YOUTH PROGRAMS AGES 5-13

Dance:
All Styles and All Ages. Classes run 6 days a week, after school and on Saturday Mornings. An award winning dance team also awaits your enthusiastic dancer! Dance program concludes in June with an annual recital. Children who wish to join in this semester may register during open registration dates of 8/1,8, 15 and 22 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at 70 Outwater Lane or at the Dance Open House on August 20th from 12:00-4:00. Company and Team auditions are September 4:00-6:00 for children ages 6 and older. Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop and Gymnastics are just a few of the styles. Multi class discounts, multi-children discounts and unlimited class fee available. Classes run on a monthly fee and most classes are $50 a month. Children must be a member of the Garfield YMCA to take dance classes. Classes start September 16th and company rehearsal starts October 7th.  Janaury is the last month to register for 2012 semester!

Download the 2011-2012 Dance Brochure


Progressive Swim Lessons: Everyone should learn how to swim, not only for safety reasons but also for FUN! There are seven levels to choose from depending on the skill level of the student. Classes are held once a week for 45 minutes for an 8 week session. Cost is $75.00 with a current youth membership. Parents may watch the first and last class only. 33 Outwater or 490 Midland Ave.

Fun Swim: Children need some free time in the pool to practice what they have learned and to have a good time with friends. Youth members ages 5 to 13 are invited to attend Monday through Friday 3:30 to 4:10 p.m. at 33 Outwater Lane. NO GUESTS DURING FUN SWIM.

Family Swim: The YMCA strives to be a provider of family programs. We offer swim times for families to spend time together. Members are invited to swim and one guest per member is permitted to join the fun. Family swims are held on Tuesday and Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Sundays at Midland Ave.)  

Swim Team: We offer a swim team for children ages 5 and up. Try-outs for placement are at Midland Ave on 9/9 at 6:30 p.m. Practices are usually these time frames: Monday’s 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30-9:00 p.m. and Fridays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Children will not have to swim all of these times. Meets are on the weekends. 490 Midland Ave 

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 or $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. 33 Outwater Lane

 Outdoor Recreation Soccer: For boys and girls ages 4 to 12.  Season runs Sept 13 to Nov 4. Games/practices are held at Dolphine Park during the week, and Spring Street Park (Belmont Oval) on Saturdays. 4 year olds play on Saturday mornings. 5 to 12 year olds play twice a week. Registration deadline is August 19. Members $40.00. Non-Members $55.00. Team Sponsorship $125.00

 Indoor Recreation Soccer: For boys and girls ages 4 to 13.  Season runs Nov. 28 to Jan 27. Games/Practices are held at in the gym at 33 Outwater Lane.  4 year olds play on Saturday mornings. 5 to 13 year olds play twice a week.  Registration deadline is November 11. Members $40.00. Non-members $55.00. Team Sponsorship $125.00   

Basketball: For boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Season runs Feb 13th to March 30th. Games/Practices are held at in the gym at 33 Outwater Lane.  4-year-olds play on Saturday mornings. 5 & 6 year olds play twice a week.  Registration deadline is February 3. Members $40. Non-Members $55.00. Team Sponsorship $125.00

T-Ball: For children ages 4 to 6 years old. Season runs April 17 to June 2. Games/Practices are held at Spring Street Park (Belmont Oval). 4-year-olds play on Saturday mornings. 5 & 6 year olds play twice a week. Registration deadline is April 6. Members $40.00; Non-members $55.00; Team Sponsorship $125.00.

Birthday Parties Dance, Gymnastics or Swim: one hour swim in the pool, one hour in the party room. $300 for 15-20 children. $15.00 for each additional child. Pizza and soda included. Pool parties at 490 Midland. Dance & Gymnastics at 70 Outwater. See the front desk to book a date.

Fun Swim: Children need some free time in the pool to practice what they have learned and to have a good time with friends. Youth members ages 5 to 13 are invited to attend Monday through Friday 3:30 to 4:10 p.m. at 33 Outwater Lane. NO GUESTS DURING FUN SWIM.  

Private Swim Lessons: One on one instruction for your child to learn how to swim or improve his/her technique. Members only. $25 for 30 minutes $30 for $45 minutes $40 for 60 minutes. Speak with Michele Semancik ext. 204 to schedule a lesson. You may also email her at: msemancikymca@optonline.net. 

Before School and After School program for schools 4, 5 and 8 in Garfield. The registration takes place the second Monday of August each year. Before school program is $100.00 a month and after school program is $150.00 a month. Drop off is at the YMCA at 33 Outwater Lane for before school no earlier than 7:00 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 also be a member of the YMCA. 

Vacation Camp: Available for the days when your child doesn’t have school, but doesn’t want to sit home during the school year. Children will interact with others, play in the gym, do arts and crafts, watch movies and play organized games. Email  pdanchakymca@optonline.net for available dates for the 2011-2012 school year. Vacation camp price of $20 for asp participants, $35 for non-asp participants. 

Preschool Programs

Ballet/Tap/Acro 3&4 Year Olds: In this class children will learn the basics of ballet. Along with ballet technique, they will also be taught how to jump and leap and turn. Beginning tap technique and acro (acrobatic dance) is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements, much like gymnastics. Little ones will learn how to tumble. 20 minutes of each style. Ballet Slippers, Tap Shoes, Leotards and Tights needed for class. Saturdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 70 Outwater Lane. Children will perform in dance recital in June. $50 a month. Must be a member of the Garfield YMCA.  

Preschool Swim Lessons: It is important to teach young children about pool safety and give them the basic skills required for swimming. The YMCA has four levels of classes designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5. Session runs for 8 weeks and the cost is $70.00 with a current youth membership. 33 Outwater Lane.

Swimfants: The YMCA offers a swimming class for mom and baby between the ages of 9 months and 30 months. This class is to get the child used to the water. It teaches the basics such as getting the face wet, blowing bubbles, etc. Class is once a week for 30 minutes and the cost is $70.00. 33 Outwater Lane.

Stepping Stones: A swim class for children who are 2½ years old and who have already taken at least one session of swimfants. Stepping stones starts with parent or caregiver in the water and aims to “phase out” the parent by the end of the session so children have an easier transition into preschool swim lessons.  Class is held once a week for 30 minutes and the cost is $70.00. 33 Outwater Lane

Mommy and Me: This 60 minute program is geared for children ages 12 to 24 months. The children enjoy a wide variety of activities which develop motor and cognitive skills.  Part of the class is in the studio where adults assist the child on different equipment.  The remainder of the class moves to the classroom where the children work on arts and crafts projects, in addition to singing, reading, and playing. The adults will find new and supportive friendships while having fun with their child. If Mommy can’t make the class, Daddy, grandparents, aunts, uncles or a caregiver is welcome. The class schedule is Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM. The cost is $90.00 per 8 week session for one class per week.  No membership is required. Class size is limited so register early.  70 Outwater Lane.

Tiny Tots Program: This 90 minute program is geared for children 24-36 months who are preparing for a full day preschool.  Each class offers stimulating and interactive activities which target a wide array of developmental milestones.  Music, movement, fine and gross motor skill activities, arts and crafts, stories and imaginative play are some of the program’s activities. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 9:30-11:00, and Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30am. The cost is $60.00 for members and $90.00 for non members.  Class size is limited so register early.  70 Outwater Lane 

Childcare for ages 2 and ½ to 5 years old
The Garfield YMCA operates a year round state licensed full-facility childcare center, Bright Beginnings. Our facility serves children 2 ½  to 5 years from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We offer a safe, quality enriched, developmentally appropriate environment supervised by a well-trained staff of caregivers. Your child has an opportunity to grow socially, emotionally and academically through play. Our unit bases curriculum and activities that offer many opportunities for learning and coincide with state guidelines for child development. All our children participate in arts and crafts, music, computers, cooking, physical education, academics and more. Our full time 4 year old children also have optional swimming lessons. Our Full time 2 ½ year old program runs on monthly fee. Preschool program is structured for the options of school day time, before school and after school care. Fees are based on the length of your child’s care during the day. You must contact Paula Danchak at 973-772-7450 or pdanchakymca@optonline.net to register. To register a child who is 3 by October 1, please call 973-253-6600 to schedule a registration appointment.