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Ys / JCCs / recreation facilities & clubs
The Connection for Women and Families
79 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-4242. Offers a wide range of recreational and educational programs and services for children and adults. Progressive swim programs begin at 6 months, gymnastics, preschool sports and activities, parent/
child classes, afterschool care for grades K-5, birthday parties, fitness center, lap swim, yoga, pilates, Zumba, aerobics, cardiac rehab, water exercise and dance. Full and partial scholarships available for all programs and activities. www.theconnectiononline.org
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. Programs in swimming, gymnastics, youth sports and fitness. 10 week program sessions. Preschool, youth and young adult programs. Day camp programs for ages 5-13. Summer camps and gymnastics camps also available.
Greater Morristown YMCA
79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls, 973-267-0704. We are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Classes are meant to improve your health and life. Swim lessons teach the lifelong skill of swimming beginning at 6 mos. of age. Youth sports leagues, camp and child care from 6 weeks-5 yrs. Free babysitting for parents who are working out.
Hunterdon County YMCA
Deer Path Branch
144 West Woodschurch Rd., Flemington, 908-782-1030.
Round Valley Branch
1410 Rt. 22W, Annandale, 908-236-1055.
Aquatics, fitness, youth sports, fun activities for the whole family, full-day childcare for children ages 6 wks.-5 yrs., before/after school care at 18 schools countywide, summer camps, and preschools in Clinton and Milford. The Hunterdon County YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to the philosophy that "the Y is for everyone," and provides financial assistance to all who qualify.
JCC of Central New Jersey
1391 Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, 908-889-8800 Contact: Caren Goldberg x236. Not-for-profit social services agency committed to serving the Jewish community and community-at-large provides social, recreational, educational and cultural programs and humanitarian services through all phases of life.
JCC MetroWest
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-530-3400.
Offers a variety of programs, services, activities and special events including Early Childhood Programs and kindergarten; summer camp; School Vacation Programs; afterschool care; parent/childhood classes; fitness, sports & recreation; swim classes; sports leagues; a full size gym with walking/running track; indoor pools; classes in fine arts, music, dance & Jewish education; special needs programs; and more.
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC)
775 Talamini Rd. (conveniently located off Rt. 202-206), Bridgewater, 908-725-6994 x201. Email: info@ssbjcc.org.
The JCC, a non-sectarian facility that serves Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, provides fitness, recreational, social, educational and cultural programs for individuals of all ages. The facility includes a fitness center, group fitness studio, spin studio, full-sized gymnasium, indoor salt-based swimming pool, and multi-purpose room available for private parties and corporate events. The JCC also includes a summer swim club and Camp Ruach day camp (for campers ages 15 months through teen travel). The Blaustein Early Childhood Center offers infant and toddler day care year round, half-day and full day programs for 2, 3 and 4 yr. olds, Full day Kindergarten and Kindergarten extension (A.M. and P.M.). Swim instruction, music and physical education included. Certified and experienced teachers. Flexible schedules! "J" Crew After School program for Grades K-6!
Mar 4
Purim Carnival, 1-4pm.
Mar 17
Comedy Night, 7:30pm.
Jan 16, Feb 17 & 20, April 2-6
Vacation Camp Programs, grades K-6.
Madison Area YMCA Family Center
111 King's Road., Madison, 973-822-YMCA. The Madison Area YMCA has two facilities, the Family Center and the F.M. Kirby Children's Center. The Family Center features an indoor pool, fitness center, gymnastics center, gymnasium, racquetball courts, teen center, playing fields and indoor playground. Specialty programs are offered for all ages and abilities. A Teen Center is open Friday nights for teens to socialize in a chaperoned environment. Child care for infants-grade 6 is offered through the F.M. Kirby Children's Center.
Metro YMCAs of the Oranges
139 E. McClellan Ave., Livingston, 973-758-9622. Facilities in Livingston, Maplewood, East Orange and Hardyston offer a wide variety of programs including aquatics, youth sports and enrichment, competitive basketball, gymnastics and swim teams, summer day camps, sleepaway camps and conference center/facilities, birthday parties, adult fitness and sports, family nights, teen programs and community outreach programs. Extensive child care options include infant, toddler, preschool, full day and before and after kindergarten, afterschool and vacation care programs.
Somerset Hills YMCA
140 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-7898. Swim lessons for infants & up, youth swim team, synchronized swim team, gymnastics lessons & teams, Kindermusik, sports, Mom & tot programs, teen programs including SAT Prep course. Babysitting available for participating members. Birthday party packages.
• Somerset Hills YMCA at MUJC, 217 Mountainview Rd., Warren, 908-542-1216. Pools, indoor track, basketball gymnasium and wellness center.
Somerset Valley YMCA
• Bridgewater Family YMCA, 601 Garretson Rd., Bridgewater, 908-526-0688.
• Hillsborough Family YMCA, 19 E. Mountain Rd., Hillsborough, 908-369-0490.
• Somerville Family YMCA, 2 Green St., Somerville, 908-722-4567.
Youth aquatics, swim team, recreational gymnastics, movement classes, sports, computer classes, and a wide variety of summer day camps and sports camps. Outdoor swim center and backyard pool lesson program available for the summer season. Child care for ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten and after school. Birthday parties.
Summit Area YMCA
• Summit YMCA
67 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-3330.
• Berkeley Heights YMCA
550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-8373.
• The Learning Circle YMCA (TLC)
95 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-273-7040.
Aquatics, parent/child movement, preschool and youth enrichment and sports, dance, martial arts, yoga and pilates, fitness and wellness, nutrition counseling, personal training. Adventure Guides, swim & gym, swim team, lifeguard certifications, scuba, teen adventure, youth and government, Model U.N., youth and adult sports clinics and leagues. Community Outreach programs for minority youth. Offering extensive child care programming for all ages, from infant to kindergarten options to before school, after school and vacation care programs. Y Cares financial assistance. Volunteer opportunities. Employment opportunities in Y programs and day camp.
Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St.; 422 E. Broad St.; 170 Elm St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. Wide variety of recreation programs for preschoolers, youth, teens and adults. Swimming lessons and competitive swim teams, youth sports and games, health and wellness classes and extensive teen activities available. Summer day and travel camps for preschoolers through teens. Childcare services include daycare, preschool-K classes, school age before and after school care for elementary and middle school children. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
swim clubs
Basking Ridge Country Club
Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-8200 x143.
Berkeley Swim Club
Plainfield Ave. (adjacent to Columbia Park), Berkeley Heights, 908-464-2125.
Brook Hill Swim & Tennis Club
18 Drift Rd., Watchung, 908-322-8825.
JCC Swim Club
775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, 908-725-6994. Multiple pools, including separate kiddie area with playground; snack bar; tennis courts, sand volleyball court and basketball courts.
Somerset County Park Commission Warrenbrook Pool
Warrenville Rd., Warren, 908-754-8404. Open daily June 25-Sept. 6: Weekdays 12-8, weekends 11-8. Age 3 & under free. Warrenbrook Pool offers seasonal and daily passes. Programming includes swim classes, aquacise, and special clinics such as lifeguarding and diving.