from other teams are welcome to participate.

Summer Long Course - Our 8 week program begins June 7th. Designed for the year-round swimmer, this program will build endurance, reinforce stroke mechanics and offers an opportunity to train outdoors for the summer. Swimmers from other teams are welcome.

GOT QUESTIONS? Contact Pete Coreschi, Head Coach at 732-548-2044, ext 212 or by email at meycoachpete@gmail.com

Swim Policy
Children under the age of six must be accompanied in the water by a parent, there is no exeception. Children between the ages of six and nine must pass the guppy level in order to swim without a parent in the water. The parent must be in the pool area while the child is swimming. Anyone wishing to have their 6-9 year old child tested may come at the scheduled testing times. The use of aquatic equipment is limited to the life jackets only, the use of all other aquatic equipment is prohibited. Please click here to view the policy.