Metuchen Branch YMCA

Classes

Swim instructor with preschool class

female swim instructor with small child

The Metuchen Branch YMCA offers a variety of aquatic programs including Parent/ChildPreschool, Youth, and Adult group swim lessons. The programs are designed to ensure the student’s safety, provide the student with regular, progressive success and make the learning process

We also offer

water fitness classes

such as aqua challenge, seniorcize, waterworks, and arthritis exercise.

Specialty aquatic classes include lifeguard-training, guardstart (junior life guarding), special needs group lessons and private lessons for all ages. Please contact Diane Kohlbecker at (732) 548-2044, ext 225 for the lifeguard training schedule.

Click here to see the fall swim lesson schedule

New swim class

seahorses

Seahorses for three to five years olds who are terrified of the water or have never been in the pool before. This is a five week session for parent and child. This class will help the child get comfortable in the water and prepare for progressive lessons. Contact Diane at 732-548-2044, ext 225 for details and class schedule.

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.

For more information contact Diane Kohlbecker, Aquatic Director, at Diane.Kohlbecker@metuchen-edisonymca.org.

Private Lessons

Private swim lessons are available for all age ranges at a rate of $30.00 per lesson for members and $35 for non-members (a program membership will be required, the fee is $40).. If you would like to sign up for private lessons, please print out the Private Swim lesson form or Semi-Private Swim 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.

Lifeguard Certification

If you are interested in being a certified Lifeguard, the YMCA is the place to learn how. All of our courses are taught by certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructors. Please note that the next lifeguard course will take place mid- August, for more infomation contact Diane Kohlbecker at (732) 548-2044, ext 225.

swimmer

The MEY swim team open to boys and girls ages 6-18 years of age competes in the NJ YMCA Swim League with several dual meet teams as well as in the US Swimming meets throughout the East Coast Region. We field one boys, one girls and one co-ed team in various divisions. Team members are organized into eight training groups based on an evaluation of individual ability by our experienced coaching staff. The MEY Swim Team is a full year program broken into three sessions. Fall/Winter, Spring and Summer. The season begins in September with evaluations and practice group assignments. Our focus is on developing stroke technique, discipline, and team spirit. As members of the " Manta Ray Team" our swimmers establish lasting friendships, develop self-esteem, and a sense of responsibility through goal setting.

Manta Ray Swim Team – Our Manta Ray Team has produced local, state, regional, and national champion swimmers. We have developed athletes that have gone to compete for several Division 1A College Programs aroung the country. In addition to being a part of the N.J. YMCA league, some of our swimmers are also members of the N.J. U.S. Swimming league. The team competes in the YMCA with one boy's team, one girl's team and one co-ed team. Practice groups are arranged based upon ability and age. There are nine different practice groups. Click here to see the brochure and. For additional information check out our website at www.metuchen-edisonymca.org/meyswim or email kristine.sinram@metuchen-edisonymca.org.

MASTERS SWIMMING

Interested in swimming for those adults over 18? Try the Manta Ray Masters.

Metuchen Branch YMCA Manta Ray Master's Swimming is for adults (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 Metuchen Branch YMCA Manta Ray Masters 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 8:15pm-9:30pm (subject to change). You must be a member of the Metuchen YMCA to participate in the program. Please contact Kristine Sinram at 732-548-2044, ext 212 for more information.

Swimming Pools

Hoppel
Our four-lane, 75- foot pool is open for a variety of adult, open and family swim times. It is also used for instruction, exercise and competitive swimming programs. To see the current schedule, please click here for August,
Finne
This newly renovated 1921 pool boasts handicapped accessibility, 3 ½ to 4-foot depth and warmer water temperatures for teaching, exercise and fun. To see the current schedule please click here for August. The Finne pool will be closed at 1:00PM on Saturday, August 30th for repairs and maintence. Pool will re-open on Thursday, September 4th at 9:00AM.

Both pools are located on the first level.

Scuba

Learn to dive with the Metuchen Branch YMCA and Ocean Explorers, for more information contact Diane Kohlbecker, Aquatic Director, at Diane.Kohlbecker@metuchen-edisonymca.org or Ocean Explorers at 732 906-8400.calendar,visit their website, http://www.njoceanexplorers.com.