WHAT IS THE STRONG TEEN INITIATIVE?
13 years of age has proven to be an important time for children to continue to remain active and gain the life-long fitness practices that will help them develop healthy habits. Children who are 13 years old begin to formulate habits that continue into adulthood. The STRONG TEEN INITIATIVE will allow Metuchen and South Edison (08817 and 08837 zip codes) 13 year olds to strengthen behaviors of remaining active, staying fit, gaining a better understanding of nutrition and the importance of continuing these habits into their adult lives.

HOW DOES THE STRONG TEEN INITIATIVE WORK
The Metuchen Branch YMCA is offering FREE ONE YEAR FULL PRIVILEGE MEMBERSHIPS TO ALL 13 year olds that reside in Metuchen and South Edison. The Metuchen Branch YMCA membership includes: Open and lap swim in our two pools, open gym time, use of the Metuchen Branch YMCA Wellness Center, the new Wellness Center (at the Metuchen High School, located 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen) and the Circuit Room. The membership also includes free group exercise classes such as: Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Step Aerobics, Leader’s Club, TEENS Operation Earth, and Wellness Workshops. We also offer Health & Wellness, Basketball, Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Personal Training, Day Camp, Chess Club, Model UN, Teen Strength Training and much more.

Membership must be taken out in person at the Metuchen Branch YMCA, proof of age along with proof of residency is required and parent/guardian must accompany teen to activate free membership.

For additional questions, call 732-548-2044.

HELP BUILD STRONG TEENS AT THE METUCHEN BRANCH YMCA:
Join
Become a member of the Metuchen Branch YMCA - A safe environment for kids to be active. The Metuchen Branch YMCA is open M-F 5:45am - 10pm, Sat. 7:30am - 6pm, Sun. 12pm - 6pm. Take a tour any time. Pass the word about our FREE STRONG TEENS MEMBERSHIP, and let’s see how many 13 year olds get active!

Volunteer
Make a difference - volunteers are essential to the Metuchen Branch YMCA. Every hour you spend translates into the caring attention a child needs to grow up healthy and active. Your time and talent can help us go a long way, and we are counting on it!
Please contact Pat Colandra, Volunteer Coordinator at 732-548-2044 x229 or pat.colandra@metuchen-edisonymca.org.

Donate
The Metuchen Branch YMCA is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that develop values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA serves all people, regardless of age, religion, sex or financial means and is committed to helping all people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body. The current cost of an individual student membership is $150 annually. Help us build strong teens!
Please contact Helene Zahn, Development Director, 732-516-9200 x108 or helene.zahn@metuchen-edisonymca.org.

HELP US BUILD STRONG TEENS