Children Programs

Youth Basketball: ages 4 – 6 boys & girls, Monday nights 6:30pm Register now begins Dec. 5^th.

Fun Afterschool Activities!!!THE GARFIELD YMCA WILL BE HAVING AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR!! KIDS CAN ENJOY THEMSELVES WHILE MOM & DAD HAVE MORE TIME TO GET HOME FROM WORK! ***ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FOR BOTH GIRLS & BOYS AND ARE FOR FUN ONLY!*** REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!!

Mondays 3:45 – 4:45 - Double Dutch/Jump Rope
Tuesdays 3:45 – 5:30 - Wiffle Ball & Kickball
Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:45 - Floor Hockey & Soccer
Thursdays 3:45 – 4:45 - Speed, Fitness, Agility Training & Cheer/Stepping
Friday 3:45 – 5:30 - Basketball/Open Gym

Children’s Cardio Kickboxing: Children ages 8 and up will have the opportunity to participate in an exercise class that’s fun, provides basic self defense and conditions the body. Saturdays 11:00-11:45.

$20 members $40 non-members.

Hip Hop Dance: Children ages 7 years old and up can get hip to the latest dance moves while having fun and learning an art form. Children will learn proper terminology, dynamics, while executing proper style. Work on combinations, and steps all lead to conditioning the body and choreography.

Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. Children must be a member. Cost $50 a month.

Swim Team: The Garfield YMCA will be hosting try-outs and registrations for the 2008-2009 swim team season on Friday September 12^th, 2008 at 6:30pm at the Midland Avenue Facility located at 490 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ. For further questions please contact Gjore at 973-772-7450 Ages 13 and under $425 plus optional $52.00 U.S. Swim Registration. Ages 14 & up $555 plus optional $52.00 U.S. Swim Registration.

Karate: The Garfield Y offers Karate for children ages 5 to 13. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cost is $65.00 per month for twice a week of $100 a month for all 4 times a week. A $35.00 registration fee for new children and children must be a member of the YMCA.

Outdoor Recreation Soccer: Registers first 3 weeks of August and children start up after Labor Day and play at Spring Street Park. It’s a league designed for all levels, is co-ed and children from the surrounding community may play. Members $40.00 Non-Members $55.00. 8 weeks long. Plays on Saturdays. Team Sponsorship $120.00

Indoor Recreation Soccer: For boys and girls ages 4 to 13. Practices are on Saturday mornings in the gym at the YMCA. The league does not travel and does not have formal games. League starts in January. Registration is the first 3 weeks of December. Open to everyone. Members $30.00 non-members $40.00. Team Sponsorship $120.00

T-Ball: For children ages 4 to 6 years old. Registration starts March 1,2007 and children start to play in April. 4 year olds play inside on Saturday mornings inside the gym at the YMCA. 5 and 6 year olds practice once during the week and have games on Saturdays at Dolphine Park. All are welcomed to register. Members $35.00 Non-Members $45.00. Team Sponsorship $120.00

Summer Camp: Children ages 5 (completed kindergarten) to 13 are welcome to join us for their summer vacation. Our summer camp is a 9 week program. Registration is May 1, 2008. Doors open at 5:30 a.m.

Before School and After School program 2007-2008 School Year for schools 4, 5 and 8 in Garfield. The registration takes place on August13, 2007. Before school program is $75.00 a month and after school program is $125.00 a month. Drop off is at the YMCA for before school no earlier than 7:30 a.m. and pick up after school is no later than 6:00 p.m. at your child’s school. Parents must have a copy of the children’s immunization records and first month and last month deposit to register. Children must pay a $45.00 membership fee.